ИНФОРМАЦИОННОЕ ТЕРМИНАЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, СИСТЕМА СБОРА ДАННЫХ О ДВИЖЕНИЯХ И СПОСОБ СБОРА ДАННЫХ О ДВИЖЕНИЯХ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к системе и способу сбора данных о движениях. Система сбора данных о движениях, которая обнаруживает движения тела пользователя, содержит датчики движения тела, подошвенные датчики, блок записи движений тела, блок расчета движений тела, блок коррекции, блок анализа, устройство вывода. Датчики движения тела закреплены на частях тела пользователя для измерения трехмерного перемещения и ускорения каждой из этих частей тела. Подошвенные датчики прикреплены к подошвам обуви пользователя для измерения давления, оказываемого на подошвы. Каждый датчик движения тела и подошвенные датчики оснащены блоком беспроводной связи и сгруппированы в группу датчиков блоком беспроводной связи. Блок записи движений тела выполнен с возможностью аккумулировать данные результатов измерений датчиков движения тела и подошвенных датчиков в качестве данных о движениях тела. Блок расчета движений тела выполнен с возможностью рассчитывать движения тела пользователя ...

ИНФОРМАЦИОННОЕ ТЕРМИНАЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, СИСТЕМА СБОРА ДАННЫХ О ДВИЖЕНИЯХ И СПОСОБ СБОРА ДАННЫХ О ДВИЖЕНИЯХ

Armbanduhr mit einem RFID-Etikett

Vorrichtung zum Steuern eines für den Empfang von Radiomitteilungen geeigneten Uhrwerks

Zeitgerät, das Radiomeldungen empfangen und diese mittels seiner Zeiger anzeigen kann

Wrist-mounted portable telephone, is mounted onto a releasable wrist support, which in turn is secured to the user's wrist by a wrist band

The wrist-mounted portable telephone consists of a body structure (100) fitted with radiotelephone circuitry, with a display device. A battery pack is attachable to the body to supply power to the telephone. The device is releasably secured to a wrist mounted structure (200), which allows removal for battery changing operations. The wrist mount itself is secured to a wrist band (400).

Computer-Zeitschaltuhr

Elektronische Zeitschaltuhr (1.1, 1.2) bestehend aus einem Einplatinencomputer (7), einer USV-Platine mit Weitbereichsspannungseingang (8), einem Pegelwandler (6.2), einem Echtzeituhrmodul (4), Ein-/Ausgangsports bestehend aus einem 16-Bit Port-Expander und einer Treiberstufe (5.1, 5.2), einer 40-poligen Stift- und Buchsenleiste (2), einer I2C-Bus-Adressierung (A0, A1, A2) angeordnet auf einer Ein- und Ausgangsplatine (3), einer Funkantenne mit einem Funksender und einem Funkempfänger und einem DALI-Mastermodul (6.1), wobei die elektronische Zeitschaltuhr (1.1, 1.2) einen Wireless-Access-Point ausbildet, wobei die elektronische Zeitschaltuhr (1.1, 1.2) auf ein auf dem Einplatinencomputer (7) lauffähiges, auf einer Speichereinheit abgespeichertes, eigenes Betriebssystem zugreift, das die Grundfunktionen der elektronischen Zeitschaltuhr (1.1, 1.2) und die Zugriffe auf externe und interne Daten bereitstellt und eine eigene GUI bzw. ein Web-Interface aufweist, wobei die elektronische Zeitschaltuhr ...

Telefonarmbanduhr mit intergrierten SIM karte

Funkgesteuerte Uhr

Eine funkgesteuerte Uhr (100) umfaßt einen Hauptkörper (200) und drei austauschbare Antennenmodule (300A-300C). Die Haupteinheit (200) umfaßt eine Arbeitsschaltungsanordnung (250) und Kontakte (240). Die Schaltungsanordnung besitzt eine CPU (251) und drei damit verbundene Decodierer (251', 252, 253), die HF-Zeitsignale mit unterschiedlichen Trägerfrequenzen, die von den Modulen empfangen werden, decodieren, wobei die Decodierer mit den Kontakten verbunden sind. Jedes Modul besitzt einen Körper (310), der mit dem Haupteinheitskörper (210) verbunden werden kann, eine Arbeitsschaltungsanordnung (350) und Kontakte (324), die mit den Kontakten der Haupteinheit verbunden werden können, wenn das Modul mit der Haupteinheit verbunden ist. Die Schaltungsanordnung des Moduls besitzt einen Empfänger (330), der so abgestimmt ist, daß er ein HF-Zeitsignal mit einer bestimmten Trägerfrequenz empfängt, das in einem besonderen Land ausgestrahlt wird, woraufhin das empfangene Signal über die Kontakte zu ...

Coupled antenna structure and methods

ELECTRONIC WRISTWATCH

Chronometer with radio frequency detection means

A chronometer incorporates a piezoelectric device for detecting radio frequency signals and a "tonotechnie" barrel mechanism with notings (fig 2a) on its surface activating the keys of a key frame mechanism as the barrel rotates to record the detections on a removable punch card. When used in conjunction with a processor kit comprising a mechanical spectrometer, the information on the punch card can be applied to a map to identify the location of a specific detected frequency. The chronometer includes a mechanical self-winding mechanism which may additionally receive power from the piezoelectric device.

Radio controlled clock

A radio controlled clock (100) comprising a main unit (200) and two or three interchangeable antenna modules (300). The main unit (200) includes an operating circuitry (250) and contacts (240). The circuitry (250) has a CPU (251) and two or three decoders (251'/252/253) connected thereto for decoding RF time signals of different carrier frequencies received by the modules (300), which decoders are connected to the contacts (240). Each module (300) has a body (310) connectable to main unit body (210), an operating circuitry (350), and contacts (324) connectable to the contacts (240) when the module (300) is connected to the main unit (200). The circuitry (350) has a receiver (330) tuned to receive a RF time signal of a specific carrier frequency broadcast in a particular country and then send the received signal via the contacts (324/240) to the relevant decoder (251'/252/253) for enabling the CPU (251) to display the local time at display (217).

Placement of an antenna in a wrist worn device

A wrist worn mobile device comprises a main body and a strap 35. The main body comprises a housing 45 with a central portion that supports a screen 20 and edge portions with a non-conductive section 65. A PCB 57 comprising an antenna is supported within the housing in the one of the edge portions, such that electromagnetic waves can pass from the antenna to an outer surface of the device through the non-conductive section 65. The strap 35 may overlay the non-conductive section 65, and the non-conductive section 65 may be transparent so that light generated by a circuit may pass to the outer surface. The PCB 57 may comprise a GPS antenna and a Bluetooth(RTM) antenna. A near field antenna (70, figure 4a) may be mounted on the screen 20 and a low frequency antenna (72, figure 4a) may be arranged at the other side of display circuitry.

Miniature Electronic personal locator beacon

Embedded computing device management

An apparatus (e.g. a smart watch, handheld communications device or personal fitness tracker) comprises at least one processing core and a memory that includes program code configured to cause the apparatus to predict, based on a calendar application, a need for a rich media interface, and to trigger the start-up of a higher-capability processing device (e.g. core) in the apparatus at a time selected based on the prediction. The apparatus my be configured to cause the higher-capability processing device to enter and leave the hibernation state based on a determination by a low-capability processing device (e.g. core) concerning an instruction from outside the apparatus. The low-capacity core may be unable to render the rich media interface and be configured to cause the high capability core to hibernate when it determines that a user interface type not supported by it is no longer requested. The apparatus may be configured to obtain calendar events occurring during the same day, to display ...

A layered display unit with antenna for a wrist worn device

A layered display unit comprising a screen and display circuitry (75) comprising an image display portion, the display circuitry being arranged such that the image display portion can be viewed through the screen and an antenna (70) arranged mounted to the screen such that the antenna does not obstruct a view of the image display portion through the screen. In a preferred embodiment the antenna may be arranged around the edge of the screen and may comprise a conductive track. The antenna may be constructed from a transparent material such as indium tin oxide and be configured as a transmitter and receiver operating at 13.56MHz. A layer of high permeability material (74) such as plastic impregnated with ferrite particles may be arranged on the other side of the antenna from the screen to provide a guide for the magnetic field generated by the antenna. In a specific embodiment the layered device may be incorporated in a wrist worn device.

Mobile phone watch

SUMMER TIME SUPPORT FOR MOBILE DEVICES

PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT THE LOCAL TIME OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

Device for covering the eyes of a course animal

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Verdecken der Augen eines Zugtieres. Sie umfasst ein längliches Hauptmodul (1), welches im Stirnbereich anordenbar und mittels Befestigungs-abschnitten (2) mit einem Kopfgeschirr (3) verbindbar ist, wobei das Hauptmodul (1) eine zur drahtlosen Kommunikation befähigte Sende-/Empfangseinheit (4), eine Steuereinheit (5), zumindest ein, vorzugsweise zwei Antriebselemente (6) sowie eine Energieversorgung (7) umfasst. Mit den Antriebselementen sind zwei am Hauptmodul (1) schwenkbar gelagerte elastische Bügel (8) zwischen einer Ausgangsstellung, mit im Wesentlichen parallel zur Längserstreckung des Hauptmoduls (1) liegenden Bügeln (8), und einer Ausklappstellung, mit im Wesentlichen nach unten in Richtung des Wangenbereichs des Zugtieres weisenden Bügeln (8), bewegbar. Ein blickdichtes Tuch (9) ist jeweils mit einem Bügel (8) und mit dem Hauptmodul (1) verbindbar, sodass es in der Ausklappstellung die Augen des Zugtieres verdeckt. Die Vorrichtung umfasst ...

CLOCK WITH PERSON CALL DEVICE

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE SUPPLY OF AN IMPROVED WORLD CLOCK FUNCTION

BALL OPERATING DEVICE OF A CLOCK TO THE RECEIPT OF RADIOGRAMS

TIME MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE AND - SYSTEM FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE NUMBER OF OPERABLE SINGLE RECEIVERS

PORTABLE PERSON CALL DEVICE

PROCEDURE FOR THE POSITION NOTIFICATION

Configuring context-specific user interfaces

Techniques for configuring context-specific user interfaces for use with a portable multifunction device are disclosed. The context- specific user interfaces provide indications of time and, optionally, a variety of additional information. The methods provided herein allow for configuring such user interfaces, e.g., at a first electronic device coupled via wireless communication to a second electronic device. Further disclosed are non-transitory computer-readable storage media, systems, and devices configured to perform the methods described herein.

Information terminal device, motion capture system, and motion capture method

The present invention combines devices having different functions according to an application, and improves convenience for a user. There is provided a wearing type terminal 1 having an external case 10 having a display unit 131 on the upper surface side and belt members 4a and 4b which can be connected to the both sides of the external case 10 respectively; and a docking type device 2 which is detachably engaged with the bottom portion of the external case 10 of the wearing type terminal 1, and is electrically connected to the wearing type terminal 1 via a dock side connection terminal 21. The wearing type terminal 1 and the docking type device 2 are provided with a function which carries out transmission and receiving of data to be displayed on the display unit 131 via the dock side connection terminal 21. P260350D1_13713844_1 ...

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.

Reminder apparatus and method

Mobile phone including a sliding portion and a folding portion

A mobile phone comprising a body portion comprising a first set of keys, and a slide portion slidably mounted to the body portion. The slide portion comprises a second set of keys, and is moveable relative to the body portion between a first position in which it overlies the first set of keys and a second position in which the first set of keys are uncovered. The mobile phone further comprises a flip portion pivotally mounted to body portion, which comprises a screen. The flip portion is moveable relative to the body portion between a closed position in which it overlies the slide portion and an open position in which the slide portion is uncovered.

Wristband device input using wrist movement

A function of an electronic device can be invoked using a wrist gesture (e.g., flexion or extension) that is detected by a wrist-worn device. The gesture can be detected using sensors in the wrist-worn device, e.g., in the wristband and/or behind a face member. A specific gesture can 5 be identified from a library based on analysis of sensor signals. The invoked function can be executed on the wrist-worn device or another device that is in communication with the wrist worn device.

Mobile telephone having an integrated clock

A WRIST COMMUNICATION DEVICE HAVING MULTI-SECTIONED KEYPAD AND ANTENNA SYSTEM

A wrist-mounted communication device (5) comprising a cellular phone mechanism (20) configured to transmit and receive communication signals. The device includes an antenna system (25) so as to transmit and receive signals. The antenna system further comprises at least one antenna (25) extendable away from the horizontal plane of the communication device.

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.

A SYSTEM OF WEARABLE DEVICES WITH SENSORS FOR SYNCHRONIZATION OF BODY MOTIONS BASED ON HAPTIC PROMPTS

Embodiments of the present application relate generally to personal electronics, portable electronics, wearable electronics, and more specifically to wirelessly enabled devices that include a haptic interface and are configured to wirelessly communicate with one another to synchronize body motion or other user actions based on haptic prompts generated by a sensor system in one or more of the wirelessly enabled devices. Each wirelessly enabled device may include at least one radio configured to transmit, receive or both, RF signals encoded with motion data operative to generate sensory outputs from the haptic interface of one or more of the wirelessly enabled devices. At least one of the wirelessly enabled devices may be configured as a leader device and one or more other wirelessly enabled devices may be configured as a follower device. One or more wirelessly enabled devices may be wirelessly linked to a wireless media device that generates motion data.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME FOR PROVIDING TACTILE OUTPUT

A method of controlling an electronic device includes detecting receipt of an input, determining a response number in response to receipt of the input, and actuating an actuator of the electronic device a discrete integer number of times based on the response number.

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.

A MOBILE WRISTWATCH, COMPRISING SEVERAL ELECTRICAL AND MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENTS THAT ACTS AS A CENTRAL UNIT FOR A VARIETY OF TASKS

The present invention relates to a mobile wrist watch, in particular to such an accessorie comprising several electrical- and micromechanical components acting as a central processing unit for a multitude of tasks including mobile computing, imaging handling, medical monitoring and as a multiple sensor device communicating with far and nearby electronic devices wirelessly with established radiofrequency (i.e. GSM, bluetooth etc.) technologies.

TIMEPIECE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE RADIO BROADCAST MESSAGES TO BE DISPLAYED BY ITS HANDS

TIMEPIECE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE RADIO BROADCAST MESSAGES TO BE DISPLAYED BY ITS HANDS The timepiece includes a time keeper in order to display hours and minutes by means of hands (4, 5) surmounting a dial (80) surrounded by a bezel (7) and a receiver capable of receiving messages for seeking persons issuing from at least two calling numbers. The calling numbers (81) are inscribed in plain language or in a coded form on the bezel and means are activated in order that, upon reception of a message, such is stored and the hands (4,5) cease their time-indicating function in order to come into position to show the calling number which emits the message by superposing themselves (4', 5') thereover.

Système et méthode de contrôle de pièces d'horlogerie et module électronique de mesure.

