УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ГАЗА, ВСТРОЕННОЕ В ЧАСЫ

Устройство для измерения концентрации газа, входящего в состав окружающего воздуха, включает в себя наручные часы (13), содержащие часовой механизм, индикаторы (1, 3, 9) времени, видные через стекло корпуса (13) часов. Кроме того, наручные часы содержат по меньшей мере один датчик (11), выполненный с возможностью измерения концентрации газа, входящего в состав окружающего воздуха. Наручные часы содержат также средства подачи тревожного сигнала при достижении или превышении порога концентрации газа, измеренной датчиком (11). Устройство имеет два рабочих состояния: состояние «отсчета времени» и состояние «тревоги», при этом в состоянии «отсчета времени» индикаторы (1, 1', 3, 9) времени показывают время и датчик (11) непрерывно измеряет концентрацию газа без ее отображения и без активации тревожного сигнала. В случае если датчик (11) обнаруживает концентрацию газа, устройство переключается в состояние «тревоги», в котором индикатор (4, 4', 8, 9, 10) отображает это измеренное значение, и/или ...

ХРОНОМЕТР С ОТОБРАЖЕНИЕМ ПОКАЗАНИЙ В ОКНЕ

Изобретение относится к области часовой промышленности и направлено на создание часов с информационными окнами, в которых отображается различная информация без ущерба для ее читаемости. Этот результат обеспечивается за счет того, что часы содержат первое окно для отображения показания десятков для даты из числа первой последовательности показаний, несомых первым подвижным средством отображения на его поверхности, второе окно для отображения показаний единиц для даты из числа последовательности показаний, несомых вторым подвижным средством отображения на его поверхности, по меньшей мере, один привод, связанный с подвижными средствами отображения, для осуществления их вращения шаговым порядком для появления показания, избранного из числа указанной последовательности. При этом согласно изобретению для, по меньшей мере, одного из шаговых положений первого подвижного средства отображения одно дополнительное показание, независимое от десятков для даты, отображается одновременно в том же самом ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ УСТРОЙСТВОМ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПАРАМЕТРОВ ЧЕЛОВЕКА

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике. Представлен способ управления устройством измерения физиологических параметров человека, которое включает корпус, закрепленный на руке человека, и установленные в корпусе акселерометр и датчик давления, имеющий контакт с телом человека. Способ заключается в том, что управление устройством осуществляют путем приема и последующей обработки сигналов от датчика давления и акселерометра. Решение о наличии сигналов управления принимают при выявлении совпадающих по времени сигналов от датчика давления, вызванных по меньшей мере одним щелчком по корпусу устройства, и сигналов акселерометра, выявленных при определенном положении руки пользователя. Технический результат состоит в повышении надежности управления устройством для измерения физиологических параметров человека. 6 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

СПОСОБ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ НАРУЧНЫХ ЧАСОВ ИНФОРМАЦИОННОГО СООБЩЕНИЯ, СВЯЗАННОГО С ОЦЕНКОЙ КАЧЕСТВА СНА ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ УПОМЯНУТЫХ НАРУЧНЫХ ЧАСОВ

Изобретение относится к способу передачи посредством наручных часов (100) информационного сообщения, связанного с оценкой качества сна пользователя упомянутых наручных часов (100), причем способ содержит следующие этапы, на которых: регистрируют (10) посредством процессорного блока (2) данные, описывающие по меньшей мере один определяемый событием эпизод по меньшей мере одного типа события внешнего воздействия в течение периода сна пользователя; идентифицируют (11) по меньшей мере один тип события внешнего воздействия, нарушающего сон пользователя, исходя из результатов обработки упомянутых описательных данных; оценивают (16) индекс оценки качества сна пользователя как функцию индикатора нарушения сна для каждого идентифицированного типа события внешнего воздействия, нарушающего сон, и создают (17) информационное сообщение, содержащее оценочный индекс оценки, для его передачи пользователю. 3 н. и 3 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ГАЗА, ВСТРОЕННОЕ В ЧАСЫ

ЧАСЫ, СНАБЖЕННЫЕ ЦИФЕРБЛАТОМ ДЛЯ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ ВРЕМЕНИ, С ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ НА, ПО СУЩЕСТВУ, ВСЕЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ

... 1. Часы, содержащие:часовой циферблат для указания времени, имеющий функцию почти полноэкранного отображения и контурный рисунок в виде лица;запоминающее устройство для информации о выражении лица, в котором хранят информацию о множестве выражений лица, которая может быть отображена на упомянутом дисплее;узел сбора для внешней информации, производящий сбор внешней информации;запоминающее устройство для информации о соответствии, в котором хранят информацию о соответствии для обеспечения корреляции упомянутой внешней информации с упомянутой информацией о выражении лица; иконтроллер часового циферблата, производящий сбор информации о выражении лица, подлежащей отображению на упомянутом дисплее, из упомянутого запоминающего устройства для информации о выражении лица с использованием упомянутой внешней информации и упомянутой информации о соответствии, и отображающий эту информацию на упомянутом дисплее.2. Часы по п. 1, дополнительно содержащие:стрелку, указывающую время на упомянутом циферблате ...

НАРУЧНЫЙ РЕМЕШОК С ДОСТУПОМ К ИНФОРМАЦИИ И СЪЕМНЫМИ ЧАСАМИ

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ БУДИЛЬНИКОМ, ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

ЧАСЫ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ ШКАЛУ ДЛЯ ОБОЗНАЧЕНИЯ ВРЕМЕНИ И ФИЗИЧЕСКОЙ ВЕЛИЧИНЫ

... 1. Часы, содержащие:шкалу двойного назначения, указывающую время и упоминаемую ниже физическую величину;приводной блок стрелки, приводящий в движение стрелку для указания на шкале двойного назначения в соответствии со временем;блок получения физической величины, получающий информацию о физической величине с заранее определенного момента времени, обозначенного как начальная точка; иприводной блок индикатора физической величины, приводящий в движение индикатор физической величины для указания полученной физической величины на шкале двойного назначения, причем положение на шкале двойного назначения, указанное стрелкой в заранее определенный момент времени, обозначено как исходное положение для физической величины.2. Часы по п.1, содержащие:первую приводную секцию, приводящую в движение индикатор физической величины согласно количественному соотношению, причем положение на шкале двойного назначения, указанное стрелкой, в текущий момент времени, указывает заданный уровень для физической величины ...

Warning indicator for weather and air depression sensitive patients - has indicator display in three sections with slidable and arrestable boundary values

The medical indicator gives early registration of possible trouble with patients subject to changes in weather and air pressure. A pressure pick-up has at least one measuring zone assigned to the usual variations in air pressure. An optical display is coupled to the pick-up, possibly via measuring converter. The optical display is divided into three sections (8, 9, 10) giving different optical impressions to distinguish them. The first (8) ranges from a first measuring boundary to a first bridging limit value (12) and registers a negative effect. The third sector (9) ranges from the other measuring boundary to a second limit value (13) and registers a positive effect. The second secot sector (10) lies between the bridging limit values and registers normality. ADVANTAGE - Economic, simply constructed, easily readable.

Schwimmvorrichtung mit Rückwärtsschub

Schwimmvorrichtung mit Rückwärtsschub, die dafür konfiguriert ist, in einem Pool verwendet zu werden, mit:einer Montageeinrichtung, die dafür konfiguriert ist, um einen Oberkörper eines Schwimmers getragen zu werden; undeiner Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung, die mit der Montageeinrichtung derart verbunden ist, dass die Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung dafür konfiguriert ist, mittig um den vorderen Oberkörper des Schwimmers angeordnet zu werden, wobei die Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung dafür konfiguriert ist, in einer Wasserumgebung einen Rückwärtsschub in Richtung zu und durch Bereiche bereitzustellen, die jeder Seite eines Kopfes des Schwimmers benachbart sind, um einem Vorwärtsantrieb entgegenzuwirken, der durch einen Armzug des Schwimmers bereitgestellt wird, wobei die Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung ferner dafür konfiguriert ist, einen durch den Schwimmer auswählbaren variablen Rückwärtsschub bereitzustellen,wobei die Rückwärtsschubeinrichtung ferner dafür konfiguriert ist, eine Rückwärtsströmung unter beiden ...

Receiving and indicating system for weather fax data with autonomous clockwork

The automatic correction of the autonomous clock time is undertaken using time data from the weather fax transmission programme. The automatic correction of the autonomous clock time is achieved using DCF77 time signals. A single receiver which can be changed over concerning the frequency is used for the reception of weather and time signals. Two separate receivers can be used for the reception of weather and time signals.

Clock with display device has panel which is opened by ejection-switch and sensor which controls ejection switch only on allowable threshold value

Clock (1) has sensor (6) for measurement of humidity, temperature, alcohol content or odorous substances, and switch or ejection switch controlled by sensor and light source and/or language chip (7) or covering unit which are switched on and off by ejection switch. Panel (8,9) is opened by ejection-switch and sensor which controls ejection-switch only on allowable threshold value. An independent claim is also included for the method for controlling light source, language chip and ejection mechanism of clock.

PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE

Pressure measuring device

A pressure measuring device 1 comprises a tubular body 2 with a flat end plate 3 in one end and a threaded connector end member 4 on the other end. The end plate 3 has a window aperture 6 for viewing a liquid crystal display 7, an ON-OFF switch 8 operable from outside the body but connected to circuitry within, and an electrical connection socket 9 by which a plug external to the body can also be connected to the circuitry within. The end member 4 has a central threaded bore 10 to which a source of pressure to be measured can be attached, and which leads into a recess in which is clamped by a plug 11 a pressure transducing element 12 sealed by an O-ring 13. The liquid crystal display 7 is mounted on a printed circuit board 14 by a bezel 15. The board 14 and LCD 7 are mounted on the end plate 3 by screws 19 which extend beyond the board 14 to carry a second printed circuit board 22 which carries a drive circuit for the LCD. Wires 33 interconnect the boards 14 and 22 electrically and directly ...

Child's intelligent watch with video call function

A child's intelligent watch with a video call function includes a shell, watchbands, a battery, a mainboard assembly, a display screen assembly, a battery cover, a power button and a Home button. The watch GPS or Wi-Fi to determine the position of the watch and its wearer. If the local position goes beyond the position of a guard fence then a prompt or alert is sent to a mobile phone with an app. The watch may also include an SOS function and a SIM ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUR UEBERPRUEFUNG DER GESCHWINDIGKEIT EINES KRAFTFAHRZEUGES

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

Attachment system for watchband

Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can be provided with an attachment system for connecting and releasing a removable module that interfaces with some portion of the electronic device. For example, a watch housing includes a main body having a channel for receiving a watchband and a first opening extending to the channel. A rear cover coupled to the main body provides a second opening. A unibody button is positioned between the main body and the rear cover. The button is biased against the rear cover and is moveable toward the channel to release a watchband engaged therein.

Context-specific user interfaces

CONTEXT-SPECIFIC USER INTERFACES Context-specific user interfaces for use with a portable multifunction device are disclosed. The methods described herein for context-specific user interfaces provide indications of time and, optionally, a variety of additional information. Further disclosed are non-transitory computer-readable storage media, systems, and devices configured to perform the methods described herein. ____________ 10: 09A1-)8 10.091>12 16 -~ ~ INPvUT FIG, 12 ...

ATHLETIC WATCH

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. An electronic module is removably attached to the wristband. The electronic module has a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen.

ATHLETIC WATCH

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. An electronic module is removably attached to the wristband. The electronic module has a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen. The controller may further be configured to generate one or more user in-terfaces in response to various user inputs and conditions. For example, the controller may generate workout mode interfaces and non-workout mode interfaces including various goal information, workout data, reminders and the like. In one or more arrange-ments, multiple types of information may be displayed simultaneously.

COMBINATION WRISTWATCH AND BICYCLE COMPUTER

A digital wristwatch having a case and strap also serves as a computer to display speed, distance, and pedaling cadence when temporarily attached to a holder on the bicycle handlebar. Wheel and sprocket sensors are connected to electrical terminals in the holder. The wristwatch is provided with external electrical terminals connected to a microcomputer in the watchcase which uses signals from the sensors when the watchcase is temporarily retained in the holder. The watch mode is converted to bicycle mode by actuating push buttons on the watchcase, which are accessible through windows on the holder.

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE RING INDICIA DISPLAY

A wearable electronic device for conveying information in an analog manner at least in part by the use of at least one display hand positioned on the dial side of a dial, and a rotatable ring positioned on the opposite side of the dial, wherein the wearable electronic device uses the coordination of the display hand(s) and the ring to convey information that is stored in the controller of the device and/or provided by sensors and/or an external transmitter. An actuation mechanism, preferably a stepper motor, is used to rotate the display hand and ring in the clockwise and/or counterclockwise directions in predefined increments to convey the information. In the preferred embodiment, the wearable multimode electronic device is a wristwatch.

ATHLETIC WATCH

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. The electronic module may include a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs may include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen. The controller may further be configured to generate one or more user interfaces in response to various user inputs and conditions. For example, the controller may generate workout mode interfaces and non-workout mode interfaces including various goal information, workout data, reminders and the like. In one or more arrangements, multiple types of information may be displayed simultaneously.

GPS FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY IN AN ATHLETIC WATCH SYSTEM

Athletic performance monitoring systems include GPS data to enhance various features of the workout as well as the post-workout data analysis. Such features include using output from multiple sensors to determine the most accurate data available for providing distance measurements for individual segments of a route. The most accurate data for each route segment, from whatever source, then is used to provide the overall route distance and as the basis for making other calculations, such as pace, calorie burn, etc. Another feature relates to the ability to both input and output geographically tagged messages while moving along a route during an athletic performance.

ATHLETIC WATCH

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. The electronic module may include a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs may include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen. The controller may further be configured to generate one or more user interfaces in response to various user inputs and conditions. For example, the controller may generate workout mode interfaces and non-workout mode interfaces including various goal information, workout data, reminders and the like. In one or more arrangements, multiple types of information may be displayed simultaneously.

ELECTRONIC TIMING SWIMMER'S GOGGLES

A swimmer's goggles incorporating an electronic timer and display for displaying the times of a swimmer with a display accessible to a swimmer connected to the goggles. An accelerometer is used to determine a swimmer's movement with an electronic circuit for processing the information from the accelerometer to determine a swimmer's movements and time between movements.

ELECTRONIC METER OF TIME FOR DEEP-SEA DIVING.

Montre comprenant un dispositif de détection de la direction du nord magnétique terrestre.

Piece d'horlogerie permettant de faire le point.

Montre comprenant un dispositif d'indication d'un lieu géographique prédéterminé.

Timepiece that makes it.

Montre indiquant une prévision météorologique.

Analog clock, in particular wrist-watch.

Analog-Uhr, insbesondere Armbanduhr.

Watch comprising a device for detecting the direction of the earth's magnetic north.

Watch indicating weather forecast.

Watch comprising a display device a geographical location specified.

COMPTEUR ELECTRONIQUE DE TEMPS POUR LA PLONGEE SOUS-MARINE.

ELECTRICAL HOROLOGE.

ELECTRONIC CLOCK ELEMENT WITH BAROMETRIC INDICATOR.

DEVICE FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE SPEED OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.

CHRONOMETER COMBINES HAS A THERMOMETER.

Assembly of wrist band and removably attached housing - secured by engagement of conformal rib and groove when housing slides onto projection form plate

The ends of the band or strap (1) are jointed (2,3) to the respective ends of a generally rectangular metallic plate (4) which has an upward projection (5) of dovetail or T section. The removable housing (6), which may contain measuring appts., has a corresp. groove (7) in its base enabling it to be slid on to the projection (5). In its correct position the housing (6) is secured by a transverse rib (9) about 0.15 mm high with sides inclined at 45 deg., engaging in a 0.2 mm deep groove (8) in the top of the projection (5) from the plate (4). Two or more uniform ribs and grooves may be provided for extra security, and they may be transposed. ADVANTAGE - Method of attachment is simple and applicable equally to synthetic materials and to metals.

Electronic device e.g. mobile phone, has microcontroller for controlling whether pressure variation in casing is different from that of outside casing based on measurements from sensors to determine if casing has sufficient sealing degree

The device (1) has an automatic leak detecting unit for detecting leak of gas across a casing (2) and comprising a microcontroller (5) connected with internal and external pressure sensors (3, 4). The internal pressure sensor is placed inside the casing, and the external pressure sensor is placed on an external surface of the casing. The microcontroller controls whether variation of the pressure in the casing is different from variation of the pressure outside the casing based on measurements from the sensors to determine whether the casing has sufficient degree of sealing. An independent claim is also included for a method for automatic detection of electronic device.

A portable device incorporating a device for measuring the ambient temperature.

Le dispositif portable (2) incorpore un dispositif de mesure de la température ambiante qui comprend un capteur infrarouge (18). Dans un mode de mesure de la température ambiante, un circuit de commande (30) active plusieurs fois le capteur infrarouge, pour quil puisse fournir une pluralité de signaux de mesure au cours dune certaine période de temps. Ensuite, un circuit de traitement (30) des signaux de mesure est agencé de manière à fournir des valeurs de température correspondant à au moins une partie des signaux de mesure et à effectuer une moyenne avec au moins une partie de ces valeurs de température pour obtenir une valeur de température moyenne qui est considérée comme représentative de la température ambiante. Linvention concerne également une méthode de mesure de la température ambiante pouvant être mise en uvre au moyen de ce dispositif portable. Linvention concerne plus particulièrement des dispositifs portables à un poignet dun utilisateur, par exemple une montre-bracelet.

Watch indicating a weather forecast.

Watch comprising a display device a geographical location specified.

Electronic device e.g. wristwatch for diver, has protecting screen placed in housing to prevent communication in straight line between opening of wall and exposed surface of cell so that path of ambient pressure till surface is sinuous

The wristwatch has a pressure cell (10) assembled in a housing on a side of a case (2). The housing is closed on an external face of the case by a cover (13). A protecting screen is disposed in the housing to prevent communication in straight line between an opening (32) of an external wall (31) of the cover and an exposed surface (22) of the cell so that transmission path of ambient pressure till the surface is sinuous. The screen has a perforated plate (14) with holes (42) shifted with respect to the opening so that an orthogonal projection of plate`s openings is spaced from the holes.

Watch with multipurpose display.

Linvention concerne une montre (10) équipée dun affichage multifonctionnel à guichet (17) pouvant afficher des symboles correspondent à une ou plusieurs fonctions spéciales, et au quantième. Le mouvement des disques daffichage est assuré par des moteurs bidirectionnels et les disques ou les mobiles daffichage présentent plusieurs séries de chiffre de couleur différent pour différencier laffichage des diverses fonctions.

Pressure sensor, pressure measurement apparatus comprising such a sensor and timepiece including such an apparatus.

Linvention concerne un capteur de pression (22), comportant des moyens (40) de détection de la pression et de transformation de la pression en un signal électrique apte à être transmis par un circuit électrique à un circuit dinterface de commande dun dispositif indicateur, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens (40) de détection et de transformation comprennent: un volume fermé (24, 26) et un liquide contenu dans le volume fermé, ledit liquide étant électriquement conducteur et apte à se déplacer dans ledit volume fermé (24, 26), au moins un organe détecteur (40) disposé dans le volume fermé (24, 26) à une position donnée dans ledit volume, ledit organe détecteur (40) comprenant au moins une paire délectrodes (40a, 40b) et coopérant avec le liquide lorsque celui-ci se déplace dans le volume fermé (24, 26), de telle façon que ledit circuit électrique est fermé lorsque le liquide (36) passe au regard dudit organe détecteur (40). Le capteur de pression (22) est destiné à être intégré dans un ...

