РЕГУЛИРУЮЩИЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ ЧАСОВ С ТОЧНЫМ УЗЛОМ РЕГУЛИРОВКИ ХОДА

Настоящее изобретение относится к регулирующему элементу (1, 40) для часового механизма, содержащему инерционную массу, например баланс (23), пружину (25) баланса и узел (20, 60) регулировки хода для регулирования хода пружины (25) баланса, причем пружина (25) баланса содержит свернутую в спираль ленту (2) и средства для регулирования жесткости пружины баланса, которые содержат упругий элемент (5), расположенный последовательно со свернутой в спираль лентой (2), причем узел (20) регулировки хода выполнен с возможностью регулирования хода регулирующего элемента с разрешением, которое меньше или равно 1 секунде в сутки, предпочтительно меньше или равно 0,5 секунды в сутки и может быть меньше или равно 0,1 секунды в сутки. 3 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

Электронный часовой механизм

Analoges Anzeigegerät, insbesondere Uhr

Analoges Anzeigegerät, insbesondere Uhr, mit einer, eine elektronische Steuereinrichtung (2) aufweisenden Zentraleinheit (1) sowie mit mehreren, durch die elektronische Steuereinrichtung (2) gesteuerten analogen Anzeigeeinrichtungen (4), wobei die Anzeigeeinrichtungen (4) durch baulich separate Anzeigemodule (3) gebildet sind, welche an der Zentraleinheit (1) an Adaptierstellen adaptierbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß identische Anzeigemodule (3) vorgesehen sind, daß diese identischen Anzeigemodule (3) derart jeweils individuell von der elektronischen Steuereinrichtung (2) ansteuerbar sind, daß entsprechend der Programmierung der Steuereinrichtung (2) ein und dieselbe Anzeigeeinrichtung (4) für unterschiedliche Anzeigezwecke entsprechend ansteuerbar ist, und daß über eine Schnittstelle die Konfiguration der elektronischen Steuereinrichtung (2) veränderbar ist.

UHRWERK

Drive device for clock/watch regulators running in a non-regulating fashion

In a drive device for mechanical regulators that run in a non-regulating fashion, are moved to and fro in a manner sufficiently conforming to natural oscillations, and have an effective directive force and are fitted in clocks/watches, in particular clocks, according to the invention the regulator (6, 16) is driven by a reversible electromagnetic miniature motor (1) which is permanently engaged with the regulator (6, 16) via a gear (5), especially a step-down gear, the motor (1) being controlled in this case by the regulator (6, 16). ...

Elektromagnetisches System zum Antrieb des Gangordners einer elektrischen Uhr

An improved electric watch

... 970,996. Electric watches. COMPAGNIE DES MONTRES LONGINES FRANCILLON S.A. April 17,1961 [April 20, 1960], No. 13707/61. Heading G3T. In an electric watch the balance 10 is mechanically impulsed by a member 27 which carries a periodically energized winding 30 and which rocks between permanent magnet polepieces 19. A piece 30 of magnetic material 37 carried by the member 27 co-operates with the polepieces 19 to bias the member 27 in its direction of movement towards one or other of the abutments 38, 39. Specification 970,995 is referred to.

Improvements in drive arrangements for electrically or electronically-operated timepieces

... 1,071,597. Clocks and watches. R.W. REICH. Aug. 12, 1964 [Oct. 9, 1963], No. 32796/64. Heading G3T. An electromagnetically impulsed timepiece balance comprises three magnets 4, 6, 8 at 120‹. In the zero position one magnet 4 is opposite a driving coil 10 whilst the other two magnets 6, 8, which are of opposite polarity to the magnet 4, are opposite corresponding exciting coils 11, 12. The coils are carried by a fixed plate 13 of plastics material on which a printed circuit including a transistor 15 and diode 16 may be formed for driving the balance in known manner. The magnets may be complemented by a set on the opposite side of the coils Fig. 3 (not shown). The resultant exciting pulse may be made to switch the transistor into the fully conductive state when the battery voltage is low so that voltage changes are allowed for. In positions displaced 120‹ from the zero position, no exciting pulse is produced.

BATTERY-OPERATED ELECTRONIC WATCH

CLOCK WITH BER�HRUNGSLOSER CONTROL DEVICE F�R A COMPUTER MOUSE

ELECTRONIC WATCH WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DIRECTION OF A PRE-PROGRAMMED GEOGRAPHICAL PLACE

Elektrische Uhr.

Horloge électrique réceptrice.

Resonanzfederantrieb mit von der Resonanzfeder gesteuertem Triebrad.

Pièce d'horlogerie électrique.

MONTRE ELECTROMECANIQUE.

Von einer Batterie gespeister, kontaktloser, niederfrequenter, elektromechanischer Frequenzgeber für elektrische Uhren und andere Geräte mit genauen Laufzeiten

PROCEDE D'ENTRAINEMENT DU ROUAGE INDICATEUR DE L'HEURE D'UNE PIECE D'HORLOGERIE SANS BALANCIER ET PIECE D'HORLOGERIE ELECTRONIQUE POUR LA MISE EN OEUVRE DE CE PROCEDE.

Triebwerk in einer Uhr

Moteur électrique à rotor oscillant pour l'horlogerie

Elektromechanische Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Schwing- und Drehbewegungen für elektrische Apparate der Zeitmessungstechnik, insbesondere Uhren

Dispositif moteur à impulsions électromanétiques applicable notamment aux instruments horaires

Schaltungsanordnung zur Temperatur- und Spannungskompensation bei elektronisch betriebenen Uhren mit Drehschwinger

Pièce d'horlogerie

Procédé de fabrication d'un organe moteur de pièce d'horlogerie électrique

Pièce d'horlogerie

Oscillateur électro-mécanique pour appareil de mesure du temps

Dispositif d'horlogerie

Polarisierter elektromechanischer Wandler für elektrische Uhren

Elektromechanischer Oszillator für einen impulsgetriebenen Synchronmotor zum Antrieb eines Uhrwerks

Motor mit Gangwerk für elektrische Uhren

Schaltmechanismus für einen Antriebsmotor

Montre-bracelet électronique

Antriebsvorrichtung für Zeitmessgeräte

Hinged joint with elastic constraint - permits initial degree of rotation before elastic stops made of rubber are compressed

The hinged joint consists of two similar square boxes (12) containing an inner square box (13) with its sides at 45 deg. to the sides of the outer box. The spaces between the sides of the inner box (13) and the corners of the outer box (12) are filled with rubber cylinders (15). A third box (14) with rubber cylinders (16) fits inside the box (13). The two boxes (12) are mounted in tandem on the shaft (17) with two discs fitted between them. These discs are provided with tongues and grooves which limit the free angular rotation of one box (12) relative to the other. Any further relative rotation is elastically resisted by compression of the rubber cylinders (15) and (16).

Elektromechanische Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Schwing- und Drehbewegungen für elektrische Apparate der Zeitmessungstechnik, insbesondere Uhren

Tragbare elektrische Uhr

Pièce d'horlogerie électrique

Moteur stabilisé pour mouvement d'horlogerie

Moteur électrique à induction pour l'horlogerie

Uhr mit elektrischem Aufzug

Oscillateur mécanique

Convertisseur électromécanique

Dispositif de transmission pour convertir en un mouvement rotatif le mouvement vibratoire d'un diapason

Elektrische Uhr

Micromoteur polarisé pour pièce d'horlogerie

Elektromechanische Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von Schwing- und Drehbewegungen für elektrische Apparate der Zeitmesstechnik

Abgleichbarer elektromagnetisch-mechanischer Oszillator

Elektromagnetisch-mechanischer Oszillator in einem batteriegespeisten Uhrwerk

Pièce d'horlogerie électronique

Dispositif moteur électrique pour la mesure du temps

Battery-driven clockwork for a quartz wristwatch with analog display

The clockwork has a battery (29), an electromechanical transducer, a motion which is arranged around the battery, a printed-circuit board with the electronic elements, and a setting mechanism for setting the time. A battery retaining spring (37), which serves as a contact element bearing against the negative pole of the battery (29), is mounted at a point between the yoke (24) of the transducer and the battery. This point is situated closer to the centre of the clockwork than one of the points at which the transducer is mounted. ...

Ultra-flat electronic watch with centre-seconds

The centre of the movement of the ultra-flat electronic watch is occupied by a centre-seconds pinion (1), without wheel, and the wheel on cannon-pinion (8) is driven from the reducing runner (2) which controls the pinion (1) through a train of two reducing runners (6, 7). This decreases the diameter of the wheel on cannon-pinion (8), thus enabling the battery (3) to pass very close to the centre of the movement, to the side of the gear train. ...

DRIVING DEVICE FOR CHRONOMETER HAS ANALOGIC DISPLAY.

Battery-powered electronic timepiece

Carrier plate (2) having a perforation (9) in which the rotor of the motor of the timepiece is arranged. Bearing points (61a) and (61b) in the bottom plate (1) and bridge (3). Trough-shaped indentation (10) for accommodating the motor coil. Indentations (11a) and (11b) for the stator laminations on both sides of the rotor. Stator position fixed uniquely relative to the rotor and air-gap geometry, without additional adjustment. Radial bore (12) as bearing for the set-hands arbor of the set-hands mechanism opens into the indentation (13). Perforation (14) having plane-parallel inner surfaces arranged perpendicular to the radial bore is continued in the bottom plate (1) and bridge (3) and accommodates the setting wheel of the date ring seated on the set-hands arbor. Minute hand of the motion driving the hands mounted in the bore (16). Indentation (18) accommodates the battery. Depressions (18a) and (18b) for contact lugs, leading to the electronics block and frame, are simultaneously an aid ...

MOVEMENT OF WRIST WATCH.

ELECTRONIC WATCH WITH A CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CASE

Timepiece movement including a plurality of stepping motors and an electronic time base

Watch comprising a fingerprint or electromechanical dial and a method of manufacturing such a dial.

Linvention a pour objet une montre électromécanique ou digitale (1) comprenant une carrure (2) qui délimite avec une glace (4) une boîte (6) de montre, la glace (4) comprenant une face supérieure (8) orientée du côté dun utilisateur, et une face inférieure (10) orientée du côté de la boîte (6) de montre, la montre (1) comprenant également un cadran (18; 36) réalisé en un matériau non conducteur de lélectricité, le cadran (18; 36) comprenant une surface inférieure (28) et une surface supérieure (30) située du côté dun observateur. Des pistes (26; 40) électriquement conductrices pour la connexion dun ou de plusieurs composants électroniques (16, 22) sont structurées sur lune au moins des surfaces inférieure (28) ou supérieure (30) du cadran (18; 36). Un procédé de fabrication dun tel cadran est également divulgué.

Watch comprising a fingerprint or electromechanical dial and a method of manufacturing such a dial.

L'invention a pour objet une montre électromécanique ou digitale, (1) comprenant une carrure (2) qui délimite avec une glace (4) une boîte (6) de montre, la glace (4) comprenant une face supérieure (8) orientée du côté d'un utilisateur, et une face inférieure (10) orientée du côté de la boîte (6) de montre, la montre (1) comprenant également un cadran (18; 36) réalisé en un matériau non conducteur de l'électricité, le cadran (18 ; 36) comprenant une surface inférieure (28) et une surface supérieure (30) située du côté d'un observateur. Des pistes (26 ; 40) électriquement conductrices pour la connexion d'un ou de plusieurs composants électroniques (16, 22) sont structurées sur l'une au moins des surfaces inférieure (28) ou supérieure (30) du cadran (18 ; 36). Un procédé de fabrication d'un tel cadran est également divulgué.

For watch display mechanism.

L’invention concerne un mécanisme d’affichage (1) d’horlogerie comportant un tube de centre (2) fixé sur une platine (3) et comportant un alésage principal (4) ou une portée principale (5) de guidage pour le guidage en rotation, autour d’un axe principal (DP), d’un mobile d’affichage (6, 8) intérieur ou extérieur au tube de centre (2). Ce mécanisme d’affichage (1) comporte une butée axiale (7) agencée pour limiter à une valeur prédéterminée le jeu axial selon la direction de l’axe principal (DP) entre le tube de centre (2) et le mobile d’affichage (6, 8), et qui est une butée axiale rapportée (71, 76, 98) qui est, ou bien montée prisonnière entre le tube de centre (2) et le mobile d’affichage (6, 8), ou bien fixée au mobile d’affichage (6, 8).

For watch display mechanism.

L’invention concerne un mécanisme d’affichage d’horlogerie comportant un tube de centre (2) fixé sur une platine (3) et comportant un alésage principal ou une portée principale de guidage pour le guidage en rotation, autour d’un axe principal, d’un mobile d’affichage (6) intérieur ou extérieur au tube de centre (2). Ce mécanisme d’affichage comporte une butée axiale agencée pour limiter à une valeur prédéterminée le jeu axial selon la direction de l’axe principal entre le tube de centre (2) et le mobile d’affichage (6), et qui est, ou bien une surface protubérante du tube de centre (2) ou du mobile d’affichage (6), ou bien une butée axiale rapportée qui est, ou bien montée prisonnière entre le tube de centre (2) et le mobile d’affichage (6), ou bien fixée au mobile d’affichage (6).

Clockwork movement mechanism comprising two regulating members.

L'invention concerne un mécanisme (100) pour un mouvement horloger, comprenant: une source d'énergie (1), un premier rouage d'entraînement (RV1) reliant la source d'énergie (1) à un premier organe régulateur (O1), un deuxième rouage d'entraînement (RV2) reliant la source d'énergie (1) à un deuxième organe régulateur (O2), le deuxième organe régulateur (O2) ayant un fonctionnement diffèrent du premier organe régulateur (O1), un mobile de sortie (S) servant à entraîner l'affichage de l'heure, apte à être relié cinématiquement à la fois au premier rouage d'entraînement (RV1) et au deuxième rouage d'entraînement (RV2), le mécanisme (100) étant agencé de sorte que l'affichage de l'heure est entraîné alternativement, et avec la même vitesse par la marche du premier organe régulateur (O1) ou par la marche du deuxième organe régulateur (O2) et dans lequel le premier organe régulateur (O1) présente une première fréquence (f1) et le deuxième organe régulateur (O2) présente une deuxième fréquence ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE.

Display Device, Corresponding Systems, and Methods for Orienting Output on a Display

A display system includes a display and a control circuit operable with the display. The display is configured to provide visual output having a presentation orientation. When user input is received, the control circuit can alter the presentation orientation from an initial orientation in response to user input. When non-user events or device events are detected, the control circuit can revert the presentation orientation to the initial orientation in response to the non-user event or device event. Where the presentation orientation has a user input configuration associated therewith, the user input configuration can either be altered with the presentation orientation or retained in an initial disposition.

Electronic timepiece and operation detection method of electronic timepiece

Disclosed is an electronic timepiece including a rotary switch, a rotation detection unit which detects a rotation of the rotary switch every time the rotary switch rotates for a predetermined rotation angle, a determination unit which determines as a continuous detection when a number of times the rotation detection unit detects the rotation is a predetermined number of times or greater before a preset unit time have elapsed from a detection timing, the predetermined number of times being 2 or more and a control unit which executes a predetermined function when the determination unit determines as the continuous detection.