La présente invention concerne un système de contrôle de pièces d'horlogerie comportant au moins un module électronique de mesure (10) solidaire de chaque pièce d'horlogerie à contrôler, un module de communication (12) agencé pour transmettre des valeurs mesurées par ledit module électronique de mesure (10) et une unité de traitement agencée pour traiter des valeurs reçues dudit module de mesure (10) par le module de communication (12). Ce système de contrôle est caractérisé par le fait que le module de mesure (10) de chaque pièce d'horlogerie est placé dans la pièce d'horlogerie à contrôler et que le module de mesure (10) comporte un émetteur (19) permettant la transmission en temps réel, des valeurs de mesure du module de mesure (10) à l'unité de traitement. L'invention concerne également une méthode de contrôle de pièces d'horlogerie. L'invention concerne en outre un module de mesure (10) comportant au moins un capteur, ce module comportant en outre un émetteur (19) agencé pour envoyer ...

Timepiece capable of receiving broadcast messages displayed by its needles.

Montre-bracelet avec émetteur haute-fréquence.

Timepiece adapted to receive broadcast messages.

Pièce d'horlogerie apte à recevoir des messages radiodiffusés affichés par ses aiguilles.

Wristwatch with high-frequency transmitter.

Pièce d'horlogerie apte à recevoir des messages radiodiffuses.

Wrist watch incorporating date display and alarm and paging functions

The watch has setting elements for setting the time, the date and the alarm time and a display indicating the time functions. A transmitter (17) and receiver (18) are incorporated in the watch for transmitting and receiving alphanumeric messages, within a range of between 50 and 200 m. The messages to be transmitted are entered via an input device (20) and temporarily held in a memory (16), which is also used for holding the received messages to be fed to a display (8).

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC CLOCK ELEMENT.

Quartz watch provided with an electronic alarm and remote detection device

The quartz watch is provided with a miniaturised radio transceiver device, mounted inside a quartz wristwatch. The transmitter (3) and the receiver (4) are driven by the quartz oscillator (2) of the watch and powered from its battery. The watch enables an alarm signal to be transmitted in the event of danger and, on the other hand, an alarm signal to be received and another person in danger, wearing such a watch, to be pinpointed. ...

APPARATUS FOR LOCATING PERSONS FOR AN ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

Portable multifunction device controlled by external information.

Dispositif portatif multifonctions (10), comprenant un module daffichage (2) entraîné par un actuateur et configuré pour pouvoir afficher simultanément ou séquentiellement une ou plusieurs fonctions daffichage, et une unité de contrôle (12); lunité de contrôle (12) étant configurée pour recevoir une information externe (7) et pour contrôler le module daffichage (2) selon ladite une ou plusieurs fonctions daffichage, en fonction de linformation externe (7) reçue.

Portable multifunction device controlled by external information.

Dispositif portatif multifonctions (10), comprenant un module daffichage (2) entraîné par un actuateur et configuré pour pouvoir afficher simultanément ou séquentiellement une ou plusieurs fonctions daffichage, et une unité de contrôle (12); lunité de contrôle (12) étant configurée pour recevoir une information externe (7) et pour contrôler le module daffichage (2) selon ladite une ou plusieurs fonctions daffichage, en fonction de linformation externe (7) reçue; le dispositif destiné à coopérer en outre avec un dispositif de contrôle à distance (20) comprenant des moyens de saisie (21) permettant à un utilisateur de sélectionner la ou les fonctions quil souhaite voir sexécuter sur le dispositif multifonctions (10) et de générer linformation externe (7) correspondante.

programming procedure programmed gulf clockgulf clock and by means of the programming method for a.

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Programmierverfahren für eine Golfuhr, welche dem Spieler bzw. dem Träger in Abhängigkeit von spezifischen Daten des jeweiligen Golfplatzes den Abstand zum nächsten Green anzeigt, wobei auf dem Bildschirm einer Rechnervorrichtung ein Bild des jeweiligen Golfplatzes erzeugt wird, wobei mit Hilfe einer wenigstens ungefähr topografischen, ggfs. nur mentalen Skizze des Golfplatzes die Nummerierungen der einzelnen Holes in die Bilder der jeweils betroffenen Greens des Computerbildes eingetragen werden, und wobei die so gewonnenen GPS-Steuerdaten in das Steuersystem der Golfuhr bzw. des drahtlos mit dieser verbundenen, vom Spieler mitgeführten Caddies übertragen werden. Ausserdem bezieht sich die vorliegende Erfindung auch auf eine mit diesem Verfahren programmierte Golfuhr.

By means of the programming process and programming method for a gulf clock programmed gulf clock.

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Programmierverfahren für eine Golfuhr, welche dem Spieler bzw. dem Träger in Abhängigkeit von spezifischen Daten des jeweiligen Golfplatzes den Abstand zum nächsten Green anzeigt, wobei auf dem Bildschirm einer Rechnervorrichtung ein Bild des jeweiligen Golfplatzes erzeugt wird, wobei mit Hilfe einer wenigstens ungefähr topografischen Skizze des Golfplatzes Nummerierungen von einzelnen Holes in Bilder von jeweils betroffenen Greens des Bildes des Golfplatzes eingetragen werden, und wobei aus der Eintragung der Holes GPS-Koordinaten gewonnen werden, welche in ein Steuersystem übertragen werden, welches der Golfuhr oder einem drahtlos mit dieser verbundenen, vom Spieler mitgeführten GPS-Gerät zugeordnet ist. Ausserdem bezieht sich die vorliegende Erfindung auch auf eine mit diesem Verfahren programmierte Golfuhr.

Pièce d'horlogerie apte à recevoir des messages radiodiffusés munie d'un dispositif de commande à bille.

Timepiece adapted to receive broadcast messages.

Wrist-watch with HF transmitter and deployable antenna - has provision for completion of power supply circuit from battery as wire antenna is pulled out

The watch is mfd. in two parts (1,2) hinged (3) together at one side and serving respectively to display the time of day and to radiate a high-frequency signal. The signal is sent when the antenna wire (13) coiled in a peripheral groove is pulled out by a button (18). The deployment of the antenna wire rotates (F) the transmitter capsule (7) in its cylindrical compartment (8) so that the terminals (9,10) of the battery become bridged by a conductive strap (11). While the antenna wire is stowed, the strap is distanced from one terminal (10) by an insulating tab (12) fixed to the wall of the compartment. USE/ADVANTAGE - For transmission of e.g. distress signal or simple message from wearer. Reliable transmission is ensured by simple structure. (4pp Dwg.No.1/3) ...

WRISTWATCH WITH HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER.

Clock, in particular wrist-watch.

Timepiece capable of receiving broadcast messages with a device control ball.

Installation incorporates computer station and diary watch which is contained in case closed by glass lid, involves time-keeping circuit and/or electronic clock movement fed by energy source

The installation incorporates at least one computer station and a diary watch which is contained in a case closed by a glass lid. It involves a time-keeping circuit and/or an electronic clock movement fed by an energy source. A watch face is provided on which the time is indicated digitally and/or in analogue. A micro-processor of the watch is programmed to select by pick-ups sensitive to touch different consultation menus of the diary and different editorial menus of data to be memorized, with the help of characters for modification or suppression of data. The different menus and diary data are shown on liquid crystal displays fixed on the watch face. Transmission and/or reception devices for radio-frequency signals at short distance are connected to the micro-processor to communicate via an antenna diary data with a computer station and/or an electronic watch.

Method, for enabling manufacturer of personal articles to control stock with retailers, involves placing radio identifying element inside watch, retailers scanning sold articles and sending data back to manufacturer through internet

Radio identifying element is placed inside object (5), against thin wall inside back cover of watch, and covered with resin. Object identification is then written in first storage field of radio identifying element using inductive writing system (10). Objects are then offered for sale with retailers. When object is sold, retailer reads object identification using inductive reading system (4). Data are transferred back to manufacturer through telecommunication network (2) or internet. Second storage field contains date of sale by retailer. Every time watch is sent back to manufacturer or retailer to change battery or for repair, content of radio identifying element is read and transmitted to central data bank (12). Independent claims are also included for (a) the metallic back cover for watch, and (b) the support for computer data.

Timepiece capable of receiving broadcast messages displayed by its needles.

Portable device, especially wrist, comprising an antenna associated with a removable electronic module and said electronic module.

Electro-mechanical clockwork mechanism is capable of indicating time and other clockwork-identifying data

The electro-mechanical clockwork mechanism is capable of indicating the time and other clockwork-identifying data. The clock (1) involved can be e.g. a quartz clock, in which indicatory devices (12) are driven by a step motor (11). They can indicate seconds, minutes and hours and even the date and moon phases. The function of the step motor is regulated by the clockwork mechanism, which incorporates a frequency reference component, such as a quartz oscillator and an inhibition connection with a memory component. The operation of the step motor, e.g. the duration of the interval between each successive step of the motor, is determined by the contents of the memory component. The motor is fed by current impulses from the clockwork, which produce a short, but relatively strong electromagnetic field, which can also be received outside the clock housing by a function measurement apparatus (2) which incorporates a coil-type antenna (20).

WRISTWATCH CAPABLE FOR RECEIVING BROADCAST MESSAGES.

WRISTWATCH CAPABLE FOR RECEIVING BROADCAST MESSAGES.

Assembly comprising a watch and its mount.

La présente invention concerne un ensemble comprenant: une montre (10) dotée dun transpondeur contenant au moins une information didentification, une mémoire dans laquelle peuvent être stockées diverses informations, et un écrin (14) comportant: des premiers moyens de communication (12) pouvant au moins être connectés avec le transpondeur pour recevoir linformation didentification, des moyens daffichage (20) pour afficher les informations stockées dans la mémoire, une source dénergie, un microcontrôleur programmé pour gérer les communications avec le transpondeur, pour gérer lutilisation de la source dénergie, pour subordonner laffichage des informations contenues dans la mémoire à la reconnaissance de linformation didentification.

Label radio frequency, and components for timepiece and wristwatch equipped with such a radio frequency tag.

Linvention concerne une étiquette radiofréquence (2) avec une structure de résonateur à anneau fractionné et/ou avec antennes en métamatériaux fonctionnant sur les bandes UHF et/ou micro-ondes, ladite étiquette radiofréquence étant positionnée sur un verre de montre, un joint, une lunette, une lunette-carrure, un boîtier, un fond, un cadran ou un rehaut pour cadran dune montre, et concentrant la propagation des ondes radio verticalement par rapport à son support. Linvention concerne également un composant dune montre ainsi quune montre-bracelet (3) comportant une telle étiquette radiofréquence.

Gasket comprising an electronic module, watch provided with such a seal, and method for manufacturing the same.

Linvention concerne un joint dune montre, notamment joint de verre 1 et/ou joint de fond incluant un corps de joint et un substrat porteur 3.3 qui comprend un module électronique 3 constitué dune puce de circuit intégré 3.1 et dune antenne 3.2 au moins, ledit module électronique étant incorporé dans le corps de joint, et comprend également une languette en dehors dudit corps de joint 3.4 détachable selon besoin qui peut contenir une antenne amplificatrice. Ledit module électronique 3 peut communiquer par des signaux radio fréquence RFID avec un lecteur externe. Linvention concerne également un procédé de fabrication pour un tel joint de montre ainsi quune montre comprenant un tel joint.

Radiotelephone timepiece with a sim card.

La présente invention est relative à une montre radio téléphone (1) destinée à être utilisée dans un système de communications mobiles, cette montre (1) comportant notamment un boîtier (2) et un bracelet (3) permettant de porter ladite montre (1) au poignet. Selon la présente invention, cette montre comporte en outre un casier (4), associé à un premier brin (31) dudit bracelet (3), susceptible daccueillir, de manière amovible, une carte SIM (10) permettant daccéder audit système de communications mobiles, un module électronique (5) disposé dans ledit boîtier (2) de la montre et permettant daccéder à des données mémorisées sur ladite carte SIM (10), et des moyens de connexion électrique (6) entre ladite carte SIM (10) et ledit module électronique (5), intégrés dans ledit premier brin (31) du bracelet (3). Selon la présente invention, un dispositif (7) assurant la fermeture dudit bracelet (3) est en outre avantageusement associé audit casier (4).

Apparatus for remote assistance and watch for such a device.

La présente invention concerne une montre alarme (30) comportant une boîte, une carrure (32), un cadran et un mouvement logé dans ladite boîte, pour un dispositif de télé assistance, ainsi quun bouton (31) poussoir de commande dun élément déclencheur dun appel durgence disposé sur la face apparente, et notamment la carrure (32) de la montre (30).

Timepiece including a GPS receiver, for indicating the direction of a place "goal".

Multi-channel radio clock.

Show whose ice includes/understands at least an electronic body.

Watch has easily demountable glass which contains integrated circuit and transmitting antenna within it's volume and connections to the watch movement and /or the wrist strap

The watchcase (5) supports a glass (1) which contains an electronic element such as an integrated circuit (2) with a transmitting antenna (6) formed from a metallic substratum. The integrated circuit my be connected to the watch movement or the wrist strap and the glass is easily removable so that different glasses with different integrated circuits may be quickly brought into use ...

Wristwatch with unique protection system, has a movable decorative element containing an electronic IC chip which uses radio-frequency ID technique to protect the integrity to the watch and its components

The wristwatch includes a movable decorative element (10), which is placed at the interior of the recess delimited by the watch glass (2) and a wall (3) parallel to the glass and susceptible to slide in a parallel direction to itself in all directions. The movable decorative element includes a transponder (14) constituted by an antenna and an IC chip-card, in which the two components are placed in the decorative movable element in a position allowing identification by a card reader.

Wristwatch with high-frequency transmitter.

Watch comprising an accessory part placed on ice.

Timepiece with a receiving antenna and/or signal transmission radio broadcast.

Wrist watch for adjusting and configuring usual or traditional appliance, has mechanical display for representing time and date, and pointer for indicating desired values, where design and appearance of clock is not significantly affected

The clock has a mechanical display e.g. LED or LCD, for representing time and date, and a mechanical indicator is activated by a user based on desired values via an alternative medium (2). The values are indicated by a pointer. A design and appearance of the clock is not significantly affected. Configurations are connected with the display and the mechanical display is adjusted by a remote controller. The adjustment of the display is made by a communication medium using a clear and easy to understand graphical user interface.

Clock with adjustment possibilities of the mechanical announcement of time and additional functions, which do not impair the appearance of the clock.

Eine Uhr mit komplizierter mechanischer Anzeige und Bedienung (1) weist eine Einrichtung und/oder ein Interface (2) als alternative Einstellmöglichkeiten für die mechanische Anzeige auf. Durch die alternativen Einstellmöglichkeiten wird die Einstellung, die Konfiguration etc., der nach wie vor traditionellen bzw. mechanischen und aber oft sehr komplizierten Anzeige komfortabler, in der Nutzung übersichtlicher und unterhaltsamer. Dabei wird das Design und Erscheinungsbild nicht oder nur unwesentlich beeinträchtigt, es bleibt weiterhin im Vordergrund. Die Optik, die auf einem Design von mechanisch geprägter Anzeige basiert, und die Marke werden bei entsprechenden Ausführungen sogar stärker hervorgehoben und akzentuiert.

Connected system of devices for receiving a multichannel signal.