Analog clock, in particular wrist-watch.

Timepiece that makes it.

Watch comprising a device for detecting the direction of the terrestrial magnetic north.

Timepiece movement unit for use in wristwatch, has electronic device supplied with power by generators driven by mechanical energy source in order to display additional hour indication non-related to time

The movement unit has an electronic device (30) supplied with power by generators (20) driven by a mechanical energy source (5) in order to display an additional hour indication non-related to time. An electrical circuit (22) compares frequency of a signal delivered by a quartz oscillator (25), and varies electrical loads at outputs of the generators. A barrel (7) stores energy required for operations of a watch. Another barrel stores energy required for driving the generators.

Support for e.g. temperature sensor of e.g. wristwatch, has integrated electric connection tracks, first rigid connection interface toward sensor, and second flexible connection interface formed by wire springs assembled to support

The support (1) has integrated electric connection tracks (10), first rigid connection interface toward a sensor, and a second flexible connection interface toward an integrated circuit, where the support is formed by three-dimensional/molded interconnect device (MID) technology. The flexible connection interface is formed by wire springs assembled to the support. Each of the springs has a first part fixed to the support and a second part in a free and flexible manner. Clips assemble the springs. The tracks form eyelets in through-holes, where the eyelets are connected to the springs.

Pressure sensor for watch, has flexible membrane cooperating with transmission device to provide value representative of pressure from deformation of flexible membrane, where membrane is completely made out of amorphous material

The sensor (6) has a flexible membrane (11) cooperating with a transmission device (10), so as to provide a value representative of the pressure from the deformation of the flexible membrane. The membrane is completely made out of amorphous material, where the Young's modulus of the material is greater than 50 gigapascals. The amorphous material includes a noble metal or an alloy of the noble metal selected from one of gold, platinum, palladium, rhenium, ruthenium, rhodium, silver, iridium or osmium. An independent claim is also included for a watch.

Measuring circuit for measuring physical size of e.g. watch, has control block controlling circuit, so that meter blocks operate according to phase in which meter blocks count and another phase in which one of meter blocks counts

The circuit (100) has a first meter block (108) and a second meter block (110) clocked by frequency of output signal of sensor block (106) e.g. humidity sensor. The sensor provides a signal with frequency representative of physical size. A control block (102) controls the circuit, so that the meter blocks operate according to a first phase in which the meter blocks count and a second phase in which the first meter block counts and the second meter block deducts. Clocking frequency of the second meter block during the first phase is different from that of the block during the second phase. An independent claim is also included for a method for managing a measuring circuit.

Gas measuring device incorporated into a watch.

L’invention concerne un dispositif pour mesurer la concentration d’un gaz composant l’air ambiant et comporte une montre-bracelet comprenant une boîte de montre (13) contenant un mouvement horloger, des organes indicateurs de l’heure (1, 3) visibles à travers une glace de la boîte de montre (13). En outre, la montre-bracelet comprend au moins un capteur agencé pour mesurer la concentration d’un gaz composant de l’air ambiant, ce capteur étant situé dans un logement de la boîte de montre (13) ou d’un élément rapporté (14) à la boîte de montre et présentant une surface à l’intérieur de ce logement exposé à l’air ambiant à travers au moins un orifice (2), l’orifice (2) se trouvant sur une partie de la boîte de montre (13) ou sur l’élément rapporté (14) qui n’est pas en contact avec le poignet du porteur lorsque la montre-bracelet est porté au poignet. La montre-bracelet comporte également des moyens pour actionner une alerte lors de l’atteinte ou du franchissement d’un seuil de la concentration ...

Watch hybrid mechanical-connected reversible.

Une montre-bracelet hybride mécanique-connectée comporte une boîte de montre (1) réversible comportant deux faces opposées chacune avec un dispositif d’affichage, l’un sur une face un dispositif mécanique d’affichage de l’heure, et sur l’autre face un dispositif d’affichage électronique actionné par un module électronique. La montre-bracelet comporte, d’autre part, un élément support (2) agencé pour être solidaire d’un bracelet. L’élément support (2) comporte des éléments électroniques (12), notamment des capteurs, destinés à coopérer avec ledit module électronique. La boîte de montre (1) est disposable sur l’élément support (2) dans une première position où sa face avec le dispositif mécanique d’affichage est disposée à l’extérieur et dans une seconde position où sa face avec le dispositif d’affichage électronique est disposée également à l’extérieur. Une articulation (3) entre la périphérie de la boîte de montre (1) et l’élément support (2) permet le déplacement de la boîte de montre ...

Watch for heart rate monitoring.

Die Armbanduhr zur Herzfrequenzüberwachung umfasst Sensormittel zum Erfassen der Pulsfrequenz, Speichermittel zum Speichern von Daten und Signalmittel zum Aussenden eines Notfallsignals an einen Empfänger und/oder zum Erzeugen eines Warnsignals an den Benutzer der Armbanduhr, wenn die erfasste Pulsfrequenz bestimmte Werte aufweist.

Watch for heart rate monitoring.

Die Armbanduhr zur Herzfrequenzüberwachung umfasst Sensormittel zum Erfassen der Puls-/Herzfrequenz, Speichermittel zum Speichern von Daten und Signalmittel zum Aussenden eines Notfallsignals an einen Empfänger und/oder zum Erzeugen eines Warnsignals an den Benutzer der Armbanduhr, wenn die erfasste Puls-/Herzfrequenz bestimmte Werte aufweist.

Measuring energy expenditure on a handheld device or on a watch.

L’invention concerne un dispositif (1) de mesure de dépense énergétique, pour une montre (2), comportant: des moyens de pilotage (10) associés à un moyen de mémorisation (4) de paramètres stockant, lors d’événements initial et final, les valeurs de paramètres physiques mesurées par un capteur (5) ou entrées en mémoire au niveau d’une interface, un moyen d’évaluation d’altitude (7) ou/et un moyen d’évaluation de différence algébrique d’altitude (8). Ledit moyen de mémorisation (4) stocke une valeur de la masse de l’utilisateur, mesurée ou entrée en mémoire au niveau de ladite interface, et lesdits moyens de pilotage (10) calculent et affichent sur des moyens d’affichage (20): la dénivelée altimétrique algébrique entre lesdits événement initial et final, une première estimation énergétique de l’énergie potentielle fournie ou reçue par l’utilisateur lors d’une course entre lesdits événement initial et final.

Measuring the potential energy provided or received by a user during a stroke between an initial event and an end event, on a handheld device or on a watch.

L’invention concerne un dispositif (1) de mesure de dépense énergétique, pour une montre (2), comportant: des moyens de pilotage (10) associés à un moyen de mémorisation (4) de paramètres stockant, lors d’événements initial et final, les valeurs de paramètres physiques mesurées par un capteur (5) ou entrées en mémoire au niveau d’une interface, un moyen d’évaluation d’altitude (7) et/ou un moyen d’évaluation de différence algébrique d’altitude (8). Ledit moyen de mémorisation (4) stocke une valeur de la masse de l’utilisateur, mesurée ou entrée en mémoire au niveau de ladite interface, et lesdits moyens de pilotage (10) calculent et affichent sur des moyens d’affichage (20): la dénivelée altimétrique algébrique entre lesdits événements initial et final, une première estimation énergétique de l’énergie potentielle fournie ou reçue par l’utilisateur lors d’une course entre lesdits événements initial et final.

Gas measuring device incorporated into a wristwatch

L’invention concerne une montre-bracelet comportant un dispositif pour mesurer la concentration d’un gaz composant l’air ambiant comprenant une boîte de montre (13) contenant un mouvement horloger, des organes indicateurs de l’heure (1, 3) visibles à travers une glace de la boîte de montre (13). En outre, la montre-bracelet comprend au moins un capteur agencé pour mesurer la concentration d’un gaz composant de l’air ambiant, ce capteur étant situé dans un logement de la boîte de montre (13) ou d’un élément rapporté (14) à la boîte de montre et présentant une surface à l’intérieur de ce logement exposé à l’air ambiant à travers au moins un orifice (2), l’orifice (2) se trouvant sur une partie de la boîte de montre (13) ou sur l’élément rapporté (14) qui n’est pas en contact avec le poignet du porteur lorsque la montre-bracelet est porté au poignet. La montre-bracelet comporte également des moyens pour actionner une alerte lors de l’atteinte ou du franchissement d’un seuil de la concentration ...

A portable object connected for multiple activities.

L'invention concerne un objet portable (1) comprenant un boitier (10) dans lequel un module électronique (14) est agencé, ce module électronique étant apte à fournir au moins une information à des moyens d'affichage (18), le module électronique comprenant une unité de calcul (lié à un module mémoire et des premier et second capteurs, l'unité de calcul utilisant des premier et second algorithmes spécifiques pour coopérer avec les premier et second capteurs pour fournir une information liée à des première et seconde fonctions. Les capteurs peuvent par exemple être des accéléromètres de différentes sensibilités.

Watch hybrid mechanical-connected reversible.

Une montre-bracelet hybride mécanique-connectée comporte une boîte de montre (1) réversible comportant deux faces opposées chacune avec un dispositif d’affichage, l’un sur une face un dispositif mécanique d’affichage de l’heure, et sur l’autre face un dispositif d’affichage électronique actionné par un module électronique. La montre-bracelet comporte, d’autre part, un élément support (2) agencé pour être solidaire d’un bracelet. L’élément support (2) comporte des éléments électroniques (12), notamment des capteurs, destinés à coopérer avec ledit module électronique. La boîte de montre (1) est disposable sur l’élément support (2) dans une première position où sa face avec le dispositif mécanique d’affichage est disposée à l’extérieur et dans une seconde position où sa face avec le dispositif d’affichage électronique est disposée également à l’extérieur. Une articulation (3) entre la périphérie de la boîte de montre (1) et l’élément support (2) permet le déplacement de la boîte de montre ...

A method of detecting and processing acceleration, particularly during a volleyball match.

La présente invention concerne un procédé de détection pour un appareil électronique comprenant un boîtier contenant un module électronique alimenté en énergie électrique par un moyen de stockage d’énergie électrique, ledit module électronique comportant une unité de calcul reliée à un capteur d’accélération et à une unité de mémoire, ledit module électronique étant également relié à un moyen d’affichage de manière à afficher des informations liées à des données du dit capteur d’accélération. Le procédé est notamment destiné à évaluer les mouvements effectuées lors d’un match de volley-ball.

Portable device and method for determining and subjective display of a time period.

Montre ou autre dispositif portable (1) sur le corps pour la détermination et l’affichage d’une durée subjective perçue par un utilisateur, comportant: un ou plusieurs capteurs (2) générant au moins un signal de mesure, un indicateur permettant de représenter une durée; un processeur (3) traitant ledit signal de mesure et commandant ledit indicateur, une mémoire informatique stockant un module informatique exécutable par ledit processeur afin de commander ledit indicateur (5) pour indiquer la durée subjective d’un intervalle temporel, en sorte que ladite durée subjective soit plus longue que la durée effective de cet intervalle lorsque ledit utilisateur a l’impression que le temps s’écoule lentement pendant ledit intervalle, et plus courte que la durée effective de cet intervalle lorsque ledit utilisateur a l’impression que le temps s’écoule rapidement pendant ledit intervalle, ledit module informatique étant basé sur un système d’apprentissage automatique afin de déterminer ladite durée ...

Portable object connected to multiple activities.

L’invention concerne un objet portable (1) comprenant un boîtier (10) dans lequel un module électronique (14) est agencé, ce module électronique étant apte à fournir au moins une information à des moyens d’affichage (18), le module électronique, comprenant une unité de calcul lié à un module mémoire et des premier et second capteurs, l’unité de calcul étant apte à utiliser des premier et second algorithmes pour coopérer avec les premier et second capteurs pour fournir une information liée à des première et seconde fonctions. Les capteurs peuvent par exemple être des accéléromètres de différentes sensibilités.

Procédé de détection et de calcul de durée d'un saut.

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé (METH) de détection et de calcul de durée d'un saut effectué par un individu, comportant les étapes suivantes : Une détection (METH_Dt 2 ) d'un instant associé à une réception consécutive au saut, cette étape comprenant une sous-étape de détection (METH_Dt 2 _PC AC ) d'un pic d'accélération d'amplitude supérieure à une première amplitude seuil, au sein de mesures d'accélération fournies par un accéléromètre trois axes embarqué dans une montre portée au poignet de l'individu. Une détection (METH_Ds) d'une phase de saut, par détection, dans une fenêtre temporelle s'achevant à l'instant de réception, d'une succession de mesures d'accélération entre 0G et 0,5G pendant une durée supérieure à une première durée seuil. Une détection (METH_Dt 1 ) d'un instant associé au début du saut, correspondant à la première mesure de la succession de mesures d'accélération comprises entre 0 et 0,5G. Un calcul (METH_Ts) d'une durée du saut par différence de l'instant associé ...

Method for detecting and calculating the height of a jump.

L’invention se rapporte à un procédé (METH) de détection et de calcul de hauteur d’un saut effectué par un individu, comportant l’étape suivante: Une détection (METH_Dr) d’une réception consécutive au saut, cette étape comprenant une sous-étape de détection (METH_Dr_PC PR ) d’un pic de pression d’amplitude supérieure à une première amplitude seuil, au sein de mesures de pression fournies par un capteur de pression embarqué dans une montre portée au poignet de l’individu.

Watch case with control knob.

L'invention concerne une boîte (1) de montre comportant une molette (3) de commande d'une fonction de la montre, manipulable par l'utilisateur, mobile dans un logement qui est agencé pour autoriser un mouvement limité de translation, d'une partie (30) de la molette (3) selon une direction radiale de la boîte (1), à l'encontre de moyens de rappel élastique (5) agencés pour éloigner cette partie (30) de l'intérieur de la boîte (1), ce logement comporte un moyen de détection de commande (7) détectant la présence de cette partie (30) au plus près du centre de la boîte (1) lors d'un appui imposé par un utilisateur, et agencé pour activer ou désactiver des moyens capteurs (8) que comporte la boîte (1) à proximité du logement, agencés pour détecter, lors d'un mouvement de rotation imprimé par l'utilisateur à la molette (3), le passage de moyens émetteurs (9) que comporte cette molette (3).

Watch case with jog dial.

Boîte (1) de montre comportant une molette (3) de commande d’une fonction de la montre, manipulable par l’utilisateur, mobile dans un logement (2) est agencé pour autoriser un mouvement limité de translation, d’une partie (30) de la molette (3) selon une direction radiale de la boîte (1), à l’encontre de moyens de rappel élastique (5) agencés pour éloigner cette partie (30) de l’intérieur de la boîte (1), ce logement (2) comporte un moyen de détection de commande (7) détectant la présence de cette partie (30) au plus près du centre de la boîte (1) lors d’un appui imposé par un utilisateur, et agencé pour activer ou désactiver des moyens capteurs (8) que comporte la boîte (1) à proximité du logement (2), agencés pour détecter, lors d’un mouvement de rotation imprimé par l’utilisateur à la molette (3), le passage de moyens émetteurs (9) que comporte cette molette (3).

The portable active illumination device to a person's wrist.

Le dispositif (1) d’éclairage actif est monté au poignet d’une personne pour éclairer un chemin qu’il emprunte. Le dispositif est sous la forme d’une montre-bracelet. Le dispositif comprend des premières sources de lumière (5), qui sont contrôlées par une unité de contrôle. Les premières sources de lumière sont disposées sur une portion d’un boîtier. Chaque première source de lumière activée par l’unité de contrôle peut générer un faisceau de lumière d’orientation différente d’une autre première source de lumière activée par l’unité de contrôle. Le dispositif comprend encore un capteur de mouvement relié à l’unité de contrôle pour déterminer le mouvement du poignet de la personne portant le dispositif afin de permettre à l’unité de contrôle de sélectionner certaines premières sources de lumière à activer dépendant du mouvement du poignet de la personne pour éclairer le chemin à suivre dans une même direction définie vers l’avant.

The invention relates to a method for broadcasting by a watch an information message relating to an assessment of the sleep quality of a wearer of said watch.

L'invention concerne un procédé de diffusion par une montre d'un message informatif relatif à une évaluation de la qualité du sommeil d'un porteur de ladite montre, le procédé comportant les étapes suivantes : enregistrement (10) par une unité de traitement de données descriptives d'au moins un épisode événementiel d'au moins un type d'événement environnemental relevé durant une période de sommeil du porteur ; identification (11) d'au moins un type d'événement environnemental perturbateur de sommeil du porteur à partir d'un traitement desdites données descriptives ; estimation (16) d'un indice d'évaluation de la qualité du sommeil du porteur en fonction d'un indicateur de perturbation du sommeil de chaque type d'événement environnemental perturbateur de sommeil identifié, et conception (17) du message informatif comprenant l'indice d'évaluation estimé en prévision de sa diffusion à destination du porteur.

The invention relates to a method for broadcasting by a watch an information message relating to an assessment of the quality of life of a wearer of said watch.

L'invention concerne un procédé de diffusion par une montre d'un message informatif relatif à une évaluation de la qualité de vie d'un porteur de ladite montre, le procédé comportant les étapes suivantes : enregistrement (10) par une unité de traitement de données descriptives d'au moins un épisode événementiel d'au moins un type d'événement environnemental relevé durant une période déterminée ; identification (11) d'au moins un type d'événement environnemental perturbateur de la qualité de vie du porteur à partir d'un traitement desdites données descriptives ; estimation (16) d'un indice d'évaluation de la qualité de vie du porteur en fonction d'un indicateur de perturbation de la qualité de vie relatif à chaque type d'événement environnemental perturbateur de la qualité de vie identifié, et conception (17) du message informatif comprenant l'indice d'évaluation estimé en prévision de sa diffusion à destination du porteur.

The invention relates to a method for managing the power consumption of a watch.

L'invention concerne un procédé de gestion de la consommation électrique d'une montre comprenant une étape d'identification (10) d'un besoin de rechargement d'un accumulateur de la montre et une étape de rechargement (17) dudit accumulateur par l'actionnement guidé d'un élément de commande d'un mécanisme de génération d'énergie électrique de la montre si un besoin de rechargement est identifié.

Object bracelet and/or motion with a photovoltaic cell.

La présente invention concerne un objet-bracelet (1), de préférence une montre-bracelet munie d’une cellule photovoltaïque (5). La cellule photovoltaïque est de préférence agencée sur un bouton (4) et/ou la couronne (3) de la montre. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, la cellule est agencée à l’intérieur du boîtier, et la couronne et/ou le bouton est muni d’un guide d’onde permettant de transporter la lumière (8) vers la cellule. Dans un autre aspect, l’invention concerne un mouvement (11) muni d’une cellule photovoltaïque.

Astronomical clockwork device.