Method for prevention of false gesture trigger inputs on a mobile communication device

A method for prevention of false gesture trigger inputs on a mobile communication device is disclosed herein. The method includes providing a relative positioning sensor output to a controller for enabling/disabling or adaptively adjusting detection of gesture inputs on the mobile communication device based on an angular position or motion of the mobile communication device relative to a directional trigger beam or alternatively relative to environmental conditions impacting the mobile communication device.

INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

An information display device of the present invention includes an hour plate having an opening, a rotor which is rotatably placed below the hour plate and has a display section which is partially exposed corresponding to the opening of the hour plate, and a braking member which gives a load to the rotor when the rotation of the rotor is stopped, and reduces the load on the rotor when the rotor is rotating. 1. An information display device comprising:an hour plate which has an opening;a rotor which is rotatably placed below the hour plate, and has a display section which is partially exposed corresponding to the opening of the hour plate; anda braking member which gives a load to the rotor when rotation of the rotor is stopped, and reduces the load on the rotor when the rotor is rotating.2. The information display device according to claim 1 , wherein the braking member comprises a piezoelectric element which is deformed by energization claim 1 , and a vibrating plate which vibrates along with deformation of the piezoelectric element claim 1 , andwherein the load is given to the rotor by the vibrating plate when the piezoelectric element is in a deenergized state, and the vibrating plate vibrates to intermittently release the load on the rotor when the piezoelectric element is in an energized state.3. The information display device according to claim 1 , wherein the braking member comprises a piezoelectric actuator having an operator that operates in a rising and setting direction when energized claim 1 , and an operating member which operates in conjunction with the operator of the piezoelectric actuator claim 1 , andwherein the operating member is operated by the operator to give the load to the rotator when the piezoelectric actuator is in a deenergized state, and reduces the load on the rotor by the operating member when the piezoelectric actuator is in an energized state.4. The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein the braking member ...

Push button for timepiece incorporating a value

Push button for a timepiece for correcting the time display associated with a decompression valve within a single control device. It essentially includes a first push button return spring ( 10 ) followed by a second spring ( 13 ) arranged to bend and act as a valve spring.

ELECTROMAGNETIC TIMEPIECE MOTOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

An electronic timepiece movement including a timepiece motor formed by an assembly comprising a frame made of non-magnetic material and a rotor housed in said frame; and method of manufacturing a motor of this type wherein the frame is first made with a lateral aperture, said frame including a first part and a second part each carrying a bearing, the first part or the first and second parts of the frame being elastically deformable. Next, the rotor is mounted in the frame through the lateral aperture therein by increasing the distance between the two bearings of the frame via the elastic deformation of the first part or of the first and second parts of said frame, said elastic deformation being provided in particular for the insertion of the two rotor pivots into the two respective bearings of the pre-formed frame. 1. An electronic timepiece movement having an electromagnetic motor and an analogue display driven by said electromagnetic motor , said motor being formed of a stator and of a rotor housed in a frame made of non-magnetic material mounted in an aperture in the stator , the rotor including a permanent magnet and having at both ends , along the axis of rotation thereof , respectively two pivots which are respectively pivotally mounted in two bearings respectively arranged in a first part and a second part of said frame , said frame having a lateral aperture;wherein said lateral aperture has a maximum width at least equal to the maximum diameter of said rotor, and wherein the first part or the first and second parts of the frame is/are elastically deformable along the direction of said axis of rotation, said first part or said first and second parts together having sufficient elastic deformation capacity to allow the rotor to be assembled in the frame through the lateral aperture therein, in particular to allow the insertion of the two rotor pivots into the two respective bearings.2. The timepiece movement according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said ...

Compressible seal for rotatable and translatable input mechanisms

An electronic device has a housing and a rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The housing has an aperture and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism has a shaft positioned at least partially within the aperture and a manipulation structure coupled to the shaft. The manipulation structure may be manipulated to rotationally and translationally move the shaft to provide rotational and translational input to the electronic device. A compressible seal is positioned in a gap between the housing and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The compressible seal may resist and/or prevent passage of contaminants into the aperture and/or obscure one or more internal components. The compressible seal may be configured to collapse or bend when the rotatable and translatable member translates.

METHOD FOR MANAGING AN OPERATION FOR A WATCH HAVING A DIGITAL DISPLAY TO EXIT STANDBY MODE

A method for managing an operation for a watch to exit standby mode, the watch being provided with a dial having a digital display, and placed into a standby mode, in which the dial is off, includes storing, in a memory of the watch, an algorithm for detecting a transition sequence, the algorithm parameterized from a set of predetermined, fixed data indicative of a transition sequence; acquiring a set of variable data using a sensor including an accelerometer for measuring variable data on the acceleration of the watch in three directions, and/or a gyroscope for measuring variable data on the position of the watch in three directions; processing the variable data using the algorithm to obtain a concordance value of the set of processed variable data; and, if the resulting concordance value is higher than a threshold, triggering the exit of the dial having the digital display from standby mode. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for management of an operation to awaken a watch equipped with a digital display screen that is in sleep mode , materialised particularly by a dial light going off , said method comprising:memorising at least one transition sequence detection algorithm within a memory module of the watch, said algorithm having been configured from a set of previously determined fixed data revealing a transition sequence;acquiring a set of variable data using a set of sensors, said set of sensors comprising an accelerometer capable of recording variable watch acceleration data along three directions and a gyroscope capable of reading variable watch position data according along three directions;processing the variable data set using the transition sequence detection algorithm to obtain a matching value of the processed variable data set;if the matching value obtained is higher than a previously determined threshold, bringing the digital display dial out of sleep mode.11. The method for management of an operation to awaken a watch from sleep mode according to claim 10 ...

Watch And Method For Controlling Watch

A watch includes a chargeable power supply, a crystal oscillation circuit including a crystal oscillator and an oscillation circuit and configured to stop oscillating when a power supply voltage falls below an oscillation stop voltage and to start oscillating when the power supply voltage exceeds an oscillation start voltage, which is higher than the oscillation stop voltage, and a divider circuit that outputs a reference signal by dividing an oscillation signal output from the oscillation circuit. The watch also includes a temperature compensation circuit that performs a temperature compensation function operation that compensates for variation of the reference signal due to a temperature, a first voltage detection circuit that detects that the power supply voltage exceeded a first voltage that is set higher than the oscillation start voltage, and a control circuit that starts the temperature compensation function operation of the temperature compensation circuit when the first voltage detection circuit detects that the power supply voltage exceeded the first voltage, and subsequently continues the temperature compensation function operation even when the power supply voltage falls below the first voltage. 1. A watch comprising:a power supply configured to be charged;a crystal oscillation circuit including a crystal oscillator and an oscillation circuit and configured to stop oscillation when a power supply voltage falls below an oscillation stop voltage, and to start oscillation and output an oscillation signal when the power supply voltage exceeds an oscillation start voltage, which is higher than the oscillation stop voltage;a divider circuit configured to output a reference signal by dividing the oscillation signal output from the oscillation circuit;a temperature compensation circuit configured to perform a temperature compensation function operation that compensates for variation of the reference signal due to a temperature;a first voltage detection circuit ...

Passive indexing of a movable element having teeth

The invention relates to a device including: a movable element ( 1 ) comprising teeth ( 11; 11 i , i, 11 i+1 , 11 i+2 , 11 i+3 , 11 i+4 ); a driving element ( 2 ) for engaging with the teeth ( 11; 11 i , 11 i+1 , 11 i+2 , 11 i+3 , 11 i+4 ) of the movable element ( 1 ) so as to set the movable element ( 1 ) in motion in a direction of movement; an actuator element ( 3 ) capable of generating an alternating movement so as to move the driving element ( 2 ) according to at least two phases, i.e. a driving phase, during which the driving element ( 2 ) is engaged with a tooth ( 11; 11 i , 11 i+1 , 11 i+2 , 11 i+3 , 11 i+4 ) of the movable element ( 1 ), and a return phase without driving, during which the driving element ( 2 ) is shifted with respect to the movable element ( 1 ); and a first indexing element ( 4 ), which includes a first indexing finger ( 41 ) to be positioned between two teeth ( 11; 11 i , 11 i+1 , 11 i+2 , 11 i+3 , 11 i+4 ) of the movable element ( 1 ), and which is connected to the actuator element ( 3 ) in order to move the driving element ( 2 ) and the first indexing finger ( 41 ) simultaneously.

Force-detecting input structure

An input mechanism, such as a crown, detects amounts of applied force. In various examples, an assembly including an input mechanism has an enclosure; a stem coupled to the enclosure such that the stem is rotatable, translatable, and transversely moveable with respect to the enclosure; a sensor, coupled between the stem and the housing, to which force is transferred when the stem moves with respect to the housing; and a processing unit coupled to the sensor. The processing unit is operable to determine a measurement of the force, based on a signal from the sensor.

CONDUCTIVE CAP FOR WATCH CROWN

An electronic device, such as a watch, has a crown assembly having a shaft and a user-rotatable crown. The user-rotatable crown may include a conductive cap that is mechanically and electrically coupled to the shaft and functions as an electrode. The conductive cap may be coupled to the shaft using solder or another conductive attachment mechanism. The shaft may electrically couple the conductive cap to a processing unit of the electronic device. One or more additional electrodes may be positioned on the exterior surface of the electronic device. The conductive cap is operable to be contacted by a finger of a user of the electronic device while another electrode is positioned against skin of the user. The processing unit of the electronic device is operable to determine a biological parameter, such as an electrocardiogram, of the user based on voltages at the electrodes. 1. An electronic watch , comprising:a housing; [ a conductive cap;', 'a crown body at least partially surrounding the conductive cap; and', 'an isolating component positioned between the conductive cap and the crown body; and, 'a user-rotatable crown comprising, 'a shaft extending through an opening in the housing and mechanically and electrically coupled to the conductive cap; and, 'a crown assembly comprisinga processing unit coupled to the conductive cap by the shaft and operable to determine a biological parameter of a user based on a voltage at the conductive cap.2. The electronic watch of claim 1 , wherein:the crown assembly further comprises an attachment mechanism mechanically and electrically coupling the conductive cap and the shaft;the shaft defines an orifice;the conductive cap comprises a protrusion extending at least partially into the orifice; solder disposed between the conductive cap and the shaft; and', 'a mechanical interlock formed by the protrusion, the orifice, and the solder., 'the attachment mechanism comprises3. The electronic watch of claim 2 , wherein:the protrusion ...

Skeleton watch including a movement independent of the case middle

The invention relates to a skeleton watch including: a case middle; a movement including: a frame; time display means; a reduction mechanism meshed with the time display means; a motor including: an electromagnet; a stator; a rotor bearing a pinion meshed with the reduction mechanism; an electronic circuit including: a piezoelectric quartz; a control circuit connected to the quartz and to the stator by means of electrical conductors; an additional plate which carries the electronic circuit, said additional plate being distinct from the back cover and fixed to the frame.

DIAL, MODULE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TIMEPIECE

A dial including a projection piece projecting in a radial direction and a pin projecting from the projection piece. In addition, an electronic device including a case having a switch provided on an outer circumferential surface, and a dial arranged in the case, in which the dial includes a projection piece that projects from an outer circumferential surface opposing the switch and comes in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the case. 1. A dial comprising:a projection piece projecting in a radial direction; anda pin projecting from the projection piece.2. A module comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the dial according to ; and'}a module body having a fixing hole provided in an outer circumferential rim on one surface,wherein the dial is arranged on the one surface of the module body,wherein the projection piece is provided on an outer circumferential surface of the dial and projects outside an outer circumference of the module body, andwherein the pin is inserted into the fixing hole of the module body.3. The module according to claim 2 , wherein the projection piece comprises a mounting area which is arranged on the one surface of the module body and a projection area which projects outside the outer circumference of the module body claim 2 , andwherein the pin is provided on the mounting area.4. The module according to claim 2 , wherein the projection piece is plurally provided on a plurality of outer circumferential surfaces of the dial claim 2 , andwherein the pin is plurally provided on at least two projection pieces.5. The module according to claim 2 , wherein the projection piece is a first projection piece provided with the pin claim 2 ,wherein the dial further comprises a second projection piece not provided with the pin, andwherein the first projection piece is formed such that a length thereof in a circumferential direction of the dial is shorter than a length of the second projection piece in the circumferential ...

Motor group for watches

A motor group including motor modules, each including a motor device driving a display wheel set, with a center pipe fixed on a plate, including a device for rotational guiding, about a main axis, of a display wheel set internal or external to the center pipe, this module includes an axial stop arranged to limit to a predetermined value the axial play in the direction of the main axis between the center pipe and the display wheel set, wherein a protruding surface of the center pipe or of the display wheel set, or an added axial stop, captively mounted between the center pipe and the display wheel set, or fixed to the display wheel set.

PORTABLE APPARATUS AND PORTABLE TIMEPIECE

Provision of a portable apparatus which is of a simple construction and which can prevent a lock member arranged at a lock position where a pushbutton is locked from being erroneously rotated to an excessive degree. A pipe inserted into a through-hole of an apparatus exterior body is fixed to the apparatus exterior body. The pipe consists of a single component, and has a male screw portion and a stopper portion on an external arrangement tube portion thereof. A lock member is provided with a female screw portion, a lock part, and a lock portion configured to move toward and away from the stopper portion. The two screw portions and are threadedly engaged with each other, and the lock member is mounted so as to be movable in the axial direction of the pipe. A shaft portion of a pushbutton is passed through the pipe, and the pushbutton is urged toward the exterior of the apparatus exterior body by a spring. A head with which the pushbutton is equipped has an opposing portion facing the lock part. A retaining ring is mounted to a shaft end portion of the shaft portion situated inside the apparatus exterior body, and the pushbutton is prevented from being detached from the pipe.

ELECTROMECHANICAL WATCH

An electromechanical watch including an electromechanical motor () mechanically coupled to an analogue display (AD) and formed by two coils (B, B) through which the magnetic circuit () of the stator passes. A first of the two coils is connected to a voltage detection circuit (CD, CD) arranged to be able to detect any voltage induced in this first coil during intervals of time occurring, in a stepping functioning mode of the motor, between drive pulses to detect whether an unwanted step is made by the rotor () during these intervals of time. The electromechanical watch includes at least one switch (T, T, T) that is controlled by an electronic control circuit (CEC) to short-circuit the second coil during each of said intervals of time, in order to passively hold the rotor in the idle position in which it is situated momentarily between the drive pulses. 22. The electromechanical watch () according to claim 1 , wherein the electromechanical watch is arranged so that the first coil is connected to said voltage detection circuit during all said intervals of time claim 1 , and so that the second coil is short-circuited during at least a major part of each of said intervals of time.322312. The electromechanical watch () according to claim 1 , wherein the detection circuit and a set of switches (T claim 1 , T) are arranged so that each of said first and second coils can be connected to at least one part (CD claim 1 , CD) of the voltage detection circuit; and in that the set of switches is arranged and controlled by the electronic control circuit (CEC) so that claim 1 , during each of said intervals of time claim 1 , either one of the first and second coils is connected to said voltage detection circuit and the other one of these first and second coils is short-circuited during at least the major part of this interval of time.412312. The electromechanical watch according to claim 2 , wherein the electromechanical watch comprises a plurality of switches (T claim 2 , T claim 2 ...