La présente invention concerne un ensemble dappareils (1) comprenant au moins un appareil de réception (2) et au moins un objet portable (3), ledit appareil de réception comprenant des moyens de réception (21) dun signal multicanal aptes à conserver une partie du signal émis sur un canal particulier permettant de recevoir des informations sous forme de programme, des moyens de conversion (22) associés à des moyens de propagation (23) pour diffuser lesdites informations et des moyens de communication (24), lensemble dappareils comprenant en outre un objet portable comportant un module électronique (31) pour le fonctionnement dudit objet portable, le module électronique comprenant au moins une unité de calcul (32) et un circuit de communication sans fil (33) apte à communiquer avec les moyens de communication de lappareil de réception. Chaque canal et chaque programme est identifié par au moins un identifiant, lobjet portable étant muni dun identifiant spécifique (ID_P) et capable de détecter ...

Watch strap.

Bracelet pour boîte de montre (12) comprenant un premier bras dans lequel est logée une première portion de circuit imprimé (4) et un second bras dans lequel est logée une seconde portion de circuit imprimé (6), le premier bras étant relié au second bras via une partie médiane (8) agencée pour servir de siège à la boîte de montre (12) et qui comprend des moyens pour assurer la continuité électrique entre la première portion de circuit imprimé (4) et la seconde portion de circuit imprimé (6), les première et seconde portions de circuit imprimé (4, 6) portant au moins un composant électronique (26) et une source d’énergie électrique alimentant le composant électronique (26) en courant électrique.

Watch hybrid reversible.

L’invention concerne une montre-bracelet hybride mécanique/connectée comportant 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. 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 (9). La boîte de montre (1) est disposable solidairement 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 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 ...

Trim component to integrated communication circuit.

L’invention concerne un élément d’habillage d’une pièce d’horlogerie réalisé en un premier matériau, caractérisé en ce qu’il comprend une rainure dans laquelle un circuit de communication (102) est agencé, ledit circuit de communication (102) étant surmoulé avec un matériau polymère (106) remplissant ladite rainure.

Eyewear with integrated communication circuitry

L'invention concerne une lunette d'une pièce d'horlogerie réalisée en un premier matériau, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend une rainure dans laquelle un circuit de communication (102) est agencé, ledit circuit de communication étant surmoulé en deux couches (106a, 106b) avec un matériau polymère remplissant ladite rainure. Un élément de minuterie (108) comportant une lamelle (109) avec surépaisseurs formant indices (110) est surmoulé de façon qu'il affleure le matériau polymère.

Navigation system to display offset.

La présente invention concerne un ensemble comprenant au moins un premier terminal (10) comportant un boîtier (11) associé à un bracelet (12), un mouvement horloger électronique (13) utilisé pour afficher l’heure via des moyens d’affichage (15) et alimenté par une source d’énergie (14), et agencé dans ledit boîtier, ledit premier terminal comprenant en outre un module de communication (16), et un second terminal (20) comportant un boîtier (21) dans lequel un module électronique (22) est agencé, ledit module électronique comprenant un processeur (23) alimenté par une source d’énergie (24) et connecté à des moyens d’affichage (25), une unité de localisation (26) munie d’une antenne et apte à recevoir des signaux satellites, par exemple GPS, le module électronique comprenant en outre un module de communication apte à communiquer avec le module de communication du premier terminal, ladite unité de localisation fonctionnant avec un algorithme apte à définir un tracé en passant par une multitude ...

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.

Electronically Triggered Personal Athletic Device

An athletic device is worn by a participant during an athletic event (e.g., a race). In one example, a race course is provided with a plurality of mats or signal devices along the race course. The mats may have antennas and generate a magnetic field. The athletic device may include a chip system having an RFID tag and a display. As the participant progress along the course, the tag is triggered at each mat and race data may be displayed on the device. Data relating to a location of the participant may also be provided to the participant during the athletic event.

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.

Wrist case and wrist watch device

The present invention is related to a watch case adapted to be integrated into a wrist watch device, the watch case comprising an inner volume for housing internal components of the wrist watch device and attachment elements for attaching at least one watch strap of the wrist watch device, wherein at least one portion of the inner volume of the watch case extends laterally (or longitudinally) beyond the points of attachment of the at least one watch strap. The present invention is also directed to a corresponding watch strap as well as to a wrist watch device comprising such a watch case.

Smart-watch with user interface features

A smart-watch can include a wristband, a base, a battery and a first auxiliary component. The wristband can include a voltage line. The base can be coupled to the wristband and include a housing, a processor, and a wireless transceiver in communication with the processor. The wireless transceiver can be configured to connect to a wireless network. The battery can be coupled to the housing and be in communication with the processor and the voltage line. The first auxiliary component can be coupled to the wristband in communication with the voltage line and be powered by the battery.

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.

RADIO-CONTROLLED WRISTWATCH

A radio-controlled wristwatch that determines whether or not illuminance of light irradiating a solar cell is high, using plural criteria but without directly measuring voltage or current. The wristwatch includes: a solar cell; a control circuit which stops operation under a predetermined condition; and an illuminance detection circuit which indicates illuminance of light irradiating the solar cell being higher than a given threshold value. The wristwatch switches the given threshold value between a first and a second value, larger than the first value, starts the control circuit in a stop state when a signal indicating that the illuminance is higher than the first value is output, receives a satellite signal containing time information from a satellite when a signal indicating that the illuminance is higher than the second value is output, and displays time corresponding to the time information contained in the received satellite signal. 1. A radio-controlled wristwatch , comprising:a solar cell;a control circuit which stops operation under a predetermined condition;an illuminance detection circuit which outputs a signal indicating whether or not illuminance of light irradiating the solar cell is higher than a given threshold value;threshold value switching means for switching the given threshold value between a first illuminance threshold value and a second illuminance threshold value that is larger than the first illuminance threshold value;control circuit starting means for starting the control circuit in a stop state when the illuminance detection circuit outputs a signal indicating that the illuminance is higher than the first illuminance threshold value;satellite signal receiving means for receiving a satellite signal containing time information from a satellite when the illuminance detection circuit outputs a signal indicating that the illuminance is higher than the second illuminance threshold value; andtime displaying means for displaying time ...

Electronic Timepiece

An electronic timepiece that receives RF signals and displays information suppresses loss of antenna sensitivity to a sufficiently low level without sacrificing display functions. Such an electronic timepiece has a dial on the face of which time is displayed, and an antenna in the shape of a polygon disposed on the back side of the dial. The antenna receives signals passing through the dial. A voltaic is disposed between the dial and the antenna. The distance in between the antenna and the voltaic device is at least 0.2 times the length of the antenna. 1. An electronic timepiece that receives radio frequency signals and displays information , comprising:a dial on a front of the electronic timepiece and on which time is displayed, the dial having a surface defining a plane;an antenna that is disposed on a back side of the dial, and that receives the radio frequency signals passing through the dial; anda voltaic device that is disposed between the dial and the antenna;wherein the antenna is in the shape of a polygon, andthe distance in between the antenna and the voltaic device is at least 0.2 times a length of the antenna.2. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the antenna is a microstrip antenna.3. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the antenna is disposed in a peripheral part of a space in the electronic timepiece corresponding to the 9:00 or 6:00 position on a front side of the dial.4. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the radio frequency signals are satellite signals transmitted from positioning information satellites; andthe electronic timepiece includes a time acquisition unit that acquires time based on the satellite signals.5. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the distance in between the antenna and the voltaic device is at least 0.5 times the length of the antenna.6. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the voltaic device is a photovoltaic device. This ...

Timepiece with Internal Antenna

A timepiece includes a case that is made from a conductive material; a movement that is housed in the case and has a plurality of motors that drive plural staffs disposed at a plurality of locations; a dial that is made from a nonconductive material; and an antenna that is disposed inside the case. At least two display units including a first display unit and a second display unit are formed as plane circles on the surface of the dial with a staff in the plane center of each plane circle. The diameter of the first display unit is greater than the diameter of the second display unit, and the antenna is disposed to a position superimposed in plan view on the first display unit and the second display unit. 1. A timepiece , comprising:a case that is made from a conductive material;a movement that is housed in the case and has a plurality of motors that drive plural staffs disposed at a plurality of locations;a dial that is made from a nonconductive material; andan antenna that is disposed inside the case;wherein at least two display units including a first display unit and a second display unit are formed as plane circles on the surface of the dial with a staff in the plane center of each plane circle,the diameter of the first display unit is greater than the diameter of the second display unit, andthe antenna is disposed to a position superimposed in plan view on the first display unit and the second display unit.2. The timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the dial has a shape with different vertical and horizontal dimensions on the dial surface;a third display unit formed as a plane circle with a staff in the plane center thereof is formed on the dial surface, in addition to the first display unit and second display unit;the diameter of the third display unit is less than the diameter of the first display unit; andthe antenna is located between the staff of the second display unit and the staff of the third display unit in the shorter of the vertical and ...

TIMEPIECE ILLUSION DEVICE

A timepiece illusion device is formed to appear as an ordinary analog watch or timepiece with hour and minute hands. A software application (Illusion App) is provided that can be loaded onto a smartphone or other device. The Illusion App allows a user to provide inputs into the smartphone, which are transmitted (e.g., as time commands, etc.) from the smartphone to the timepiece illusion device. The timepiece illusion device then moves the hour and minute hands per the time command or otherwise performs the relevant operation per the input from the smartphone. 1. A timepiece illusion system , comprising: a watch face with hour and minute hands, the hour and minute hands being separately rotatable about the watch face; and', 'a mechanism configured to connect wirelessly to and be controlled by a separate external controlling device with a wireless time command to cause the hour and minute hands to rotate about the watch face to reflect the wireless time command., 'a timepiece illusion device, the timepiece illusion device including2. The timepiece illusion system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the wireless time command is received using a technology selected from a group consisting of Bluetooth claim 1 , radio frequency claim 1 , and radio frequency identification (RFID).3. The timepiece illusion system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the timepiece illusion device further comprises a vibrator mechanism claim 1 , such that when the hour and minute hands are set to reflect the wireless time command claim 1 , the vibrator mechanism vibrates claim 1 , thereby indicating that the hour and minute hands have been set to reflect the wireless time command.4. The timepiece illusion system as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a controlling device claim 1 , the controlling device having executable instructions stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium claim 1 , such that upon execution of the instructions claim 1 , the controlling device is caused to ...

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.

Multi-eye analog smart timekeeping apparatus and method of making a display panel

The present disclosure discloses a multi-eye analog smart timekeeping apparatus, comprising: a dial, comprising a dial substrate comprising a plurality of view regions; an arm positioned above the dial; a display panel positioned below the dial and comprising a plurality of display regions, each of the display regions corresponding to one of at least two of the view regions; and a shaft connected to the arm and being through the dial and the display panel. The present disclosure also discloses a method of making a display panel that may be used with the timekeeping apparatus, comprising: providing a first substrate comprising a first area; forming a display layer on the first substrate outside the first area; applying encapsulation material on the first area and around the display layer; sealing the display layer between the first substrate and a second substrate; and drilling a hole in the first area, wherein a size of the hole is smaller than a size of the first area.

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING METAL STRAP

According to various example embodiments, a wearable electronic device is provided, the wearable electronic device including a metal housing used as an antenna radiator and electrically connected to a communication circuit, at least one metal strap coupled to at least one region of the metal housing, and a non-conductive member comprising a non-conductive material disposed between the metal strap and the metal housing, wherein the non-conductive member electrically insulates the metal strap and the metal housing. 120-. (canceled)21. A wearable electronic device comprising:a metal housing configured to be used as an antenna radiator and being electrically connected to a communication circuit, and comprising at least one strap joining portion;at least one metal strap comprising a coupling member joined to the strap joining portion;a non-conductive member comprising a non-conductive material disposed on a contact surface of the coupling member which is in contact with the strap joining portion;a conductive protrusion disposed to be exposed through the non-conductive member and extending from the coupling member;a port insulated from the metal housing and exposed to a position of the metal housing corresponding to the conductive protrusion of the coupling member; andan electrical connecting member configured to electrically connect the port and a ground of a substrate disposed inside the metal housing,wherein the metal strap is electrically insulated from the metal housing by the non-conductive member and is grounded to the substrate through the conductive protrusion and the port. This application is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to a Korean patent application filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Oct. 18, 2016 and assigned Serial No. 10-2016-0134968, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.The present disclosure relates generally to a wearable electronic device including a metal strap.The ...

Electronic device

An electronic device including a casing, a printed circuit board, a contact spring and a connector is provided. The printed circuit board is disposed in the casing, and the contact spring is electrically connected to and located on the printed circuit board. The connector is movably disposed at the casing, and a part of the connector is protruded from the casing. While the connector is pressed by external force, the connector is moved to contact the contact spring so as to conduct with the printed circuit board.

Digital command prompting device for dementia patients using augmented reality

The digital command prompting device for dementia patients using augmented reality is an aid is to help all people, especially those who have special needs particularly individuals who have diminished or diminishing function of their brain. The device is predominately mobile but can also be stationary and can be programmed by receiving and selecting pre-set commands to operate and assist a user with their daily living standards or needs but is particularly adapted for use when a user is having a disorientation episode as to place and time. The device also has other various features including an illuminated display panel, a GPS tracking capability, an alarm, an illumination element, solar panel and battery backup components, time and date clocks, is provided water resistance covers and/or material, among other things. The device may be used within the home environment, outdoor environment or a restricted environment, e.g. aged care facility, hospital, pre-school or school. 1: A digital command prompting device using augmented reality for assisting and orienting a user during a disorientation episode comprisingmeans for electronically communicating said device with an electronic appliance and wherein the device can be activated by the user and further whereinthe device is provided with means which can send and receive electronic signals and further whereinthe device is provided with means to produce a wireless signal which is transmittable to the mobile electronic appliance and further wherein said electronic appliance is provided with a computer processing application software which can process any signal received by the device and further wherein the computer processing application software can produce a visual display on the electronic appliance to inform or command the user to respond to a question for assisting in the orientation of the user during a disorientation episode.2: The digital command prompting device of further provided with means for transmitting to ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An electronic timepiece, including: a counter; a display section; a first processor; a second processor; and a power supply section which supplies electric power to each section from a battery, wherein when an output voltage from the power supply section decreases to less than a predetermined first reference voltage, the first processor stops a display operation by the display section, when the time information is acquired by the processing operation of the second processor, the first processor corrects the time counted by the counter based on the acquired time information and causes the display section to display the corrected time, and when the output voltage decreases to less than the first reference voltage following an acquisition operation of the time information by the second processor, the first processor does not stop a time display operation during a predetermined pending period. 1. An electronic timepiece , comprising:a counter which counts time;a display operable to display the time;a first processor;a second processor which is operable to acquire time information; anda power supply which supplies electric power to the display, whereinwhen an output voltage from the power supply decreases to less than a predetermined first reference voltage, the first processor is operable to cause the display to stop displaying the time,when the time information is acquired by the second processor, the first processor corrects the time counted by the counter based on the acquired time information and causes the display to display the corrected time, andwhen the output voltage decreases to less than the first reference voltage due to the acquisition of the time information by the second processor, the first processor is operable to allow the display to display the corrected time during a predetermined pending period.2. The electronic timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the output voltage decreases to less than the first reference voltage due to the ...