L’invention concerne un dispositif horloger adapté pour indiquer la position d’un astre, caractérisé en ce qu’il comprend: – un circuit pour déterminer une heure courante, – un circuit pour déterminer une position géographique du dispositif horloger, – un moyen adapté pour déterminer la position (A) de l’astre en fonction de l’heure courante et de la position géographique du dispositif horloger, – un système d’affichage comprenant une première aiguille, une deuxième aiguille, et un moyen adapté pour piloter les dites aiguilles en rotation dans un plan principal (X M , Y M ) du dispositif horloger et afficher la position (A) déterminée de l’astre.

Magnetometer calibration or adjustment.

Un aspect de l’invention se rapporte à un procédé de correction de mesures magnétométriques (10) réalisées par un magnétomètre monté sur un support mobile. Le support mobile porte un ou plusieurs capteurs de mouvement et/ou de position montés en relation fixe par rapport au magnétomètre. Le procédé comprend: l’obtention de mesures magnétométriques (12) et de mesures de mouvement et/ou de position (14, 16) réalisées simultanément par les magnétomètres, respectivement les capteurs de mouvement et/ou de position pendant un intervalle de temps; l’inférence, par une unité de traitement, de mesures magnétométriques corrigées (28) sur la base des mesures magnétométriques (12) et des mesures de mouvement et/ou de position (14, 16) réalisées simultanément pendant l’intervalle de temps.

Method for detecting and calculating time of a jump.

L’invention se rapporte à un procédé (METH) de détection et de calcul de durée d’un saut effectué par un individu, comportant les étapes suivantes: Une détection (METH_Dt 2 ) d’un instant associé à une réception consécutive au saut, cette étape comprenant une sous-étape de détection (METH_Dt 2 _PC A C ) d’un pic d’accélération d’amplitude supérieure à une première amplitude seuil, au sein de mesures d’accélération fournies par un accéléromètre trois axes embarqué dans une montre portée au poignet de l’individu. Une détection (METH_Ds) d’une phase de saut, par détection, dans une fenêtre temporelle s’achevant à l’instant de réception, d’une succession de mesures d’accélération entre 0 G et 0,5 G pendant une durée supérieure à une première durée seuil.

Procédé de détection et de calcul de hauteur d'un saut.

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé (METH) de détection et de calcul de hauteur d'un saut effectué par un individu, comportant l'étape suivante : Une détection (METH_Dr) d'une réception consécutive au saut, cette étape comprenant une sous-étape de détection (METH_Dr_PC PR ) d'un pic de pression d'amplitude supérieure à une première amplitude seuil, au sein de mesures de pression fournies par un capteur de pression embarqué dans une montre portée au poignet de l'individu. Un calcul (METH_Ht) d'une hauteur du saut par différence d'une altitude de départ correspondant à une dernière pression stable mesurée avant le pic de pression et d'une altitude d'arrivée correspondant à une première pression stable mesurée après le pic de pression via le capteur de pression.

Montre pourvue d'un organe de commande.

Une montre selon l'invention comprend un organe de commande (1) qui est apte à gérer au moins une première fonctionnalité de la montre et à commander en même temps une ou plusieurs fonctionnalités électroniques additionnelles. L'organe de commande, par exemple une couronne ou une tête de poussoir, est monté sur un élément allongé (6,2) définissant un axe central (10) et passant au travers d'une paroi de la carrure (5) de la montre. Au moins une jauge de contrainte (15) est montée autour de l'élément allongé et agencée de manière à produire un signal électrique représentatif d'une force radiale exercée par l'élément allongé sur la jauge de contrainte lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce latéralement une force sur l'organe de commande. Un processeur génère au moins une commande sur la base dudit signal électrique, par exemple pour permettre à l'utilisateur de naviguer dans un menu ou un calendrier affichés sur un écran digital.

Montre pourvue d'un organe de commande monté de manière élastique.

Une montre selon l'invention comprend un organe de commande (1), par exemple une couronne ou une tête de poussoir, qui est monté de manière élastique sur l'extrémité extérieure d'un élément allongé (6,2) faisant saillie hors de la carrure, de sorte qu'un utilisateur puisse faire balancer de manière auto-réversible l'organe de commande selon deux dimensions orthogonales et perpendiculaires à l'axe central de l'élément allongé. Au moins un détecteur de proximité (17) est incorporé dans la carrure (5) de la montre, à un endroit qui permet à ce détecteur de proximité de produire un signal électrique représentatif du balancement de l'organe de commande autour d'un axe perpendiculaire audit axe central. Un processeur génère au moins une commande sur la base du signal électrique fourni par ledit au moins un détecteur de proximité, par exemple pour permettre à l'utilisateur de naviguer dans un menu ou un calendrier affichés sur un écran digital.

Montre comprenant une boule magnétique incorporée dans un organe de commande.

Une montre selon l'invention comprend un organe de commande (1) apte à gérer une première des fonctionnalités de la montre, telle qu'une couronne rotative ou un poussoir, ainsi qu'une boule magnétique (15) qui peut être pivotée manuellement par l'utilisateur autour de son centre. Un capteur magnétique 3D (25) est agencé dans la montre pour détecter l'orientation du champ magnétique émis par la boule magnétique, ainsi qu'un processeur (27) pour traduire un signal électrique généré par le capteur magnétique en une commande pour gérer une ou plusieurs autres fonctionnalités électroniques de la montre. De manière caractéristique pour l'invention, la boule magnétique (15) est agencée partiellement dans l'organe de commande (1) de manière à être accessible à un utilisateur. La montre peut comprendre en outre un détecteur de proximité pour détecter la position axiale de l'organe de commande par rapport à la carrure de la montre.

Uhr mit einer mechanischen Anzeige für die Visualisierung beliebiger Daten.

Eine Uhr mit einer mechanischen Anzeige ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeige zur Visualisierung beliebiger Daten aus beliebigen Quellen (sofern lokal oder remote erreichbar) dienen kann. Die Datenquelle und die Art der Darstellung, also die Skalierung bzw. die Interpretation der Daten, sind frei definierbar. Eine Konfigurationsinfrastruktur ist so implementiert, dass die Datenquelle definiert und gewünschte Darstellungscharakteristiken aktiviert werden können. Zwischen den ausgewählten Darstellungscharakteristiken kann eine Assoziation festgelegt werden und die Anzeigemechanismen, z.B. ein oder mehrere Zeiger, können entsprechend angesteuert werden. Diese ermöglicht alle erdenkbaren Informationen abwechselnd auf der gleichen mechanischen Anzeige darstellen zu können.

Montre-bracelet.

L'invention concerne une montre-bracelet comprenant une boîte de montre (1) dans laquelle est agencé un mouvement comprenant des composants électroniques et une alimentation principale (3) agencée pour alimenter les composants électroniques. Le mouvement fournit une indication de l'heure et des informations autres que l'heure comme la géolocalisation ou l'altimétrie, ou un cardiomètre. La boîte de montre comporte des cornes (6) pour recevoir un bracelet (7) comportant à une extrémité une barrette (8) qui relie électriquement et physiquement le bracelet (7) aux cornes (6) de la boîte de montre. le bracelet (7) comportant une alimentation secondaire (9) reliée électriquement à la barrette (8). L'alimentation principale (3) dans la boite de montre alimente une indication de l'heure, et l'alimentation secondaire (9) dans le bracelet (7) de montre alimente l'indication d'informations autre que l'indication de l'heure, notamment la géolocalisation.

Procédé de sauvegarde d'énergie pour une montre, en particulier à quartz.

L'invention concerne un procédé de sauvegarde d'énergie pour une montre (100) de préférence pour une montre quartz (100). Ladite montre (100) comprend au moins un détecteur de mouvement configuré pour détecter un mouvement et/ou une absence de mouvement, au moins une unité de calcul configurée pour mémoriser et mesurer (520) un temps, au moins un organe de stockage d'énergie configuré pour stocker de l'énergie, au moins un indicateur configuré pour indiquer au moins une information, et au moins un moteur configuré pour mouvoir ledit au moins un indicateur en utilisant l'énergie stocké dans ledit au moins un organe de stockage d'énergie. Ledit procédé de sauvegarde d'énergie comprenant au moins une absence de détection (510) d'un mouvement de ladite montre (100), au moins une mesure (520) d'un temps prédéterminé (521) et au moins un arrêt d'au moins un indicateur de sorte à sauvegarder l'énergie stockée dans ledit au moins un organe de stockage d'énergie. L'invention concerne également une ...

Ensemble couronne pour un dispositif électronique, de préférence pour une pièce d'horlogerie portable au poignet.

La présente invention concerne un ensemble couronne (20) pour un dispositif électronique. L'ensemble couronne (20) comprend une couronne (50), destinée à être couplée à un ensemble tige rotative (40), et un ensemble manchon (70) accouplé à la couronne (50) et destiné à être couplé à l'ensemble tige rotative (40), l'ensemble manchon (70) amenant l'ensemble tige rotative (40) à subir un déplacement axial dans une première direction axiale (X) de la position de tige „marche“ à une position de tige „réglage“ et provoquant un contact électrique entre deux contacts (30A, 30B) lors d'une poussée de la couronne (50) dans une seconde direction axiale (Y) vers une position de couronne „enfoncée“. De préférence, l'ensemble tige rotative (40) ne peut pas se déplacer axialement dans la seconde direction axiale (Y) au-delà de sa position normale de tige „marche“. L'invention souhaite améliorer la polyvalence et l'utilisation de la couronne, utilisée par exemple pour le réglage de l'indicateur d'une montre ...

Exoskeleton system

An exoskeleton ( 100 ) system comprises at least one garment selected from the group consisting of a shirt or vest ( 110 ), short or pants ( 120 ), an upper arm sleeve ( 130 ), a lower arm sleeve ( 140 ), a thigh sleeve ( 150 ), and a leg sleeve ( 160 ) wherein the garment is a multilayer construct that essentially comprises an inner layer ( 201 ) of nylon material, a middle layer ( 202 ) made of neoprene, an outer layer ( 203 ) made of plush material; and an article ( 300 ) with attached hook and loop fasteners ( 301 ) to be mounted onto the garment by securing the hook and loop fasteners ( 301 ) onto any spots of the outer layer ( 203 ).

Portable computerized wireless information apparatus and methods

A mobile user apparatus and associated methods useful for transferring information wirelessly, such as for instance at points of departure or point-of-sale locations. In one embodiment, the mobile user apparatus is a cellular-enabled mobile device with a GPS receiver and a short-range radio frequency device that enables transfer of information to the device from a wireless-enabled entity such as a kiosk.

Control apparatus for an electronic stopwatch

The present invention provides an apparatus for controlling an electronic stop watch. The apparatus comprises a controller and a transmission media. The controller includes a keyboard for inputting a datum and an output port outputting the datum to the electronic stopwatch. The transmission media connects the electronic stopwatch with the controller, through one of a wire connection and a wireless connection.

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

An electronic timepiece includes an external case, a pressure sensor provided in the external case for detecting pressure, and a protection case surrounding an outer peripheral surface of the pressure sensor to protect and support the pressure sensor. A sensor housing opening is formed in the external case and houses the pressure sensor and the protection case, and the protection case is arranged near a center portion of the sensor housing opening. A case holding gasket has a cylindrical portion fitted between an inside surface of the sensor housing opening and an outside surface of the protection case through a given interference with respect to the sensor housing opening and the protection case. An inward flange portion is provided in the case holding gasket and regulates movement in a direction in which the protection case falls off the external case toward the outside. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:an external case;a pressure sensor provided in tine external case and detecting pressure; anda protection case formed so as to surround an outer peripheral surface of the pressure sensor, which can protect and support the pressure sensor,wherein a sensor housing opening which can house the pressure sensor and the protection case is formed in the external case, and the protection case is arranged near a center portion of the sensor housing opening,a case holding gasket having a cylindrical portion fitted between an inside surface of the sensor housing opening and an outside surface of the protection case through a given interference with respect to the sensor housing opening and the protection case, anda fall-off regulating portion for the protection case regulating movement in a direction in which the protection case falls off the external case toward the outside is provided in the case holding gasket.2. The electronic timepiece according to claim 1 ,wherein the fall-off regulating portion for the protection case is an inward flange portion formed in the ...

Adaptive Wearable Device for Controlling an Alarm Based on User Sleep State

A method is provided for dismissing or altering a user-configured alarm upon detection of the user's sleep state. The method includes associating an alarm device with the user's body by securing a wearable device to the user's wrist, placing the device in a pocket, integrating the device into the user's clothing such as a belt, or otherwise placing the device in contact with or adjacent to the user. The device includes one or more sensors for detecting physiological and/or environmental parameters such as heart, respiration, or pulse rate, body movements, eye movements, ambient light, and the like. If the user is asleep, the alarm is actuated in a typical manner. If the user is awake, the alarm is suppressed. If the user is neither asleep nor fully awake, the alarm is adjusted to provide an appropriate level of stimulation.

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.

Capsule for scientific instrument

A capsule including two shells secured to each other so to be joined by a common closed surface and together defining, on both sides of the surface, a closed space delimited by the shells. At least one of the two shells is a flexible membrane configured to deform under effect of a physical magnitude. At least the membrane is made of at least partially amorphous metal alloy to optimize dimensions of the capsule.

PORTABLE INSTRUMENT FOR MANAGING A SPORTS OR WELL-BEING ACTIVITY

A portable instrument provided with a device for controlling or managing a sports or well-being activity of a person wearing the portable instrument. The control device includes at least a motion sensor and a pressure sensor connected to a calculation unit, and a GNSS receiver module connected to the calculation unit. The calculation unit of the control device is arranged to activate the GNSS receiver module for a time of activation defined subsequent to variations in movement detected by the motion sensor differing from known movement data or walking profiles in order to determine at least one reference speed of the person, and to deactivate the GNSS receiver module after the activation time for a deactivation time greater than the activation time. 1. A portable instrument provided with a device for controlling or managing a sports or well-being activity of a person wearing the portable instrument , the control device comprising at least one motion sensor connected to a calculation unit and a GNSS receiver module connected to the calculation unit ,wherein the calculation unit of the control device is arranged to activate the GNSS receiver module for an activation time defined subsequent to variations in movement detected by the motion sensor differing from known movement data or walking profiles in order to determine at least one reference speed of the person, and to deactivate the GNSS receiver module after the activation time for a deactivation time greater than the activation time.2. The portable instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the control device comprises at least one memory connected to the calculation unit to memorise at least speed data and various customised walking or running profiles of the person wearing the portable instrument.3. The portable instrument according to claim 2 , wherein the memory connected to the calculation unit comprises a recorded calculation algorithm for the estimation of speed or of pace of the movement of a person wearing ...

SMART WATCH

A smart watch described in this document includes hardware and software necessary to obtain motion and sensor data from a user wearing the smart watch. The described smart watch can continuously collect sensor data from the user and combine the sensor data from multiple sensors to enhance the accuracy of the sensor data analysis and provide relevant feedback information to the user. In addition, the described smart watch is capable of pairing with an external personal portable device, such as a smartphone or tablet to correlate the collected sensor data with activities performed by the user on the paired device. The smart device can also transmit data to a cloud server to collect sensor data and correlation analysis data for further analysis and provide statistical analysis of the collected sensor data and correlation analysis data. 1. A smart watch comprising:at least one motion sensor to sense motion data;at least one biometric sensor to sense biometric data;a microcontroller to control the motion and biometric sensors;a real-time clock to maintain time;a wireless radio to pair with an external device; anda display module,wherein the microcontroller is configured to analyze sensor data from two or more of the at least one motion sensor and biometric sensor to switch between multiple modes of operation.2. The smart watch of claim 1 , wherein the microcontroller is configured to analyze a combined sensor data from two or more of the at least one motion sensor and biometric sensor to identify a user's activity.3. The smart watch of claim 2 , wherein the two or more of the at least one motion sensor and biometric sensor comprises a 3-D accelerometer and a heart rate sensor respectively.4. The smart watch of claim 3 , wherein the identified user activity is a form of exercise; andwherein the microcontroller is configured to analyze sensor data from the heart rate sensor to estimate total calories burned during the identified activity.5. The smart watch of claim 3 , ...

Physical watch hands for a computerized watch

A computerized watch is described that includes a cover that forms an outer surface of the computerized watch, a screen configured to output graphical information for display, a set of physical watch hands positioned between the cover and the screen and configured to present a time of day. One or more computer processors and a memory comprising instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the one or more computer processors to responsive to determining that the computerized watch is operating in a time display mode, manipulate the set of physical watch hands such that the set of physical watch hands present the time of day by obscuring a portion of a display region of the screen, and responsive to determining that the computerized watch is not operating in the time display mode, manipulate the set of physical watch hands such that the set of physical hands do not obscure the screen.

WRIST APPARATUS

A wrist apparatus (an electronic watch with sensors) includes a receiving section adapted to receive a satellite signal transmitted from a location information satellite, a plurality of sensors (an acceleration sensor, a pressure sensor, and an orientation sensor), a power supply section provided with a self-power generation function, and a display section adapted to display information using indicating hands (measurement indicating hands). 1. A wrist apparatus comprising:a receiving section adapted to receive a satellite signal transmitted from a location information satellite;a plurality of sensors;a power supply section provided with a self-power generation function; anda display section adapted to display information using an indicating hand.2. The wrist apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe sensor includes either of an acceleration sensor, a pressure sensor, an orientation sensor, an illuminance sensor, a temperature sensor, and a humidity sensor each adapted to detect a physical quantity.3. The wrist apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe sensor is a biological information detection sensor including either of a pulse wave measurement sensor, a pulse rate measurement sensor, a blood pressure measurement sensor, a body temperature sensor, and a galvanic skin response sensor each adapted to detect biological information.4. The wrist apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a case adapted to house at least the receiving section; anda back lid part disposed on a back side of the case,wherein the biological information detection sensor is disposed on the back lid part.5. The wrist apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a case adapted to house at least the receiving section; anda band part connected to the case,wherein the biological information detection sensor is disposed in the band part.6. The wrist apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein{'sub': 2', '2max', '2, 'an index representing at least one of SpO(percutaneous arterial ...

INTELLIGENT DISPLAY ON/OFF SWITCHING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYS

A method of controlling the display of an electronic devices that includes measuring a motion of a device; and determining if the motion of the device and the display state of the device at the time of motion match conditions in a database of motions that are correlated to display states that signal a change from the display state at the time of the motion to a called display state. The method may further include adjusting power from a battery to the display to effectuate a change of display state in response to motion of the device matching conditions in the database of motions that signal the change of display state or a user intervention signaling a change in display state. The method further includes updating a database of motions in response to changes in the display state effectuated by user intervention. 1. A method of controlling a display state of electronic devices comprising:measuring a motion of a device, the device including a display and a selectable button for activating the display independent of a motion status;determining a display state of the device at a time of the motion;determining when a motion of the device and the display state of the device at the time of motion match conditions in a database of motions, the database of motions including correlated display states that signal a change from the display state at the time of the motion to a called display state;adjusting power from a battery to the display to effectuate the change of display state in response to the motion of the device and the display state of the device at the time of the motion matching conditions in the database of motions that signal the change of the display state, or a display state change requested by activation of the selectable button, andupdating the database of motions when changes in the display state are effectuated by the activation of the selectable button.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting power from the battery to the display state follows a ...