Connector-free magnetic charger/winder

A method and apparatus for charging an electronic device include rotating a magnetically attractable element, or element, within the electronic device. Rotating a magnet external to the electronic device simultaneously rotates the element. Rotating the element causes an electrically generating device, such as a generator, to create an electric charge in the electronic device. The electric charge may be used to power the electrically generating device, or the electric charge may be transmitted to an internal power supply in order to charge another component or components. In another embodiment, the external magnet may wind a spring inside a device.

TIMEPIECE COMPRISING A GENERATOR AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH A GENERATOR

A timepiece and method for mounting a generator in the timepiece, this generator being formed of a rotor with permanent magnets and two coils. A supporting structure is preassembled with the rotor and an electronic module including the two coils is preformed. The method includes the following successive steps for laterally mounting the electronic module in the supporting structure so as to form the generator; assembly of an electronic module support with the supporting structure to form an articulation; rotation of the electronic module thanks to the articulation to bring the two coils closer to the axis of rotation of the rotor, so that these two coils are finally each located in a functional position at the same distance from the axis of rotation of the rotor; fastening of the electronic module to block the articulation after said rotation and thus maintain this electronic module in a functional angular position.

COMPRESSIBLE SEAL FOR ROTATABLE AND TRANSLATABLE INPUT MECHANISMS

An electronic device has a housing and a rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The housing has an aperture and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism has a shaft positioned at least partially within the aperture and a manipulation structure coupled to the shaft. The manipulation structure may be manipulated to rotationally and translationally move the shaft to provide rotational and translational input to the electronic device. A compressible seal is positioned in a gap between the housing and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The compressible seal may resist and/or prevent passage of contaminants into the aperture and/or obscure one or more internal components. The compressible seal may be configured to collapse or bend when the rotatable and translatable member translates. 120.-. (canceled)21. A watch comprising:a housing defining an opening;a display positioned at least partially within the housing and configured to receive touch input and to produce graphical output; a shaft that extends into the opening;', 'a crown body defining a recess; and', 'a crown cap positioned in the recess and configured to receive a force, thereby causing a translation of the shaft;, 'a crown positioned along a side of the housing and configured to receive a translational input and a rotational input, the crown comprisingan optical sensor positioned within the housing and along a side of the shaft, the optical sensor configured to detect a rotation of the shaft; anda tactile switch positioned within the housing and along an end of the shaft, the tactile switch configured to detect the translation of the shaft, wherein: the rotation of the shaft;', 'the translation of the shaft; and', 'the touch input., 'the graphical output of the display changes in response to each of22. The watch of claim 21 , wherein:the crown body is formed from a first material; andthe crown cap is formed from a second material different from the first material.23. The watch of claim ...

WEARABLE SMART WATCH WITH A CONTROL-RING AND A USER FEEDBACK MECHANISIM

This disclosure describes techniques that enable a wearable device or a smart watch to provide communicate a state of an application other than a user selection event through haptic feedback. More specifically, a control-ring subsystem is configured to detect a user interaction with a control-ring of a wearable device, determine a user selection event based on the user interaction, and in doing so, generate haptic feedback to communication the state of the application. 1. A wearable device , comprising:a controller that is configured to perform data processing via an operating system and one or more application software;a control-ring subsystem communicatively coupled to the controller, the control-ring subsystem being configured to detect a user interaction with a control-ring of the wearable device;the control-ring subsystem being further configured to determine a user selection event, based at least in part on the user interaction; anda haptic feedback system communicatively coupled to the controller, the haptic feedback system including one or more single-point pressure actuators that communicate a state of the application other than a user selection event that is associated with the user selection event.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising:a data storage communicatively coupled to the controller, the data storage being configured to store one or more data sets associated with the controller.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising:a digital display communicatively coupled to the controller, the digital display being configured to present text information and graphical information associated with an application of the one or more application software.4. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor assembly that includes one or more sensor communicatively coupled to the control-ring subsystem, the sensor assembly being configured to detect the user interaction.5. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

Rotor apparatus with effective identification of angular position and electronic device

A rotor apparatus is provided. The rotor apparatus includes a rotor, configured to rotate around a rotational axis, an angular position identification layer configured to surround surface of the rotor, and configured to rotate with the rotor, and configured to have a width that varies based on an angular position of the rotor, and a permeability layer configured to surround the surface of the rotor, and configured to have a higher permeability than a permeability of the rotor.

Wearable watch and display method thereof

A method of operating a wearable watch includes recognizing a predetermined gesture including pitching or rolling, setting a yaw reference value when recognizing the predetermined gesture and compensating a display orientation according to a change in yaw data corresponding to yawing from the yaw reference value to uniformly keep a target shape according a gaze direction of a user.

ELECTRONIC WRIST OR POCKET WATCH COMPRISING A ROTARY CROWN

A watch includes a case, a display for displaying a plurality of symbols, a processor in signal communication with the display, and configured for controlling the display in a manner such that they will display a screen where at least one first symbol is selected among a plurality of available symbols, a rotary crown associated with the case, and a motion detector configured for detecting at least the rotary motion of the crown, wherein the motion detector is in signal communication with the processor, and wherein the processor is also configured for controlling the display in a manner such that, when the crown is turned, at least one other symbol, different from the first symbol, will be selected among a plurality of available symbols. 1. An electronic wrist or pocket watch , comprising:a case,display means for displaying a plurality of symbols,processing means in signal communication with the display means, and configured for controlling said display means in a manner such that they will display a screen where at least one first symbol is selected among a plurality of available symbols,a rotary crown associated with the case, andmotion detection means configured for detecting at least the rotary motion of said crown, wherein said motion detection means is in signal communication with the processing means, and wherein said processing means is also configured for controlling the display means in a manner such that, when the crown is turned, at least one other symbol, different from the first symbol, will be selected among the plurality of available symbols.2. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein the processing means is also configured in a manner such that the rotation of the crown will cause the disappearance of one of said available symbols from the screen displayed by the display means and the appearance on said screen of said at least one other symbol of said plurality of available symbols.3. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein the processing means is ...

DISPLAY DEVICE, DRIVING METHOD OF DISPLAY DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND MEMORY MEDIUM

A display position of an image is moved in accordance with positional information of a display device having a curved display surface. Displacement of a display device is sensed by a camera portion and an acceleration sensor, and the display position is determined in accordance with the displacement, so that the image is displayed in the display position. In the case where the display device rotates and the like, a desired piece of information can be displayed automatically in a display region that can be easily seen. 1. A display device comprising:a display surface comprising a front surface and a side surface,wherein the display device is capable of making luminance in e side surface smaller than luminance in the front surface.2. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the display device is capable of turning off display of the side surface.3. The display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the display device is capable of switching from a first mode to a second mode by a gesture as a trigger, andwherein a display position of an image is moved when the display device is moved in one of the first mode and the second mode, and a display position of an image is not moved even when the display device is moved in the other of the first mode and the second mode.4. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the display device is a flexible display device.5. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the display device is capable of sensing operational information on the display surface.6. A display device comprising:a display surface comprising a front surface and a side surface; anda sensing unit,wherein the display device is capable of making luminance in the side surface smaller than luminance in the front surface, andwherein the display device is capable of not rewriting an image in the display surface when the sensing unit does not sense displacement of the display device.7. The display device according to claim 6 , wherein the display ...

WATCH

A watch comprises: a first drive mechanism including a hand having a rotational axis along a first direction, a wheel train, and a drive power source; and a second drive mechanism including a hand having a rotational axis along a second direction different from the first direction, a wheel train, and a drive power source, wherein the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are mounted separately. Each of the first direction and the second direction is defined along a normal direction to dial at a position of a rotational axis of the hand. 1: A watch comprising:a first drive mechanism including a 1st hand having a rotational axis along a first direction, a wheel train, and a drive power source, anda second drive mechanism including a 2nd hand having a rotational axis along a second direction different from the first direction,whereinthe first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are mounted separately.2: The watch according to claim 1 , whereinthe first direction is defined along a normal direction to a dial at a position of the rotational axis of the 1st hand, andthe second direction is defined along the normal direction to the dial at a position of the rotational axis of the 2nd hand.3: The watch according to claim 1 , whereineach of the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism is configured to be independently and integrally mounted on, and removed from, the watch.4: The watch according to claim 3 , further comprising a main plate including a first attachment surface and a second attachment surface having different orientations from each other claim 3 ,whereinthe first drive mechanism is fixed such that a standard surface thereof is in contact with the first attachment surface, andthe second drive mechanism is fixed such that a standard surface thereof is in contact with the second attachment surface.5: The watch according to claim 4 , whereinthe main plate includes at least a first recess and a second recess,a bottom surface of ...

METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR SWITCHING A WRISTWATCH FROM A FIRST POWER MODE TO A SECOND POWER MODE

An electronic wristwatch operable in two power modes. The wristwatch has an inertial sensor for detecting a gesture on a cover glass of the wristwatch. A touch panel is provided underneath the cover glass for detecting the gesture. Gesture detection by the inertial sensor is combined with gesture detection by the touch panel for triggering a switch from a first power mode to a second power mode. 117-. (canceled)18. A method for switching a wristwatch from a first power mode to a second power mode , comprising:using an accelerometer for detecting a wristturn, andswitching said wristwatch from said first power mode to said second power mode when a wristturn has been detected, detecting that an orientation of the wristwatch is in a first range;', 'detecting that an orientation of the wristwatch is then in a second range, different from said first range,', 'in response to a detection that the orientation of the wristwatch is in the second range, detecting that the wristwatch remains substantially immobile during a predetermined duration., 'wherein said step of detecting a wristturn comprises19. The method of claim 18 , whereinsaid first range is an angle range from 25° to 155° relatively to the horizontal.20. The method of claim 18 , whereinsaid second range is an angle range from −25° to −75° relatively to the horizontal.21. The method of claim 18 , wherein said step of detecting that the wristwatch remains substantially immobile during a predetermined duration comprises:detecting that an orientation of the wristwatch is held in a range from −25° to −60° relatively to the horizontal during said predetermined duration.22. The method of claim 18 , whereinsaid step of detecting that the orientation of the wristwatch is in the first range comprises detecting that the orientation of the wristwatch is held within this first range for a defined time.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein said defined time is 50 ms.24. The method of claim 18 , whereinsaid step of detecting that ...

CONDUCTIVE CAP FOR WATCH CROWN

An electronic device, such as a watch, has a crown assembly having a shaft and a user-rotatable crown. The user-rotatable crown may include a conductive cap that is mechanically and electrically coupled to the shaft and functions as an electrode. The conductive cap may be coupled to the shaft using solder or another conductive attachment mechanism. The shaft may electrically couple the conductive cap to a processing unit of the electronic device. One or more additional electrodes may be positioned on the exterior surface of the electronic device. The conductive cap is operable to be contacted by a finger of a user of the electronic device while another electrode is positioned against skin of the user. The processing unit of the electronic device is operable to determine a biological parameter, such as an electrocardiogram, of the user based on voltages at the electrodes. 1. An electronic watch , comprising:a housing; [ a conductive cap;', 'a crown body at least partially surrounding the conductive cap; and', 'an isolating component positioned between the conductive cap and the crown body; and, 'a user-rotatable crown comprising, 'a shaft extending through an opening in the housing and mechanically and electrically coupled to the conductive cap; and, 'a crown assembly comprisinga processing unit coupled to the conductive cap by the shaft and operable to determine a biological parameter of a user based on a voltage at the conductive cap.2. The electronic watch of claim 1 , wherein:the crown assembly further comprises an attachment mechanism mechanically and electrically coupling the conductive cap and the shaft;the shaft defines an orifice;the conductive cap comprises a protrusion extending at least partially into the orifice; solder disposed between the conductive cap and the shaft; and', 'a mechanical interlock formed by the protrusion, the orifice, and the solder., 'the attachment mechanism comprises3. The electronic watch of claim 2 , wherein:the protrusion ...

Watch crown having a conductive surface

An electronic device, such as a watch, has an input mechanism, such as a crown, that may receive translational inputs, rotational inputs, and/or touch inputs. Inputs received at the crown may result in changes in operation of the electronic device and/or outputs, such as graphical outputs, provided by the electronic device. In various embodiments, the crown includes a retainer that couples an outer crown body to an inner crown body and secures an isolator between the outer crown body and the inner crown body. The embodiments of the crown described herein provide a simple and robust input mechanism for receiving rotational, translational, and touch inputs as described above, while simplifying part alignment, ensuring consistent rotation, and allowing for efficient manufacturing.

Smart watch

A smart watch comprises a case, a display device configured to present a user interface disposed in substantially all of a face of the case, a bezel around the display device configured to be rotated to select a mode of operation of the smart watch, and an analog first watch arm and an analog second watch arm disposed over the display, the second watch arm coaxial with the first watch arm. In a first mode of operation, the user interface presents a watch dial and control the first and second watch arms indicate a time of day first and second watch arms to indicate a time of day. In a second mode of operation, the user interface presents a dial and control the first and second watch arms form a pointer, the pointer configured to indicate a reading on the dial.

ROTARY INPUT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, and a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs. 123-. (canceled)24. A watch , comprising:a watch enclosure defining an interior volume and an opening extending to the interior volume;a touch-sensitive display at least partially surrounded by the watch enclosure and configured to depict a graphical output; a crown;', 'a shaft extending into the opening; and', 'a biometric sensor configured to detect a biometric of a user;, 'an input device configured to receive a rotational input and a translational input, and comprisinga rotation sensor positioned within the interior volume of the watch enclosure and configured to detect the rotational input; anda translation sensor positioned within the interior volume of the watch enclosure and configured to detect the translational input, wherein the watch is configured to modify the graphical output of the touch-sensitive display in response to each of the translational input, the rotational input, and the biometric.25. The watch of claim 24 , wherein:the biometric sensor is positioned in the crown; a processing element within the watch enclosure; and', 'a conductor positioned in the interior volume of the watch enclosure and electrically coupling the biometric sensor and the processing element;, 'the watch further comprisesthe conductor contacts the shaft; andthe shaft and the conductor cooperate ...

TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT AND TIMEPIECE

Provided are a timepiece movement and a timepiece allowing mounting of a wireless communication device in the timepiece and capable of avoiding generation of restrictions to the design of the timepiece. A movement is arranged on the inner side of a timepiece case having a case back, and drives indicator hands. The movement uses an electric wave from the outside as a power source and is equipped with an RFID tag communicating with an external reader. 1. A timepiece movement arranged in a timepiece having a case back and driving indicator hands , the timepiece movement comprising:a wireless communication device using an electric wave from the outside as a power source and communicating with an external reader.2. The timepiece movement according to claim 1 , further comprising:an outer surface facing the case back side,wherein the wireless communication device is arranged within 10 mm of the outer surface.3. The timepiece movement according to claim 1 , further comprising:a main plate supporting at least one of a power source generating power for rotating the indicator hands and a train wheel transmitting power to the indicator hands,wherein the wireless communication device is arranged at a position where it cannot be visually recognized from at least one of both sides in a thickness direction of the main plate and an outer side in a planar direction of the main plate orthogonal to the thickness direction.4. The timepiece movement according to claim 1 , further comprising:a main plate supporting at least one of a power source generating power for rotating the indicator hands and a train wheel transmitting power to the indicator hands; anda conductive member mounted to the main plate,wherein the conductive member includes a flat plate portion extending in a planar direction orthogonal to a thickness direction of the main plate; andan extending portion extending along the thickness direction from an outer edge of the flat plate portion,with the wireless communication ...

Bidirectional mems driving arrangements with a force absorbing system

A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement for an electronic device, the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement including a driven wheel; a driving actuation assembly for causing rotation of the driven wheel; an indicator assembly including an indicator; and a force absorbing assembly coupled intermediate the indicator assembly and the driven wheel; whereby a force acting upon the indicator assembly is absorbed by the force absorbing assembly so as to inhibit rotation of the driven wheel relative to the driving actuation assembly.

BUTTON DEVICE AND TIMEPIECE

To prevent an erroneous operation and improve operability, a button device and a timepiece including the button device are provided. The button device includes: a cylindrical first guide protector protruding from the lateral face of a wristwatch case ; and a first button disposed in the first guide protector to be slidable inward and outward of the wristwatch case . The first button includes a first button head disposed in the first guide protector , and a first button shaft passing through a first through hole of the wristwatch case . The first button head is inclined obliquely upward relative to the lateral face of the wristwatch case . The first guide protector protects the outer periphery of the first button head , and this prevents accidental and erroneous operation of the first button . The first button head is inclined obliquely upward relative to the lateral face of the wristwatch case , and this allows the user to easily place a fingertip on the outer end face of the first button head , and so improves the operability of the first button 1. A button device comprising: a case having a lateral face and a guide protector protruding from the lateral face of the case; anda button disposed in the guide protector to be slidable,the button including: a button head disposed in the guide protector; and a button shaft passing through a hole in the case, the button head being inclined obliquely upward relative to the lateral face of the case.2. The button device according to claim 1 , wherein the guide protector has a step between an upper part and a lower part of the guide protector claim 1 , the step being configured so that the upper part protrudes less than the lower part from the lateral face of the case.3. The button device according to claim 1 , wherein the button has a recess on an outer end face claim 1 , the recess being recessed in an arc shape toward inside of the case.4. The button device according to claim 1 , wherein the button shaft of the button is ...

Determining Digit Movement from Frequency Data

For indirect determination of digit movement, apparatus, methods, and computer program products are disclosed. The apparatus for indirect determination of finger movement includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The processor obtains frequency data corresponding to movement of a user's limb, extracts frequency data having a predetermined feature value from the measured frequency data; and determines from the extracted frequency data whether the movement of the limb corresponds to a predetermined digit motion.

MOTOR DRIVER DEVICE WITH A HOROLOGICAL MOTOR DRIVER AND AN ASSOCIATED CONFIGURATION CIRCUIT

The motor driver of an horological motor consumes an important part of the electrical energy of the electronic circuit due to the fact that configuration data has to be transferred to configuration registers before each turn/step. In order to reduce the power consumption a circuitry is proposed, which detects a change in at least one of the configuration registers. This detection is used to trigger a refresh of the configuration registers only when actually a change in at least one of these configuration registers occurs. 1. A motor driver device comprising a horological motor driver with a setup interface and a configuration circuit , the setup circuit being arranged for receiving configuration data from the configuration circuit , wherein the horological motor driver is arranged for controlling and powering a motor according to the configuration data , wherein the configuration circuit comprises a non-volatile memory , a memory controller and configuration registers connected the setup interface , this configuration circuit being arranged so that it is able to transfer the configuration data from the non-volatile memory via the configuration registers to the setup interface in response to a refresh signal provided by the horological motor driver to the memory-controller;wherein the configuration circuit comprises an additional circuitry for detecting a change in the configuration registers, wherein this additional circuitry is connected to the horological motor driver and arranged for providing this horological motor driver with a change signal indicating whether a change in the configuration registers has been detected, the horological motor driver being arranged so that it is able to trigger the refresh signal only when said change signal indicates a change in the configuration registers.2. The motor driver device according to claim 1 , wherein the additional circuitry comprises for each configuration register a delay cell and a XOR-gate claim 1 , wherein each ...

ROTARY INPUT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs. 1. A wearable electronic device , comprising:an enclosure having an aperture defined therethrough;a processing element housed within the enclosure;an optical sensing element in communication with the processing element;a non-magnetic switch in communication with the processing element; andan input device at least partially received within the aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input device configured to receive at least a first and a second type of user input; whereinthe optical sensing element is operative to track a first type of movement of the input device resulting from the first type of user input;the non-magnetic switch is operative to track a second type of movement of the input device resulting from the second type of user input; andthe processing element is operative to distinguish between the first and second type of user input.2. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first and second types of user input comprise a rotational input and a non-rotational input.3. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the switch comprises:a collapsible dome;a contact that completes a circuit when the collapsible dome collapses; anda sheet positioned between the input device and the collapsible dome.4. The wearable electronic device of claim 3 , ...

WATCH COMPRISING A TRANSMISSION DEVICE BETWEEN A CONTROL MEMBER AND THE MOVEMENT

The invention concerns a watch comprising a case having a middle part and inside which is housed a movement. The watch also includes a control member intended to be actuated by a user and an internal transmission device provided with an actuator, able to move, in response to actuation of the control member, between a rest position and an active position in which it actuates a mechanism of the movement. In an original manner, the transmission device includes a closed cavity filled with a fluid and a thrust means kinematically connected to the control member and arranged to displace the fluid inside the cavity, the displacement of fluid inside the cavity causing displacement of the actuator. 1. A watch comprising a case having a middle part and inside which is housed a movement , the watch including a control member intended to be actuated by a user , the watch further comprising an internal transmission device provided with an actuator able to move , in response to actuation of the control member , between a rest position and an active position in which the actuator actuates a mechanism of the movement , wherein the transmission device includes a closed cavity filled with a fluid and a thrust means kinematically connected to the control member and arranged to displace the fluid inside the cavity , wherein the displacement of fluid inside the cavity causes displacement of the actuator , and wherein the thrust means is a control piston and in that the actuator includes an actuator piston.2. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein the watch comprises a plurality of actuators able to move in a synchronized manner in response to displacement of the same control member.3. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein the watch includes a return means tending to return the actuator to its rest position.4. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein the control member is located outside the plane of the movement.5. The watch according to claim 1 , wherein the watch includes a bezel ...

Double-Sided Watch

The invention discloses a double-sided watch, including a watchcase and a watchband which is connected with the watchcase, wherein, a first display surface and a second display surface are arranged opposite to each other on the watchcase; watch hands are arranged on the first display surface; a digital display module is arranged on the second display surface; the watchband comprises a first strap and a second strap, and the first strap and the second strap are correspondingly arranged on two opposite sides of the watchcase; through-holes are defined in the first strap at intervals; a strap buckle matching with the through-holes is arranged on the second strap. The double-sided watch has advantages of the simple construction, the long service life and the diversified time-displayed mode.

MAGNETIC SENSOR ARRAY FOR CROWN ROTATION

An electronic device is disclosed. In some examples, a crown comprising a housing can be operatively coupled to a body of the electronic device, and configured to rotate in a first direction with respect to the body of the electronic device in response to a mechanical input provided by the user. A rotating member can be disposed at least partially inside the crown housing and configured to rotate in the first direction in response to the mechanical input. A first magnetic sensing cell can be attached to the rotating member at a first location of the rotating member and can be electrically connected to an electronic circuit. A magnet can be configured to remain stationary with respect to the body of the electronic device. The electronic circuit can be configured to generate a first signal corresponding to a rotational position of the crown with respect to the body of the electronic device. 2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic sensing cell is configured to provide to the first electronic circuit a signal corresponding to a strength claim 1 , at a position of the first magnetic sensing cell claim 1 , of a magnetic field corresponding to the magnet.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first electronic circuit is attached to the rotating member and configured to rotate in the first direction in response to the mechanical input.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the magnet is disposed at least partially inside the body of the electronic device.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the magnet is disposed at least partially inside the housing.6. The electronic device of claim 5 , wherein:the housing comprises a circular groove,the magnet is disposed partially inside the circular groove, andthe housing is configured to rotate around the magnet.7. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a second magnetic sensing cell attached to the rotating member at a second location of the rotating member and ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF DISPLAY ELEMENTS

The present disclosure relates to arranging the orientation of a display on device based on motion of the device. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting motion data for the device. The motion data includes data associated with rotational movement of the device. The method includes analyzing, by a controller, the data associated with rotational movement of the device to determine an orientation for presenting a display of the device. The method may also include controlling the device to rotate the display to the determined orientation. 1. A method for arranging the orientation of a display on device based on motion of the device , the method comprising:detecting, by a device, motion data for the device, wherein the motion data includes data associated with rotational movement of the device;analyzing, by a controller, the data associated with rotational movement of the device to determine an orientation for presenting a display of the device, wherein analyzing includes determining angular velocity of the rotational movement, wherein analyzing further includes determining peak velocity and direction of peak velocity to determine the orientation for presenting the display; andcontrolling the device based on the analyzing to rotate the display to the determined orientation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rotational movement of the device is detected by an accelerometer claim 1 , and wherein rotational movement detected by the accelerometer initiates detection of the motion data for the device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the motion data is detected by a gyroscopic sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the motion data relates to rotation associated with tilting the device along a transverse axis of the device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling includes changing format of the display elements based on at least one of movement and orientation detected for the device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the display of the device includes a ...

Watch type mobile terminal and method for controlling the same

A watch type mobile terminal configured to be wearable on a wrist and a control method thereof are provided. The watch type mobile terminal includes a display unit configured to display screen information, a terminal body configured to allow the display unit to be installed therein and disposed on the wrist, a sensing unit configured to sense a position in which the mobile terminal is worn, and a controller configured to allocate a particular region of the display unit, as a control region for receiving a control command based on the sensing result, and process a user's touch input applied to the control region, as a control command for controlling an operation of the mobile terminal.

TOUCHLESS USER INTERFACE NAVIGATION USING GESTURES

An example method includes displaying, by a display () of a wearable device (), a content card (B); receiving, by the wearable device, motion data generated by a motion sensor () of the wearable device that represents motion of a forearm of a user of the wearable device; responsive to determining, based on the motion data, that the user has performed a movement that includes a supination of the forearm followed by a pronation of the forearm at an acceleration that is less than an acceleration of the supination, displaying, by the display, a next content card (C); and responsive to determining, based on the motion data, that the user has performed a movement that includes a supination of the forearm followed by a pronation of the forearm at an acceleration that is greater than an acceleration of the supination, displaying, by the display, a previous content card (A). 1. A method comprising:displaying, by a display of a wearable computing device, a first content card of a list of content cards;receiving, by the wearable computing device, motion data generated by a motion sensor of the wearable computing device that represents motion of a forearm of a user of the wearable computing device; andin response to determining, by the wearable computing device and based on the motion data, that the user of the wearable computing device has performed a first movement that includes a repeated pronation and supination of the forearm of the user within a period of time, displaying, by the display, a home screen.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first content card corresponds to a first hierarchical level of a plurality of hierarchical levels claim 1 , the method further comprising:in response to determining, by the wearable computing device and based on the motion data, that the user of the wearable computing device has performed a second movement that includes a lowering of at least a distal end of the forearm of the user away from a head of the user followed by a raising of ...

Timepiece and control method of timepiece

A timepiece, in which an indicating hand is driven by a motor and high speed processing is required for driving a load other than the indicating hand, includes a main control circuit that instructs drive timing of the motor so as to drive the load, and that is operated by an operation frequency serving as a first frequency, and a motor control unit that generates a drive pulse for driving the motor, and that is operated by an operation frequency serving as a second frequency which is lower than the first frequency.

Symbiotic Smartwatch Displays

Aspects of the technology provide a symbiotic graphical display on a client device such as a smartwatch. The system includes at least one emissive display element and at least one non-emissive display element. The display elements are arrayed in layers or other configurations such that content or other information is concurrently aligned across the respective display surfaces of the different elements. A first set of content is rendered using the non-emissive display element while a second set of content is rendered using the emissive display element. Depending on characteristics or features of a given content item, that item may be rendered by one or both of the display elements. Certain content may be transitioned from the emissive display element to the non-emissive display element according to a time threshold or other criteria. 1. An electronic display device configured to present content to a user , the device comprising:a user interface subsystem including one or more actuator elements configured to receive input from the user;an emissive display element disposed along a first area of a housing of the device, the emissive display element having a first set of render speeds or update rates;a non-emissive display element disposed along a second area of the housing of the device, the second area being separate from the first area, the non-emissive display element having a second set of render speeds or update rates different from the first set of render speeds or update rates; and determine at least one of an update rate or a refresh rate for each of a plurality of content elements to be presented to the user;', 'evaluate one or more display criteria including power consumption or visual quality;', 'for a first set of one or more of the plurality of content elements having respective update rates or refresh rates above a threshold value or meeting at least one of the display criteria, control the emissive display element to render the first set for presentation ...

Rotation detecting apparatus and electronic timepiece

A rotation detecting apparatus includes a rotating member, detectors regarding a rotating direction of the rotating member, and a predetermined unit. Each detector detects whether a predetermined standard direction is included in detecting ranges different for each rotating member and outputs a result. The predetermined unit combines the detection result output from each detector and extracts an angle range. The predetermined unit specifies the rotating direction of the rotating member based on changes in the angle ranges extracted a plurality of times occurring in the plurality of times. The detecting range corresponding to each of the plurality of detectors is determined to be able to identify relative positions before and after a change from the angle range extracted by the predetermined unit to the angle range that is clockwise or counterclockwise apart a predetermined number or less to the angle range extracted, the predetermined number being two or more.

SWITCH DEVICE AND TIMEPIECE

A switch device including a case which is provided with a through hole and has a built-in module, a cylindrical member which is attached to the through hole of the case and whose inner end portion protrudes inside the case and is held in the module and outer end portion protrudes outside the case, and an operation member including a shaft section which is arranged inside the cylindrical member in a manner to be slidable in an axial direction of the cylindrical member so as to operate the module and a head section which is provided on an outer end portion of the shaft section and covers and slidably holds the outer end portion of the cylindrical member. 1. A switch device comprising:a case which is provided with a through hole and has a built-in module;a cylindrical member which is attached to the through hole of the case, and whose inner end portion protrudes inside the case and is held in the module and outer end portion protrudes outside the case; andan operation member including a shaft section which is arranged inside the cylindrical member in a manner to be slidable in an axial direction of the cylindrical member so as to operate the module, and a head section which is provided on an outer end portion of the shaft section and covers and slidably holds the outer end portion of the cylindrical member.2. The switch device according to claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical member includes a small diameter cylindrical section which is inserted into and held in the through hole of the case and whose inner end portion protrudes inside the case and is held in the module claim 1 , and a large diameter cylindrical section which is provided on an outer end portion of the small diameter cylindrical section and held by the head section of the operation member.3. The switch device according to claim 2 , further comprising:an elastic retaining member which is provided in an outer circumference of the large diameter cylindrical section of the cylindrical member in a manner to ...