WATCH WITH BEZEL ANTENNA CONFIGURATION

A wrist-worn electronic device comprises a housing, a display, a location determining element, a first antenna, and second antenna. The housing includes a lower surface configured to contact a wearer's wrist, an opposing upper surface, and an internal cavity. The display is visible from the upper surface of the housing. The location determining element is configured to process a location signal to determine a current geolocation of the electronic device. The first antenna is positioned on the upper surface of the housing adjacent a perimeter of the display and electrically connected with the second antenna positioned at least partially within the internal cavity. The first antenna and second antenna function in cooperation to receive the location signal from a satellite-based positioning system and communicate the location signal to the location determining element. 1. A wrist-worn electronic device comprising:a housing including a lower surface configured to contact a wearer's wrist, an opposing upper surface, and an internal cavity;a display positioned along the upper surface of the housing;a location determining element configured to process a location signal to determine a current geolocation of the electronic device; anda first antenna positioned on the upper surface of the housing electrically connected to a second antenna positioned at least partially enclosed within the internal cavity.2. The wrist-worn electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna directly contacts the second antenna.3. The wrist-worn electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical wire used to electrically connect the first antenna to the second antenna.4. The wrist-worn electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the wherein the electrical wire passes through the housing.5. The wrist-worn electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first antenna and the second antenna collectively form a single antenna.6. The wrist-worn electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the first ...

Wrist and finger communication device

A wrist and finger communication device ( 10 ) includes a strap ( 12 ), a communication module ( 14 ) connected with the strap ( 12 ) and a watch head ( 26 ). The communication module ( 14 ) includes a voice module ( 18 ) having a microphone ( 20 ), and a speaker ( 22 ) or a bone conduction actuator ( 24 ). The bone conduction actuator ( 24 ) may be provided on the communication module ( 14 ) or on a ring-shaped member ( 30 ) to be worn on the user's finger. The speaker ( 22 ) may be provided on the communication module ( 14 ) and extendible to a palm region of the user's hand cupped over the user's ear.

BAND LATCH MECHANISM AND HOUSING WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA

A band latch mechanism that is configured to connect a wristband to a fitness tracker is provided. The band latch mechanism may be configured to be inserted into a cavity of a housing of the fitness tracker and configured so that any metallic body of the band latch mechanism does not contact metallic surfaces of the cavity in order to prevent an electrical ground from being positioned within a keep-out zone of an antenna of the fitness tracker. A housing with integrated antenna structures is also disclosed. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first radio-frequency (RF) receiver having a first RF feed; and the first RF receiver and the first RF feed are located within the housing,', 'the housing has a plurality of exterior surfaces,', 'the housing includes a base portion, a first RF radiator portion, and an electrically non-conductive intermediate structure that is interposed between, and connected with, the base portion and the first RF radiator portion,', "the base portion includes a back surface that faces a wearer's skin that contacts the wearable electronic device when the wearable electronic device is worn by the wearer,", 'the base portion and the first RF radiator portion are made of metal,', 'the first RF radiator portion includes one or more of the exterior surfaces of the housing,', 'the first RF radiator portion is positioned within the housing such that the exterior surfaces of the housing included in the first RF radiator portion generally face away from the back surface, and', 'the first RF radiator portion is in electrically conductive contact with the first RF feed within the housing., 'a housing configured to be part of a wearable electronic device, wherein2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrically non-conductive intermediate structure maintains a separation distance of between 0.8 and 1.5 mm between the first RF radiator portion and the base portion.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first RF radiator portion is electrically isolated ...

Smart mood lighting control using wheel interface of smartwatch

Described is a smart lighting method and device. A smart lighting control method comprises the steps of: operating a smart bulb, which includes a control unit for controlling at least one lighting attribute among attributes of saturation, brightness, and color-temperature, and an LED lamp operated by the control unit; acquiring a current attribute of the LED lamp by using a smartwatch communicatably connected with the control unit; selecting an attribute to be controlled, through an interface panel of the smartwatch; obtaining a control attribute value for adjusting the lighting attribute, by using a rotation interface of the smartwatch; and transmitting the control attribute value from the smartwatch to the smart bulb and adjusting a lighting attribute of the smart bulb by using the transmitted control attribute value.

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

An embodiment of an electronic timepiece includes a cylindrical exterior case, a bezel and a windshield member. In the exterior case, a circuit board is housed. The bezel is formed of a metal material to be ring-shaped, includes an inward flange part that projects from an inner side surface toward a center of the ring-shaped bezel, is arranged on an outer upper side of the exterior case and is electrically connected with the circuit board. The windshield member is formed of a transparent dielectric substance, arranged in the bezel and supported by the inward flange part. The bezel is configured to resonate with a radio wave having a desired frequency by adjustment of at least one of (i) a relative permittivity of the dielectric substance and (ii) an area of an overlap region where the inward flange part and the windshield member overlap each other. 1. A method for manufacturing an electronic device , comprising:providing a cylindrical exterior case in which a circuit board is housed;forming a bezel of a metal material to be ring-shaped, the metal material being selected according to a desired resonance frequency of the bezel such that the bezel resonates with a radio wave having a predetermined frequency corresponding to the desired resonance frequency, the bezel being formed to include an inward flange part that projects from an inner side surface of the ring-shaped bezel toward a center of the ring-shaped bezel by a predetermined distance;arranging the bezel on an outer upper side of the exterior case;electrically connecting the bezel with the circuit board; andarranging, in the bezel, a windshield member which has a predetermined diameter and which is formed of a transparent dielectric substance having a predetermined relative permittivity that is determined according to the desired resonance frequency of the bezel, the windshield member being arranged in the bezel so as to be supported by the inward flange part such that the windshield member and the inward ...

ANTENNA FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Embodiments are disclosed for an antenna system comprising an over-resonant antenna conductor and a radio receiver electrically coupled to the over-resonant antenna conductor. The antenna system further comprises a capacitor electrically coupled to the over-resonant antenna conductor and sized to match the antenna conductor to a selected frequency. 1. An antenna system comprising:an over-resonant antenna conductor having an unmatched impedance at a target frequency beyond an unmatched resonance condition of the over-resonant antenna;a radio receiver electrically coupled to the over-resonant antenna conductor and configured to communicate via the target frequency; anda capacitor electrically coupled to the over-resonant antenna conductor and sized to match the over-resonant antenna conductor to the target frequency.2. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the over-resonant antenna conductor includes an electrically conductive trace disposed on a substrate.3. The antenna system of claim 2 , wherein the electrically conductive trace comprises an inverted-L shape to form an inverted-L antenna.4. The antenna system of claim 2 , wherein the substrate is surrounded by two stacks of dielectric material.5. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the capacitor is connected between the over-resonant antenna conductor and the radio receiver at a first terminal of the capacitor and to ground at a second terminal of the capacitor.6. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the over-resonant antenna conductor is connected to the radio receiver via a coaxial cable.7. The antenna system of claim 6 , wherein the radio receiver is housed in an enclosure formed of conductive material claim 6 , and wherein the coaxial cable is configured to traverse a pass-through structure pressed into an opening in an outer wall of the enclosure.8. The antenna system of claim 7 , wherein the coaxial cable is grounded at the pass-through structure.9. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the target ...

Clock Device with Automatic Simulation of Sunrise or Suset

A clock comprises an alarm clock housing having a front face, a clock display occupying at least a portion of the front face, a control on the housing for activating a shade positioning function, and a processor within the housing. The processor is responsive to the control for generating at least one shade positioning command to be transmitted to at least one motorized window shade, so as to cause the motorized window shade to move to one or more position at one or more corresponding predetermined interval relative to an alarm time.

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.

Electronic Device Capable of Being Coupled to a Wristwatch

An electronic device that includes: a housing; an attachment portion capable of coupling the housing to a bottom of a wristwatch to be worn by a wearer; one or more physiological sensors included in the housing that measure one or more physical phenomena corresponding to the wearer of the wristwatch and electronic device coupled to the wristwatch; a memory configured to store data corresponding to the one or more physical phenomena; and a wireless communication device included in the housing for communicating the data to a computing device in wireless communication with the electronic device. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing capable of being disposed between a wearable element and a wearer of the wearable element;a memory configured to store data corresponding to one or more physical phenomena measured by one or more physiological sensors, wherein the one or more physical phenomena correspond to the wearer of the wearable element; anda wireless communication device included in the housing for communicating the data to a computing device capable of being in wireless communication with the electronic device.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the wearable element comprises a wristwatch claim 1 , a wrist worn device claim 1 , or wristwatch strap.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more physiological sensors include one or more of a heart rate sensor claim 1 , a motion accelerometer claim 1 , and a thermometer.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the computing device comprises a mobile phone.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising:an attachment portion that couples the housing to the wearable element.6. The electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the attachment portion comprises suction tape that adheres to the bottom of the wearable element.7. The electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the attachment portion comprises one or more of adhesive claim 5 , suction cups claim 5 , suction cup tape claim 5 , ...

FITNESS WATCH CASE

A fitness watch case () is disclosed comprising a display housing () that houses a display for displaying information to a user; and a user interface () having touch-sensitive input means for controlling the watch. The user interface () is spaced apart from the display housing (), thereby enabling the user to operate the user interface using only a single finger. The watch case () is insertable into a strap () to form a fitness watch () that can be worn on the wrist of the user. 1. A fitness watch case , comprising:a display housing that houses a display for displaying information to a user;a user interface having an input for navigating through a menu displayed on the display to control the functioning of the watch; andan antenna arranged to receive signals transmitted from navigation satellites,wherein the user interface is spaced apart from the display housing, the display housing being physically connected to the user interface by a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portion is curved or angled along the direction from the display housing to the user interface such that when the display housing is arranged on the back of a user's wrist in use, the connecting portion curves or otherwise extends around the wrist such that the user interface is located on the side of the user's wrist,wherein the antenna resides in a camber defined by the user interface; andwherein the watch case has a lower surface for contacting the user's wrist in use and an upper, opposite surface for facing away from the user's wrist in use, and wherein the input has a substantially planar surface arranged substantially parallel to and above a portion of the lower surface, the input being configured to be operated by being pressed in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to its substantially planar surface, in a direction from the upper surface towards the lower surface.2. The watch case of claim 1 , wherein the display is configured to display alphanumeric characters or icons ...

TIMEPIECE, TIMEPIECE SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TIMEPIECE

There is provided a timepiece which includes a movable pointer, an acquisition unit which acquires information on a movable range corresponding to at least a portion of a movable range of the movable pointer and acquires information indicating a target position to which the pointer is to be moved, a control unit which compares the target position with the movable range and determines a movement direction of the pointer based on the comparison result, and a drive unit which drives the pointer in the determined movement direction. 1. A timepiece comprising:a movable pointer;an acquisition unit which acquires information on a movable range corresponding to at least a portion of a movable range of the movable pointer and acquires information indicating a target position to which the pointer is to be moved;a control unit which compares the target position with the movable range and determines a movement direction of the pointer based on the comparison result; anda drive unit which drives the pointer in the determined movement direction.2. The timepiece according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit calculates the comparison result so that the drive unit does not drive the pointer outside the movable range.3. The timepiece according to claim 1 ,wherein when at least one of one end and the other end of the movable range is included between a movement start position and the target position in a predetermined one direction from the movement start position, the control unit determines the movement direction as a movement direction to another direction different from the predetermined one direction.4. The timepiece according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit determines the movement direction within a range obtained by adding the movable range of the pointer with respect to the position in a case where at least one of the one end of the movable range, the other end of the movable range, and the target position straddles a reference position when viewed from the movement ...

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 ...

Obscured Message Display for Watches

A system for communicating between one digital device and another digital device, such a watch, is disclosed. The user of the system is provided a number of manners in which messages from the first device are to be received, at least some of which are obvious only to the user, hiding the content of such messages from other persons near the intended recipient.

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 ...

TEMPORAL CALENDAR TIMEPIECE

A timepiece includes at least one time-of-day hand rotatable relative to a first dial and a first pair of temporal calendar mechanical elements independently rotatable relative to each other, and relative to the at least one time-of-day hand. Controlled rotation of the respective temporal calendar mechanical elements is synchronizable relative to temporal calendar information on an external device. 1. A timepiece comprising:at least one time-of-day hand rotatable relative to a first dial; anda first pair of temporal calendar mechanical elements independently rotatable relative to each other to exhibit temporal calendar information,wherein controlled rotation of the respective temporal calendar mechanical elements is electromechanically independent of the at least one time-of-day hand and is synchronizable relative to temporal calendar information on an external device.2. The timepiece of claim 1 , wherein the at least one time-of-day hand is rotatable relative to a center of the first dial.3. The timepiece of claim 2 , comprising:a second dial including a center about which the first pair of temporal calendar mechanical elements are rotatable, wherein the second dial is nested within a circumference of the first dial and is positioned at a non-center location of the first dial.4. The timepiece of claim 3 ,a third dial at a non-center location of the first dial with the third dial including a center, the third dial positioned nested within a circumference of the first dial; anda second pair of temporal calendar mechanical elements rotatable about the center of the third dial, wherein relative rotatable movement between the first temporal calendar mechanical element and the second temporal calendar mechanical element is used to indicate temporal calendar information, and wherein rotational positioning of the second pair of temporal calendar mechanical elements is controllable independently of the first pair of temporal calendar mechanical elements and independently of ...

WATCH AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WATCH

A watch includes an hour hand having a first conductive portion and rotating about an hour hand shaft, a seconds hand having a second conductive portion and rotating at a rotational speed faster than that of the hour hand about a seconds hand shaft, which is coaxial with the hour hand shaft, and a planar inverted-F antenna disposed, in plan view viewed from a direction parallel to the hour hand shaft, at a position overlapping a rotation range of the first conductive portion and a rotation range of the second conductive portion, and receiving a radio wave, and when the planar inverted-F antenna receives a radio wave, a controller, after rotating the seconds hand and then stopping the seconds hand at a reception indication position, rotates the hour hand such that the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion overlap each other in the plan view. 1. A watch , comprising:a first pointer having a first conductive portion and configured to rotate about a first shaft as an axis;a second pointer having a second conductive portion and configured to rotate at a rotational speed faster than that of the first pointer about a second shaft, which is coaxial with the first shaft, as an axis;a drive mechanism configured to rotate the first pointer and the second pointer;a controller configured to control rotation of the first pointer and the second pointer; andan antenna disposed, in plan view viewed from a direction parallel to the first shaft, at a position overlapping a rotation range of the first conductive portion and a rotation range of the second conductive portion, and configured to receive a radio wave, whereinwhen the antenna receives the radio wave,the controller, after rotating the second pointer and then stopping the second pointer at a reception indication position, rotates the first pointer such that the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion overlap each other in the plan view.2. The watch according to claim 1 , whereinthe ...