Strap object and/or movement comprising a photovoltaic cell

A strap object, preferably a strap watch provided with a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell is preferably arranged on a button and/or the crown of the watch. In another form of embodiment, the cell is arranged inside the housing, and the crown and/or the button is provided with a waveguide allowing the light to be transported to the cell. In another form of embodiment, a movement is provided with a photovoltaic cell.

Wristwearable Device With Travel Information Indicators

A wristwearable device for displaying travel information using at least one travel information indicator, the wristwearable device including a receiver for receiving data indicative of the travel information from a transmitting device; at least a first actuation mechanism, operatively coupled to the at least one travel information indicator, for rotating the at least one travel information indicator in at least one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction; a controller, operably coupled to the receiver and the actuation mechanism, for causing the at least first actuation mechanism to rotate the at least one travel information indicator in at least one of the clockwise and counterclockwise direction based on the data received by the receiver; and wherein the position of the at least one travel information indicator conveys information regarding a travel. 1. A wristwearable device for displaying travel information using at least one travel information indicator , the wristwearable device comprising: 'at least a first actuation mechanism, operatively coupled to the at least one travel information indicator, for rotating the at least one travel information indicator in at least one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction;', 'a receiver for receiving data indicative of the travel information from a transmitting device;'}a controller, operably coupled to the receiver and the actuation mechanism, for causing the at least first actuation mechanism to rotate the at least one travel information indicator in at least one of the clockwise and counterclockwise direction based on the data received by the receiver; andwherein the position of the at least one travel information indicator conveys information regarding a travel.29-. (canceled)10. A wristwearable device for displaying travel information using at least one travel information indicator , the wristwearable device comprising: 'at least a first actuation mechanism, operatively coupled to the at least one travel ...

Determining relevant information based on user interactions

A system for determining relevant information based on user interactions may include a processor configured to receive data and associated relevance information from a data source and a set of signals describing a current environment of a user or historical user behavior information in which the data source being local to a computing device. The processor may be further configured to provide, using a machine learning model, a relevance score for each of multiple data items based at least in part on the received relevance information and the set of signals. The processor may be further configured to sort the data items based on a ranking of each relevance score for each data item. The processor may be further configured to provide, as output, the multiple data items based at least in part on the ranking.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING WEARING STATE OF A WEARABLE DEVICE

A method for detecting a wearing state of a wearable device, comprising: detecting an acceleration of the wearable device by using an acceleration sensor and activating the detection of wearing state of the wearable device when the acceleration of the wearable device changes: detecting the distance between the wearable device and an adjacent object by using a proximity sensor, and activating a heart rate sensor and a temperature sensor when the distance between the wearable device and the adjacent object is less than a preset distance threshold; and determining that the wearable device is in a state of being worn when the data detected by the heart rate sensor satisfy a preset heart rate condition, and a surface temperature of the adjacent object detected by the temperature sensor satisfies a preset temperature condition. Also disclosed is an apparatus for detecting a wearing state of a wearable device. 1. A method for detecting a wearing state of a wearable device , wherein the wearable device is provided therein with an acceleration sensor , a proximity sensor , a heart rate sensor and a temperature sensor , and the method comprises:detecting an acceleration of the wearable device by using the acceleration sensor, and activating the detection of wearing state of the wearable device when the acceleration of the wearable device changes:activating the proximity sensor to detect a distance between the wearable device and an adjacent object, activating the heart rate sensor and the temperature sensor when the distance between the wearable device and the adjacent object is less than a preset distance threshold, and determining that the wearable device is in a state of being worn when data detected by the heart rate sensor satisfy a preset heart rate condition, and a surface temperature of the adjacent object detected by the temperature sensor satisfies a preset temperature condition.2. The method for detecting a wearing state according to claim 1 , wherein activating ...

Method For Improving Heart Rate Estimates By Combining Multiple Measurement Modalities

Systems and methods are provided for determining the frequency of a cardiovascular pulse based on a first physiological signal that is continuously available and a second physiological signal that is less available and that is more accurate or otherwise improved relative to the first signal with respect to pulse rate estimation. When the second signal is available it controls the determination of the pulse rate. When the second signal is unavailable, the first signal is used to determine the pulse rate. This can include using the first signal to estimate the pulse rate until the second signal is available, at which point the pulse rate is estimated based on the second physiological signal. Alternatively, the first signal could be used to determine a number of candidate pulse rates, and the second signal could be used to select a pulse rate from the set of candidate pulse rates. 120-: (canceled)21. A method comprising:during a first period of time, detecting a first-sensor signal from a first sensor;determining a pulse rate for the first period of time based on the first-sensor signal detected during the first period of time;during a second period of time, detecting the first-sensor signal from the first sensor and a second-sensor signal from a second sensor, wherein the second period of time is after the first period of time;determining a pulse rate for the second period of time based on the first-sensor signal detected during the second period of time and the second-sensor signal detected during the second period of time;updating the pulse rate for the first period of time based on the determined pulse rate for the second period of time; andproviding, via a user interface, an indication of the updated pulse rate for the first period of time.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein determining the pulse rate for the first period of time based on the first-sensor signal detected during the first period of time comprises:sampling the first-sensor signal during the first ...

WEARABLE DEVICES WITH OVERMOLDED ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS

The disclosed wearable devices may include a wearable body sized and configured to be worn on a user's body part and at least one electronic component within the wearable body. The wearable body may include a flexible material for wrapping at least partially around the user's body part. The at least one electronic component may be overmolded within the flexible material of the wearable body. Various other methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed. 1. A wearable device , comprising:a wearable body sized and configured to be worn on a user's body part, the wearable body comprising a flexible material for wrapping at least partially around the user's body part; andat least one electronic component within the wearable body, wherein the at least one electronic component is overmolded within the flexible material of the wearable body.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the wearable body comprises a watchband.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible material comprises a silicone material.4. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electronic component comprises at least one of:a biometric sensor;a position sensor;an orientation sensor;a haptic actuator;a power source;a light-emitting diode; ora printed circuit board.5. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electronic component comprises a haptic actuator and the flexible material includes at least one cavity within which a movable component of the haptic actuator moves when activated.6. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electronic component comprises a rigid flex printed circuit board.7. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electronic component comprises an infrared light-emitting diode and the flexible material is at least partially transparent to infrared light.8. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electronic component comprises a power source that is at least one of:curved; orflexible.9 ...

OPTICAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD OF WATCH

An optical processing apparatus and a light source luminance adjustment method adapted to detect a rotational displacement and a pressing state are provided. The optical processing apparatus includes a light source unit, a processing unit, and an image sensing unit, wherein the processing unit is electrically connected to the light source unit and the image sensing unit. The light source unit provides a beam of light. The processing unit defines a frame rate, defines a plurality of time instants within a time interval, and sets the light source unit to a luminance value at each of the time instants. A length of the time interval is shorter than the reciprocal of the frame rate. The luminance values are different and are within a range. The image sensing unit captures an image by an exposure time length at each of the time instants, wherein the exposure time lengths are the same. 1. An optical processing apparatus , comprising:a light source configured to provide a beam of light to go through a through hole of a rotary shaft to a surface of a rotary part of a button to generate a reflected light beam reflected from the surface of the rotary part of the button;an image sensor, configured to capture the reflected light beam to output a first image of the surface of the rotary part of the button by an exposure time length within each frame capturing period; and calculate an image quality index of the first image,', 'compare the image quality index of the first image with at least one press threshold to identify a pressing state of the button within the each frame capturing period,', 'calculate a rotational displacement of the button using first image frames of the each frame capturing period, and', 'when identifying that the pressing state of the button is between press and non-press by comparing the image quality index with the at least one press threshold, take the rotational displacement calculated between the press and the non-press as undesired movement., 'a ...

WEARABLE DEVICE INCORPORATING A DEVICE FOR MEASURING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

The wearable device incorporates a device for measuring the ambient temperature, which comprises an infrared sensor. In an ambient temperature measurement mode a control circuit activates the infrared sensor several times so that it can supply a plurality of measurement signals over a certain period of time. A circuit for processing measurement signals is then arranged in order to supply temperature values corresponding to at least a portion of the measurement signals and to take a mean for at least a portion of these temperature values to obtain an average temperature value that is considered to be representative of the ambient temperature. The invention also relates to a method for measuring the ambient temperature that can be implemented by means of this wearable device.

WEARABLE DEVICE MADE BY AMORPHOUS ALLOY WITH ANTIBACTERIAL FUNCTION

A wearable device made by amorphous alloy with antibacterial function includes a functional part adapted for implementing using functions of the wearable device; and an amorphous alloy housing configured out of the functional part and adapted for cladding the functional part to prevent the functional part from directly contacting with a user. Since the wearable device has the amorphous alloy housing covering on the functional part, thus the amorphous alloy housing rather than the functional part will contact with the user skin directly. As the amorphous alloy has excellent bactericidal capability, thus user wearing such a wearable device will get a good user experience. 1. A wearable device made by amorphous alloy with antibacterial function , comprising:a functional part, adapted for implementing using functions of the wearable device; andan amorphous alloy housing, configured out of the functional part and adapted for cladding the functional part to prevent the functional part from directly contacting with a user.2. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the wearable device is a sport watch claim 1 , a sport bracelet claim 1 , a heart rate testing band claim 1 , or a health monitoring bracelet.3. The wearable device according to claim 2 , wherein the functional part comprises a CPU claim 2 , a testing part and a communication transmission structure.4. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the amorphous alloy housing is made of amorphous alloy by means of molding process or machining process.5. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the amorphous alloy housing comprises a housing and an amorphous alloy layer which is coated on an outer side of the housing by spraying claim 1 , sputtering claim 1 , or plating.6. The wearable device according to claim 5 , wherein the amorphous alloy layer is formed on a side of the housing that is facing to the user.7. The wearable device according to claim 5 , wherein the amorphous alloy housing ...

Smart watch with flexible display panel

A smart watch includes a watch strap and a flexible display panel. The first end of the flexible display panel is attached to the watch strap, and the second end of the flexible display panel is a free end. The flexible display panel has a bent state and a flattened state. When the flexible display panel is in the bent state, the flexible display panel and the watch strap are bent together and the flexible display panel is located on and in contact with an outer surface of the watch strap. When the flexible display panel is in the flattened state, the second end of the flexible display panel is out of contact with the outer surface of the watch strap and the flexible display panel is flattened in the same plane.

Determining whether to change a time at which an alarm is to occur based at least in part on sleep data

In one aspect, a device includes a processor and a memory accessible to the processor. The memory bears instructions executable by the processor to receive data from a sleep sensor in communication with the device and, based at least in part on the data, determine whether to change a time at which an alarm is to occur at the device.

WEARABLE DEVICE AND CHARGER, AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING ABSORBANCE OF WEARABLE DEVICE

A wearable device, a charger, and a method for estimating absorbance of the wearable device are provided. The wearable device includes a spectroscope configured to emit a first light to a reference material of a charger, measure an intensity of the first light reflected from the reference material, emit a second light to a skin of a user, and measure an intensity of the second light reflected from the skin of the user; and a processor configured to determine absorbance of the skin of the user based on the intensity of the first light and the intensity of the second light. 1. A wearable device comprising:a spectroscope configured to emit first light to a reference material of a charger, measure an intensity of the first light reflected from the reference material, emit second light to a skin of a user, and measure an intensity of the second light reflected from the skin of the user; anda processor configured to determine absorbance of the skin of the user based on the intensity of the first light and the intensity of the second light.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the spectroscope is further configured to automatically emit the first light to the reference material claim 1 , and measure the intensity of the first light in response to the wearable device being placed on the charger.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the spectroscope is further configured to emit the first light to the reference material at predetermined time intervals claim 1 , and repeatedly measure the intensity of the first light.4. The wearable device of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined time intervals are set by the user claim 3 , or as a default.5. The wearable device of claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine a representative intensity representing the intensity of the first light which is repeatedly measured in response to the wearable device being removed from the charger.6. The wearable device of claim 5 , wherein the processor is further ...

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 ...

CROWN ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC WATCH

An electronic watch may include a housing defining a side wall having a through-hole and a crown assembly including an actuation member. The actuation member may include a crown shaft extending through the through-hole and having an exterior portion defining an input surface and a crown ring coupled to the exterior portion of the crown shaft and electrically isolated from the crown shaft. The crown assembly may further include an optical encoder component attached to the actuation member and defining a group of optical features. The electronic watch may further include an optical detector configured to detect rotation of the crown assembly by detecting motion of the group of optical features and an electrocardiograph sensor comprising a sensing component. The sensing component may be conductively coupled to the actuation member via a conductive path at least partially defined by the crown shaft. 1. An electronic watch comprising:a housing defining a side wall having a through-hole; [ a crown shaft extending through the through-hole and having an exterior portion defining an input surface; and', 'a crown ring coupled to the exterior portion of the crown shaft and electrically isolated from the crown shaft; and, 'an actuation member comprising, 'an optical encoder component attached to the actuation member and defining a group of optical features;, 'a crown assembly comprisingan optical detector configured to detect rotation of the crown assembly by detecting motion of the group of optical features; andan electrocardiograph sensor comprising a sensing component; whereinthe sensing component is conductively coupled to the actuation member via a conductive path at least partially defined by the crown shaft.2. The electronic watch of claim 1 , wherein: a switch configured to be actuated by the crown assembly in response to an axial input applied to the crown assembly;', 'a friction guard having a shear plate positioned between the switch and the optical encoder component ...

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND WRIST APPARATUS

A wrist apparatus as a portable electronic apparatus includes a case, a solar battery that is provided in the case and has an outer circumference along the outer edge of the case and an inner circumference the perimeter of which is shorter than that of the outer circumference, and an acceleration sensor that is provided in the case and disposed in a position where the acceleration sensor overlaps with the solar battery in a plan view of light receiving surface of the solar battery. 1. A portable electronic apparatus comprising:a case;an annular solar battery provided in the case; andan acceleration sensor provided in the case and disposed in a position where the acceleration sensor overlaps with the solar battery in a plan view along a normal to a light receiving surface of the solar battery.2. A portable electronic apparatus comprising:a case;a display section incorporated in the case and having a display surface on which information is displayed;a solar battery disposed outside the display surface in a plan view along a normal to the display surface; andan acceleration sensor incorporated in the case and disposed in a position where the acceleration sensor overlaps with the solar battery in the plan view.3. The portable electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a circuit substrate electrically connected to the acceleration sensor,wherein the circuit substrate is so supported that an outer circumference thereof is supported by the case.4. The portable electronic apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a circuit substrate electrically connected to the acceleration sensor,wherein the circuit substrate is so supported that an outer circumference thereof is supported by the case.5. The portable electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a biological information measuring section that is provided in the case and measures biological information,wherein the solar battery is disposed outside an outer edge of the ...

CONNECTED, MECHANICAL WINDING WATCH

An electronic watch comprising a timekeeper logic unit () set to control a display () of the time, and a controller (), in communication with an external device () or with Internet () through a wireless interface () of the watch, and a mechanical energy harvester system () set to transform mechanical energy deriving from the movements of a wearer to electrical energy, a power manager circuit for storing the electrical energy in a battery () and/or in a capacitor (), and to supply the logic unit (), the controller () and the wireless interface () with energy stored in the battery () and/or in the capacitor (). 1. A wristwatch , comprising a mechanical energy harvester device , set to transform mechanical energy deriving from the movements of a wearer to electrical energy , a controller in communication with an external device or with Internet through a wireless interface of the watch.2. The wristwatch of claim 1 , comprising a logic unit set to control a display of the time claim 1 , a power manager for storing the electrical energy in a battery and/or in a capacitor claim 1 , and to supply the logic unit claim 1 , the controller and the wireless interface with energy stored in the battery and/or in the capacitor.3. The wristwatch of claim 1 , comprising one or more sensors supplied in energy by the power manager claim 1 , the sensors comprising one or more among: physical activity sensor claim 1 , accelerometer claim 1 , receiver for satellite geopositioning claim 1 , heart rate monitor.4. The wristwatch of claim 1 , in which the mechanical energy harvester module includes an oscillating weight and/or a crown claim 1 , and/or a bezel claim 1 , driving a generator.5. The wristwatch of claim 1 , comprising a display component claim 1 , controllable by the controller claim 1 , for providing a biofeedback indication corresponding to a physical activity accumulated in a determined time interval.6. The wristwatch of claim 1 , comprising a display component claim 1 , ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

There is provided an information processing apparatus, control method, and program that allow for recognition of a state of an arm on the basis of determination of whether the information processing apparatus is worn on the left arm or the right arm, the information processing apparatus including: a determination unit configured to determine whether the information processing apparatus is worn on a user's right arm or left arm; a recognition unit configured to recognize a state of the arm; and a control unit configured to perform predetermined control on a device included in the information processing apparatus according to the recognized state of the arm. The recognition unit switches settings of a parameter which is used in the recognition of the state of the arm, according to a result of the determination by the determination unit. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising: recognize a first state of a device held by a user based on a first value, wherein the first value is detected from a motion sensor,', 'recognize a second state of the device held by the user based on a second value, wherein the second value is detected from the motion sensor,', 'recognize that a transition has occurred between the first state and the second state,', 'recognize a user context according to the recognized transition, and', 'perform a control of the information processing apparatus according to the user context,, 'circuitry configured to'} recognize the first state in which the device is raised and held in front of a body of the user and the second state in which the device is held in a camera shooting position, and', 'perform a control to switch on a camera function according to the transition between the first state and the second state., 'wherein the circuitry is further configured to'}2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the circuitry is further configured to control the camera function to be off, when the first state is recognized in ...

METHOD OF AUTHENTICATING USER OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE SAME

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes one or more processors that, while the electronic device is in a locked state, control to detect whether the electronic device is lifted, in response to detecting that the electronic device is lifted, control to activate the display, obtain an image from a camera, detect a face included in the image, and perform authentication of a user based on the face being detected in the image. Based on a result of the authentication, the one or more processors switch a state of the electronic device from the locked state to an unlocked state and display an indicator for indicating that the electronic device is in the unlocked state. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display;a camera;one or more processors; and [ control to detect that the electronic device is lifted,', control to activate the display to display a locking screen on the display;', 'control to obtain an image from the camera;', 'control to detect a face included in the obtained image; and', 'control to perform an authentication of a user based on the face being detected in the obtained image, and, 'in response to detecting that the electronic device is lifted while the electronic device is in the locked state and the display is inactivated], 'while the electronic device is in a locked state, 'based on a result of the authentication being successful, control to switch a state of the electronic device from the locked state to an unlocked state., 'a memory storing one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the one or more processors claim 1 , further cause the one or more processors to claim 1 , based on the result of the authentication being successful claim 1 , control the display to display an unlock screen.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions ...