Flexible bearing for pivoting a mobile timepiece element

Elementary timepiece mechanism comprising a first housing about an axis, a second housing, and a mobile element comprising a first shoulder pivoting in the first housing and a second shoulder pivoting in the second housing, the second housing comprising at least a first abutment surface arranged to ensure the alignment of the mobile element on said axis when the mobile element is in abutment on the first abutment surface, and the elementary mechanism includes at least one elastic return means arranged to return the mobile element to this first abutment surface.

PIEZOELECTRIC MOTOR, LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS, AND CLOCK

A piezoelectric motor includes a piezoelectric element having a piezoelectric layer, and a first and a second electrodes, the first electrode provided on one surface side of the piezoelectric layer, and the second electrode provided on the other surface side of the piezoelectric layer; a piezoelectric actuator having a vibrating member anchored to the first electrode of the piezoelectric element; and a rotational shaft with which the vibrating member makes contact and is rotated thereby. The piezoelectric layer includes a vertical vibration excitation region, provided toward the center of the piezoelectric layer in the widthwise direction, that elicits vertical vibrations, and two groups of bending vibration excitation regions, one group disposed on either side of the vertical vibration excitation region so that two opposing diagonal pairs are formed; and the polarization direction of the vertical vibration excitation region and one of the groups of the bending vibration excitation regions in the piezoelectric layer is inverted relative to the other group of the bending vibration excitation regions. 1. A piezoelectric motor comprising:a piezoelectric element including a piezoelectric layer, and a first and a second electrodes, the first electrode formed one side of the piezoelectric layer, and the second electrode formed the other side of the piezoelectric layer;a piezoelectric actuator including a vibrating member anchored to the first electrode of the piezoelectric element; anda rotational shaft with which the vibrating member makes contact and is rotated thereby,wherein the piezoelectric layer includes two groups of bending vibration excitation regions, one group disposed on either side of the vertical vibration excitation region so that two opposing diagonal pairs are formed; anda polarization direction of one of the groups of the bending vibration excitation regions in the piezoelectric layer is inverted relative to the other group of the bending vibration ...

CAPACITIVE GAP SENSOR RING FOR AN INPUT DEVICE

An input mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a rotational manipulation mechanism, such as a cap or shaft. The input mechanism also includes a sensor having first capacitive elements coupled to the manipulation mechanism, second capacitive elements, and a dielectric positioned between the first and second capacitive elements. Movement of the manipulation mechanism alters the positions of the first and second capacitive elements with respect to each other and is determinable based on capacitance changes resulting therefrom. In some implementations, the second capacitive elements may be part of an inner ring or partial ring nested at least partially within an outer ring or partial ring. 120-. (canceled)21. A wearable electronic device comprising:a housing;a display positioned at least partially within the housing;a crown positioned along a side of the housing;a first set of capacitive elements fixed with respect to the housing;a second set of capacitive elements fixed with respect to the crown;a compliant dielectric material that is configured to deform in response to an input provided to the crown; and 'determine a direction of the input based on a change in capacitance between one or more first capacitive elements of the first set of capacitive elements and one or more second capacitive elements of the second set of capacitive elements.', 'a processing unit that is electrically coupled to the first and second sets of capacitive elements and is configured to22. The wearable electronic device of claim 21 , wherein:the crown includes a cap that defines an external surface of the crown;the second set of capacitive elements is coupled to the cap; andthe second set of capacitive elements is arranged in a radial array around an axis of the cap.23. The wearable electronic device of claim 21 , wherein:the input is a translational input applied to the crown;the processing unit is configured to detect the direction of the translational input based on the change ...

Control device equipped with a module for detecting the axial position of its rod, and timepiece comprising such a control device

The detection module comprises an elastic conductive blade having first and second ends and a central portion therebetween, with the blade being designed to be driven axially by a control rod in order to occupy three distinct positions between the pulled position and the end position of the rod: a pulled position, an end position, and an intermediate position. Two electrical contacts are designed to detect the end position and the pulled position of the rod, respectively. The blade is designed to pivot at its first end when the rod passes from the intermediate position to the pulled position, or vice versa. The blade is also designed to undergo elastic deformation when the rod passes between the intermediate position and the end position so as to participate substantially in the restoring force of the rod toward the intermediate position when the axial activating force applied to the rod by a user is released.

MECHANICAL DIGITAL DISPLAY FOR TIMEPIECES

A digital display mechanism for the alphanumeric segment display of an integer magnitude whose instantaneous value is defined by an output of a timepiece movement, including a continuous display support guided along a particular trajectory by a guide device and driven in at least one direction of travel by a drive device, including at least a first display surface and a second display surface which are different from each other, each first surface or second surface forming only one part of an alphanumeric symbol, numeral or letter, and arranged to be visible to a user of the timepiece, each continuous display support being either a serrated belt driven by a serrated pinion complementary to the serration of the belt, or a chain driven by a pinion complementary to the articulation of the links of this chain. 1. A digital display mechanism for timepieces , for the alphanumeric segment display of at least one integer magnitude whose instantaneous value is defined by an output of a timepiece movement , said digital display mechanism comprising at least one continuous display support guided along a particular trajectory by guide means , and comprising , for each said continuous display support , drive means arranged to drive said support in at least one direction of travel , each said continuous display support comprising at least a first surface and at least a second surface arranged to be visible to a user of said timepiece and different from each other , and which are display surfaces , wherein each said first surface or second surface forms only one part of an alphanumeric symbol , numeral or letter , and wherein at least one said continuous display support is either a serrated belt whose said drive means include at least one serrated pinion complementary to the serration thereof , or a chain whose said drive means include at least one pinion complementary to the articulation of links comprised in said chain , wherein said digital display mechanism includes at least ...

Electronic watch clasp systems and methods

Embodiments of a watch can include a watch having an analog watch face, a first watch band portion, a second watch band portion and an analog watch face. The watch can include a butterfly clasp having a digital display and a circuit board associated with a controller.

ELECTRONIC WATCH CLASP SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Embodiments of a watch can include a watch having an analog watch face, a first watch band portion, a second watch band portion and an analog watch face. The watch can include a digital clasp having a digital display and a circuit board associated with a controller. 1. A watch comprising:a mechanical watch display retained at least partially by a mechanical watch housing, the mechanical watch display having a first face facing in a first direction;a first watch band portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first watch band portion is coupled with the mechanical watch display;a second watch band portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second watch band portion is coupled with the mechanical watch display;a clasp housing, the clasp housing having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, and a second end, the inner surface of the clasp housing being curved to accommodate the anterior surface of a user's wrist, wherein the clasp housing is positioned opposite the mechanical watch housing;a mechanical linkage for attachment to the clasp housing and the second end of the first band portion, wherein the mechanical linkage cooperates with a latch assembly to retain the mechanical linkage in a closed position;a digital display at least partially retained by the clasp housing, the digital display having a second face facing in a second direction, wherein the first direction of the first face is opposite the second direction of the second face; anda circuit board associated with a controller, the circuit board and controller being coupled with the digital display, wherein the circuit board is at least partially retained by the clasp housing.2. The watch of claim 1 , further comprising a battery claim 1 , wherein the battery is associated with the circuit board and is at least partially retained by the clasp housing.3. The watch of claim 1 , wherein the circuit board is coupled with a heart rate sensor.4 ...

ELECTRONIC WATCH CLASP SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A watch can include a mechanical watch, the mechanical watch having a mechanical watch housing, and a mechanical watch face retained at least partially within the mechanical watch housing; a first watch band portion; and a second watch band portion. The watch can further include a circuit board associated with a controller, the circuit board and controller being at least partially retained by a clasp. The circuit board and the controller can be electronically and operatively independent from the mechanical watch. 1. A watch comprising:a mechanical watch, the mechanical watch having a mechanical watch housing, and a mechanical watch face retained at least partially within the mechanical watch housing;a first watch band portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first watch band portion is coupled with the mechanical watch housing;a second watch band portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second watch band portion is coupled with the mechanical watch housing; a clasp body having a first end, a second end, and a latch assembly, the first end of the clasp body being configured for attachment to the second end of the first watch band portion;', 'a first clasp arm, the first clasp arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first clasp arm is coupled with the second end of the clasp body such that the first clasp arm is configured to pivot relative to the clasp body;', 'a second clasp arm, the second clasp arm having a first end and a second end, the second clasp arm having a locking pin configured to engage the latch assembly when the clasp is in a closed position, wherein the second end of the second clasp arm is configured for attachment to the second end of the second watch band portion; and', 'a pivot, wherein the pivot couples the second end of the first clasp arm and the first end of the second clasp arm such that the first clasp arm is configured to pivot relative to the ...

RESONATOR THERMOCOMPENSATED BY A SHAPE-MEMORY METAL

The invention relates to a thermocompensated resonator comprising a body used in deformation, the core of the body being formed by a first material. According to the invention, at least one part of the body comprises at least one coating made of shape-memory metal, the variations in the Young's modulus of which as a function of the temperature (CTE) are of opposite sign to those (CTE) of the first material used for the core so as to allow said resonator to have a frequency variation as a function of the temperature which is substantially zero at least to the first order (α, β). 1. A thermocompensated resonator comprising a body used in deformation , the core of the body being formed by a first material , wherein at least one part of the body comprises at least one coating made of shape-memory metal , the variations in the Young's modulus of which as a function of the temperature (CTE) are of opposite sign to those (CTE) of the first material used for the core so as to allow said resonator to have a frequency variation as a function of the temperature which is substantially zero at least to the first order (α , β).2. The resonator according to claim 1 , wherein the core of the body comprises glass claim 1 , metallic glass claim 1 , technical ceramic or ceramic glass.3. The resonator according to claim 1 , wherein the core of the body comprises monocrystalline silicon which is doped or not claim 1 , or polycrystalline silicon which is doped or not.4. The resonator according to claim 1 , wherein the core of the body comprises quartz.5. The resonator according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one coating comprises an alloy based on Cu—Zn claim 1 , Co—Ni claim 1 , Ni—Ti or Cu—Al.6. The resonator according to claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a section substantially in the shape of a quadrilateral claim 1 , the faces of which are identical in pairs.7. The resonator according to claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a section which is substantially in the shape of a ...

ROTARY INPUT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs. 143-. (canceled)44. A watch , comprising:an enclosure having an opening;an input device having a head and a stem that extends into the opening, the input device being biased outward from the enclosure and configured to receive a rotational input and a translational input;an optical sensor positioned within the enclosure and configured to detect the rotational input; anda tactile switch positioned within the enclosure and configured to detect the translational input when the tactile switch is deformed by the stem.45. The watch of claim 44 , wherein:the tactile switch comprises a collapsible dome; andin response to the deformation caused by the translational input, the collapsible dome is configured to complete a circuit.46. The watch of claim 45 , wherein:the tactile switch is configured to produce a haptic output when the collapsible dome deforms; andthe haptic output is propagated through the stem to the head of the input device.47. The watch of claim 44 , wherein the optical sensor is configured to detect the rotational input in response to light reflected off the stem.48. The watch of claim 44 , wherein the head and the stem are integrally formed portions of a one-piece structure.49. The watch of claim 44 , wherein the head includes ridges formed along a perimeter of the head to enhance ...

Timepiece movement and timepiece

A timepiece movement capable of suppressing generation of malfunction of a hand is provided. The movement includes an indicator hand wheel which is provided so as to be rotatable and to which an indicator hand is mounted; an indicator hand stepping motor rotating and driving the indicator hand wheel in both directions; an hour wheel provided so as to be rotatable around a first rotation axis different from a rotation axis of the indicator hand wheel and having a first shaft portion which extends along the first rotation axis and on the outer peripheral surface of which there is provided a contact portion that the indicator hand can abut, with the distance of the contact portion from the first rotation axis varying in accordance with a position in the peripheral direction around the first rotation axis; and an hour hand stepping motor rotating and driving the hour wheel and provided separately from the indicator hand stepping motor.

WATCH PROVIDED WITH A CONTROL MEMBER

A watch including a control member that is able to manage at least one first function of the watch and at the same time to control one or more additional electronic functions. The control member, for example a crown or a push-piece head, is mounted on the elongate element defining a central axis and passing through a wall of the watch middle. At least one strain gauge is mounted around the elongate element and arranged so as to produce an electrical signal representing a radial force exerted by the elongate element on the strain gauge when a user laterally exerts a force on the control member. A processor generates at least one command on the basis of the electrical signal, for example to enable the user to navigate in a menu or a calendar displayed on a digital screen. 1. A watch comprising a watch case that comprises:a middle,a horological movement inside the middle, anda control member mounted laterally with respect to the middle;the control member being mounted at the outer end of an elongate element that projects out of the middle, said elongate element defining a central axis, the control member being configured to fulfil at least one first function of the watch via a rotation or an axial movement of the elongate element, the watch being provided with at least one additional function that can be managed by an electrical signal; wherein the watch comprises:at least one strain gauge mounted inside the middle or at least partially in said middle or in an external element fixedly connected to said middle, said strain gauge and the elongate element being arranged so that the elongate element can exert a radial force on said strain gauge when a sufficient actuation force is exerted by a user on the control member in at least one direction substantially perpendicular to said central axis, said strain gauge being arranged so as to produce an electrical signal that is dependent on the radial force and thus on said actuation force, anda processor configured to generate ...

WATCH PROVIDED WITH A CONTROL MEMBER

A watch includes a control member, for example a crown or a head of a push-piece, which is mounted in a resilient manner on the outer end of an elongated element projecting outside the middle, such that a user can tilt in a self-reverting manner the control member in two dimensions orthogonal and perpendicular to the central axis of the elongated element. At least one proximity sensor is incorporated into the middle of the watch, in a location allowing this proximity sensor to produce an electric signal that represents the tilting of the control member about an axis that is perpendicular to the central axis. A processor generates at least one instruction on the basis of the electric signal provided by at least one proximity sensor, for example to allow the user to browse a menu or a calendar displayed on a digital screen. 1. A watch comprising a watch case that comprises:a middle,a horological movement inside the middle, anda control member mounted laterally relative to the middle; the control member is mounted in a resilient manner on the elongated element such that a user of the watch can move the control member in rotation, in a self-reverting manner, about at least one geometrical axis substantially perpendicular to said central axis and thus tilt same about this geometrical axis,', 'the watch is provided with at least one proximity sensor which is configured such that, when the control member is in at least one axial position, it is able to measure a variation in the distance between a part of the control member, that is remote from said central axis, and the middle at at least one location positioned such that said proximity sensor can generate an electric signal representative of the tilting of the control member about said geometrical axis,', 'the watch includes a processor configured so as to produce an instruction which manages said feature on the basis of said electric signal generated by the sensor., 'the control member being mounted at the end of an ...