Movement, electronic timepiece, and motor drive control method

Provided is a motor drive circuit capable of driving a stepper motor even if the load on the stepper motor varies. A motor drive circuit has a first drive circuit that outputs a first drive signal to the driver; a second drive circuit that outputs a second drive signal to the driver; a controller that controls the first drive circuit and second drive circuit. The first drive circuit is configured to output a first drive signal based on the current value of current flow of a coil of a stepper motor. The second drive circuit is configured to output multiple types of second drive signals that differ by the supply time of drive current supplied to the coil. Based on a result of driving by the first drive circuit, the controller selects the type of second drive signal the second drive circuit outputs.

Clock device with automatic simulation of sunrise or sunset

A clock comprises an alarm clock housing having a front face, a clock display occupying at least a portion of the front face, a control on the housing for activating a shade positioning function, and a processor within the housing. The processor is responsive to the control for generating at least one shade positioning command to be transmitted to at least one motorized window shade, so as to cause the motorized window shade to move to one or more position at one or more corresponding predetermined interval relative to an alarm time.

WEARABLE DEVICE

The present invention provides a wearable device comprising a mechanical watch movement located within a watch housing, and first and second straps connected to the watch housing, such that the device is suitable for wearing on a user's wrist. The first strap has a coin cell located in a cavity, and the second strap has a first electronic communication device located in a cavity. The coin cell and the electronic communication device are connected by a flexible circuit board. Advantageously, this may provide a wearable device having the functionality to interact with a remote security system of a vehicle, such as a keyless entry system or a keyless go system. 1. A wearable device suitable for wearing on a user's wrist , comprising:a substantially metal watch housing containing a mechanical watch movement;a first strap connected to said watch housing; anda second strap connected to said watch housing;wherein said first strap comprises a first cavity having a coin cell located therein; andwherein said second strap comprises a second cavity having a first electronic communication device located therein;wherein the coin cell and at least one electronic communication device are connected by a flexible circuit board,and wherein the first electronic communication device comprises a transmitter arranged to communicate with a first remote security system of a vehicle.2. The wearable device of wherein at least one of the straps further comprises a second electronic communication device arranged to communicate with a second remote security system of the vehicle claim 1 , the second electronic communication device being connected to said cell by the flexible circuit board.3. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the second electronic communication device comprises a circuit for communicating with a keyless go system of the vehicle.4. The wearable device of wherein the second electronic communication device is operable to confirm that the wearable device is inside the vehicle. ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING REMOTE INCOMING CALL NOTIFICATION FOR CELLULAR PHONES

The present invention provides a remote notification to a user of a cellular, or mobile, phone as the result of a particular activity or any activity at all (e.g., an incoming call from a particular person, group, or just an incoming call). In one embodiment, a sensing device is provided on the cellular phone that communicates/routes an alert to a remote notification device. In one economical embodiment, the notification device may have a short wire-based communication channel (e.g., roughly foot to feet) and only have a single output device (e.g., a light-emitting device). Thus, a woman may be able to quietly receive notifications of a cell phone event when her cell phone is stored in her purse. 1. A system for use with a cellular phone that provides notification of an incoming call , said system comprising:a sensing device that is operable to be attached to said cellular phone that provides communication signals indicative of an incoming call; anda remote communication device configured to receive said communication signals, wherein said communication device is configured to provide notification signals to a user dependent upon said received communication signals.2. The system of wherein said remote communication device includes an amplifier and a speaker claim 1 , wherein said notification signals are audible notifications.3. The system of wherein said remote communication device includes a vibrating device and a source of electrical energy claim 1 , wherein said notification signals are vibrational notifications.4. The system of wherein said remote communication device includes a light emitting device and a source of electrical energy claim 1 , wherein said notification signals are light-emitted notifications.5. The system of wherein said remote communication device includes a display device and a source of electrical energy claim 1 , wherein said notification signals are text notifications.6. The system of wherein said sensing device is an autonomous sensing ...

Mobile terminal and method of controlling the mobile terminal

A mobile terminal including a main body configured to be worn on a wrist; a display unit configured to display a lock screen indicating a locking mode of the mobile terminal, said lock screen including a clock having a minute hand and an hour hand connected at a central control point and having time identifications indicating a time of day surrounding the central control point; and a controller configured to receive a touch input on the central control point and at least first and second time identifications to set a range of time, unlock the mobile terminal based on the received touch input, and display information corresponding to the set range of time.

MULTI-MEDIA WIRELESS WATCH

A method for interacting with a user through a smart watch can include displaying an interactive image. The method can further include detecting a contact moving continuously from a first edge of the touch-sensitive display toward a second, opposite edge of the touch-sensitive display. In response to the detection, the touch-sensitive display can display select function indicators in accordance with movement of the contact. The select function indicators can comprise four or fewer distinct, selectable icons. 1. A smart watch system , comprising:one or more processors;system memory;a watchband extending from a first side of a touch-sensitive display to a second side of the touch sensitive display, wherein the watchband comprises a clasp mechanism that allows the watchband to be placed around a wrist; and display an interactive image;', 'detect a contact moving continuously from a first edge of the touch-sensitive display toward a second, opposite edge of the touch-sensitive display;', 'in response to the detection, display select function indicators in accordance with movement of the contact, wherein the select function indicators comprise four or fewer distinct, selectable icons., 'the touch-sensitive display, wherein the touch-sensitive display is configured to2. The smart watch system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the select function indicators comprise three or fewer distinct claim 1 , selectable icons.3. The smart watch system as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the distinct claim 1 , selectable icons are selectable for executing a particular application.4. The smart watch system as recited in claim 3 , wherein a selectable icon is selected when the detected contact moves claim 3 , in a continuously detected movement claim 3 , to one of the selectable icons.5. The smart watch system as recited in claim 3 , wherein the distinct claim 3 , selectable icons comprise a first icon for a carousel application browser claim 3 , a second icon for voice features ...

Electronic Device With Near-Field Antenna Operating Through Display

An electronic device may have a display. A display cover layer and a transparent inner display member may overlap a display pixel layer. The display pixel layer may have an array of display pixels for displaying images for a user. A touch sensor layer may be interposed between the display pixel layer and the transparent display member. A ferromagnetic shielding layer may be mounted below the display pixel layer. A flexible printed circuit containing coils of metal signal lines that form a near-field communications loop antenna may be interposed between the ferromagnetic shielding layer and the display pixel layer. A non-near-field antenna such as an inverted-F antenna may have a resonating element mounted on an inner surface of the display cover layer. The resonating element may be interposed between the transparent display member and the display cover layer. 1. A wrist-watch comprising:a conductive housing;a conductive coil mounted in the conductive housing and configured to receive a near-field signal;a display in the housing that overlaps the conductive coil, wherein the display comprises an active area that includes touch sensor electrodes and an array of pixels, an inactive area free from touch sensor electrodes and pixel circuitry, and a display cover layer that covers the active and inactive areas and that is mounted to the conductive housing; anda slot antenna that includes a slot fed by first and second antenna feed terminals on opposing sides of the slot, wherein the slot overlaps the inactive area of the display, is located between the active area of the display and a wall of the conductive housing, and is configured to radiate through the display cover layer.2. The wrist-watch defined in wherein the wall of the conductive housing is configured to receive a wrist strap.3. The wrist-watch defined in claim 1 , wherein the second antenna feed terminal is coupled to the wall of the conductive housing.4. The wrist-watch defined in claim 3 , wherein the second ...

Electronic apparatus

An electronic apparatus includes a display; and an antenna including a first element without power feeding that is a structural component made of metal and is disposed on the display or above a display surface of the display in a display direction, a second element which is disposed below the first element and is connected to a power supply, and a GND plate that is disposed below the second element, wherein the first element and the second element are electromagnetically coupled.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BROADCASTING A MESSAGE TO A WEARER OF A WATCH

The invention relates to a method for broadcasting a message to a wearer of a watch comprising a step of digitising, by way of an electronic device, a graphical representation displayed in an aperture of a dial of said watch and a step of transmitting, by way of said electronic device, the message associated with said digitised graphical representation. 1. A method for broadcasting a message to a wearer of a watch comprising a step of digitizing , by way of an electronic device , a graphical representation displayed in an aperture of a dial of said watch and a step of transmitting , by way of said electronic device , the message associated with said digitised graphical representation.2. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that it comprises a step of displaying said graphical representation in the aperture of the dial.3. The method according to the claim 1 , characterised in that the display step comprises a sub-step of selecting the graphical representation to be displayed in said aperture involving the actuation of at least one control member of said watch.4. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the digitization step comprises a sub-step of acquiring the graphical representation involving the arrangement of the electronic device in the immediate vicinity of the watch such that an acquisition module of the electronic device is disposed facing this graphical representation situated in the aperture of the dial.5. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the transmission step comprises a sub-step of decoding a matrix code comprised in the graphical representation in order to obtain binary information sequences including data regarding a location of a digital file comprising said message.6. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the transmission step comprises a sub-step of generating claim 1 , by way of the electronic device claim 1 , a request to obtain a digital file comprising message data from binary ...

Watch type mobile terminal

The present invention provides a watch type mobile terminal which comprises: a body; a first wireless communication unit installed in the body; a band connected to the body and wound on a user's wrist; a first battery installed in the body or the band; a wireless audio module mounting unit formed on the band and having a concave shape; and a wireless audio module which can be attached to or detached from the wireless audio module amounting unit, wherein the wireless audio module comprises: a housing; an audio output unit installed in the housing; a second wireless communication unit installed in the housing; and a second battery installed in the housing and receiving power supplied from the first battery.

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

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

MODULAR SYSTEM FOR WATCH

Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can be part of a modular system that provides a variety of different components and functions to achieve the results that are desired by a user. The modular configurations allow a user to easily customize a watch with one or more functional modules to provide features that integrate with other operations of the body of the watch. The functional modules can be easily exchanged with each other to provide different components and functions at different times. Accordingly, a watch body need not include permanent components that provide every function that will later be desired by the user. Instead, the watch can have expanded and customizable capabilities by the use of one or more functional modules. 1. A watch comprising: a housing;', 'a controller;', 'a first attachment element; and', 'a first communication interface;, 'a body comprising an electronic component;', 'a second attachment element; and', 'a second communication interface, wherein, when the functional module is attached to the body, the controller is operably connected to the electronic component via the first communication interface and the second communication interface; and, 'a functional module comprisinga release mechanism on an outer surface of the watch for releasing the functional module from the body.2. The watch of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises:a microphone;a speaker;a button for receiving input from user;a communication component for communicating wirelessly with another device; andband retaining features on opposing sides of the housing for releasably connecting the body to a watch band.3. The watch of claim 1 , wherein the first communication interface is supported on the first attachment element claim 1 , and the second communication interface is supported on the second attachment element.4. The watch of claim 1 , wherein the electronic component is a sensor configured to detect a characteristic of a user.5. The watch of claim 1 , ...

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 ...

Electronic Timepiece

Provided is technology improving antenna sensitivity. An electronic timepiece has: an antenna having a planar first electrode, a planar second electrode disposed to a position superimposed with the first electrode in plan view when seen from a first direction perpendicular to the first electrode, and a shorting member that shorts the first electrode and second electrode; and a planar conductor disposed in plan view to a position superimposed with the first electrode. The second electrode is disposed between the first electrode and the conductor in a side view from a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a connector electrically connects the second electrode and conductor. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:an antenna having a planar first electrode, a planar second electrode disposed to a position superimposed with the first electrode in plan view when seen from a first direction perpendicular to the first electrode, and a shorting member that shorts the first electrode and second electrode;a planar conductor disposed in plan view to a position superimposed with the first electrode; anda connector that electrically connects the second electrode and conductor;the second electrode disposed between the first electrode and the conductor in a side view from a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.2. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the shorting member is disposed in plan view on an imaginary first line through a center of the first electrode;the connector is disposed in plan view on an imaginary second line through the center and perpendicular to the first line; andin plan view the shorting member, the connector, and the center are not mutually superimposed.3. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a circuit board electrically connected to the antenna; anda coaxial cable having an internal conductor and an external conductor surrounding the internal conductor in plan view;the ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

A mobile terminal and controlling method thereof are disclosed, by which a mobile terminal of a watch type or an external device can be remotely controlled. The present invention includes a display unit configured to display information, a wireless communication unit configured to communicate with an external device as a target of a remote control, a sensing unit configured to sense a motion of the mobile terminal and a variation according to a muscle movement of a part having the mobile terminal worn thereon, and a controller creating a control command for remotely controlling either the mobile terminal and the external device based on a sensing signal of the sensing unit. 1. A mobile terminal of a watch type wearable on a user's wrist , comprising:a display unit configured to display information;a wireless communication unit configured to communicate with an external device as a target of a remote control;a sensing unit configured to sense a motion of the mobile terminal and a variation according to a muscle movement of a part having the mobile terminal worn thereon; anda controller creating a control command for remotely controlling either the mobile terminal and the external device based on a sensing signal of the sensing unit.2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the controller creates the control command depending on a combination of at least one selected from the group consisting of the motion of the mobile terminal claim 1 , a motion of a finger of an arm having the mobile terminal worn thereon claim 1 , and a sound generated from the motion of the finger.3. The mobile terminal of claim 2 , wherein if the motion of the mobile terminal or the motion of the finger is detected claim 2 , the controller creates the control command for moving a pointer displayed on the mobile terminal or the external device along the motion of the mobile terminal or the motion of the finger.4. The mobile terminal of claim 3 , wherein if a motion of bobbing the finger is ...

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.

Electronic Device With Near-Field Antenna Operating Through Display

An electronic device may have a display. A display cover layer and a transparent inner display member may overlap a display pixel layer. The display pixel layer may have an array of display pixels for displaying images for a user. A touch sensor layer may be interposed between the display pixel layer and the transparent display member. A ferromagnetic shielding layer may be mounted below the display pixel layer. A flexible printed circuit containing coils of metal signal lines that form a near-field communications loop antenna may be interposed between the ferromagnetic shielding layer and the display pixel layer. A non-near-field antenna such as an inverted-F antenna may have a resonating element mounted on an inner surface of the display cover layer. The resonating element may be interposed between the transparent display member and the display cover layer. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing;a curved cover layer for a display coupled to the housing;a display pixel layer for the display that overlaps the curved cover layer at an active area of the display;an antenna resonating antenna for an antenna that overlaps the curved cover layer at an inactive area of the display; anda conductive coil in the housing that runs along a periphery of the display.2. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a support structure configured to bias the antenna resonating element to the curved cover layer at the inactive area of the display.3. The electronic device defined in claim 2 , wherein the support structure comprises compressible material.4. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , wherein the curved cover layer at the inactive area of the display has a curved outer surface and a curved inner surface claim 1 , and the antenna resonating element is mounted on the curved inner surface.5. The electronic device defined in claim 4 , wherein the antenna resonating element comprises an inverted-F antenna resonating element.6. The electronic device ...