DEFERRING APPOINTMENT ALARMS

A method, executed by a computer, for deferring an alarm includes determining a user's location relative to an appointment, calculating a required alert time, and setting a deferral duration to less than or equal to a difference between a required alert time and a current time. In some embodiments, a final alarm is activated when the deferral duration has elapsed. The alarm may be deactivated when the appointment occurs or when the user arrives at the appointment location. In some embodiments, the travel time to the appointment is calculated and the mode of transportation is determined. The required alert time may correspond to an amount of time the user requires to prepare for the appointment or for departure to the appointment. A computer program product and computer system corresponding to the above method are also disclosed herein. 1. A method for deferring an alarm , the method comprising:determining a travel duration, wherein the travel duration comprises a distance between a user's location and an appointment location divided by a rate of travel for the user;calculating a required alert time, wherein the required alert time comprises a meeting time less the travel duration; andresponsive to receiving an alarm deferral from a user that defers an alarm past the required alert time, setting a deferred alarm to no later than the required alert time.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising activating a final alarm when the deferral duration has elapsed.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising deactivating the alarm when the appointment occurs.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising deactivating the alarm when the user arrives at the appointment location.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rate of travel for the user is determined based on a mode of transportation for the user.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the required alert time further comprises the meeting time less the travel duration and less an amount of time the user ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing and a sensor. The housing is independent from a device having a main function of an apparatus. The housing is configured to be attached to a part configured to be worn around one part of a human body of the apparatus. The sensor is accommodated in the housing and configured to detect biological information of the human body. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing configured to be attached to a watchband of a wristwatch, the wristwatch including a display unit configured to display time and the watchband configured to be attached to the display unit; anda sensor accommodated in the housing and configured to detect biological information of a human body.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , whereinthe housing includes a first face, andthe sensor includes a sensing interface provided on the first face, and is configured to detect the biological information of the human body brought into contact with the sensing interface.3. The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the housing is provided with an opening through which the watchband configured to be passed.4. The electronic device according to claim 3 , wherein the housing includes an elastomer.5. The electronic device according to claim 4 , further comprising:a first substrate; anda second substrate, whereinthe opening is located between the first substrate and the second substrate.6. The electronic device according to claim 5 , further comprising a cable configured to connect the first substrate and the second substrate claim 5 , the cable being more flexible than the first substrate.7. The electronic device according to claim 6 , whereinthe first substrate is located between the first face and the opening, andthe sensing interface includes a first electrode mounted on the first substrate and exposed at the first face.8. The electronic device according to claim 7 , whereinthe housing includes a second face located on the ...

Wrist-Worn Device with a Flip-Up or Pop-Up Component and One or More Cameras

This invention is a wrist-worn device with at least one camera on a movable component that flips-up or pops-up from a wrist band or sleeve. It can be embodied in a smart watch. In an example, there can be two cameras on the flip-up or pop-up component, one that faces toward a person wearing the device and one which faces away from the person wearing the device. The angle of the movable component and the focal direction of a camera can be adjustably locked by the person into different positions. 1. A wrist-worn device with at least one camera comprising:a band or sleeve which is configured to be worn on a person's wrist;a housing on the band or sleeve;a flip-up or pop-up component on the housing;a display on a first side of the flip-up or pop-up component; anda camera on a second side of the flip-up or pop-up component, wherein the second side is opposite the first side.2. A wrist-worn device with at least one camera comprising:a band or sleeve which is configured to be worn on a person's wrist;a housing on the band or sleeve;a flip-up or pop-up component on the housing;a display on a side of the flip-up or pop-up component; anda camera on the same side of the flip-up or pop-up component as the display.3. A wrist-worn device with at least one camera comprising:a band or sleeve which is configured to be worn on a person's wrist;a housing on the band or sleeve;a flip-up or pop-up component on the housing;a display on a first side of the flip-up or pop-up component;a first camera on the first side of the flip-up or pop-up component; anda second camera on a second side of the flip-up or pop-up component, wherein the second side is opposite the first side. This application is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/926,748 filed on 2020 Jul. 12. U.S. application Ser. No. 16/926,748, in turn, claimed the priority benefit of provisional application 62/876,213 filed on 2019 Jul. 19. The entire contents of these related applications are incorporated herein by ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISABLING SLEEP ALARM BASED ON AUTOMATED WAKE DETECTION

Techniques are disclosed for facilitating disabling an alarm in response to particular types of activity-indicative data. More specifically, activity-indicative data (e.g., sensor data or input(s) can be detected prior to a preset alarm time. Upon determining, based on the activity-indicative data, that a wakefulness condition is satisfied (e.g., that the activity-indicative data corresponds to one or more predefined characteristics), a disablement query can be displayed that includes an option to disable the alarm. In response to detecting a selection of the option, the alarm can be disabled such that the alarm stimuli is not to be presented at the preset alarm time. 1. An electronic device comprising:one or more data processors; and accessing alarm data that indicates that an alarm is enabled to present an alarm stimulus at a preset alarm time; and', [ one or more measurements collected by a sensor of the electronic device; or', 'one or more inputs received at an interface of the electronic device;, 'collecting activity-indicative data that includes, 'accessing a set of wakefulness conditions, wherein each wakefulness condition of the set of wakefulness conditions: (i) is configured to be satisfied when the activity-indicative data has one or more characteristics that are specified in the wakefulness condition; and (ii) is associated with a confidence value that corresponds to a predicted likelihood of whether a user associated with the electronic device is awake;', 'determining, based on the activity-indicative data and at the electronic device, that a first wakefulness condition of the set of wakefulness conditions is satisfied;', 'in response to the determination that the first wakefulness condition is satisfied, accessing a first confidence value associated with the first wakefulness condition; and', 'disabling, based at least in part on the first confidence value, the alarm such that the alarm stimulus is not to be presented at the preset alarm time., 'prior ...

Electronic apparatus and program

An electronic apparatus includes a display unit, an altitude measurement unit that measures an altitude, key input means for receiving an operation input, and a CPU that starts recording of altitude information regarding an altitude measured by the altitude measurement unit at a predetermined time interval if the key input means receives an input for instructing starting of recording of an altitude, stops the recording of the altitude information if the key input means receives an input for instructing stopping of recording of an altitude, and displays the altitude information when the recording starts on the display unit if the key input means receives an input for instructing display of the altitude information in a state in which the altitude information is currently recorded.

Biofeedback watches

A watch comprising a deadfront window; a first OLED display disposed beneath the deadfront window such that the first OLED display can be observed through the deadfront window when the first OLED display is active; a movement for tracking time, the movement having a first portion that resides beneath the deadfront window and a second portion that protrudes through the deadfront window; and time-indicating members disposed above the deadfront window, the time indicating members being secured to the second portion of the movement.

WATCH TYPE TERMINAL

A watch type terminal is presented, which includes a main body; a band connected to the main body and formed to be worn on a user's wrist; an electrode unit formed in one area of the main body or the band and performing a predetermined function; an electromagnetic wave sensor module connected with the electrode unit and sensing a capacitance change; and a controller sensing whether the user wears the watch type terminal based on the capacitance change and generating a control command based on whether the user wears the watch type terminal. 1. A watch-type terminal comprising:a body;a band connected to the main body;an electrode unit formed in one area of either the body or the band and performing a function;a first sensor connected to the electrode unit and sensing a capacitance change; anda controller sensing contact between a user's skin and the band based on the sensed capacitance change and generating a control command when contact is sensed.2. The terminal of claim 1 , further comprising an antenna unit electrically connected to the electrode unit and performing wireless communication claim 1 , wherein the function is a wireless communication function and the electrode unit receives a radio signal from the antenna unit.3. The terminal of claim 2 , further comprising a flexible circuit board connected between the body and the band claim 2 , wherein the electrode unit is electrically connected to the antenna unit and the first sensor unit via the flexible circuit board.4. The terminal of claim 3 , wherein the controller short-circuits a connection between the electrode unit and the first sensor while the wireless communication is performed.5. The terminal of claim 1 , wherein:the body comprises a circuit board that generates the control command; andthe function corresponds to installation of a Usim chip and electric connection to the circuit board.6. The terminal of claim 5 , wherein the body further comprises:a first case;a second case; anda back cover facing ...

Cognitive alarm clock

Systems and methods to facilitate sleep are described. In on example, a cognitive alarm clock system for children learns sleep patterns and activities towards recommending sleep schedules and teaching independence. The system may detect the cognitive state of a child based on voice or cry pattern recognition, a time of day or night, scheduled activities, and social context, among other factors. The system may initiate actions to facilitate sleep in response to the cognitive factors. For example, the system may adjust lighting or push back a wakeup time. In another example, the system may use the cognitive analysis to teach children good sleeping habits by making recommendations to facilitate a good night's rest and encourage independence.

Cognitive alarm clock

Systems and methods to facilitate sleep are described. In on example, a cognitive alarm clock system for children learns sleep patterns and activities towards recommending sleep schedules and teaching independence. The system may detect the cognitive state of a child based on voice or cry pattern recognition, a time of day or night, scheduled activities, and social context, among other factors. The system may initiate actions to facilitate sleep in response to the cognitive factors. For example, the system may adjust lighting or push back a wakeup time. In another example, the system may use the cognitive analysis to teach children good sleeping habits by making recommendations to facilitate a good night's rest and encourage independence.

Display Method And Apparatus, Intelligent Wearable Device, And Storage Medium

A display method and apparatus, a wearable device, and a computer-readable storage medium. The method is applied to the wearable device. The wearable device comprises an inertial sensor and at least two screen display areas; when a user wears the wearable device, the screen display areas are not located on the same plane at the same time. The method comprises: obtaining a target action of a user by means of measurement data collected by the inertial sensor; determining the screen display area corresponding to a sight range of the user according to the target action of the user; and lighting the screen display area to display the current content. 1. A display method for a wearable device comprising an inertial sensor and at least two screen display areas ,the display method comprising:obtaining a target action of a user based on measurement data collected by the inertial sensor;determining the screen display area corresponding to a sight range of the user according to the target action of the user; andturning on lighting of the screen display area to display current content,wherein when the user wears the wearable device, the at least two screen display areas are not located on the same plane simultaneously.2. The display method according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement data comprises acceleration data and angular velocity data in three axis directions in a three-dimensional coordinate system claim 1 , wherein the acceleration data comprises X-axis acceleration data claim 1 , Y-axis acceleration data claim 1 , and Z-axis acceleration data claim 1 , and the angular velocity data comprises X-axis angular velocity data claim 1 , Y-axis angular velocity data claim 1 , and Z-axis angular velocity data.3. The display method according to claim 2 , wherein the obtaining the target action of the user based on measurement data collected by the inertial sensor comprises:obtaining a wrist raising action of the user according to the acceleration data in the three axis ...

WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE

A smart ring includes a curved housing having a U-shape interior storing components including: a curved battery approximately conforming to the curved housing, a semi-flexible PCB approximately conforming to the curved housing and having mounted thereon: a motion sensor for generating motion data from physical perturbations of the smart ring, a memory for storing executable instructions, a transceiver for sending data to a client computer, a temperature sensor, and a processor for receiving motion data and performing executable instructions in response thereto, and a potting material disposed in the interior, forming an interior wall of the smart ring, wherein the potting material encapsulates the components and is substantially transparent to visible light, infrared light, and/or ultraviolet light. 1. A wearable electronic device comprising:a body part made of a material, haying an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein a cavity is formed on the inner surface of the body part, the cavity extending from the inner surface of the body part towards the outer surface of the body part and having a depth arranged within the inner surface of the body part,an electronic part arranged in the cavity, wherein at least a portion of the electronic part has a thickness that is less than the depth of the cavity, anda coating made of a potting material on the inner surface of the body part, covering the electronic part and the cavity.2. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the material is a titanium material.3. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the material is selected from a group consisting of: steel claim 1 , platinum claim 1 , gold claim 1 , silver claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , polymer claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , tungsten carbide and a metal alloy.4. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic part is disposed proximate to a bottom of the cavity.5. The wearable electronic device according ...

Electronic device, display control method and program

A display control unit performs switching between internal measurement information (for example, a lap time and others) and living-body information (for example, the number of heartbeats) indicated by a living-body signal for display on a display unit, based on whether or not a receiving unit acquires the living-body signal (for example, a heartbeat signal). Accordingly, a user can switch between displaying living-body information indicated by a living-body signal on a running watch (a display unit) and not displaying the living-body information indicated by the living-body signal on the running watch, depending on whether or not a chest strap is worn. Accordingly, the user does not need to perform a user operation for switching between the display of the internal measurement information and the display of the living-body information indicated by the living-body signal. Therefore, a user's laborious job of performing a display switching operation can be reduced.

SMART WATCH AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A smart watch and a control method thereof are disclosed. The smart watch includes a first sensor unit configured to detect whether the smart watch is worn; a display unit configured to display visual information; a second sensor unit configured to detect movement of the smart watch; and a processor configured to control the first sensor unit, the display unit, and the second sensor unit. In addition, the processor is further configured to: if a first movement of the smart watch is detected, obtain a direction and a distance of the first movement of the smart watch, and if the direction of the first movement is a first direction and the distance of the first movement is equal to or more than a first threshold distance, perform a first function corresponding to the first direction, if the direction of the first movement is a second direction and the distance of the first movement is equal to or more than the first threshold distance, perform a second function corresponding to the second direction. Furthermore, the first direction and the second direction are set based on a same axis. Lastly, the first direction is the opposite direction to the second direction. 1. A smart watch comprising:a first sensor unit configured to detect whether the smart watch is worn;a display unit configured to display visual information;a second sensor unit configured to detect movement of the smart watch; anda processor configured to control the first sensor unit, the display unit, and the second sensor unit,wherein the processor is further configured to:if a first movement of the smart watch is detected, obtain a direction and a distance of the first movement of the smart watch,if the direction of the first movement is a first direction and the distance of the first movement is equal to or more than a first threshold distance, perform a first function corresponding to the first direction, andif the direction of the first movement is a second direction and the distance of the first ...

WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PERFORMING DETECTION OF EVENTS BY UTILIZING CAMERA MODULE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, there can be provided a monitoring system comprising a wireless communication device configured to be attached to an object containing medication, including a motion sensor, an ambient light sensor, and a first controller; and a wearable device configured to be worn by a user, including a camera, and a second controller; wherein the first controller is configured to provide an activating signal related with the activation of the camera of the wearable device when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and wherein the second controller is configured to receive the activating signal and determine whether activating the camera or not based on the activating signal. 1. A monitoring system comprising:a wireless communication device configured to be attached to an object containing medication, the wireless communication device comprising a motion sensor, an ambient light sensor, and a first controller; anda wearable device configured to be worn by a user, the wearable device comprising a camera, and a second controller;wherein the first controller is configured to:operate as a first state or a second state,in the first state, acquire motion data from the motion sensor and operate as the second state when a first predetermined condition related with the motion data is satisfied, andin the second state, provide an activating signal related with the activation of the camera of the wearable device when at least a second predetermined condition related with the ambient light data is satisfied,wherein the motion data corresponds to a movement of the object and the ambient light data corresponds to ambient light in an environment surrounding the object,wherein power consumption of a battery of the wireless communication device is smaller in the first state than in the second state,wherein the second controller is configured to:receive the activating signal provided by the wireless communication device,determine whether ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING ALARM CLOCK, ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for managing an alarm clock. The method includes: acquiring a movement of a user; and cancelling a prompt preset in the alarm clock if the user is in a moving state when it is time to execute the prompt. 1. A method for managing an alarm clock , comprising:acquiring a movement of a user; andcancelling a prompt preset in the alarm clock if the user is in a moving state when it is time to execute the prompt.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein acquiring the movement of the user comprises:detecting the movement of the user by a movement sensor disposed in the alarm clock.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein acquiring the movement of the user comprises:establishing a wireless communication with a device equipped with a movement sensor; andreceiving an indication of the movement of the user detected by the movement sensor via the wireless communication.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the device equipped with the movement sensor is a wearable device claim 3 , and the movement sensor comprises a physiological parameter sensor.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the movement sensor comprises: an infrared sensor located adjacent to the user and having a receiving-and-sending window facing an area where the user is located.6. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the movement sensor comprises: an infrared sensor located adjacent to the user and having a receiving-and-sending window facing an area where the user is located.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:delaying the time to execute the prompt for a predetermined time period, and creating a corresponding delayed prompt; andacquiring the movement of the user within the predetermined time period periodically, and cancelling the delayed prompt if the user is in the moving state within the predetermined time period.8. A device for managing an alarm clock claim 1 , comprising:an acquiring unit, configured to ...

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A CASEBACK HAVING MULTIPLE, ARC-SHAPED, FERROUS, METAL CONTACTS

A caseback has multiple, arc-shaped, ferrous, metal contacts that serve a dual purpose. The metal contacts i) establish an input connection between a battery for the wearable electronic device and charging prongs of a charger and ii) establish a magnetic coupling between the wearable electronic device and multiple magnets in the charger to hold the metal contacts of the wearable electronic device and the charging prongs of the charger in place during a charging of the battery. A male extension extends from a surface of the caseback to couple into a female receptor of the charger. i) The ferrous metal contacts' relationship with a positioning of the magnetics in the charger in combination with ii) the male extension coupling into the female receptor use magnetic and mechanical coupling to establish and control an alignment of the metal contacts with the charging prongs in three dimensions, a Z-axis, an X-axis, and a Y-axis. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a caseback for a wearable electronic device, where the caseback hasmultiple, arc-shaped, ferrous, metal contacts that serve a dual purpose of i) establishing a physical electrical input connection between a battery for the wearable electronic device and charging prongs of an external electrical charger and ii) establishing a magnetic coupling between the wearable electronic device and multiple magnets in the external electrical charger to hold the metal contacts of the wearable electronic device and the charging prongs of the external electrical charger in place during a charging of the battery for the wearable electronic device; anda male extension extending from a surface of the caseback to couple into a female receptor of the external electrical charger, where i) the multiple, arc-shaped, ferrous, metal contacts' relationship with a positioning of the magnetics in the external electrical charger in combination with ii) the male extension of the caseback coupling into the female receptor of the external electrical ...

Control device for electronic device, control method, storage medium, timepiece, timepiece main body and band

At least one processor that identifies which of a plurality of exterior bodies individually formed in advance is an exterior body attached to a main body of an electronic device capable of executing at least a first function and a second function which are not display functions and are different from each other, enables at least the first function of the electronic device and disables at least the second function of the electronic device when the identified exterior body is a certain exterior body among the plurality of exterior bodies, and enables at least the second function of the electronic device and disables at least the first function of the electronic device when the identified exterior body is another exterior body different from the certain exterior body among the plurality of exterior bodies.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A wireless communication device is provided. The wireless communication device comprises a circuit board and a loop antenna. The circuit board includes a wireless communication circuit. The wireless communication circuit includes a signal transmitting end and a ground terminal. The loop antenna includes a conductive loop, a feed portion, a first short-circuit portion and a second short-circuit portion. The feed portion is connected between the conductive loop and the signal transmitting end. The first short-circuit portion and the second short-circuit portion are connected between the conductive loop and the ground terminal, respectively. 1. A wireless communication device comprising:a circuit board including a wireless communication circuit, the wireless communication circuit includes a signal transmitting end and a ground terminal; anda loop antenna including a conductive loop, a feed portion, a first short-circuit portion and a second short-circuit portion, the feed portion is connected between the conductive loop and the signal transmitting end, and the first short-circuit portion and the second short-circuit portion are connected between the conductive loop and the ground terminal, respectively;wherein a distance between the first short-circuit portion and the feed portion is within 0.1 times of a wavelength corresponding to an operating frequency of the loop antenna, and a distance between the second short-circuit portion and the feed portion is within 0.5 times of the wavelength corresponding to the operating frequency of the loop antenna.2. The wireless communication device according to claim 1 , wherein the first short-circuit portion or the second short-circuit portion further includes a matching component claim 1 , and the matching component includes at least a capacitor or an inductor.3. The wireless communication device according to claim 1 , wherein a vertical projection of the conductive loop is located outside of the vertical projection of the ...