FORCE-DETECTING INPUT STRUCTURE

An input mechanism, such as a crown, detects amounts of applied force. In various examples, an assembly including an input mechanism has an enclosure; a stem coupled to the enclosure such that the stem is rotatable, translatable, and transversely moveable with respect to the enclosure; a sensor, coupled between the stem and the housing, to which force is transferred when the stem moves with respect to the housing; and a processing unit coupled to the sensor. The processing unit is operable to determine a measurement of the force, based on a signal from the sensor. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing; a moveable conductor;', 'a conductive element; and', 'a separation defined between the moveable conductor and the conductive element; and, 'a collar, coupled to the housing, comprisingan input structure extending from the collar;wherein movement of the input structure changes a capacitance between the moveable conductor and the conductive element.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a processing unit operative to determine an amount of force applied to the input structure based on the change in capacitance.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising silicone disposed within the separation.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the conductive element comprises a flex circuit that extends through at least part of the collar into the housing.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the collar comprises:an inner core to which the conductive element is coupled; anda compliant material disposed in the separation that couples the conductive element and the moveable conductor.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the input structure is operable to move without changing the capacitance between the moveable conductor and the conductive element.7. An input mechanism assembly claim 1 , comprising:an enclosure; rotatable with respect to the enclosure;', 'translatable toward and away from the enclosure; and', ' ...

CAPACITIVE GAP SENSOR RING FOR AN INPUT DEVICE

An input mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a rotational manipulation mechanism, such as a cap or shaft. The input mechanism also includes a sensor having first capacitive elements coupled to the manipulation mechanism, second capacitive elements, and a dielectric positioned between the first and second capacitive elements. Movement of the manipulation mechanism alters the positions of the first and second capacitive elements with respect to each other and is determinable based on capacitance changes resulting therefrom. In some implementations, the second capacitive elements may be part of an inner ring or partial ring nested at least partially within an outer ring or partial ring. 1. A wearable electronic device having a multi-directional input device , comprising:a shaft;a cap operable to move with respect to the shaft; and an outer set of capacitive elements;', 'an inner set of capacitive elements; and', 'a dielectric between the outer and inner sets of capacitive elements; and', allow movement of the outer set of capacitive elements with respect to the inner set of capacitive elements; and', 'return the outer set of capacitive elements to a default position., 'a returning structure operable to], 'a sensor coupling the cap to the shaft and comprising2. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein a first element of the outer set of capacitive elements completely overlaps a first element of the inner set of capacitive elements.3. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein a first element of the outer set of capacitive elements is offset from a first element of the inner set of capacitive elements.4. The wearable electronic device of claim 3 , wherein:the first element of the outer set of capacitive elements is offset from the first element of the inner set of capacitive elements by a first distance;a second element of the outer set of capacitive elements is offset from a second element of the inner set of capacitive elements by a ...

Watch-type mobile terminal and operation method thereof

An operation method of a watch-type mobile terminal including a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: recognizing a type of a bezel which is detachable from the display unit; receiving an input of at least one hard key included in the bezel; and performing a function corresponding to the type of the bezel on the basis of the received input.

FORCE-DETECTING INPUT STRUCTURE

An input mechanism, such as a crown, detects amounts of applied force. In various examples, an assembly including an input mechanism has an enclosure; a stem coupled to the enclosure such that the stem is rotatable, translatable, and transversely moveable with respect to the enclosure; a sensor, coupled between the stem and the housing, to which force is transferred when the stem moves with respect to the housing; and a processing unit coupled to the sensor. The processing unit is operable to determine a measurement of the force, based on a signal from the sensor. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing; a moveable conductor;', 'a conductive element; and', 'a separation defined between the moveable conductor and the conductive element; and, 'a collar, coupled to the housing, comprisingan input structure extending from the collar;wherein movement of the input structure changes a capacitance between the moveable conductor and the conductive element.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a processing unit operative to determine an amount of force applied to the input structure based on the change in capacitance.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising silicone disposed within the separation.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the conductive element comprises a flex circuit that extends through at least part of the collar into the housing.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the collar comprises:an inner core to which the conductive element is coupled; anda compliant material disposed in the separation that couples the conductive element and the moveable conductor.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the input structure is operable to move without changing the capacitance between the moveable conductor and the conductive element.7. An input mechanism assembly claim 1 , comprising:an enclosure; rotatable with respect to the enclosure;', 'translatable toward and away from the enclosure; and', ' ...

ANGULAR AND AXIAL POSITION SENSOR ARRANGEMENT

The angular and axial position sensor arrangement comprises several sensors arranged adjacently, and aligned parallel to the axis of an encoded member that is angularly and axially displaceable relative to the sensors. The encoded member comprises N−1 axial detection encoded rings with value A along their entire circumference and comprises an Nth axial detection encoded ring that is axially adjacent with value B, different from value A, along its entire circumference. The values of axial detection encoded rings are distinguishable by the sensors overlapping some axial detection encoded rings. The encoded member comprises several angular detection encoded rings axially adjacent to the Nth axial detection encoded ring. The angular detection encoded rings comprise a coding pattern composed of A and B values along their circumference to determine angular position by some sensors overlapping them. 1. An angular and axial position sensor arrangement , including:L axially adjacent sensors, where L is a whole number greater than or equal to 2, andan encoded member that is angularly and axially displaceable relative to the sensors,wherein the encoded member comprises N axial detection encoded rings, which are axially adjacent, and where N is a whole number greater than or equal to 2, for which N−1 adjacent axial detection encoded rings are with value A along their entire circumference and an Nth encoded ring is with value B, different from value A, along its entire circumference, said values A and B being distinguishable by one or several of the L sensors to determine the axial position of the encoded member, in a first axial position with the first sensor overlapping the first axial detection encoded ring, and in an Nth axial position with the first sensor overlapping the Nth axial detection encoded ring,wherein the encoded member comprises M angular detection encoded rings, the first of which is axially adjacent to the Nth axial detection encoded ring of the N axial ...

FORCE-DETECTING INPUT STRUCTURE

An input mechanism, such as a crown, detects amounts of applied force. In various examples, an assembly including an input mechanism has an enclosure; a stem coupled to the enclosure such that the stem is rotatable, translatable, and transversely moveable with respect to the enclosure; a sensor, coupled between the stem and the housing, to which force is transferred when the stem moves with respect to the housing; and a processing unit coupled to the sensor. The processing unit is operable to determine a measurement of the force, based on a signal from the sensor. 120-. (canceled)21. An electronic watch comprising:a housing;a touch display configured to display a graphical output and coupled to the housing;a crown coupled to the housing and configured to receive a force input;a force sensor coupled to the crown and configured to produce an electrical signal in response to the force input; and in response to the electrical signal exceeding a first threshold, cause the touch display to display a first modification to the graphical output of the touch display; and', 'in response to the electrical signal exceeding a second threshold, cause the touch display to display a second modification to the graphical output of the touch display., 'a processing unit positioned within the housing and operably coupled to the force sensor, the processing unit configured to22. The electronic watch of claim 21 , wherein the force sensor comprises a first conductor separated from a second conductor by a dielectric.23. The electronic watch of claim 22 , wherein a distance between the first conductor and the second conductor changes proportionally to an amount of the force input.24. The electronic watch of claim 22 , wherein:the crown includes a cap configured to receive the force input;the electronic watch further comprises a collar that is at least partially surrounded by the cap;the first conductor is coupled to the cap; andthe second conductor is coupled to the collar.25. The ...

CONTROL METHOD FOR AN ANALOGUE DISPLAY FITTED TO A TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT

In the control method for an analogue display device fitted to a timepiece movement, the motor is used both for driving a first indicator of a time parameter and a second periodically driven indicator. To this end, the motor is controlled such that, when the first indicator is in an operating mode and the second indicator is arranged to remain substantially immobile, said first indicator is driven in rotation by the motor alternately: 2. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein the end of the first period corresponds to a position of the first indicator on a circular graduation defining the end of one cycle and the start of a next cycle.3. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein the backward travel of the first indicator during a said second period substantially corresponds to the forward travel of said first indicator in the first period directly preceding said second period.4. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein the second mechanism includes a Maltese cross periodically driven by said periodic actuation wheel set.5. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein the first indicator is a hand of a chronograph counter.6. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein the second display is the date display.7. The control method according to claim 1 , wherein the second display is the display of the units or of the tens of a large date display claim 1 , the display of the tens claim 1 , respectively of the units being achieved by a third indicator driven by a second motor claim 1 , and wherein the second motor also drives a fourth indicator associated with a fourth display of a time parameter claim 1 , the third and fourth indicators being respectively controlled in the same manner as the second and first indicators according to the control method of . This application claims priority from European Patent Application No. 13197171.5 filed Dec. 13, 2013 the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of ...

COLLAPSIBLE CHESS CLOCK

A collapsible chess clock including four interconnected generally planar panels that are operable to be erected into opposing player, digital time information centers wherein two of the panels reflect a player time decrement pause capacity upon completion of a player move and an on the clock position of an opposing player and two the panels reflect each player's time remaining to forfeiture of the game. 1. A collapsible chess clock comprising:a first player time control panel having an outer perimeter configuration in the shape of a triangle;a first player information panel having an outer perimeter configuration in the shape of a triangle and being pivotally connected along one side of the first player information panel to a side of the triangular first player time control panel;a second player time control panel having an outer perimeter configuration in the shape of a triangle;a second player information panel having an outer perimeter configuration in the shape of a triangle and being pivotally connected along one side of the second player information panel to a side of the triangular said second player and time control panel;said first player information panel further being connected by another side of said first player triangular information panel to an another side of said second player triangular information panel wherein said first player time control panel may be operably folded over said first player information panel and said second player information panel may be operably folded over said second player information panel and said first player information panel may be folded over said second player information panel to form a compact stacked arrangement of said first player time control panel, said first player information panel, said second player information panel and said second player time control panel for facile transport and storage of said collapsible chess clock.2. A collapsible chess clock as defined in wherein:a first player digital time and a ...

Rotatable crown for an electronic device

A compact crown for an electronic device such as an electronic watch, including a set of wipers capable of determining a rotation angle, rotation direction, or rotation speed, is disclosed. The set of wipers is in contact with at least one resistance member at different angular positions around a rotation axis. The crown may have a group of ground taps disposed along the resistance member and a measured signal may vary based on the position of each wiper as it contacts the at least one resistance member. A compact crown may also include capacitive members and capacitive sensors in order to similarly determine rotation angle, rotation direction, or rotation speed.

INTERACTING WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THROUGH PHYSICAL MOVEMENT

The present disclosure generally relates to interacting with an electronic device without touching a display screen or other physical input mechanisms. In some examples, the electronic device performs an operation in response to a positioning of a user's hand and/or an orientation of the electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display screen;a biological sensor;one or more processors; and displaying an affordance on the display screen;', "receiving biological sensor input associated with a positioning of a user's hand;", displaying an indication that the biological sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the predetermined time; and', 'performing an operation associated with the affordance; and, "in accordance with a determination that the biological sensor input corresponds to a predefined pattern for a predetermined time, the predefined pattern being associated with the positioning of the user's hand:"}, 'forgoing performing the operation associated with the affordance.', 'in accordance with a determination that the sensor input does not correspond to the predefined pattern for the predetermined time], 'memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:in accordance with the determination that the biological sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern for the predetermined time, modifying a visual appearance of the affordance.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:in accordance with a determination that the biological sensor input corresponds to the predefined pattern, displaying a graphical element indicating the predetermined time.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device further comprises a haptic feedback mechanism claim 1 , and wherein ...

Portable electronic device provided with a battery enclosure

The invention concerns a portable electronic device comprising at least one electronic module, the electronic module comprising, in particular, a main plate provided with a cavity arranged for receiving an electrical energy source, at least one movement associated with a printed circuit, an elastically deformable contact member for ensuring an electrical connection between the electrical energy source and the printed circuit, and means for holding the electrical energy source. According to the invention, the means for holding the energy source comprise a removable holder made of insulating material arranged to receive the energy source and comprising a removable clamp for holding the energy source in place, the holder being configured to be inserted inside the cavity.

TUNING FORK OSCILLATOR FOR TIMEPIECES

A timepiece oscillator including a resonator formed by a tuning fork which includes at least two mobile oscillating parts, fixed to a connection element by flexible elements whose geometry determines a virtual pivot axis having a determined position with respect to this connection element and around which the respective mobile part oscillates, and the centre of masse of the mobile part coincides in the rest position with the respective virtual pivot axis, and, for at least one of the two mobile parts the flexible elements are formed of intersecting resilient strips extending at a distance from each other in two parallel planes, and whose directions, in projection on one of the parallel planes, intersect at the virtual pivot axis of the mobile part. 1. An oscillator for a timepiece , comprising a time base with at least one resonator formed by a tuning fork , which includes at least two mobile oscillating parts , said mobile parts being secured to a connection element , comprised in said oscillator , by flexible elements whose geometry determines a virtual pivot axis having a determined position relative to said connection element , said respective mobile part oscillates about said virtual pivot axis , the centre of mass of the mobile part coincides in the rest position with said respective virtual pivot axis , wherein , for at least one said mobile part , said flexible elements are formed of intersecting resilient strips extending at a distance from each other in two parallel planes , and whose directions , in projection on one of said parallel planes , intersect at said virtual pivot axis of said mobile part concerned.2. The oscillator according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one resonator comprises two said mobile parts whose centres of mass correspond to virtual pivot axes aligned with a main centre of said connection element.3. The oscillator according to claim 2 , wherein said two mobile parts are symmetrical with respect to an axis of symmetry passing ...