Antenna device for timepiece

An antenna device intended to be used in a communication system of a timepiece, including a substrate; a first antenna circuit made on the substrate and having first and second strands which are connected and having a proximal end and a distal end, extending in parallel, a second antenna circuit made on the substrate and having third and fourth strands which are connected and having a proximal end and a distal end, and extending in parallel, an electrical junction link joining the proximal ends of the first and third strands; a connection portion configured to be bent relative to the electrical junction link, and including a conductive connection which is connected to the electrical junction link and including an electromagnetic shielding of the conductive connection.

ANTENNA DEVICE

A timepiece including a case formed of a metal middle part wherein are disposed a metal dial and a remote communication system provided with a multi-band antenna device arranged above the dial, the communication system including a bracelet of the timepiece connected at its ends to the middle part and including a body formed of a plurality of fastening elements having different electrical conduction properties, the arrangement of the fastening elements in the body of the bracelet being configured to achieve an enlargement of the radiation pattern of the antenna device. 1. A timepiece comprising a case formed of a metal middle part wherein are disposed a metal dial and a remote communication system provided with a multi-band antenna device arranged above said dial , the communication system comprising a bracelet of said timepiece connected at its ends to said middle part and comprising a body formed of a plurality of fastening elements having different electrical conduction properties , the arrangement of said fastening elements in the body of the bracelet being configured to achieve an enlargement of the radiation pattern of said antenna device.2. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening elements comprise links which can each be made of metallic material or of dielectric material.3. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the dielectric material link is comprised in the body of the bracelet at one of its two ends claim 1 , intended to be connected to the middle part.4. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the number of metallic material links constituting the body of the bracelet contributes to achieving the configuration of the enlargement of the radiation pattern of said antenna device.5. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the antenna device comprises:a substrate;a first antenna circuit produced on said substrate and having first and second strands having a proximal end and a distal end, and extending in parallel between ...

ADAPTIVE WATCH

A watch or other type of portable electronic console that employs a number of different functions in order to improve its usability. The watch may, for example, allow a user to connect the watch to one or more remote electronic devices, such as an electronic performance sensor or MP3 player. The watch then displays information related to the connected electronic devices. Still further, the watch may allow a user to control the operation of one or more connected remote electronic devices. Thus, if the watch is connected to a remote speed/distance monitor employing a calibration variable, then the watch may allow the user to adjust the calibration variable. 1. An athletic watch comprising:a processor; and prompt a user to exercise at a plurality of user-selected successive exertion levels, wherein an exertion level is based on an approximate breathing rate of the user;', 'determine one or more heart rate zones based on first heart rate measurements received from a heart rate sensor while the user exercises at the plurality of successive exertion levels;', 'receive, from a remote device, a prompt instructing the user to exercise while maintaining heart rate within a selected one of the one or more heart rate zones; and', 'process second heart rate measurements associated with the user to determine whether the user is within the selected one of the one or more heart rate zones., 'a non-transitory memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, are configured to cause the athletic watch at least to2. The athletic watch of claim 1 , wherein the memory further comprises instructions that claim 1 , when executed by processor claim 1 , are further configured to cause the athletic watch at least to:communicate a message to the remote device indicating whether the user is within the selected one of the one or more heart rate zones.3. The athletic watch of claim 1 , wherein communication between the remote device and the athletic watch utilizes two-way ...

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 ...

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 ...

WRISTWATCH-TYPE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH CONTACTLESS CONTROL INTERFACE, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SUCH A DEVICE

The present invention relates to an electronic device intended to be worn secured to a part of the human body, comprising a case () provided with a display zone (), a wristband (), and a control interface with capacitive measuring electrodes () arranged to detect control objects, said control interface being arranged so as to allow the detection of control objects () in contact with or across from (i) a detection zone superimposed on the display zone (), (ii) at least one other detection zone () outside said display zone (). 1. An electronic device comprising:a case provided with a display zone,a wristband, anda control interface with capacitance-measuring electrodes distributed on the device so as to form detection zones and arranged to detect control objects, in contact with a detection zone superimposed on the display zone, and', 'in contact with or across from at least one other detection zone outside said display zone., 'wherein said capacitive measuring electrodes are arranged so as to allow a detection of control objects2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising capacitance-measuring electrodes positioned on the case outside the display zone.3. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising capacitance-measuring electrodes positioned on the wristband.4. The device according to claim 1 , the control interface arranged so as to allow the detection of control objects in contact with or across from at least one external detection zone on a periphery of the display zone claim 1 , via measurements from capacitance-measuring electrodes superimposed on the display zone.5. The device according to claim 1 , the control interface arranged so as to allow the detection of movements or positions of a control object corresponding to a hand attached to a wrist to which the device is attached claim 1 , for measurements coming from:{'b': '13', 'measuring electrodes superimposed on the display zone (), or'}measuring electrodes positioned on the case outside ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING MULTI-BAND ANTENNA

Disclosed is an electronic device including a housing that includes a first conductive member disposed on a first surface facing a first direction and a second conductive member disposed adjacent to a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, a nonconductive member that is located between the first conductive member and the second conductive member and forms part of the housing, a printed circuit board (PCB), a communication circuit that is disposed on the PCB and is electrically connected with the first conductive member and the second conductive member, and a ground part that is electrically connected with at least one of the first conductive member and the second conductive member. The communication circuit feeds the first conductive member and the second conductive member and transmits/receives a signal through the first conductive member and the second conductive member. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including a first conductive member disposed on a first surface facing a first direction and a second conductive member disposed adjacent to a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction;a nonconductive member located between the first conductive member and the second conductive member and forming part of the housing;a printed circuit board (PCB);a communication circuit disposed on the PCB and electrically connected with the first conductive member and the second conductive member; anda ground part electrically connected with at least one of the first conductive member and the second conductive member,wherein the communication circuit feeds the first conductive member and the second conductive member and transmits/receives a signal through the first conductive member and the second conductive member.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first conductive member and the second conductive member are spaced apart from each other by the nonconductive member.3. The electronic device ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

An electronic apparatus includes a display; and an antenna including a first element without power feeding that is a structural component made of metal and is disposed on the display or above a display surface of the display in a display direction, a second element which is disposed below the first element and is connected to a power supply, and a GND plate that is disposed below the second element, wherein the first element and the second element are electromagnetically coupled. 120.-. (canceled)21. An electronic apparatus comprising:a case body which is configured to be worn on a body of a user;a display which is disposed in the case body;a first element which is made of metal and is disposed outside the case body;a circuit board which includes a ground pattern and is disposed in the case body; anda second element which has an antenna electrode and a power supply, and is disposed in the case body, wherein the antenna electrode is electrically connected to the ground pattern of the circuit board,wherein the first element is disposed above the circuit board and the display along a direction, and the second element is disposed above the circuit board and below the first element along the direction.22. The electronic apparatus according to claim 21 ,wherein the first element and the second element are electromagnetically coupled without a radiation element between the first element and the second element.23. The electronic apparatus according to claim 21 ,wherein when λ is a wavelength of the electric wave received from a satellite, an equivalent electrical length of the second element is shorter than λ/4.24. The electronic apparatus according to claim 21 ,wherein the first element is an annular shape.25. The electronic apparatus according to claim 21 ,wherein when λ is a wavelength of the electric wave received from a satellite, an equivalent electrical length after the first element and the second element are electromagnetically coupled is λ/4, or an integer ...

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.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERWORKING BETWEEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES

An electronic device comprising: a memory; a communication unit for exchanging communications with a wearable device and an external device; and at least one processor that is operatively coupled to the memory, configured to: detect an event that is associated with a connection with the external device; identify a function that is associated with the external device in response to the event; and transmit to the wearable device an instruction for executing the function, wherein the instruction is transmitted via the communications unit. 1. An electronic device comprising:a memory;a communication unit; andat least one processor operatively coupled to the memory and the communication unit,wherein the at least one processor is configured to:detect that the electronic device is connected with an external device;in response to detecting that the electronic device is connected with the external device, identify a function which corresponds to the external device and is performed by interworking with the external device and a wearable device, the wearable device being paired with at least one of the electronic device and the external device;in response to identifying the function, execute the function at the electronic device and at the wearable device.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the communication unit includes at least one of a wired communications module or a wireless communications module.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the external device is an electronic pen claim 1 ,wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:determine whether the electronic device is connected with the electronic pen according to whether a sensing circuit associated with the electronic pen in the electronic device is open-circuit or short-circuit,wherein the function is usable for displaying attributes of the electronic device on a user interface (UI) in the wearable device.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 , ...

EXTERNAL DEVICE FOR COMMUNICATING WITH CONFERENCING CLIENT USING NOTIFICATION API

Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for providing notifications on an external device. In an implementation, a communication endpoint comprises a communication system configured to communicate with a communication device, a microphone, a speaker, an indicator, a user interface, and a controller. The controller is programmed to receive a notification type from a conferencing client application running on the communication device via the communication system, control the indicator based on the notification type, and receive a user input via the user interface. The controller is further programmed to, in response to the user input, send an invocation request to the communication device via the communication system to activate the conferencing client application, receive a request for the notification type from the conferencing client application via the communication system, and, in response to receiving the request, sending the notification type to the conferencing client application via the communication system. 1. A communication endpoint comprising:a communication system configured to communicate with a communication device;a microphone;a speaker;an indicator;a user interface; and receive a notification type from a conferencing client application running on the communication device via the communication system;', 'control the indicator based on the notification type;', 'receive a user input via the user interface;', 'in response to the user input, send an invocation request to the communication device via the communication system to activate the conferencing client application;', 'receive a request for the notification type from the conferencing client application via the communication system; and', 'in response to receiving the request, sending the notification type to the conferencing client application via the communication system., 'a controller programmed to2. The communication endpoint of claim 1 , wherein the indicator comprises at least one ...

Sleep Monitoring System

A method comprising monitoring a user's movements and determining when the user is falling asleep into a sleep session. The method further comprising identifying the sleep session as a power nap or a longer sleep, and waking up the user at a predetermined time, based on a combination of user preferences and measured information regarding the sleep session.

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, ...

WATCH CAPABLE OF AUTOMATICALLY TURNING ON BACKLIGHT AND RELATED METHOD

A watch capable of automatically turning on a backlight and a related method includes: providing a watch and one or more wearable device both supporting a wireless communication protocol, establishing a communication between the watch and the wearable device via the wireless communication protocol, measuring a signal strength related to the communication, determining whether a distance condition is satisfied based on the signal strength, and turning on a backlight of the watch when the distance condition is satisfied. 1. A method of automatically turning on a backlight of a watch , comprising:providing a watch and at least a wearable device both supporting a wireless communication protocol;establishing a communication between the watch and the wearable device via the wireless communication protocol;measuring a signal strength related to the communication;determining whether a distance condition is satisfied based on the signal strength; andturning on a backlight of the watch when the distance condition is satisfied.2. The method of automatically turning on a backlight of a watch of claim 1 , wherein the watch determines whether to turn on the backlight further based on a movement condition claim 1 , and the watch turns on the backlight when the distance condition and the movement condition are both satisfied.3. The method of automatically turning on a backlight of a watch of claim 2 , wherein the movement condition is related with measurement data of an accelerometer of the watch.4. The method of automatically turning on a backlight of a watch of claim 2 , further comprising:determining, when one of the distance condition and movement condition is satisfied, whether or not the other one is satisfied and, if not, detecting whether the backlight of the watch is manually turned on within a predetermined time; andcorrecting the unsatisfied distance condition or the unsatisfied movement condition if the backlight of the watch is manually turned on within the ...

Electronic timepiece, processing selection method, and storage medium

An electronic timepiece includes a timer that clocks a current time, a receiver that receives radio waves, a switch that receives an operation from a user, and a processor. The processor acquires, in accordance with the operation received by the switch, a determination result indicating whether the radio waves are receivable by the receiver, and selects and executes one of a first processing and at least one second processing that differs from the first processing. The first processing is processing to correct the current time clocked by the timer on the basis of the radio waves received by the receiver. The processor does not select the first processing when the determination results indicate that the radio waves are not receivable by the receiver.

Smart watch

A smart watch includes: a housing; a window member connected to the housing; a display panel located in the housing, the display panel to display an image toward the window member; an analog movement located in the housing; a first time hand module to rotate by an operation of the analog movement; and an electronic module to control the display panel and the analog movement. The first time hand module includes: a first rotational shaft connected to the analog movement; a first horizontal portion connected to the first rotational shaft and located below the display panel; a first vertical portion connected to the first horizontal portion and facing a side edge of the display panel; and a first time hand connected to the first vertical portion and located above the display panel.

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 ...

SENSOR DRYING PATHWAY VIA CAPILLARY-INDUCED PRESSURE GRADIENT

Aspects of the subject technology relate to an apparatus including one or more transducers, and a pathway for drying the one or more transducers via removal of water from vicinities of the transducers. The pathway includes a tubular structure, and the one or more transducers are disposed at a first opening of the tubular structure. The pathway is to facilitate removal of water via capillary-induced pressure gradient created by a capillary-dense material disposed at a second opening of the tubular structure at a distance from the transducers. 1. An apparatus comprising:one or more transducers; anda pathway for drying the one or more transducers via removal of water from vicinities of the one or more transducers,wherein:the pathway comprises a tubular structure,the one or more transducers are disposed at a first opening of the tubular structure, andthe pathway is configured to facilitate removal of water via capillary-induced pressure gradient created by a capillary-dense material disposed at a second opening of the tubular structure at a distance from the one or more transducers.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tubular structure comprises a U-shape cylindrical tube claim 1 , the one or more transducers are disposed around a periphery of the first opening and the capillary-dense material is disposed to fill a second opening and a portion of the U-shape cylindrical tube at a distance from the first opening.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the capillary-dense material comprises a sponge material or a material including at least one of a hydrophilic foam claim 2 , cotton claim 2 , wool claim 2 , glass fiber claim 2 , glass beads or metal sawdust or swarf.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tubular structure comprises a main cylindrical tube coupled to multiple cylindrical tube branches.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the one or more transducers are disposed around a periphery of an opening of the main cylindrical tube and the capillary-dense ...

Electronic watch and communication control system

Provided is an electronic clock including: a power generator; a secondary battery, which is to be charged with electric power generated by the power generator; a balance information transmitter configured to transmit, to a computer, balance information relating to a transition of a power generation amount or a charging balance of the secondary battery; a connection time period setting module configured to set a connection time period of a connection with the computer based on the balance information; and a communication controller configured to control a start and an end of communication to/from the computer based on the connection time period.

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND EVENT-INTIMATING METHOD OF THE SAME

A wearable electronic device is provided. The wearable electronic device includes a wireless communication unit, a processing unit, a watch interface and a display unit. The wireless communication unit performs wireless communication with a portable electronic device. The processing unit synchronizes with the portable electronic device to retrieve event data from the portable electronic device through the wireless communication unit, wherein the event data comprises a plurality of events and time information corresponding to the events. The watch interface has a dial. The processing unit controls the display unit to display a color bar surrounding the dial, wherein the color bar includes a plurality of sections to display durations of the events based on the time information. When the processing unit determines that a time-based condition or a location-based condition of the events is met, an intimating signal is generated under the control of the processing unit. 1. A wearable electronic device comprising.a wireless communication unit for performing wireless communication with a portable electronic device;a processing unit for synchronizing with the portable electronic device to retrieve event data from the portable electronic device through the wireless communication unit, wherein the event data comprises a plurality of events and time information corresponding to the events;a watch interface having a dial; anda display unit;wherein the processing unit controls the display unit to display a color bar surrounding the dial, wherein the color bar comprises a plurality of sections to display durations of the events based on the time information, and when the processing unit determines that a time-based condition or a location-based condition of the events is met, an intimating signal is generated under the control of the processing unit.2. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the time-based condition is met when the processing unit determines that the ...