SMART WATCH

A smart watch comprises a telephone function module and dial keys; each dial key is corresponding to dialing of an unchanged telephone number. After a Bluetooth connection between the smart watch and a primary mobile phone bound thereto is established, both the smart watch and the primary mobile phone give a buzzing warning when the smart watch and the primary mobile phone detect that the Bluetooth connection is interrupted or a Bluetooth signal value is smaller than a set value. The smart watch is further provided with a temperature sensor and an acceleration sensor, and both the smart watch and the primary mobile phone give a buzzing warning if the sensors detect that the change values of temperature and acceleration exceed preset values. Both the smart watch and the primary mobile phone give a buzzing warning if the geographical location of the smart watch is not within a set range. The smart watch is bound to one or more mobile phones, instructions for starting and closing various function modules in the smart watch are sent to the control circuit module in the smart watch by application software on the bound mobile phones, and the starting and closing operations are implemented by the control circuit module. 110-. (canceled)11. A Smart Watch , comprising wristwatch strap , wristwatch body , dial-up button on wristwatch body; the wristwatch body comprising top cover , main circuit , battery , bottom cover;the main circuit comprising telephone function module, microphone module, speaker module, CPU module, control circuit module, GPS module, storage module, short-distance wireless communication module, accelerometer sensor module, motor module, headphone jack module, joint mode, temperature sensor module;Smart Watch binding to one or a plurality of mobile phones;Wristwatch body comprising one or a plurality of dial-up buttons, each dial-up button dial a setting correspond telephone number;If short-distance wireless communication is turn off, or short-distance ...

STRAP WITH IMPROVED FASTENING STRUCTURE AND WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Disclosed is a wearable electronic device that includes a strap detachably fastened to at least a part of a housing and including a plurality of unit links, a button operatively exposed from at least one of the plurality of unit links, a tension rib secured to an end portion of the button in an internal space of the unit link and having opposite ends that have positions that are changed by pressing of the button, and a hinge pin secured to each of the opposite ends of the tension rib, and disposed to at least partially protrude from left and right sides of each of the unit links, wherein the plurality of unit links are fastened to or separated from each other, such that the hinge pins of a unit link, moving by means of the pressing of the button, are inserted into or extracted from pin-receiving recesses formed in an adjacent unit link. 1. A wearable electronic device comprising:a housing; anda strap detachably fastened to at least a part of the housing,wherein the strap comprises:a plurality of unit links;a button exposed from at least one of the plurality of unit links so as to be operable;a tension rib secured to an end portion of the button in an internal space of the unit link and having opposite ends, the positions of the opposite ends being changed by pressing of the button; anda hinge pin secured to each of the opposite ends of the tension rib, and disposed to at least partially protrude from left and right sides of each of the unit links,wherein the plurality of unit links are fastened to or separated from each other, such that the hinge pins of a unit link, moving by means of the pressing of the button, are inserted into or extracted from pin-receiving recesses formed in an adjacent unit link.2. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of unit links are formed of metal claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , or a synthetic resin.3. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the tension rib is secured claim 1 , at a central region ...

Mobile Terminal And Control Method Therefor

A mobile terminal may include a communication unit configured to communicate with a vehicle control apparatus installed in a vehicle, a body worn on the user's wrist portion, an output unit provided in the body, and a controller configured to control the output unit to output vehicle information acquired from the vehicle control apparatus to the outside, wherein the output unit displays the vehicle information on a screen and outputs it in the form of vibration of the body or voice. The mobile terminal may further include a position detection unit configured to detect the position of the mobile terminal, wherein the controller calculates a driving direction for arriving at the destination of the vehicle in real time-according to the position of the mobile terminal, and controls the output unit to display an arrow indicating the calculated driving direction in a turn-by-turn (TBT) manner on the screen. 1. A watch-type mobile terminal worn and used on a user's wrist portion , the mobile terminal comprising:a communication unit configured to perform communication with a vehicle control apparatus installed in a vehicle;a body worn on the user's wrist portion to always contact with the wrist portion;an output unit provided in the body; anda controller configured to control the output unit to output vehicle information on the vehicle acquired from the vehicle control apparatus to the outside,wherein the output unit displays the vehicle information on a screen and outputs it in the form of vibration of the body or voice.2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , further comprising:a position detection unit configured to detect the position of the mobile terminal,wherein the controller calculates a driving direction for arriving at the destination of the vehicle in real time according to the position of the mobile terminal, and controls the output unit to display an arrow indicating the calculated driving direction in a turn-by-turn (TBT) manner on the screen.3. The mobile ...

Method for Controlling Alarm Clock of Electronic Device and Electronic Device

A method for controlling an alarm clock of an electronic device and an electronic device is provided. The method for controlling an alarm clock of an electronic device includes detecting a non-contact behavior after the alarm clock of the electronic device is triggered, where the non-contact behavior includes a sound and/or a non-contact action, matching the detected non-contact behavior with at least one standard model, and when the matching is successful, controlling the alarm clock of the electronic device according to an alarm clock control manner corresponding to the successfully matched standard model. The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present invention help to simplify a user operation of controlling an alarm clock of an electronic device, thereby improving user experience. 1. A method for controlling an alarm clock of an electronic device , comprising:detecting a non-contact behavior after the alarm clock of the electronic device is triggered, wherein the non-contact behavior comprises a non-contact action;matching the detected non-contact behavior with at least one standard model; andcontrolling the alarm clock of the electronic device when the matching is successful and according to an alarm clock control manner corresponding to the successfully matched standard model.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the matching the detected non-contact behavior with at least one standard model comprises matching a behavior parameter corresponding to the detected non-contact behavior with a standard behavior parameter corresponding to the at least one standard model claim 1 , and when a preset rule is met between the behavior parameter corresponding to the detected non-contact behavior and a standard behavior parameter corresponding to one standard model of the at least one standard model claim 1 , determining that the detected non-contact behavior successfully matches the one standard model.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

ALARM CLOCK IMPLEMENTATION METHOD, ALARM CLOCK IMPLEMENTATION DEVICE AND WEARABLE APPARATUS

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of communication technique and provide an alarm clock implementation method, an alarm clock implementation device and a wearable apparatus including the alarm clock implementation device. The alarm clock implementation method comprises: establishing an alarm clock group containing at least two alarm clocks for one alarm clock event; and determining an alarm clock to be turned off according to a user's sleep state information and performing an OFF operation when any one of the alarm clocks in the alarm clock group except for the last alarm clock is triggered. 1. An alarm clock implementation method comprising:establishing an alarm clock group containing at least two alarm clocks for one alarm clock event; anddetermining an alarm clock to be turned off according to a user's sleep state information and performing an Off operation when any one of the alarm clocks in the alarm clock group except for a last clock alarm is triggered.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining an alarm clock to be turned off according to a user's sleep state information comprises:acquiring the user's sleep state information;determining whether the user is in an awake state according to the user's sleep state information;determining that a current triggered alarm clock and all un-triggered alarm clocks in the alarm clock group are the alarm clocks to be turned off if the user is in the awake state; anddetermining that only the current triggered alarm clock is the alarm clock to be turned off if the user is not in the awake state.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein acquiring the user's sleep state information comprises:acquiring user's sleep parameters in each acquisition cycle within a preset time period according to a preset acquisition cycle, and wherein the user's sleep parameters include at least one or more of muscle relaxation, body temperature, pulse and heart rate; andobtaining the user's sleep state ...

Answer providing method and electronic device supporting the same

An electronic device and a method of providing an answer by the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a communication interface configured to communicate with an external electronic device, a memory configured to store a plurality of answers, a display, an input interface configured to acquire a user input, and a processor operatively connected to the communication interface, the memory, the display, and the input interface, wherein the memory is configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to receive a message from the external electronic device through the communication interface, analyze the received message, select at least one of the plurality of answers according to a type of a keyword included in the received message or context of the received message, output the at least one of the plurality of answers on the display, and change a portion of a first answer of the at least one of the plurality answers if a first user input is acquired through the input interface.

SMART WATCH, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING COMPUTER PROGRAM RECORDED THEREON AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONVENIENCE TO CUSTOMER

The present invention provides, a smart watch, a method of controlling the smart watch, a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having a computer program recorded thereon, and a system for providing convenience to a customer. That is, the present invention can provide a smart watch that can provide product preference of a user on the basis of the user's behavior patterns and bodily changes and to provide a smart watch that can appropriately provide relevant information on the basis of user's product preference, so it can improve convenience in use. 1. A smart watch comprising:a product information sensing unit that senses product information;a heartbeat sensor that acquires heartbeat data;a preference information acquiring unit that acquires user's preference information on the basis of the heartbeat data about the product information; anda display unit that displays the user's preference information.2. The smart watch of claim 1 , further comprising a control unit that provides marketing information about relevant products claim 1 , when the user's preference information exceeds a predetermined level.3. The smart watch of claim 2 , wherein the marketing information includes at least one of product advertisement data claim 2 , product specification data claim 2 , and relevant product data.4. The smart watch of claim 1 , wherein the product information sensing unit includes a sensing module that senses products or product information on tags in a store.5. A method of controlling a smart watch claim 1 , comprising:sensing product information through a product information sensing unit;acquiring heartbeat data through a heartbeat sensor;acquiring user's preference information on the basis of heartbeat data about the product information through the preference information acquiring unit; anddisplaying the user's preference information through a display unit.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the sensing of product information is to acquire user's motions sensed ...

Multi-function button for wearable device

A multi-function button is provided for a wearable device. A method includes associating, by at least one processor of the wearable device, operation of a button of a user interface of the wearable device with a quick-launch function of a computer program application stored in the wearable device, wherein operation of the button in a state where the computer program application is not being executed and where an icon identifying and enabling launch of the computer program application is not being displayed causes launch of the computer program application; and detecting, by the at least one processor while the computer program application is being executed, operation of the button and, in response to the detection, causing execution of a function of the computer program application.

Smart Wearable Device

A smart wearable device for detecting and displaying a skin temperature reading. The smart wearable device may be a temperature sensing wristwatch comprising a temperature sensor for measuring wearer's body temperature while the watch is worn. The temperature sensing wristwatch further comprises a plurality of indicating lights which illuminate in different colors to identify elevated body temperatures and normal body temperatures. The detected temperature is clearly displayed on a display screen of the device in a highly visible manner and creates an awareness of symptoms such as running fever among others in order to prevent and control the spread of diseases.

PHYSICAL WATCH HANDS FOR A COMPUTERIZED WATCH

A computerized watch is described that includes a cover that forms an outer surface of the computerized watch, a screen configured to output graphical information for display, a set of physical watch hands positioned between the cover and the screen and configured to present a time of day. One or more computer processors and a memory comprising instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the one or more computer processors to responsive to determining that the computerized watch is operating in a time display mode, manipulate the set of physical watch hands such that the set of physical watch hands present the time of day by obscuring a portion of a display region of the screen, and responsive to determining that the computerized watch is not operating in the time display mode, manipulate the set of physical watch hands such that the set of physical hands do not obscure the screen. 120. -. (canceled)21. A computing device , comprising:a housing including a transparent cover;a user interface module within the housing, the user interface module being accessible through the transparent cover;a general purpose display unit positioned within the housing over the user interface module; andone or more segmented displays positioned within the housing over the general purpose display unit, the one or more segmented displays configured to present graphical watch hands when the computing device is in a time display mode.22. The computing device of claim 21 , wherein each of the one or more segmented displays comprise segmented liquid crystal display.23. The computing device of claim 22 , wherein the general purpose display unit comprises a different type of display than the one or more segmented displays.24. The computing device of claim 21 , wherein the computing device is a watch.25. The computing device of claim 24 , wherein the one or more segmented displays have sixty individual radial segments.26. The computing device of claim 21 , wherein the one or more ...

MAGNETIC FIELD MEASURING APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE, METHOD OF SETTING CORRECTION OF MEASURED MAGNETIC FIELD AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

A magnetic field measuring apparatus includes a first processor, a second processor, a motion sensor and a magnetic field sensor. The second processor has higher processing capability than the first processor. The first processor makes the second processor perform certain processing. When it is determined that the state of motion measured by the motion sensor is at a predetermined level or more, the second processor performs a magnetic field correction setting operation as one of the certain processing. The magnetic field correction setting operation involves retrieving measurement values of magnetic field from the magnetic field sensor which are measured at different postures according to a change of the state of motion, and determining an offset correction value for the geomagnetic field based on the measurement values. 1. A magnetic field measuring apparatus , comprising:a first processor;a second processor which has higher processing capability than the first processor;a motion sensor which measures state of motion of the apparatus; anda magnetic field sensor which measures a magnetic field,wherein the first processor makes the second processor perform certain processing, andwherein when it is determined that the state of motion measured by the motion sensor is at a predetermined level or more, the second processor performs a magnetic field correction setting operation as one of the certain processing, in which the magnetic field correction setting operation involves retrieving measurement values of the magnetic field from the magnetic field sensor which are measured at different postures according to a change of the state of motion, and determining an offset correction value for the geomagnetic field based on the measurement values.2. The magnetic field measuring apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the first processor retrieves a measurement value from the motion sensor and makes a determination as to whether the state of motion is at the predetermined ...

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.

WATCH-TYPE TERMINAL

Provided is a watch-type terminal comprising: a main body which can be mounted on an area of a human body; a pressure sensor which is mounted on an area of the main body in an on-land mode and detects an external pressure change; and a control unit which switches the on-land mode to an underwater mode and controls the execution of a particular function, in case the pressure change is greater than or equal to a preset reference change amount. 1. A watch-type terminal comprising:a main body capable of being mounted on a region of a human body;a pressure sensor mounted on a region of the main body in an on-land mode and configured to detect an external pressure change; anda control unit configured to switch the on-land mode to an underwater mode to control execution of a specific function when the pressure change is greater than or equal to a predetermined reference change amount.2. The watch-type terminal of claim 1 , wherein when the underwater mode is activated claim 1 , the control unit executes a first function corresponding to the underwater mode and blocks execution of a second mode corresponding to the on-land mode.3. The watch-type terminal of claim 2 , further comprising a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor configured to measure a biometric signal claim 2 , the PPG sensor including a light emission unit for emitting light and a light reception unit for receiving light reflected by skin claim 2 ,wherein the control unit controls the light emission unit in order to enhance the quantity of light output in the underwater mode.4. The watch-type terminal of claim 2 , further comprising a user input unit configured to receive a user's control command claim 2 , whereinthe control unit selectively outputs first images on the basis of a control command applied to the user input in the on-land mode and sequentially outputs second images on the basis of the control command in the underwater mode, andat least one piece of information included in the first images is ...

Optical Sensor Package with Magnetic Component for Device Attachment

An integrated sensor package for an electronic device may include a matrix material defining a body structure of the integrated sensor package, a light emitting diode at least partially encapsulated in the matrix material, a photodiode at least partially encapsulated in the matrix material and configured to detect light emitted by the light emitting diode and reflected by an object external to the integrated sensor package, a via structure at least partially encapsulated in the matrix material, a permanent magnet at least partially encapsulated in the matrix material, a first conductive member on a first side of the integrated sensor package and conductively coupling the light emitting diode to a first end of the via structure, and a second conductive member on a second side of the integrated sensor package opposite the first side and conductively coupled to a second end of the via structure. 1. An integrated sensor package for an electronic device , comprising:a matrix material defining a body structure of the integrated sensor package;a light emitting diode at least partially encapsulated in the matrix material;a photodiode at least partially encapsulated in the matrix material and configured to detect light emitted by the light emitting diode and reflected by an object external to the integrated sensor package;a via structure at least partially encapsulated in the matrix material;a permanent magnet at least partially encapsulated in the matrix material;a first conductive member on a first side of the integrated sensor package and conductively coupling the light emitting diode to a first end of the via structure; anda second conductive member on a second side of the integrated sensor package opposite the first side and conductively coupled to a second end of the via structure.2. The integrated sensor package of claim 1 , wherein the light emitting diode and the photodiode are configured to operate as an optical emitter-receiver pair for an optical sensing system.3 ...

UNPREDICTABLE TIME CLOCK

Systems and methods for displaying an adjusted time to a user are provided. A time display device that normally displays the correct time is used to display a modified time. This modified time is unknown to the user so that the user cannot know what the time offset is and is forced to assume that the current time is displayed. The modified time may be an advanced time or a time that is set backwards, depending on when the user wants to arrive at an event. 1. A system for displaying an adjusted time to a user comprising:a memory device; and determine an event will occur at a predetermined time and at an event location;', 'determine a current location of a user and a current time;', 'determine that the current time should be changed based on the predetermined time, the current location, and the event location;', 'in response to determining that the current time should be changed, calculate a time change to the current time based on the current location of the user, the current time, and the event location;', 'determine when the time change should applied;', 'determine which of one or more time clock devices should be adjusted;', 'adjust the one or more time clock devices by the time change;', 'cause to be displayed the advanced time to the user on at least one time clock device associated with the user;', 'determine that the user has taken action to arrive at the event location by the predetermined time; and', 'set the at least one time clock device back to the current time., 'one or more processors that are configured to read instructions from the memory device to cause the system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining that the current time should be changed comprises evaluating one or more of the current location of the user claim 1 , the current time claim 1 , the location of the event claim 1 , weather claim 1 , traffic claim 1 , the user's past behavior claim 1 , and the user's habits.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein calculating the time change is ...

Exposed wire-bonding for sensing liquid and water in electronic devices

An electronic device can include a housing defining an internal volume and a pressure sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume and in communication with an ambient environment. The pressure sensor assembly can include a structure at least partially enclosing a sensor volume, a pressure sensor affixed to a die disposed in the sensor volume, and an exposed moisture detection conductor positioned in the sensor volume.

Antenna for wearable device

A wearable device which is mountable on a wrist of a user includes a housing including a metal structure, a display positioned within the housing, wherein the display includes a metal layer positioned within the metal structure and spaced apart from the metal structure by a given gap, a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned within the housing and including a ground region, and a control circuit positioned on the PCB and configured to feed a first point of the metal structure. The metal layer is electrically connected with the ground region of the PCB at a second point spaced from the first point by a given angle.