MOTOR MODULE FOR WATCHES

A motorization group including power and control devices, and a motor module for watches, with a motor with a coil driving an output wheel set on an output arbor, this motor module includes main mechanical and electrical connectors to a structure or another motor module, and flat links cooperating with another motor module, each coil being electrically connected to two main connectors or to two flat links, more particularly, the flat links of the motor modules are arranged for an electrical connection, a main motor module carrying a main arbor parallel to each output arbor, electrically connected by main connectors or flat links, either to the structure, or to another motor module. 1. A motor module for watches , with at least one motor comprising a coil and driving a gear train comprising an output wheel set on an output arbor , wherein said motor module comprises main connectors for mechanical and/or electrical connection to a structure or to another motor module , and flat , at least mechanical , links arranged for cooperating in a geometrically indexed attachment , in a plane perpendicular to said output arbor. with another motor module of the same type , each said coil being electrically connected to two said flat links when said flat link are also electrical power and/or control links , and wherein said flat links comprise link means and complementary link means , said link means being arranged to cooperate in a link attachment , in a plane perpendicular to said output arbor , with said complementary link means of another motor module , and said complementary link means being arranged to cooperate in a link attachment , in a plane perpendicular to said secondary pivot axis , with said link means of another motor module , and wherein said link means and said complementary link means , define an opening angle of a sector extending from a main pivot axis and said motor module is inscribed in said sector.2. The motor module according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

PORTABLE OBJECT COMPRISING A ROTATING CONTROL STEM WHOSE ACTUATION IS DETECTED BY MEANS OF TWO INDUCTIVE SENSORS

A portable object including a control stem, actuation of which in rotation can control at least one electronic or mechanical function of the portable object, a magnetized ring driven in rotation by the control stem, rotation of the magnetized ring and position of the magnetized ring being detected by two inductive sensors configured to be sensitive to a variation in magnetic induction in only two directions in space that are parallel to each other or that converge on a same point, with exception of a case in which these two directions are perpendicular to each other. 112-. (canceled)13: A portable object comprising:a control stem, actuation of which in rotation can control at least one electronic or mechanical function of the portable object;a magnetized ring driven in rotation by the control stem;two inductive sensors configured to detect a rotation of the control stem and a position of the control stem, the two inductive sensors configured to be sensitive to a variation in magnetic induction produced by rotation of the magnetized ring in only two directions in space, which are parallel to each other.14: A portable object according to claim 13 , wherein the two inductive sensors are arranged at an equal distance from a center of rotation of the magnetized ring claim 13 , symmetrically with respect to a plane passing through the center of rotation of the magnetized ring.15: A portable object according to claim 13 , wherein the two inductive sensors are sensitive to a variation in magnetic induction only in a vertical direction.16: A portable object according to claim 14 , wherein the two inductive sensors are sensitive to a variation in magnetic induction only in a vertical direction.17: A portable object according to claim 13 , wherein the two inductive sensors are arranged with respect to the control stem such that claim 13 , when the magnetized ring rotates as a result of actuation of the control stem claim 13 , the two inductive sensors produce signals that are ...

Smart watch interacting method, smart watch and photoelectric rotary knob assembly

A smart watch interacting method comprises: obtaining a rotation direction and rate information of a rotary knob; obtaining a displacement information of the rotary knob; querying an interacting mapping library to determine an operation instruction according to the rotation direction and rate information and the displacement information of the rotary knob; and displaying an interacting operation on the user interface according to the operation instruction.

PUSH-BUTTON ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRONIC OR ELECTROMECHANICAL WRISTWATCH

A push-button arrangement includes an electronic plate. The push-button is of the type surface mounted on a flexible printed circuit sheet that is itself partially fixed to the electronic plate. A portion of the flexible printed circuit sheet that carries the push-button remains free and is folded around a peripheral edge of the electronic plate, such that the push-button extends substantially perpendicularly to the electronic plate and bears against a lateral surface of the electronic plate. 1. A push-button arrangement comprising:an electronic plate, wherein the push-button is of the type surface mounted on a flexible printed circuit sheet that is itself partially fixed to the electronic plate, wherein a portion of the flexible printed circuit sheet that carries the push-button remains free and is folded around a peripheral edge of the electronic plate, such that the push-button extends substantially perpendicularly to the electronic plate and bears against a lateral surface of the electronic plate.2. The push-button arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the push-button is disposed in a housing arranged in the electronic plate claim 1 , wherein the housing limits the displacement of the push-button horizontally forwards and backwards claim 1 , and vertically downwards.3. The push-button arrangement according to claim 2 , wherein the housing provided in the electronic plate is covered by an additional plate that limits the displacement of the push-button vertically upwards.4. A portable object comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a case inside which is housed a push-button arrangement according to , wherein the case of the portable object is pierced with a through hole inside which slides a stem of an external push-button, wherein the stern is held in a rest position by an elastic device that pushes the stem outwards, and wherein the stem is moved into an operating position in which the stem presses on the surface mount push-button by ...

WATCH INTERACTION SIMULATION SYSTEM, APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Disclosed is watch interaction simulation system, a watch interaction simulation apparatus, watch interaction simulation methods and a computer software product including executable software code for carrying our watch interaction simulation methods. 136.-. (canceled)37. Watch interaction simulation apparatus for carrying out interaction with a watch interaction member for a watch , the apparatus comprising: [ 'which is adapted for interaction by a user and which is coupled to a watch interaction member support for the watch interaction member, wherein the coupling is adapted to allow interaction of the watch interaction member in relation the watch interaction member support, and', 'be coupled with the watch interaction member and sense an interaction with the watch interaction member,'}, 'output sensor information indicating the sensed interaction,, 'a sensor device adapted to'}an actuator device being adapted to be coupled to the watch interaction member, the actuator device being adapted to generate, as actuator device output, at least one of a force, torque, translational movement and a rotational movement onto the watch interaction member, the coupling of the actuator device and the watch interaction member being adapted to transmit the actuator device output to the watch interaction member,an actuator control device being adapted to control the actuator device,a sensor information computing device being operatively coupled to the sensor device, the sensor information computing device being adapted to receive, from the sensor device, the sensor information output indicating the sensed interaction and compute the received sensor information.38. The apparatus according to claim 37 , wherein each of at least one of the actuator control device and the sensor information computing device comprises at least one ofa physical user interface being adapted to receive control input from the user,a virtual user interface being adapted to receive control input from the ...

TIMEPIECE COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR FIXED TO A MOUNTING PLATE

A timepiece including a case middle closed by a glass and the following elements positioned in the case middle: a dial, a rigid mounting plate extending under the dial, a module including an electric motor, referred to as the motor module, a printed circuit board, of which at least a first portion is interposed between the mounting plate and the motor module, means for the assembly of the motor module on the mounting plate through the first portion of the printed circuit board. 1. A timepiece comprising a case middle closed by a glass and the following elements positioned in the case middle:a dial,a rigid mounting plate extending under the dial,a module comprising an electric motor, referred to as the motor module,a printed circuit board, wherein at least a first portion is interposed between the mounting plate and the motor module,means for the assembly of the motor module on the mounting plate through the first portion of the printed circuit board.2. The timepiece according to claim 1 , the printed circuit board comprising a second portion disposed against the motor module claim 1 , such that the motor module is interposed between the first portion and the second portion claim 1 , the printed circuit board further comprising a lateral tab connecting the first portion and the second portion.3. The timepiece according to claim 1 , the printed circuit board being flexible.4. The timepiece according to claim 2 , comprising a spacer claim 2 , wherein a first part is disposed laterally to either side of the motor module and is sandwiched between the first portion and the second portion of the printed circuit board.5. The timepiece according to claim 4 , the spacer being made of plastic.6. The timepiece according to claim 4 , comprising an electric battery installed in a housing of a second part of the spacer. The invention relates to the field of quartz watches with an analogue display. This type of watch has as its regulating means a quartz oscillator vibrating under ...

Optical sensor apparatus and method capable of accurately determining motion/rotation of object having long shape and/or flexible form

A method of an optical sensor apparatus which is to be used with a controlling device arranged for controlling an object having a long shape and flexible form of a material, includes: using a light emitting circuit to generate and output a light ray to a surface of a portion of the object; sensing the light ray reflected from the surface for multiple times to generate multiple images; detecting at least one motion image in the generated multiple images; and, determining a motion, an offset, or a rotation angle of the object, which is controlled by the thread controlling device, according to the detected at least one motion image.

Mobile terminal and control method therefor

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of utilizing, as a control use, an hour hand and a minute hand, and a control method therefor. To this end, the mobile terminal can comprise a display unit for outputting information, and a control unit for controlling the outputting, through the display unit, of information corresponding to a time indicated by the hour hand and the minute hand, if a first touch input for outputting the hour hand the minute hand through the display unit is received or if a second touch input for dragging any one of the hour hand and the minute hand outputted through the display unit is received.

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The described technology relates to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device may include a touch display, a rim surrounding the touch display, a rim touch sensor disposed on at least a portion of the rim, a band portion that allows the wearable electronic device to be worn on a user's wrist, and a control unit configured to receive a rim touch on the rim through the rim touch sensor and generate a control signal for controlling the wearable electronic device based on at least one of attributes of the rim touch. 1. A wearable electronic device for a user's wrist , the wearable electronic device comprising:a display portion;a band portion configured to be worn on a user's wrist and connected to the display portion;a band touch sensor including a force direction sensor configured to detect a shear force of a contact of a sensing point by an external object and disposed on the band portion; anda controller configured to obtain the shear force of a band touch input to the band touch sensor from the band touch sensor and generate a control signal for executing a corresponding operation based on one of attributes of the obtained shear force.2. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the attributes include at least one or a combination of a shear force direction and a shear force intensity.3. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the band portion includes a first band portion connected to a first side of the display portion and a second band portion connected to a second side of the display portion claim 1 , and wherein the band touch sensor includes a first band touch sensor disposed on the first band portion and a second band touch sensor disposed on the second band portion.4. The wearable electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to receive a first band touch through the first band touch sensor and a second band touch through the second band touch sensor and generate a control signal for executing a ...

SMARTWATCH AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A smartwatch and a control method thereof are disclosed. According to an embodiment, the smartwatch includes a tilt sensor unit configured to sense a tilt of the smartwatch; a display unit configured to display an image; and a processor configured to control the tilt sensor unit and the display unit, wherein, when a front of the display unit is directed in a predetermined direction, the processor is further configured to: acquire, using the tilt sensor unit, a first rotation angle in a first direction when the smartwatch rotates in the first direction based on a rotation axis of the smartwatch and perform a first command corresponding to the first direction when the first rotation angle exceeds a first threshold angle, acquire, using the tilt sensor unit, a second rotation angle in a second direction when the smartwatch rotates in the second direction based on the rotation axis and perform a second command corresponding to the second direction when the second rotation angle exceeds a second threshold angle, and wherein the first direction is an opposite direction of the second direction and the first threshold angle is greater than the second threshold angle. 122-. (canceled)23. A smartwatch , comprising:a tilt sensor unit configured to sense a tilt of the smartwatch;a display unit configured to display visual information; anda processor configured to control the tilt sensor unit and the display unit,wherein the processor is further configured to:detect, using the tilt sensor unit, an outward rotation of the smartwatch,perform a first command corresponding to the outward rotation if the smartwatch is outwardly rotated at least in a first rotation degree,detect, using the tilt sensor unit, an inward rotation of the smartwatch, andperform a second command corresponding to the inward rotation if the smartwatch is inwardly rotated at least in a second rotation degree, andwherein the first rotation degree is different from the second rotation degree.24. The smartwatch ...

Electronic Watch

An electronic watch includes an including a package in which an oscillator and a watch control integrated circuit are housed, a circuit board having an elastic function, the circuit board including a first face and a second face, a first member provided with a plurality of first protrusions, and a second member provided with a second protrusion facing the first protrusion with the circuit board interposed therebetween, in which a plurality of clamping positions are clamped between the first protrusion and the second protrusion, A>P>A>0, where A is a length of the first protrusion, A is a length of the second protrusion, and P is a thickness of the oscillation device. 1. An electronic watch , comprising:an oscillation device including a package in which an oscillator and a watch control integrated circuit are housed;a circuit board having an elastic function, the circuit board including a first face and a second face having a front-back relationship with the first face;a first member disposed to face the first face and provided with a plurality of first protrusions; anda second member disposed to face the second face and provided with a second protrusion facing the first protrusion with the circuit board interposed therebetween, whereinthe oscillation device is mounted at the first face of the circuit board,a plurality of clamping positions at a predetermined distance in an outward direction from an outer edge of the oscillation device are clamped between the first protrusion and the second protrusion,{'b': 1', '1', '2', '1', '2', '1, 'A>P>A>0, where A is a length of the first protrusion, A is a length of the second protrusion, and P is a thickness of the oscillation device, and'}{'b': 1', '2, 'a gap is formed on a side of the first face of the circuit board so that a minimum distance between the first face and the first member is not less than the length A and a gap is formed on a side of the second face of the circuit board so that a minimum distance between the ...

Watch

A watch includes a crystal oscillator, a controller including an oscillation circuit configured to cause the crystal oscillator to oscillate, wiring that couples the crystal oscillator with the controller, and the crystal oscillator, a storage container that stores the crystal oscillator, the wiring, and the controller, and an outer case that stores the storage container, in which the crystal oscillator and the controller are placed side by side inside the storage container in plan view. 1. A watch comprising:a crystal oscillator;a controller including an oscillation circuit configured to cause the crystal oscillator to oscillate;wiring configured to couple the crystal oscillator with the controller;a storage container configured to store the crystal oscillator, the wiring, and the controller; andan outer case configured to store the storage container, whereinin plan view, the crystal oscillator and the controller are placed side by side inside the storage container.2. The watch according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller includes a controller electrode coupled to the crystal oscillator,the crystal oscillator includes a crystal oscillator electrode coupled to the controller, andthe controller electrode and the crystal oscillator electrode are placed adjacent to each other in plan view.3. The watch according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller includes a frequency divider circuit configured to frequency-divide an oscillation signal output from the oscillation circuit to output a reference signal, and a constant voltage circuit, whereinthe storage container is provided with a first terminal coupled to the frequency divider circuit, and a second terminal coupled to the constant voltage circuit.4. The watch according to claim 2 , whereinthe controller includes a frequency divider circuit configured to frequency-divide an oscillation signal output from the oscillation circuit to output a reference signal, and a constant voltage circuit, andthe storage container is ...

DISPLAY DEVICE, DRIVING METHOD OF DISPLAY DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND MEMORY MEDIUM

A display position of an image is moved in accordance with positional information of a display device having a curved display surface. Displacement of a display device is sensed by a camera portion and an acceleration sensor, and the display position is determined in accordance with the displacement, so that the image is displayed in the display position. In the case where the display device rotates and the like, a desired piece of information can be displayed automatically in a display region that can be easily seen. 1. A display device comprising:a first camera portion configured to capture an image of a face of a user of the display device; anda display portion configured to display an image in a display position determined based on a position of the face of the user in the captured image and an area of the face of the user in the captured image.2. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the display device is a wearable device.3. The display device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second camera portion whose an imaging range is outside an imaging range of the first camera portion.4. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the display portion is configured to display an image with a first luminance in a front face and with a second luminance lower than the first luminance in an outer peripheral surface.5. A display device comprising:a first camera portion configured to capture an image of a face of a user of the display device; anda display portion configured to display an image in a display position determined based on a position of the face of the user in the captured image and not based on an area of the face of the user in the captured image,wherein the display device is a wearable device.6. The display device according to claim 5 , further comprising:a second camera portion whose an imaging range is outside an imaging range of the first camera portion.7. The display device according to claim 5 , wherein the display portion ...