WATCH WITH SEALED HOUSING AND SENSOR MODULE

Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can provide a seal member to form a fluid barrier between an inner chamber therein and outer chambers, as well as an external environment. Components within the sealed inner chamber can be protected from elements from the external environment (e.g., water ingress, etc.). The components outside of the inner chamber can include sensor modules and the like. Such components can be operatively connected to components within the inner chamber, for example, by a flex circuit that extends across the seal member. The component can interact with a watchband when coupled to a watch housing of the watch. 1. A watch comprising:a main body having a band retaining feature for receiving a watchband;a rear cover;a seal member between the main body and the rear cover, the seal member fluidly separating an inner chamber between the main body and the rear cover from an outer chamber between the main body and the rear cover; anda processor within the inner chamber;a sensor module within the outer chamber; anda flex circuit connecting the sensor module to the processor and extending across the seal member.2. The watch of claim 1 , further comprising:a touchscreen configured to display a visual output to a user and receive touch input from a user;a microphone;a speaker; anda communication component for communicating wirelessly with another device.3. The watch of claim 1 , wherein:the main body has a first opening;the rear cover has a second opening; andthe watch further comprises a button at least partially within the first opening and at least partially within the second opening.4. The watch of claim 1 , wherein the sensor module comprises an antenna module configured to obtain a characteristic of the watchband.5. The watch of claim 4 , wherein the antenna module comprises:a core structure;a coil antenna that is wound around the core structure; andan antenna filler surrounding the coil antenna and the core structure.6. The watch of claim 1 , ...

WRISTWATCH STRUCTURE WITH PHYSICAL HANDS AND METHOD FOR OFFERING COMMUNICATION FUNCTION TO WRISTWATCH

The present invention provides a wristwatch structure with physical hands and a method for offering a communication function to a wristwatch, which uses remaining room in a traditional wristwatch (such as a mechanical watch and a quartz watch) to dispose an electronic module. By way of wireless transmission, the electronic module is utilized to receive wireless signals transmitted from a device (such as a smart phone) near a wristwatch user, and to provide a prompt message (such as vibration or an audio sound) based on the wireless signals. The present invention gives a new function to the traditional wristwatch, and is also capable of solving the problem of prompt function not working in large-scale cell phone. 1. A wristwatch structure with physical hands , comprising:at least one physical hand for indicating time relevant information for a wristwatch user;a watchcase forming an accommodating room;a watch movement disposed in the accommodating room formed by the watchcase for generating a signal to drive the at least one physical hand; andan electronic module that is independent of the watch movement and other time elements in structure, the electronic module being assembled into the accommodating room formed by the watchcase and being assembled into a remaining room beyond the space occupied by the watch movement and the other time elements;wherein the electronic module receives an external signal transmitted from outside of the wristwatch structure by a wireless communication, and provides a prompt message for the wristwatch user based on the external signal.2. The wristwatch structure according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises:a wireless signal transceiver, receiving wireless signals from outside of the wristwatch structure; anda vibrator, generating vibration according to the wireless signals received by the wireless signal transceiver to prompt the vibration to the wristwatch user.3. The wristwatch structure according to claim 2 , wherein ...

AVIATION WATCH

A wearable electronic device utilizes indicators on a display screen, such as tick marks positioned around the perimeter of the display, to point to the bearing of a desired location such as a nearest airport when GPS is enabled. The electronic device may be implemented as an aviation watch that comprises a display device having a screen including a plurality of indicators arranged proximal to a perimeter of the screen. The aviation watch determines a direction of an airport that is nearest in proximity to the location of the aviation watch and activates a subset of the plurality of indicators of the screen, the subset of the plurality of indicators providing a directional bearing to the airport determined to be nearest in proximity to the location of the aviation watch. 1. A wearable electronic device comprising:a global positioning system (GPS) receiver operable to determine a current geographic location of the wearable electronic device;a display device having a screen, the screen configured to display at least one indicator arranged proximal to a perimeter of the screen;a memory operable to store one or more modules and a database of airport locations; and access the database of airport locations to determine an airport nearest to the current geographic location of the wearable electronic device;', 'determine a directional bearing to the nearest airport; and', 'control the indicator to present the directional bearing to the nearest airport., 'a processor coupled with the position sensor, the display device, and the memory, the processor operable to execute the one or more modules to2. The wearable electronic device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising an altitude sensor configured to determine an altitude of the wearable electronic device.3. The wearable electronic device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the processor is further operable to execute the one or more modules to cause the altitude sensor to take periodic pressure measurements and to use the ...

Gesture-Based Small Device Input

A computer-implemented method is described that includes providing a watch defining a body and a watch face on a surface of the body, the body having one or more sensors arranged to sense user inputs in an area adjacent to the body. The method further comprises sensing a motion of an object in the area adjacent to, but not touching, the body using the one or more sensors and changing a display of a pointing element on a graphical user interface on the watch in coordination with the sensed motion. 119.-. (canceled)20. A computer-implemented method , comprising:monitoring for movement, by a computing device including one or more sensors, an area that is adjacent to the computing device and a surface of a user wearing the computing device;detecting, by the computing device using the one or more sensors, movement of an object in the area that is adjacent to the computing device and the surface of the user;identifying, by the computing device, a gesture corresponding to the movement of the object in the area that is adjacent to the computing device and the surface of the user; andin response to identifying the gesture corresponding to the movement of the object, performing an operation that corresponds to the gesture.21. The computer-implemented method of claim 20 , comprising:identifying a path traced by the movement of the object in the area that is adjacent to the computing device and the surface of the user; andcausing a pointing element displayed in a graphical user interface to move in coordination with the path traced by the object.22. The computer-implemented method of claim 20 , comprising:projecting an image onto the surface of the user in the area monitored by the computing device for movement, the image comprising a graphical user interface that includes a user-selectable element; anddetecting the movement of the object in the area comprises identifying user interaction with the user-selectable element in the area adjacent to the computing device and the ...

RADIO-CONTROLLED WATCH

Provided is a highly sensitive radio-controlled watch which includes: a watch glass; a case into which the watch glass is fitted; a movement disposed inside the case; and an antenna body disposed between the watch glass and the movement, and also along an inner periphery of the case, the antenna body including: an antenna electrode; and an antenna base having a surface on which the antenna electrode is disposed, and the antenna base having a permittivity higher than a permittivity of other components around the antenna body. 1. A radio-controlled watch , comprising:a watch glass;a case, into which the watch glass is fitted;a movement disposed inside the case; andan antenna body, at least a part of which is disposed between the watch glass and the movement and at least part of which is also disposed along an inner periphery of the case, an antenna electrode; and', 'an antenna base having a surface on which the antenna electrode is disposed, and, 'the antenna body includingthe antenna base having a permittivity higher than a permittivity of other components around the antenna body.2. The radio-controlled watch according to claim 1 , wherein the permittivity of the antenna base is higher than permittivity of other components disposed within a distance equal to or less than 1/20 of a reception wavelength away from the antenna body.3. The radio-controlled watch according to claim 1 , wherein the permittivity of the antenna base is more than twice the permittivity of the other components.4. The radio-controlled watch according to claim 1 , wherein the permittivity of the antenna base is higher than the permittivity of other components disposed between the watch glass and the movement.5. The radio-controlled watch according to claim 1 , wherein the permittivity of the antenna base is higher than permittivity of other components adjacent to the antenna body.6. The radio-controlled watch according to claim 1 , wherein one of the other components is opposed to at least a part ...

Display terminal apparatus, information display system, information display control method and storage medium storing program thereof

Disclosed is a display terminal apparatus including a wireless communication unit for performing wireless communication with a set external device, a display unit, a display information obtaining unit which obtains display information including a display content to be displayed in the display unit, a display period setting of the display content and a changing condition for changing the display period through the wireless communication unit, a display control unit which controls the display period of the display content in the display unit on the basis of the display period setting, a determination unit which determines whether a state corresponds to the changing condition, and a display period changing unit which changes the display period on the basis of a determination result obtained in the determination unit.

Electronic timepiece, control method, and non-transitory recording medium

An electronic timepiece includes a storage that stores specific-region DST application rule information and local time information that includes, in association with each other, DST application rules for each region and standard-wave transmitting station information indicating each station transmitting standard waves receivable in the region; a processor that controls clock time to be kept by a clock circuit and displays time to be displayed on a display; and a standard wave receiver that receives standard waves and obtains time information. The processor calibrates the clock time based on the time information indicated by the standard waves received by the standard wave receiver, and controls the display time based on whether the specific-region DST application rule information and the DST application rule information associated with the standard-wave transmitting station information indicating a station transmitting the received standard waves satisfy a predetermined condition.

Portable radio-controlled watch

A portable radio-controlled watch includes a watch glass, an antenna electrode that is formed on a backside of a peripheral edge of the watch glass so as to be along the peripheral edge, a receiving circuit, an antenna connecting line that is at least a part of a connection circuit connecting the antenna electrode with the receiving circuit, the antenna connecting line being directly connected to a back surface of the antenna electrode and extending in a direction away from the watch glass, and a dielectric that is disposed below the antenna electrode and covers at least a part of the antenna electrode in a plan view.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device includes a display module having a hole and including a plurality of first light sources disposed along a perimeter of one side of the display module and a plurality of second light sources which are positioned opposite the plurality of first light sources and are disposed along a perimeter of the other side of the display module, a shaft rotatably inserted into the hole of the display module, a movement which is positioned in the rear of the display module, is connected to one end of the shaft, and provides a rotational force for the shaft, a window which is separated from the display module and is positioned in front of the display module, and a hand which is positioned between the display module and the window and is fixed to the other end of the shaft. 1. An electronic device comprising: an opening extending from the back surface of the display module to the front surface of the display module;', 'a plurality of first light sources disposed along a first portion of the perimeter of the display module; and', 'a plurality of second light sources positioned opposite the plurality of first light sources and disposed along a second portion of the perimeter of the display module;, 'a display module having a perimeter, a front surface, and a back surface, the display module comprisinga shaft having a first end and a second end, the shaft rotatably inserted into the opening of the display module;a movement behind the display module, the movement being connected to the first end of the shaft, wherein the movement is configured to provide a rotational force to the shaft;a window in front of the display module, the window being separate from the display module; andat least one hand configured to be positioned between the display module and the window and fixed to the second end of the shaft.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first light sources and the plurality of second light sources are symmetrically arranged with respect ...

Systems and Methods for Establishing Reliable Wireless Links

A first device such as a wristwatch may include a front face at which a display is disposed and a rear face at which a rear housing wall is mounted. Antenna structures may overlap the rear housing wall and may be operable to transit and receive relatively high frequency signals through the rear housing wall to a communication with a second device such as a wireless power transmitting device for the wristwatch. The second device may also include antenna structures that overlap a top surface housing. Respective sets of magnetic structures may be provided in the first and second devices to align the two devices and to form a reliable wireless communication link between the two devices. The first and second devices may include respective antenna arrays that include pairs of antenna elements that are selectively used to form a reliable wireless communication link. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display having a display cover glass;a rear housing wall that opposes the display cover glass;{'b': '10', 'first and second antenna resonating elements that overlap the rear housing wall and that are operable to transmit and receive radio-frequency signals above GHz through the rear housing wall; and'}alignment structures disposed at the rear housing wall and configured to apply a magnetic force through the rear housing wall.2. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , wherein the alignment structures comprise first and second magnetic structures.3. The electronic device defined in claim 2 , wherein the first and second magnetic structures are configured to bias the rear housing wall towards equipment overlapping the electronic device and to align the first and second antenna resonating elements with third and fourth antenna resonating elements on the equipment.4. The electronic device defined in claim 1 , further comprising:near-field communications circuitry coupled to the first and second antenna resonating elements and operable to use the first and second antenna ...

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 ...

Watch type mobile terminal and method for controlling the same

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

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 ...

METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING TIME

A method and an electronic device are provided for displaying time information corresponding a location where an external electronic device is located. The electronic device obtains the time information of the external electronic device. The electronic device displays the time information and contact information corresponding to the external electronic device in response to a request. 1. An electronic device , comprising:an information processing module configured to control a display to display contact information and time information corresponding to an external electronic device, in response to a request; andthe display configured to display the contact information and the time information.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the information processing module is further configured to:obtain the time information from the external electronic device or a server device that manages the time information; orobtain the time information from location information collected from the external electronic device or a server device that manages the location information.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the information processing module is further configured to:extract location information of the external electronic device from contents received from a server device that manages contents transmitted from the external electronic device; andobtain the time information based on the location information.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the time information includes information of at least one of a time zone claim 1 , a current time claim 1 , a date claim 1 , and a day of the week.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein a screen on the display comprises at least one of a contact list claim 1 , a chat friend list claim 1 , user profile information of the external electronic device claim 1 , a function associated with a chat room claim 1 , and a function associated with a message.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the information ...

Electronic timepiece

An electronic timepiece has a case made at least in part from a conductive material and including a main case member and back cover and; a drive module disposed inside the case for displaying the time; a GPS antenna disposed inside the case around the drive module; and a crystal made from a non-conductive material and disposed to the opposite side of the case as the back cover. The GPS antenna is superimposed with the crystal in plan view, and not superimposed with parts of the main case on the crystal side of the GPS antenna.