WEARABLE PERSONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

A personal information system is provided. The system may include a portable information device having a housing including a top surface defined at least partially by a display, a bottom surface configured with a central region in which an optical sensor, electrical connector, and data connector are positioned, the housing enclosing an internal volume in which a processor is provided, the top surface and bottom surface being coupled by a perimeter side edge extending therebetween, and a mounting structure formed at least partially around the perimeter side edge of the housing. The system may further include a frame, which may be connected to a band, the frame surrounding a void and configured to receive the mounting structure, the frame and mounting structure being releasably securable via a tongue and groove connection. The system may further comprise a dock to which the information device may be connected. 1. A personal information system , comprising: a housing including a top surface defined at least partially by a display, a bottom surface in which an electrical connector is positioned, the housing enclosing an internal volume in which a processor is provided, the top surface and bottom surface being coupled by a perimeter side edge extending therebetween; and', 'a mounting structure formed on a surface of the housing; and, 'a portable information device havinga band having a void formed therein, a portion of the band surrounding the void having a complementary shape configured to surround the perimeter side edge of the housing and being configured to receive the mounting structure, the portion of the band and the mounting structure being releasably securable via selective engagement and disengagement of a connection, such that while the band is secured to the mounting structure the housing and the mounting structure are coupled to the band in an orientation in which the housing and the mounting structure extend into the void and the display of the portable ...

Smart watch and method for measuring pulse information

A smart watch and a method for measuring a pulse information are provided in the present disclosure. The smart watch includes a dial, a watchband, a blood vessel information collecting apparatus, and a processing apparatus. The watchband is connected with the dial. The blood vessel information collecting apparatus is disposed in the watchband and is configured to collect a blood vessel information from an inner side of a wrist of a user. The processing apparatus is connected with the blood vessel information collecting apparatus and is configured to receive and process the blood vessel information to obtain the pulse information of the user.

Wearable Apparatus

Disclosed embodiments include a multi-function wearable apparatus comprising (a) a sensor module including a plurality of low power solid state kinematics sensors,(b) a microprocessor module comprising a low power microcontroller configured for device control, device status, and device communication; (c) a data storage module comprising a solid state local storage medium, said data storage module configured for sampling and storage of kinematics data; (d) a wireless communication module comprising a low power bidirectional transceiver wherein said wireless communication module is configured for communicating and synchronizing sampling time instances of said sensor module with signals from a second apparatus; and (e) a power module comprising a battery and an energy charging regulator. According to one embodiment, the wearable apparatus is a watch capable of quantifying human movement. 1. A wearable apparatus , comprising:(a) a sensor module comprising a kinematics sensor;(b) a processor configured for device control and device status;(c) a data storage module comprising a solid state local storage medium, said data storage module configured for sampling and storing said kinematics data at frequencies of 20 or more samples per second;(d) a wireless communication module comprising a transceiver wherein said wireless communication module is configured for synchronizing sampling time instances of said kinematics sensor with signals from a second apparatus; and(e) a power module comprising an energy charging regulator.2. The wearable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said wearable apparatus is a wrist-worn device with a form factor of a watch or a wristband.3. The wearable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus further comprises a display configured for providing information to a user including a time of day and a reminder.4. The wearable apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said wearable apparatus is a watch.5. The wearable apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said watch is ...

Athletic Watch

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. The electronic module may include a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs may include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen. The controller may further be configured to generate one or more user interfaces in response to various user inputs and conditions. For example, the controller may generate workout mode interfaces and non-workout mode interfaces including various goal information, workout data, reminders and the like. In one or more arrangements, multiple types of information may be displayed simultaneously. 1. A device comprising:a sensor configured to detect movement of a user;a communication connector;a processor; and establish a connection between the device and a server through the communication connector;', 'detect a version of an ephemeris of location determination satellite data stored on the server;', 'detect a location of the server;', 'upon detecting that the server is located within a range of the device and that the version of an ephemeris of location determination satellite data stored on the server is more updated than an ephemeris stored on the device, initiate an ephemeris acquisition process in which the ephemeris of location determination satellite data stored on the server is acquired and stored on the device; and', 'using the acquired ephemeris to detect a location of the user using the sensor., 'a non-transitory computer-readable memory storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to at least2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the communication connector comprises a USB connector.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the server comprises a computing device co-located with the device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the communication ...

Athletic Watch

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. The electronic module may include a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs may include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen. The controller may further be configured to generate one or more user interfaces in response to various user inputs and conditions. For example, the controller may generate workout mode interfaces and non-workout mode interfaces including various goal information, workout data, reminders and the like. In one or more arrangements, multiple types of information may be displayed simultaneously. 1. A device comprising:a location detection sensor;a processor; and determine whether a predefined event has occurred prior to a user initiating recording of an athletic activity using the device; and', 'in response to determining that the predefined event has occurred, initiate a signal acquisition process of the location detection sensor at a specified amount of time prior to the user initiating the recording of the athletic activity, wherein prior to initiating the signal acquisition process, the location detection sensor is not acquiring location signals from one or more remote devices., 'a non-transitory memory storing computer readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to at least2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the predefined event includes a user selecting an athletic activity configuration mode on the device.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the user is required to enter the athletic activity configuration mode prior to initiating the recording of the athletic activity.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the predefined event includes a specified time of day.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the specified time of day is learned by the device based on a ...

Athletic Watch

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. The electronic module may include a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs may include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen. The controller may further be configured to generate one or more user interfaces in response to various user inputs and conditions. For example, the controller may generate workout mode interfaces and non-workout mode interfaces including various goal information, workout data, reminders and the like. In one or more arrangements, multiple types of information may be displayed simultaneously. 1. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer readable instructions that , when executed by a processor , cause an processor to:receive a user instruction to initiate an athletic performance recording session for recording an athletic performance;provide a list of multiple sensors for detecting performance metrics of the athletic performance;receive user configuration of at least one of the multiple sensors, the user configuration indicating whether the at least one of the multiple sensors is to be used during the athletic performance;activate a sensor initiation process with each of a plurality of sensors configured to be used during the athletic performance;determine that the sensor initiation process is successful with at least one of the plurality of sensors configured to be used during the athletic performance;determine a validity of a data set received from the at least one of the plurality of sensors configured to be used during the athletic performance; andin response to determining that the data set is valid, provide an athletic performance recording start option,wherein prior to the validity of the data set being established for the at least one of the plurality of sensors, ...

User Interface Activation

A wrist watch and method of activating a user interface of the wrist watch are described. The wrist watch comprises a display for providing a user interface for a user when wearing the wrist watch on a wrist, a first motion sensor arranged to detect motion of the wrist watch and a proximity detector arranged to detect the proximity of a hand of the user when wearing the wrist watch. A data processor is configured to activate the user interface when the first motion sensor detects that the wrist of the user has been raised and the proximity detector detects that the hand of the user has moved toward the wrist watch.

Wearable Electronic Device with Electrodes for Sensing Biological Parameters

An electronic device, such as a watch, has a housing to which a carrier is attached. The carrier has a first surface interior to the electronic device, and a second surface exterior to the electronic device. A set of electrodes is deposited on the exterior surface of the carrier. An additional electrode is operable to be contacted by a finger of a user of the electronic device while the first electrode is positioned against skin of the user. The additional electrode may be positioned on a user-rotatable crown of the electronic device, on a button of the electronic device, or on another surface of the housing of the electronic device. A processor of the electronic device is operable to determine a biological parameter of the user based on voltages at the electrodes. The biological parameter may be an electrocardiogram.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

The disclosed system may include a watch band, a watch body comprising at least one image sensor configured to capture a wide-angle image, a coupling mechanism configured to detachably couple the watch body to the watch band, and at least one biometric sensor on at least one of the watch band or the watch body. Various other related methods and systems are also disclosed. 1. A system comprising:at least one physical processor; and determine whether a watch body is attached to or detached from a watch band;', 'deactivate, in response to determining that the watch body is attached to the watch band, an image sensor in a rear face of the watch body; and', 'activate, in response to determining that the watch body is detached from the watch band, the image sensor in the rear face of the watch body., 'physical memory comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the physical processor, cause the physical processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the watch body is attached to or detached from the watch band comprises sensing claim 1 , with a sensor claim 1 , a proximity of the watch body to the watch band.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein activating the image sensor in the rear face of the watch body is performed as a result of the watch body detaching from the watch band without any further user input.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer-executable instructions further cause the at least one processor to claim 1 , when the watch body is attached to the watch band claim 1 , activate a biometric sensor of the watch body.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer-executable instructions further cause the at least one processor to claim 1 , when the watch body is detached from the watch band claim 1 , activate a biometric sensor of the watch band.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer-executable instructions further cause the at least one processor to sense claim 1 , with a neuromuscular sensor of the ...

SCHEDULING DEVICE FOR CUSTOMIZABLE ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATIONS

A user interface is provided to schedule a sleep schedule associated with an alarm. Various user interface elements may be presented using the user interface. Responsive to user selection of these user interface elements, certain actions may be performed to configure aspects of the sleep schedule. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:presenting, at a display of a user device, a user interface for configuring a sleep schedule associated with an alarm;responsive to receiving, via the user interface, a first user selection of one or more first user interface elements presented by the user interface, adding one or more days to the sleep schedule;responsive to receiving, via the user interface, a second user selection of a second user interface element presented by the user interface, scheduling a wake up time for each of the one or more days, responsive to receiving, via the user interface, a third user selection of a third user interface element presented by the user interface, configuring a bed time for each of the one or more days; andresponsive to receiving, via the user interface, a fourth user selection of a fourth user interface element presented by the user interface, configuring an alarm option associated with presentation of the alarm on each of the one or more days.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more first user interface elements represents a single day of the one or more days.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first user interface elements comprise one or more alarm selectors claim 1 , the second user interface element comprises a time selector claim 1 , and the third user interface element comprises a sleep duration selector.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the user interface that presents the second user interface element comprises an adjustable alarm indicator and the second user interface element comprises a wake time element of the adjustable ...

COMPUTERIZED APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION-BASED SERVICE PROVISION

Computerized apparatus useful within vehicles for causing provision of location-based services to users via a portable wireless computerized device. In one embodiment, the vehicle comprises a global positioning system (GPS) based receiver capable of providing location data to the computerized apparatus. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method of obtaining user-specific location-based services via a computerized apparatus , the apparatus configured to provide the user-specific location-based services via a data communication session so as to increase the efficiency of the computerized apparatus , the method comprising:receiving, from a user, data relating to an input to the computerized apparatus via a user interface thereof, the input relating at least in part to a user-specific location-based service request; establishing a secure data communication session between the computerized apparatus and a data network computerized server apparatus to enable provision of the user-specific service;', 'generating via the computerized apparatus one or more data messages, the one or more data messages comprising: (i) location-related data, the location-related data (a) obtained via a GPS (Global Positioning System)-based receiver of the computerized apparatus, and (b) relating to a destination for provision of the user-specific location-based service; (ii) data relating to the user input; and (iii) data enabling identification of at least one user-specific account accessible by the data network computerized server apparatus and associated with the user; and', 'causing transmission of generated one or more data messages to the data network computerized server apparatus via the secure data communication session;, 'based at least on the receiving the data relating to the input, automaticallyreceiving one or more data messages at the computerized apparatus via the secure data communication session, the received one or more data messages generated by the data network computerized server ...

ELECTRONIC WATCH WITH BAROMETRIC VENT

An electronic watch may include a housing at least partially defining an interior cavity divided into at least a first volume and a second volume, a pressure-sensing component positioned within the first volume, a speaker positioned within the first volume, a processor positioned within the second volume, a battery positioned within the second volume, and a barometric vent that allows air pressure equalization between the first volume and an external environment. 1. An electronic watch comprising:a housing at least partially defining an interior cavity divided into at least a first volume and a second volume;a pressure-sensing component positioned within the first volume;a speaker positioned within the first volume;a processor positioned within the second volume;a battery positioned within the second volume; anda barometric vent that allows air pressure equalization between the first volume and an external environment.2. The electronic watch of claim 1 , further comprising:a band coupled to the housing and configured to couple the electronic watch to a wearer;a transparent cover coupled to the housing;a touch sensor positioned below the transparent cover and configured to detect touch inputs applied to the transparent cover; anda crown positioned along a side surface of the housing and configured to receive rotational inputs.3. The electronic watch of claim 1 , wherein:the speaker comprises a speaker diaphragm defining a first opening;the electronic watch further comprises an internal member that divides the interior cavity into the first volume and the second volume and defines a second opening fluidly coupling the first volume and the second volume;the speaker diaphragm is positioned over the second opening; andthe first and second openings define the barometric vent.4. The electronic watch of claim 3 , wherein the speaker diaphragm is waterproof.5. The electronic watch of claim 3 , wherein:the housing defines a third opening fluidly coupling the interior cavity ...

CROWN ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC WATCH

An electronic watch may include a housing defining a side wall having a through-hole and a crown assembly including an actuation member. The actuation member may include a crown shaft extending through the through-hole and having an exterior portion defining an input surface and a crown ring coupled to the exterior portion of the crown shaft and electrically isolated from the crown shaft. The crown assembly may further include an optical encoder component attached to the actuation member and defining a group of optical features. The electronic watch may further include an optical detector configured to detect rotation of the crown assembly by detecting motion of the group of optical features and an electrocardiograph sensor comprising a sensing component. The sensing component may be conductively coupled to the actuation member via a conductive path at least partially defined by the crown shaft. 1. An electronic watch comprising:a housing defining a side wall having a through-hole; [ a crown shaft extending through the through-hole and having an exterior portion defining an input surface; and', 'a crown ring coupled to the exterior portion of the crown shaft and electrically isolated from the crown shaft; and, 'an actuation member comprising, 'an optical encoder component attached to the actuation member and defining a group of optical features;, 'a crown assembly comprisingan optical detector configured to detect rotation of the crown assembly by detecting motion of the group of optical features; andan electrocardiograph sensor comprising a sensing component; whereinthe sensing component is conductively coupled to the actuation member via a conductive path at least partially defined by the crown shaft.2. The electronic watch of claim 1 , wherein: a switch configured to be actuated by the crown assembly in response to an axial input applied to the crown assembly;', 'a friction guard having a shear plate positioned between the switch and the optical encoder component ...

SMARTWATCH WITH PRESSURE SENSING FUNCTION

A smartwatch with a pressure sensing function is disclosed. The smartwatch includes a watch body and a wristband. The watch body includes a front case, a touchscreen, a bottom case, at least one processor, and a pressure sensor that is disposed on the bottom case. In some instances, when pressure is applied to a touchscreen, the watch body transfers the pressure to a contact surface, and the contact surface exerts a reacting force to the pressure sensor on the bottom case. In some instances, the at least one processor obtains position coordinates from the touchscreen and obtains a pressure value from the pressure sensor. 1. A smartwatch , comprising a watch body and a wristband , wherein the watch body comprises a front case , a touchscreen , a bottom case , at least one processor , and a pressure sensor that is disposed on the bottom case.2. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is a pressure-sensitive film.3. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom case comprises a through-hole.4. The smartwatch according to claim 3 , wherein a signal connection line of the pressure sensor passes through the through-hole to communicate with the at least one processor.5. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein a lower surface of the bottom case comprises a groove claim 1 , and a shape of the groove is the same as a shape of the pressure sensor.6. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom case comprises a hole claim 1 , and a shape of the hole is the same as a shape of the pressure sensor.7. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is covered with a protective cover.8. The smartwatch according to claim 7 , wherein the protective cover is insulative.9. A method claim 7 , comprising:receiving, at a touchscreen of a smartwatch, a touch, wherein the smartwatch comprises a watch body and a wristband, and the watch body comprises a front case, a touchscreen, a bottom case, at least one processor, ...

PRESSURE SENSOR OCCLUSION MITIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Aspects of the subject technology relate to electronic devices with pressure sensors. Pressure sensor occlusion may be detected based on a comparison of a variance of pressure data from the pressure sensor with a variance of acceleration data from an accelerometer of the device. If a ratio of the pressure data variance to the acceleration data variance is above a threshold, occlusion may be identified. Data from other sensors in the device or in an external device, or other features of the pressure data, may be used to identify a type of occlusion. 1. A smart watch , comprising:a housing having an opening;a pressure sensor mounted within the housing and positioned for fluid coupling of the pressure sensor to an environment external to the housing via the opening;an accelerometer disposed within the housing; and obtain pressure sensor data from the pressure sensor;', 'obtain accelerometer data from the accelerometer; and', 'analyze the pressure sensor data and the accelerometer data to detect an occlusion of the fluid coupling of the pressure sensor to the environment external to the housing., 'processing circuitry configured to2. The smart watch of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuitry is configured to analyze the pressure sensor data and the accelerometer data to detect the occlusion of the fluid coupling of the pressure sensor to the environment external to the housing by:obtaining a variance of the pressure sensor data;obtaining a variance of the accelerometer data; andanalyzing the variance of the pressure sensor data and the variance of the accelerometer data to detect the occlusion.3. The smart watch of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry is configured to analyze the variance of the pressure sensor data and the variance of the accelerometer data to detect the occlusion by determining that the variance of the pressure sensor data is greater than an accelerometer-variance-based threshold.4. The smart watch of claim 3 , wherein the processing ...

REM Wake-up Alarm

A Wake-up Alarm device that receives REM sleep data from Sleep Tracker Device and sets the Alarm On based on sleeping person's setting on REM sleep 1) Any Wake-up Alarm device that communicates to any sleep monitoring device.2) Any Wake-up Alarm device that takes REM sleep monitoring data which includes start/stop of REM sleep and the depth level of REM sleep.3) Any Wake-up Alarm device that takes REM sleep monitoring data runs it through an algorithm (a software program) which processes the REM sleep data for the most optimum healthy sleep.43) In connection with claim # , any algorithm that processes REM sleep data for the subject for the night and determines if subject had a good night sleep.53) In connection with claim # , any Algorithm that takes the REM sleep data and sends signal to Wake-up Alarm device if it is okay to wake-up the subject on the set alarm time or to wait until the REM sleep of the subject is over.63) In connection with claim # , any Wake-up Alarm device that takes the signal from algorithm (a software program) in the form of Yes or No to sound the Alarm72) In connection with claim # , any Wake-up Alarm device that has 3 settings on sounding the Alarm: 1) Wake me up anyway , 2) Wait until entire Deep REM sleep is over , 3) Wait until the peak of Deep REM sleep is over Device that receives REM sleep data from sleep tracker device and waits until the REM sleep is over before starting wake-up alarmWake-up Alarm device is linked up with Sleep Tracker device like FitBit which monitors REM sleep using subject's heartbeat and body temperature, receives REM sleep start and end times and how deep REM sleep is and uses this data in an algorithm (software program) that decides whether to sound the wake-up alarm in order to provide most healthy sleep. If the subject has not have had enough REM sleep for the night and is in REM sleep at the alarm time then Wake-up Alarm device waits until the REM sleep is over. Also, if the subject is in deep REM sleep and ...

INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING PORTS THAT ARE OFFSET FROM ELECTRONIC MODULES

This application relates to a portable electronic device including a first sensing module and a second sensing module that are both in communication with a processor. The portable electronic device can include access ports that are formed in the housing, where the first and second sensing modules are capable of receiving an external stimulus by way of the access ports. A plate is positioned in the housing between a wall of the housing and the sensing modules. The plate and the wall define non-linear flow paths between the access ports to the first and second sensing modules. The non-linear flow paths can transmit the external stimulus to cause at least one of the first or second sensing modules to provide a detection signal to the processor that causes a display unit to present a notification that corresponds to the external stimulus. 1. A wearable electronic device , comprising:a housing that defines an internal volume, the housing comprising a wall that includes a first access port and a second access port, wherein the first access port and the second access port open to the internal volume;a first sensing module located in the internal volume, the first sensing module comprising a first detection region in communication with an environment that is external to the housing; anda second sensing module located in the internal volume, the second sensing module comprising a second detection region in communication with the external environment, wherein i) the first detection region is offset with respect to the first access port and ii) the second detection region is offset with respect to the second access port, thereby forming a tortuous pathway from the first access port and the second access port to the first detection region and the second detection region, respectively.2. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a cover layer formed from a transparent material claim 1 , wherein the wall comprises an edge region and wherein the first access ...