TIMEPIECE

A timepiece allowing accurate positioning of a display plate and a plate member is to be provided. A timepiece includes: a main plate having one or more positioning portions and a plate member having one or more first positioning receiving portions to be locked to the positioning portions and arranged so as to overlap the main plate and a display plate having one or more second positioning receiving portions to be locked to the positioning portions and arranged so as to overlap the plate member 1. A timepiece comprising:a main plate having one or more positioning portions;a plate member having one or more first positioning receiving portions to be locked to the positioning portions and arranged so as to overlap the main plate; anda display plate having one or more second positioning receiving portions to be locked to the positioning portions and arranged so as to overlap the plate member.2. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the positioning portions are protrusions formed on the main plate; andthe first positioning receiving portions and the second positioning receiving portions are recesses to be locked to the positioning portions.3. The timepiece according to claim 1 , further comprising: a frame body pressing the plate member against the main plate.4. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein a base portion abutting the display plate and determining the position in the thickness direction of the display plate is formed on the main plate.5. The timepiece according to claim 2 , wherein a base portion abutting the display plate and determining the position in the thickness direction of the display plate is formed on the main plate.6. The timepiece according to claim 3 , wherein a base portion abutting the display plate and determining the position in the thickness direction of the display plate is formed on the main plate.7. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein a display plate fixation portion fixing the display plate is formed on the main plate ...

Detecting a Gesture Made by a Person Wearing a Wearable Electronic Device

An electronic device that can be worn on a limb of a user can include a processing device and one or more position sensing devices operatively connected to the processing device. The processing device can be adapted to determine which limb of the user is wearing the electronic device based on one or more signals received from at least one position sensing device. 1. A method of detecting a gesture made by a user of a wearable electronic device , comprising:receiving at a processor of the wearable electronic device, over time, signals from at least one position sensing device included in the wearable electronic device;determining from the signals, at the processor, a movement pattern of the wearable electronic device, the movement pattern including movements in positive and negative directions with respect to a coordinate system; andidentifying, at the processor, a gesture indicated by the movement pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the gesture comprises performing a pattern recognition algorithm on the movement pattern.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the movement pattern comprises producing a histogram based on the signals.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the movement pattern comprises plotting the signals.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the at least one position sensing device is included in a band of the wearable electronic device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wearable electronic device comprises a device that provides time.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wearable electronic device comprises a health or fitness assistant.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wearable electronic device comprises a device that plays digital music.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determined movement pattern comprises movements of the wearable electronic device along two or more axes of the coordinate system.10. The electronic device of claim 9 , wherein the two or more axes comprise three axes. ...

Analog Type Watch and Time Set Method

An interaction method between a graphic tactile device such as a smartphone and a timepiece having at least two analog-type physical pointers is disclosed. Each of the pointers is controlled independently by a stepper motor and referenced relative to a ref-position. The timepiece comprises a control unit configured to handle time count and to control stepper motors. The smartphone has a value setting interface, and the timepiece and the smartphone communicate through a wireless remote short-range communication link. The method comprises the steps of initiating a calibration procedure, causing the minute pointer to be moved to the ref-position via the value setting interface, causing the hour pointer to be moved to the ref-position via the value setting interface, and ending the calibration procedure, and return to a normal time display, Thereby, starting from an initial unknown pointer positions, the control unit of the timepiece can accurately know the positions of pointers. 1. An interaction method between on the one hand a graphic tactile device and on the other hand a timepiece having at least two analog-type physical pointers , among which are an hour pointer and a minute pointer , each being controlled independently by a stepper motor and each referenced respectively relative to a first and second ref-position , the timepiece comprising a control unit configured to handle time count and to control stepper motors ,the timepiece being deprived of any time set button/actuator,the graphic tactile device having a value setting interface,the timepiece and the graphic tactile device being able to be in communication through a wireless remote short-range communication link, the method comprising the steps:initiating a calibration procedure,causing the minute pointer to be moved to the first ref-position via the value setting interface,causing the hour pointer to be moved to the second ref-position via the value setting interface, andending the calibration procedure, ...

Wristwatch structure, electronic core for wristwatch, and method for manufacturing wristwatch

The present invention provides a wristwatch structure, an electronic core for a wristwatch, and a method for manufacturing the wristwatch. The wristwatch structure comprises: a dial; an indicator designed with the dial; an electric driving component connected to the indicator, for driving the indicator and actuating it; and an electronic core having an integrated circuit unit packaged therein, the electronic core also having a plurality of two-dimensional joints distributed on an external surface thereof, wherein the electric driving component is electrically connected to the integrated circuit unit of the electronic core via one set of joints among the two-dimensional joints. The present invention can improve compatibility for various designs, thereby shortening the product development cycle.

COMPRESSIBLE SEAL FOR ROTATABLE AND TRANSLATABLE INPUT MECHANISMS

An electronic device has a housing and a rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The housing has an aperture and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism has a shaft positioned at least partially within the aperture and a manipulation structure coupled to the shaft. The manipulation structure may be manipulated to rotationally and translationally move the shaft to provide rotational and translational input to the electronic device. A compressible seal is positioned in a gap between the housing and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The compressible seal may resist and/or prevent passage of contaminants into the aperture and/or obscure one or more internal components. The compressible seal may be configured to collapse or bend when the rotatable and translatable member translates. 120-. (canceled)21. A watch comprising:a housing having an opening;a display positioned at least partially within the housing and configured to receive touch input and to produce graphical output;a crown having a shaft that extends into the opening;an optical sensor positioned within the housing and along a side of the shaft, the optical sensor configured to detect a rotation of the shaft; anda tactile switch positioned within the housing and along an end of the shaft, the tactile switch configured to detect a translation of the shaft, wherein the rotation of the shaft;', 'the translation of the shaft; and', 'the touch input., 'the graphical output of the display changes in response to each of22. The watch of claim 21 , further comprising a gasket positioned around the shaft and within the opening.23. The watch of claim 22 , wherein:the gasket is a first gasket; andthe watch further comprises a second gasket positioned around the shaft and separated from the first gasket.24. The watch of claim 21 , wherein the tactile switch comprises a dome configured to collapse in response to the translation of the shaft.25. The watch of claim 24 , wherein the dome is configured to ...

POSITION SENSOR AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A POSITION OF A TIMEPIECE SETTING STEM

A position sensor and method for determining an axial and/or an angular position of a setting stem of a timepiece. A magnet is provided on the setting stem, and at least one magnetic field sensor is configured to detect changes in magnetic field strength along at least a first axis and a second axis as the rotatable element rotates; the second axis is not parallel to the first axis. The changing magnetic field sensed by the magnetic sensor is converted into a characteristic signature path which may then be mapped onto a circular signature path in two dimensions to derive the angular position of the setting stem. 115-. (canceled)16. A position sensor for determining an axial and/or an angular position of a rotatable element of a timepiece , the position sensor comprising:a permanent magnet configured to rotate with the rotatable element about a rotation axis of the rotatable element;a magnetic field sensor, static with respect to the timepiece and configured to measure a magnitude and an orientation of an incident magnetic field along at least a first axis and a second axis, and detect changes in the magnetic field magnitude and orientation, due to rotation of the magnetic field of the permanent magnet, along the first axis and the second axis as the rotatable element rotates, the second axis being not parallel to the first axis;means for deducing angular orientation from the measured magnitude and orientation of the magnetic field.17. The position sensor according to claim 16 , wherein the permanent magnet is arranged in a distal axial region of the rotatable element.18. The position sensor according to claim 16 , wherein the permanent magnet is arranged in a circumferential region of the rotatable element claim 16 ,19. The position sensor according to claim 16 , wherein the magnetic field sensor comprises at least three mutually non-parallel measurement axes.20. The position sensor according to claim 16 , further comprising a transform unit to perform a mapping ...

Smart watch and method for controlling the same

Discussed are a smart watch and a method for controlling the same, which determine a notification device that provides a notification of an event, based on wearing/non-wearing of a smart watch and on a distance between the smart watch and an external digital device. The smart watch includes a display unit configured to display content, a sensor unit configured to detect an input signal and transmit the detected input signal to a processor, a communication unit configured to transmit/receive data, and the processor configured to control the display unit, the sensor unit, and the communication unit, wherein the processor is configured to detect a mode of the smart watch, wherein the mode of the smart watch includes a worn mode and an unworn mode of the smart watch.

SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR OBJECT DETECTION

An electronic device is disclosed. In some examples, the electronic device comprises a rotatable mechanical input mechanism. In some examples, the electronic device comprises sense electrode positioned proximate to the mechanical input mechanism. In some examples, the electronic device comprises a capacitive sense circuit comprising drive circuitry operatively coupled to the mechanical input mechanism and configured for driving a drive signal onto the mechanical input mechanism. In some examples, the electronic device comprises a capacitive sense circuit comprising sense circuitry operatively coupled to the sense electrode and configured to measure an amount of coupling between the rotatable mechanical input mechanism and the sense electrode. In some examples, the electronic device comprises a housing, wherein the sense electrode is included in a gasket for connecting a display to the housing. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a crown at least partially external to the housing; and a first light emitter; and', 'one or more light detectors;, 'an optical proximity sensor comprisingwherein the optical proximity sensor is configured with a field of view including the crown at least partially external to the housing or an area above the crown.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more light detectors comprises a plurality of light detectors arranged in a one-dimensional array or in a two-dimensional array aligned with the first light emitter in a first direction.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , further comprising: determine a centroid location using respective amplitudes detected by one or more of the plurality of light detectors; and', 'determine a distance of an object to the optical proximity sensor or to the crown in a second direction using the centroid location, wherein the second direction is orthogonal to the one-dimensional array or the two-dimensional array., 'a processor configured to4. The electronic device of claim 3 , ...

Force-detecting input structure

An input mechanism, such as a crown, detects amounts of applied force. In various examples, an assembly including an input mechanism has an enclosure; a stem coupled to the enclosure such that the stem is rotatable, translatable, and transversely moveable with respect to the enclosure; a sensor, coupled between the stem and the housing, to which force is transferred when the stem moves with respect to the housing; and a processing unit coupled to the sensor. The processing unit is operable to determine a measurement of the force, based on a signal from the sensor.

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

In an electronic timepiece, a dial ring is disposed in an outer peripheral portion of a dial inside an exterior case. Opening portions are disposed in the dial ring. An inner rotation ring is rotatably disposed inside the dial ring. A plurality of additional displays for displaying display content other than time are disposed in the inner rotation ring. One of the plurality of additional displays is visible through the opening portions by rotating the inner rotation ring. The electronic timepiece includes a control unit that controls a rotation amount of the inner rotation ring and an indicating hand that indicates the additional display. 1. An electronic timepiece having a display function other than a time display function , the electronic timepiece comprising:a dial ring disposed in an outer peripheral portion of a dial inside an exterior case;an opening portion disposed in the dial ring;an inner rotation ring rotatably disposed inside the dial ring, and including an additional display having marked display content visible through the opening portion;a control unit that controls a rotation amount of the inner rotation ring; andan indicating hand that indicates the additional display.2. The electronic timepiece according to claim 1 ,wherein a plurality of additional displays having mutually different items to be displayed are dispersedly arranged in the inner rotation ring in a circumferential direction, andthe inner rotation ring is rotated by operating an operation member attached to the exterior case so that one of the plurality of additional displays is exposed in the opening portion disposed in the dial ring.3. The electronic timepiece according to claim 1 ,wherein the dial ring has a pair of opening portions including the opening portion, which are symmetrically arranged with respect to a center point of a circle of the dial ring.4. The electronic timepiece according to claim 3 ,wherein the inner rotation ring has a pair of the additional displays having the ...

Watch type mobile terminal and method for controlling the same

A method of controlling a watch-type mobile terminal having a touch bezel includes performing communication with an external device via a wireless communication unit; executing a first contact application stored in a memory; displaying a contact list on a display unit while executing the first contact application; sensing a drag touch input on the display unit while executing the first contact application; scrolling the contact list in response to sensing the drag touch input on the display unit while executing the first contact application; sensing a rotation touch input on a touch bezel located on an edge of the watch-type mobile terminal while executing the first contact application, wherein a direction of the drag touch input is different from a direction of the rotation touch input; displaying a quick scroll pop-up screen on the display unit when a speed of the rotation touch input on the touch bezel located on the edge of the watch-type mobile terminal is faster than a predetermined speed while executing the first contact application; and displaying a different screen on the display unit that is different than a screen where the quick scroll pop-up screen is displayed when a speed of the rotation input on the touch bezel located on the edge of the watch-type mobile terminal is slower than the predetermined speed while executing the first contact application.

INTERACTING WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THROUGH PHYSICAL MOVEMENT

The present disclosure generally relates to interacting with an electronic device without touching a display screen or other physical input mechanisms. In some examples, the electronic device performs an operation in response to a positioning of a user's hand and/or an orientation of the electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display screen;a tilt sensor;one or more processors; and displaying a first graphical element at a first location on the display screen;', 'displaying a second graphical element at a second location on the display screen, the second graphical element being associated with a first operation;', 'receiving a tilt sensor input associated with movement of the electronic device;', displaying the first graphical element proximate to the second location on the display screen; and', 'performing the first operation associated with the second graphical element; and, 'in accordance with a determination that the tilt sensor input satisfies a first predefined tilt sensor condition, 'displaying the first graphical element at a third location on the display screen based on the tilt sensor input.', 'in accordance with a determination that the tilt sensor input fails to satisfy the first predefined tilt sensor condition], 'memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:displaying a third graphical element at a fourth location on the display screen, the third graphical element being associated with a second operation; displaying the first graphical element proximate to the fourth location on the display screen; and', 'performing the second operation associated with the third graphical element; and, 'in accordance with a determination that the tilt sensor input satisfies a second predefined tilt sensor condition 'displaying the first graphical ...

Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same

A mobile terminal including a main body configured to be wearable on a wrist; a touch screen provided on a front surface of the main body and configured to display a first graphic object corresponding to an hour hand and a second graphic object corresponding to a minute hand; and a controller configured to perform a first function associated with the first graphic object in response to a first preset touch being applied to the first graphic object, and perform a second function different than the first function in response to a second preset touch being applied to the second graphic object.

Movement and timepiece

A movement includes a first wheel which includes a wheel main body which is configured by a resin material and a metal layer which is configured by a metal material and is provided on an outer surface of the wheel main body, and a second wheel which is configured by a metal material, in which the movement transmits a drive force of an electric motor module which is driven using a battery as an electrical power source.

ROTARY INPUT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, and a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs. 123.-. (canceled)24. An electronic watch comprising:an enclosure defining an opening;a processing element positioned within the enclosure; a user-rotatable crown head; and', 'a shaft coupled to the user-rotatable crown head and extending into the opening; and, 'a crown operably coupled to the processing element and configured to receive a rotational input, the crown comprisinga rotation sensor positioned within the enclosure and operably coupled to the processing element, the rotation sensor configured to detect the rotational input; anda feedback device operably coupled to the processing element and configured to provide a tactile feedback as the crown is rotated by the rotational input, wherein the tactile feedback is dynamically configurable by the processing element.25. The electronic watch of claim 24 , wherein:the feedback device comprises a motor operably coupled to the processing element; and receive an output signal from the processing element to produce the tactile feedback; and', 'in response to receiving the output signal, provide the tactile feedback by producing a series of distinct tactile outputs as the crown is rotated., 'the motor is configured to26. The electronic watch of claim 24 , wherein:the feedback device comprises a linear vibrating motor;the linear vibrating ...