SMARTWATCH ASSEMBLIES HAVING ANALOG DIALS WITH SPECIFIC FUNCTIONALITIES

A smartwatch assembly may include a dial portion having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough and a circuit board having a plurality of LED modules disposed thereon. The plurality of LED modules may be oriented to emit light toward the plurality of apertures of the dial portion. The circuit board may include a control module configured to illuminate the plurality of LED modules in response to an alert and a communication module configured to interface with an electronic device wirelessly and to receive the alert. Methods of making a smartwatch assembly may include disposing a dial portion having a face plate and a plurality of hour-mark apertures extending through the face plate in a watch casing and disposing a circuit board having a plurality of LED modules disposed thereon in a watch casing, the plurality of LED modules corresponding to the plurality of hour-mark apertures. 1. A smartwatch assembly , comprising:a watch casing;a circuit board disposed within the watch casing and including a control module;at least one LED module operably coupled to the control module and oriented to emit light from the watch casing;at least one sensor operably coupled to the control module;an electrocardiogram sensor operably coupled to the control module and configured to contact a user's skin;wherein the smartwatch assembly is configured to initiate an electrocardiogram measurement via the electrocardiogram sensor in response to an event detected by the at least one sensor.2. The smartwatch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the smartwatch assembly is configured to convey information relative to the electrocardiogram measurement via the at least one LED module.3. The smartwatch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the smartwatch assembly is configured to convey a positive indication relative to the electrocardiogram measurement to the user via the at least one LED module utilizing a first color and convey a negative indication relative to the electrocardiogram measurement to the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SENDING COMMUNICATION MESSAGE

The present disclosure relates to the field of computer technologies, and discloses a method and a device for sending a communication message. The method includes: receiving, by a wearable device, a communication message sent by a transfer device, where the communication message is sent to the transfer device by a target device, and is forwarded to the wearable device by the transfer device when the transfer device meets a predetermined condition; receiving, by the wearable device, a reply message input for the communication message; and sending, by the wearable device, the reply message to the transfer device, where the reply message is forwarded to the target device by the transfer device. The present disclosure resolves a problem that a user cannot send or reply to a communication message in time when it is inconvenient to operate an electronic device, and achieves an effect of improving communication efficiency. 1. A method for sending a communication message , comprising:setting, by a transfer device, an application list storing one or more predetermined service application;when the transfer device is running the at least one of the one or more predetermined service applications in a lock screen status, receiving, by the transfer device, an incoming communication message from a first target device;determining, by the transfer device in the lock screen status, that the transfer device meets a predetermined condition;upon determining that the transfer device meets the predetermined condition, forwarding, by the transfer device in the lock screen status, the incoming communication message to a wearable device, wherein the wearable device records a voice reply message input by a user for the incoming communication message;receiving, by the transfer device in the lock screen status, the voice reply message from the wearable device; andforwarding, by the transfer device in the lock screen status, the voice reply message to the first target device.2. The method ...

INTEGRATED TIME RECORDER AND USER TEMPERATURE SENSOR

According to some embodiments, a time recorder is disclosed. The time recorder comprises one or more biometric sensors to determine a user accessing the time recorder. The time recorder further comprises an electronic clock to determine a time that the user accessed the time recorder and a network transmitter to synchronize the time recorder with one or more of a plurality of time recorders. Input of biometrics of a new user at the time recorder may be populated across one or more of the plurality of time recorders via the network transmitter. 1. A time recorder comprising:one or more biometric sensors to determine a user accessing the time recorder;an electronic clock to determine a time that the user accessed the time recorder; anda network transmitter to synchronize the time recorder with one or more of a plurality of time recorders, wherein input of biometrics of a new user at the time recorder is populated across the plurality of time recorders via the network transmitter.2. The time recorder of claim 1 , wherein the network transmitter is a cellular transmitter via a SIM card.3. The time recorder of claim 1 , wherein the network transmitter is selectable to be a cellular transmitter claim 1 , a Wi-Fi transmitter claim 1 , a BLUETOOTH transmitter claim 1 , or a wired network transmitter.4. The time recorder of claim 1 , wherein the one or more biometric sensors comprise at least one of a fingerprint sensor claim 1 , a retina scanner claim 1 , a facial scanner claim 1 , scanner claim 1 , energetic presence scanner claim 1 , a body temperature sensor and a breath sensor.5. The time recorder of claim 1 , wherein the time recorder is powered by power over the ethernet (PoE).6. The time recorder of claim 5 , wherein if the user is determined to leave early claim 5 , based on the stored user and biometric data claim 5 , an alert will be transmitted to a supervisor or external database for reporting to a supervisor.7. The time recorder of claim 1 , wherein a location ...

Electronic strap for watch case

The invention relates to an electronic strap for a timepiece, comprising: a printed circuit board an insert disposed on the printed circuit board, comprising a guide element provided to be placed between and fixed to a pair of horns of a watch case (BM), the guide element comprising a lightwave guide comprising: an input disposed on an interface between the guide element and the printed circuit board a first output disposed so as to be opposite a first zone of the watch case (BM) between the two horns when the guide element is placed between and fixed to the pair of horns a first portion connecting the input to the first output a lightwave emitter installed on the printed circuit board, at the level of the input of the wave guide.

Clock Device with Automatic Simulation of Sunrise or Sunset

A clock comprises an alarm clock housing having a front face, a clock display occupying at least a portion of the front face, a control on the housing for activating a shade positioning function, and a processor within the housing. The processor is responsive to the control for generating at least one shade positioning command to be transmitted to at least one motorized window shade, so as to cause the motorized window shade to move to one or more position at one or more corresponding predetermined interval relative to an alarm time. 1a housing having a front face;a clock display occupying at least a portion of the front face;a shade positioning control on the housing for activating a shade positioning function;an audio alarm configured to emit an audible alarm sound; anda processor within the housing, the processor responsive to the shade positioning control for generating at least one shade positioning command to be transmitted to at least one motorized window shade, so as to cause the motorized window shade to move to one or more positions at one or more corresponding predetermined shade-movement intervals relative to an alarm time, the processor configured to cause the audio alarm to emit the audible alarm sound at the alarm time or at a predetermined audible-sound interval after the alarm time.. A clock, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/620,145, filed Jun. 12, 2017, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15,249,788, filed Aug. 29, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,678,480, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/887,408, filed Oct. 20, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,429,917, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/838,708, filed Mar. 15, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,195,220, which are expressly incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.This disclosure relates to consumer electronics generally, and more particularly to alarm clocks.Alarm clocks are ...

WRISTWATCH AND METHOD APPLICABLE TO WRISTWATCH FOR CONTROLLING MAGNITUDE OF SHORT DISTANCE COMMUNICATION SIGNALS

A wristwatch and a method applicable to a wristwatch for controlling the magnitude of short distance communication signals are provided. A short distance communication module is disposed inside the wristwatch, and therefore short distance communication is carried out in the wristwatch. Also, an amplifier is deployed in the wristwatch, thereby carrying out enhancing the magnitude of the short distance communication signals. The magnitude of the short distance communication signals can also increase or decrease through user operations. In another aspect, a magnetic field isolating layer is disposed inside a housing of the wristwatch. The magnetic field isolating layer can reduce interference caused by the housing or other components of the wristwatch, and thus can enhance the magnitude of the short distance communication signals and extend the sensing distance. 1. A wristwatch , comprising a housing , a bottom cover , and a top cover , the housing made of a metal material , the top cover made of a non-metal material , the wristwatch further comprising:a short distance communication module disposed inside the housing, configured to carry out short distance communication with an external device, the short distance communication module comprising:a security chip configured to process private information of a user;a coil configured to transmit electromagnetic signals; andan amplifier disposed between the coil and the security chip, configured to increase magnitude of the electromagnetic signals transmitted by the coil to extend signal sensing distance.2. The wristwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the short distance communication module further comprises:a transparent conductive film disposed on the top cover, configured to receive a user operation and generate a detecting signal correspondingly; anda controller coupled to the transparent conductive film and the amplifier, configured to receive the detecting signal and determine a gain of the amplifier according to the ...

WATCH CASE COMPRISING A NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A watch case including a middle and a hollow bezel provided with a near-field communication device including at least one microcircuit connected to an antenna, the bezel being removably mounted on the middle and formed by an assembly of two lining elements that could define a housing within which the near-field communication device is arranged, the first and second lining elements of the bezel being assembled together with a reversible fastening device. 1. A watch case including a middle and a hollow bezel provided with a near-field communication device comprising at least one microcircuit connected to an antenna , said bezel being removably mounted on said middle and formed by an assembly of two lining elements that could define a housing within which said near-field communication device is arranged , said first and second lining elements of the bezel being assembled together with a reversible fastening device.2. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the reversible fastening device comprises a tightening element in particular a compressible seal.3. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the first lining element comprises a reversible fastening area comprising a groove defined on an outer peripheral wall of the first lining element.4. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the first lining element comprises a reversible fastening area comprising a groove configured so as to receive said tightening element.5. The case according to claim 1 , wherein said second lining element comprises a reversible connecting area that could cooperate by friction with a tightening element arranged in a groove comprised within the first lining element.6. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the bezel comprises a removable support element of the near-field communication device.7. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the bezel comprises a removable support element comprising over its upper face a reception area in particular in an inclined plane that could receive said antenna. ...

REDUCED NET FORCE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

Electronic devices are disclosed that include a housing and a display coupled to the housing by an adhesive. The display includes an antenna component. The device includes a casing coupled to the display, a circuit board positioned within the housing, a wireless communication component coupled to the circuit board. The device includes a receptacle connector coupled to the housing and an electrical contact electrically coupled to the wireless communication component. The device further includes a plug connector that electrically connects the antenna component to the wireless communication component. The plug connector includes a first portion electrically coupled to the antenna component, positioned within the casing and translatable within the casing along a first axis orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the first portion. The plug connector includes a second portion electrically coupled to the first portion, extending into the receptacle connector and contacting the electrical contact of the receptacle connector. 1. A wearable electronic device comprising:a housing;a display mechanically coupled to the housing by an adhesive, the display including an antenna component configured to operate as at least a portion of a wireless antenna;a casing mechanically coupled to the display;a circuit board positioned within the housing;a wireless communication component coupled to the circuit board;a receptacle connector mechanically coupled to the housing, the receptacle connector including an electrical contact that is electrically coupled to the wireless communication component; and a first portion electrically coupled to the antenna component and positioned within the casing and translatable within the casing along a first axis orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the first portion; and', 'a second portion electrically coupled to the first portion and extending into the receptacle connector and contacting the electrical contact of the receptacle connector., 'a plug ...

WATCH CASE COMPRISING A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A watch case including a hollow pivoting bezel formed of first and second external elements including a near-field communication device provided with at least one microcircuit connected to an antenna, the case including a device for remotely controlling the communication device configured to activate or deactivate the communication device. 1. A watch case comprising a hollow pivoting bezel formed of first and second external elements comprising a near-field communication device provided with at least one microcircuit connected to an antenna , said case including a device for remotely controlling said communication device configured to activate or deactivate said communication device.2. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the control device comprises:an electrically conductive element of the loop type, the two free ends of which each comprise an electrical contact terminal;a switch element allowing to electrically close or open said conductive element, anda movable control member capable of being moved between two predefined positions, namely an active position wherein the communication device is activated and an inactive position wherein the communication device is deactivated.3. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the switch element comprises two end portions each of which is capable of being in contact with one of the two terminals of the conductive element when the latter is electrically closed by the switch element.4. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the control device comprises a switch element and a conductive element which are movably arranged in the watch case relative to each other so that the switch element electrically opens or closes said conductive element.5. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the control device comprises a switch element and a conductive element claim 1 , the switch element being arranged in a control member in the bezel claim 1 , and the conductive element in the middle part.6. The case according to claim 1 , ...

ANTENNA DEVICE AND WRISTWATCH TYPE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An antenna device includes a parasitic antenna which is a metal member used as a windshield fixing frame of a wristwatch type electronic device, and a feed antenna which is a conductor. The parasitic antenna has an annular shape, and is disposed close to the feed antenna, and is electromagnetically or capacitively coupled with the feed antenna, and acts as a parasitic antenna to which power is fed from the feed antenna in a non-contact manner, and thereby the feed antenna and the parasitic antenna act in cooperation with each other as a circular polarized antenna for receiving radar waves which are circularly polarized waves having a predetermined wavelength. 1. An antenna device comprising:a metal member which is used as a windshield fixing frame of a wristwatch type electronic device; anda feed antenna which is a conductor, whereinthe metal member has an annular shape, is disposed close to the feed antenna, is electromagnetically or capacitively coupled with the feed antenna, and acts as a parasitic antenna to which power is fed from the feed antenna in a non-contact manner, andthe feed antenna and the metal member act in cooperation with each other as a circular polarized antenna for receiving radar waves which are circularly polarized waves having a predetermined frequency.2. The antenna device according to claim 1 , whereinthe metal member is formed in a case part for storing the antenna device by insert molding, and acts as a loop type parasitic antenna.3. The antenna device according to claim 1 , whereinthe metal member is formed on a case part for storing the antenna device by outsert molding, and acts as a loop type parasitic antenna.4. The antenna device according to claim 1 , whereinthe metal member is a case part for storing the antenna device, and acts as a loop type parasitic antenna.5. The antenna device according to claim 1 , whereinthe feed antenna is mounted on an electronic circuit module disposed inside the metal member and below the windshield.6 ...

Motion capture apparatuas

To allow combining devices having different functions according to an application, and improve convenience for a user. There are provided a wearing type terminal 1 provided with an external case 10 having a display unit 131 on the upper surface side and belt members 4 a and 4 b which can be connected to the both sides of the external case 10 respectively; and a docking type device 2 which is detachably engaged with the bottom portion of the external case 10 of the wearing type terminal 1 , and is electrically connected to the wearing type terminal 1 via a dock side connection terminal 21 . The wearing type terminal 1 and the docking type device 2 are provided with a function which carries out transmission and receiving of data to be displayed on the display unit 131 via the dock side connection terminal 21.

Antenna device and timepiece

An antenna device including a case main body made of synthetic resin, an antenna made of metal and provided on an upper portion of the case main body so as to receive radio waves, an electronic component provided on a side portion of the case main body, and a protective connection member which includes a protection section which protects the electronic component and a connection section which is connected to the antenna.

Wearable device

A wearable device includes a nonconductive back cover, a metal loop, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board), a feeding element, and a shorting element. The nonconductive back cover substantially has a hollow structure. The metal loop is disposed on the nonconductive back cover. The metal loop has a feeding point and a grounding point. The PCB is disposed inside the nonconductive back cover. The PCB includes a ground plane. A signal source is coupled through the feeding element to the feeding point of the metal loop. The grounding point of the metal loop is coupled through the shorting element to the ground plane. An antenna structure is formed by the metal loop, the feeding element, and the shorting element.

ELECTRONIC OPHTHALMIC LENS WITH ALARM CLOCK

An ophthalmic lens having an electronic system as described herein for providing an alarm to the wearer of the ophthalmic lens. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a lens, a timing circuit, a communications system, an alert mechanism and a system controller. In at least one embodiment, the lens provides an escalation of alarms to the wearer and/or responds to the wearer's input regarding the alarm. 1. A system for providing an alarm cue to a wearer of an ophthalmic lens on an eye , the system comprising:a timing circuit configured to track a passage of time;a communications system configured for facilitating at least one-way communication for receiving data;an alert mechanism configured to provide an alert, wherein the alert mechanism comprises at least one of the following:a light source positioned on the lens to provide a light onto at least one of a retina of a wearer of said lens and said lens itself as the alert,a transducer to vibrate the eye of the wearer of said lens as the alert,an electrical simulator configured to stimulate at least one of a corneal surface, a scleral surface, a sensory nerve of a cornea, and a sensory nerve of a sclera, anda transducer that provides optic zone modification of an optic zone of said lens;a system controller electrically connected to said timing circuit, said communication system, and said alert mechanism, said system controller configured for controlling said timing circuit, said communication system, and said alert mechanism; andan eyelid position sensor system incorporated into said lens, the eyelid position sensor system having a plurality of vertical points to detect eyelid position,wherein said system controller is in electrical communication with said eyelid position sensor system to receive a signal from said eyelid position sensor system representative of eyelid position, said system controller triggering an escalation of alerts from said alert mechanism when the eyelid remains closed and the ...