Multi-function button for wearable device

A multi-function button is provided for a wearable device. A method includes associating, by at least one processor of the wearable device, operation of a button of a user interface of the wearable device with a quick-launch function of a computer program application stored in the wearable device, wherein operation of the button in a state where the computer program application is not being executed and where an icon identifying and enabling launch of the computer program application is not being displayed causes launch of the computer program application; and detecting, by the at least one processor while the computer program application is being executed, operation of the button and, in response to the detection, causing execution of a function of the computer program application.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

The disclosed system may include a watch band, a watch body comprising at least one image sensor configured to capture a wide-angle image, a coupling mechanism configured to detachably couple the watch body to the watch band, and at least one biometric sensor on at least one of the watch band or the watch body. Various other related methods and systems are also disclosed. 1. A wearable device , comprising:a watch band;a watch body comprising at least one image sensor on a rear face of the watch body, wherein the at least one image sensor is configured to capture an image; anda coupling mechanism configured to detachably couple the watch body to the watch band.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein:the watch body comprises a first processor;the watch band comprises a second processor; andthe first processor and the second processor are configured to communicate with each other.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one coupling sensor configured to determine when the watch body is attached to the watch band or detached from the watch band claim 1 , wherein a level of functionality of at least one of the watch band or the watch body is modified when the watch body is detached from the watch band compared when the watch body is attached to the watch band.4. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the watch band comprises at least one user input device that is configured to receive a user input for controlling at least one function of the watch body when the watch body is detached from the watch band.5. The wearable device of claim 4 , wherein the at least one user input device comprises at least one of:a neuromuscular sensor;a button; ora biometric sensor.6. The wearable device of claim 4 , wherein the at least one function of the watch body controlled by receiving the user input with the at least one user input device comprises capturing the image with the at least one image sensor.7. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the watch ...

System and method of displaying visualizations on a device

Systems and method herein describe an electronic display apparatus that is amendable to display different types of visualizations. In an embodiment, the electronic display apparatus has a circular display unit. The electronic display apparatus may display content but with some of the portions cut off from visibility to a user. The electronic display apparatus may include motion sensor units and data obtained from these motion sensor units may be used to cause a video controller to send a portion of the content from a frame buffer to the display device to enable the display of different areas of content. The content displayed to the user may change in accordance with movement initiated by the user.

PRESSURE-SENSING SYSTEM FOR A WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Embodiments include a wearable electronic device including a housing having an internal wall separating an internal chamber from an external chamber, an outer shell defining a port that connects the external chamber to an external environment, a membrane positioned at an opening in the internal wall and configured to equalize a pressure within the internal chamber with a pressure of the external environment, a first pressure-sensing device positioned in the internal chamber and configured to produce a first output, a second pressure-sensing device positioned in the external chamber and configured to produce a second output, and a processing unit configured to estimate the pressure of the external environment using the second output in accordance with a determination an accuracy condition satisfies a criteria and estimate the pressure of the external environment using the first output in accordance with a determination the accuracy condition does not satisfy the criteria. 1. A wearable electronic device comprising: an internal wall separating a first internal chamber from a second internal chamber; and', 'an outer shell defining an audio port that connects the second internal chamber to an external environment;, 'a housing comprisinga membrane positioned at an opening defined in the internal wall and configured to equalize a first pressure within the first internal chamber with respect to a second pressure of the external environment;a first pressure-sensing device positioned in the first internal chamber and configured to produce a first output;a second pressure-sensing device positioned in the second internal chamber and configured to produce a second output; and in accordance with a determination that an accuracy condition satisfies a criteria, determine an estimated pressure of the external environment using the second output; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the accuracy condition does not satisfy the criteria, determine the estimated pressure of ...

INDICATORS FOR WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A wearable electronic device includes a housing and a band attached to the housing. The band has an indicator with a variably and/or progressively illuminable portion. The indicator of the band conveys to a user an analog representation of the completion progress of an activity or task tracked by wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device also includes a processing unit within the housing, and a sensor operatively coupled to the processing unit. In some cases, the sensor is a motion sensor such as an accelerometer or a gyroscope. In other examples, the sensor is a health sensor or a biometric sensor. Sensor data is used to update the indicator. 1. A watch comprising:a housing;a processor configured to track data during operation of the watch;a display configured to show a symbol corresponding to the data; anda band releasably attached to the housing and comprising an indicator operable to show a progressively illuminated region corresponding to the data.2. The watch of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor claim 1 , and the processor is configured to track the data based on operation of the sensor.3. The watch of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is an ambient light sensor claim 2 , a proximity sensor claim 2 , a temperature sensor claim 2 , a barometric pressure sensor claim 2 , and/or a moisture sensor.4. The watch of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is an accelerometer claim 2 , a gyroscope claim 2 , a global positioning sensor claim 2 , and/or a tilt sensor.5. The watch of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a heart rate sensor claim 2 , a respiration rate sensor claim 2 , a blood oxygenation level sensor claim 2 , a blood volume estimate sensor claim 2 , a blood pressure sensor claim 2 , and/or an arterial pressure sensor.6. The watch of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a magnetic field sensor claim 2 , an electric field sensor claim 2 , a color meter claim 2 , an acoustic impedance sensor claim 2 , a pH level sensor claim 2 , and/or a material detection ...

WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE

The present disclosure describes a wearable computing device (WCD) in the form of a ring that can be worn on the finger of a human user. 1. A charger for an intelligent ring having a rechargeable battery , the charger comprising:a base portion, the base portion comprising a first and a second planar surface, the first and second planar surfaces being offset from one another by a first perimeter portion, together the first and second opposed surfaces and the first perimeter portion forming a first portion of a housing of the charger, the first portion of the housing enclosing a first cavity; anda charging post, the charging post being formed on the first planar surface and being sized to fit within an interior opening of the intelligent ring, the charging post comprising a third surface further offset from the first planar surface by a second perimeter portion, together the third surface and the second perimeter portion forming a second portion of the housing, the second portion of the housing enclosing as second cavity, the first cavity for retaining a printed circuit board, the printed circuit board comprising a processor, the processor for directing a charging operation, and the second cavity comprising a source for electromagnetic radiation, the source for electromagnetic radiation being positioned proximate an opening in the second perimeter portion and being configured for producing a beam of light capable of charging the rechargeable battery of the intelligent ring, when the intelligent ring is positioned around the charging post.2. The charger in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first and second cavities are coincident with one another forming a single cavity.3. The charger in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the first perimeter portion comprises an interface for receiving a first portion of an electrical connector claim 2 , the electrical connector comprising a second interface claim 2 , the second interface comprising a USB input.4. The charger in ...

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.

Optical Sensor Subsystem Adjacent a Cover of an Electronic Device Housing

A watch having a cover is described. An optical sensor subsystem is attached adjacent to or directly on an interior surface of the cover. In some cases, the optical sensor subsystem includes a substrate to which a light emitter and a light receiver are attached. The light receiver is configured to receive light emitted by the light emitter and reflected from the skin of a person that wears the watch. In some cases, the light emitter and light receiver are separated by a light-blocking wall that abuts the interior surface of the cover. In some cases, a light filter is attached adjacent or directly on the interior surface of the cover, between the cover and the light receiver. 1. An electronic watch , comprising:a housing;a cover attached to the housing;a substrate;a set of light emitters adjacent a central portion of the cover and configured to emit light through the cover;a set of light receivers substantially surrounding the set of light emitters and positioned to receive a reflected portion of the light through the cover; anda set of light-blocking walls attaching the substrate to the cover;a lens attached to the cover and positioned between the set of light emitters and the cover;a light filter attached to the surface of the cover and positioned between at least one of the light receivers and the cover;a magnet attached to the substrate; anda processor configured to determine a biological parameter using the reflected portion of the light.2. The electronic watch of claim 1 , further comprising:adhesive attaching the set of light-blocking walls to the surface of the cover; a central aperture; and', 'a set of apertures around the central aperture;, 'an ink mask on the cover and defininga first electrode on the cover and exterior to the watch body; the biological parameter is a heart rate;', 'the central aperture and the set of apertures are positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode;', a first set of light emitters configured to emit light ...

WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE

The present disclosure describes a wearable computing device (WCD) in the form of a ring that can be worn on the finger of a human user. 1. A method of identifying an authorized user of a wearable computing device (WCD) configured as an intelligent ring for being worn around a finger of the user , the WCD having a housing formed at least by an exterior bounding member , the exterior bounding member defining an interior cavity , the interior cavity retaining an illumination source and an image capturing device , a surface of the exterior bounding member including an opening positioned proximate the image capturing device , the method comprising:engaging the WCD to activate the illumination source;illuminating, via the illumination source, a portion of a skin surface of the finger of the user, the finger having a plurality of capillaries therein;imaging, via the image capturing source, an interior portion of the finger of the user to generate at least one first image; andgenerating a reference capillary map of the plurality of capillaries within the finger, the capillary map identifying the user based at least in part on a configuration of the capillaries derived from the at least one first image.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the WCD further includes a curved rechargeable battery claim 1 , a sensor module claim 1 , and a printed circuit board claim 1 , the printed circuit board including a processor claim 1 , the processor configured for processing the at least one first image.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the illumination source comprises a concentrated light source.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the concentrated light source is configured for emitting infra-red illumination.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the imaging capturing source comprises a camera.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the camera comprises one or more of a CMOS or CCD camera.7. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the imaging ...

OPTICAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

An optical processing apparatus and a light source luminance adjustment method adapted to detect a rotational displacement and a pressing state are provided. The optical processing apparatus includes a light source unit, a processing unit, and an image sensing unit, wherein the processing unit is electrically connected to the light source unit and the image sensing unit. The light source unit provides a beam of light. The processing unit defines a frame rate, defines a plurality of time instants within a time interval, and sets the light source unit to a luminance value at each of the time instants. A length of the time interval is shorter than the reciprocal of the frame rate. The luminance values are different and are within a range. The image sensing unit captures an image by an exposure time length at each of the time instants, wherein the exposure time lengths are the same. 1. An optical processing apparatus , comprising:a light source configured to provide a beam of light to go through a through hole of a rotary shaft to a surface of a rotary part of a button to generate a reflected light beam reflected from the surface of the rotary part of the button; define a frame capturing period,', 'define a plurality of first time instants within a first time interval within the frame capturing period, and', 'set the beam of light provided by the light source to a luminance value at each of the first time instants, wherein the luminance values are different corresponding to different first time instants and within a first range; and, 'a processor, electrically connected to the light source, and configured to'}an image sensor, electrically connected to the processor, and configured to capture the reflected light beam to output a first image of the surface of the rotary part of the button by an exposure time length at each of the first time instants, calculate an image quality index of each of the first images,', 'compare the image quality index of one of the first images ...

Protective Shroud For A Dive Watch

The protective shroud () for a dive watch () comprises a transparent lenticular element () configured to enlarge the image that appears on a dial () of the watch (). 121341. A protective shroud () for a dive watch () , comprising a transparent lenticular element () configured to enlarge the image that appears on a dial () of the watch ().2213. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to claim 1 , wherein the lenticular element () is convex.321341. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to claim 1 , wherein the lenticular element () is configured to cover and protect said dial () of the watch ().4213. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to claim 1 , wherein the lenticular element () is flattened.52132341. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to further comprising a rib () distancing said lenticular element () from said dial () of the watch ().621324. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to claim 5 , wherein the rib () has an outline which is congruent with a perimeter of said dial ().72132333. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to claim 5 , wherein the rib () extends along a perimeter of a face () of said lenticular element ().8217356. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to claim 1 , further comprising a flange () which extends around said lenticular element () and two slots () for fixing a strap () of the watch.921. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to claim 1 , wherein the shroud is made of a single piece.1021732. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to claim 9 , wherein the single piece has a selectively glossy surface finish at a flange () and a rib ().11217362731. The protective shroud () for a dive watch () according to wherein the flange () has a first pair of angular sectors ( claim 8 , ) diametrically opposite to said lenticular element () configured to protect an edge of a case of the watch (). ...

ADAPTIVE TIMING CONGFIGURATION FOR ATHLETIC DEVICES

A system configured to allow one or more timing processes to accurately keep track of one or more timers while a processor executing the one or more timing processes is in a low-power operational mode. The system is configured to set a real-time clock alarm expiration time equal to a closest expiration time, from a current time, of the one or more timers. Accordingly, upon expiration of the real-time clock alarm, an interrupt is communicated to the processor, resulting in the processor being brought out of a low-power operational mode, and executing one or more processes associated with the corresponding expired timer. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a processor;a real-time clock alarm module, operatively connected to the processor, and configured to expire a real-time clock alarm after an alarm expiration period;a real-time clock calendar module, operatively connected to the real-time clock alarm module, and configured to trigger an expiration of the real-time clock alarm upon agreement between a real-time clock calendar time and an expiration time associated with the real-time clock alarm; and store one or more timers in a queue, wherein said queue is ordered in order of increasing expiration time for said one or more timers;', 'identify, upon expiration of the real-time clock alarm, one or more expired timers from the one or more timers stored in the queue;', 'execute one or more processes associated with the one or more expired timers;', 'remove the one or more expired timers from the queue; and', 'set the alarm expiration period equal to a first expiration time associated with a first timer remaining in the queue., 'memory storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the computer-readable instructions claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , further cause the apparatus to:set an operational mode of the processor upon setting the alarm expiration period.3. The ...

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 ...

POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL METHOD FOR WEARABLE DEVICE, AND WEARABLE DEVICE

The present invention provides a power consumption control method for a wearable device, and a wearable device. The method includes: receiving, when a modem of a wearable device is in an off state, remote wireless communication service information transmitted by a terminal through short range communications; or receiving, by a wearable device when a modem of the wearable device is in an on state, content, sent by a network device, of the remote wireless communication service. With the method provided in the present invention, a standby time of the wearable device is prolonged. 118-. (canceled)19. A power consumption control method for a wearable device , wherein the method comprises:receiving, by the wearable device when a modem of the wearable device is in an off state, remote wireless communication service information transmitted by a terminal through short range communications, wherein the remote wireless communication service information comprises a prompt message of a remote wireless communication service or content of a remote wireless communication service, the prompt message of the remote wireless communication service being for prompting a user to determine whether to turn on the modem; andreceiving, by the wearable device when the modem of the wearable device is in an on state, content, sent by a network device, of the remote wireless communication service.20. The method according to claim 19 , after receiving claim 19 , by the wearable device when the modem of the wearable device is in the off state claim 19 , the remote wireless communication service information transmitted by a terminal through the short range communications claim 19 , the method comprises:when the modem of the wearable device is in the off state, activating, by the wearable device, the modem according to a selection instruction entered by the user, wherein the selection instruction is an instruction for selectively activating the modem that is entered by the user according to the ...

MEASUREMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, INFORMATION DEVICE, MEASUREMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND MEASUREMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

A measurement information management system includes a measurement apparatus and an information device. The measurement apparatus may include a storage unit; a timepiece unit; a measurement unit which measures biological information indicative of a state of a user; a determination unit which determines whether the biological information meets a certain condition to thereby determine whether or not the state of the user is a certain state; a storage control unit which causes the storage unit to store a time at which the biological information is measured, when the biological information meets the condition; and a transmission unit which transmits information to the information device. The information device may include a display unit. Either the measurement apparatus or the information device may further include a position information measurement unit which measures a location. The display unit may display at least one of the time and the location. 1. A measurement information management system comprising a measurement apparatus and an information device which communicates with the measurement apparatus , a storage unit;', 'a timepiece unit which measures time;', 'a biological information measurement unit which measures biological information indicative of a state of a user;', 'a biological information determination unit which determines whether the biological information meets a predetermined biological information condition to thereby determine whether or not the state of the user is a predetermined state;', 'a storage control unit which causes the storage unit to store a time at which the biological information is measured, when the biological information is determined as meeting the predetermined biological information condition; and', 'a transmission unit which transmits transmission information to the information device, the transmission information comprising the time and the biological information that is measured at the time;, 'the measurement apparatus ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF DETECTING WEARING STATE OR TOUCHING STATE

A wearable electronic device with a function of detecting a wearing state, comprising: at least one electrode; a capacitance calculating circuit, coupled to the electrode, configured to calculate a capacitance variation generated by at least one of the electrode; and a wearing state determining circuit, coupled to the capacitance calculating circuit, configured to determine the wearing state according to the capacitance variation. By this way, the wearing state can be auto detected and the wearable electronic device can be correspondingly control according to the wearing state. 1. A wearable electronic device with a function of detecting a wearing state , comprising:at least one electrode;a capacitance calculating circuit, coupled to the at least one electrode, configured to calculate a capacitance variation generated by the at least one electrode;a wearing state determining circuit, coupled to the capacitance calculating circuit, configured to determine the wearing state according to the capacitance variation; anda sensing surface, by which a user can cause the capacitance variation generated by the at least one electrode when the user wears the wearable electronic device;wherein the at least one electrode is provided in a plurality of angle regions of the sensing surface, and the wearing state determining circuit determines the wearing state according to the capacitance variation generated by the at least one electrode in the plurality of angle regions.23-. (canceled)4. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the wearable electronic device comprises a front surface which can show desired information claim 1 , and comprises a back surface served as the sensing surface.5. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the sensing surface covers the at least one electrode and the user can cause the capacitance variation generated by the at least one electrode when the user non-directly touches the at least one electrode.6. The wearable electronic ...

SCHEDULING DEVICE FOR CUSTOMIZABLE ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATIONS

An adjustable alarm indicator of an alarm application is described. The adjustable alarm indicator may be presented in connection with an alarm setting sequence. The adjustable alarm indicator may include a variable element having a variable annular shape, a first element associated with a first end of the variable element, and a second element associated with a second end of the variable element. The first element may be independently moveable to adjust the size of the variable element. The second element also may be independently moveable to adjust the size of the variable element. 1. A system , comprising:a memory configured to store computer-executable instructions;an input component;a processor in communication with the memory configured to execute the computer-executable instructions; and an adjustable alarm indicator located in a first region of the sleep alarm view, the adjustable alarm indicator comprising a variable element having a variable annular shape comprising a first independently adjustable element associated with a suggested bedtime and a second independently adjustable element associated with an alarm time, the variable element moveable to cause the first independently adjustable element and the second independently adjustable element to move dependently; and', 'a sleep graph located in a second region of the sleep alarm view, the sleep graph comprising one or more linear indicators, each corresponding to an interval, and indicating an amount of time slept during the interval and a sleep range corresponding to a period and comprising an earliest bedtime and a latest wake time., 'a sleep alarm view of a graphical user interface during a scheduling phase of an alarm setting sequence in response to a first input received at the input component, the sleep alarm view presenting, 'a display for presenting;'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in response to a second input indicating selection of the first independently adjustable element and ...