СООБЩЕНИЕ ОТНОСИТЕЛЬНО ОБСЛУЖИВАЮЩЕЙ СЕТИ, ЧАСОВОГО ПОЯСА И UCI

Изобретение относится к средствам для обработки информации в целевом узле управления мобильностью связи. Технический результат заключается в уменьшении возможности формирования дублирующих сообщений. Получают информацию относительно того, что изменено по меньшей мере одно из обслуживающей сети, или часового пояса, или информации пользовательских закрытых абонентских групп (UCI) для беспроводного устройства. Получают информацию относительно того, что изменение не передано в обслуживающий шлюз (SGW), ассоциированный с целевым узлом управления мобильностью, посредством приема указания из исходного узла управления мобильностью, причем это указание указывает, была ли передана информация об изменении на SGW. Когда изменено по меньшей мере одно из обслуживающей сети, и часового пояса, и UCI для беспроводного устройства, и информация относительно изменения не передана в SGW, передают информацию относительно по меньшей мере одного из измененной обслуживающей сети, и часового пояса, и UCI в SGW, ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ КРОВЯНОГО ДАВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике. Устройство включает манжету, которая включает заполненный газом газовый баллон; насос для подачи газа в газовый баллон; клапан управления расходом для управления расходом газа, выпускаемого из газового баллона; датчик давления для определения давления в газовом баллоне; первую подложку, имеющую датчик давления на установочной поверхности датчика; радиоуправляемые часы, включающие антенну для приема стандартной радиоволны, включающей временную информацию для назначения текущего времени; и вторую подложку, имеющую антенну, установленную на установочной поверхности антенны. Насос включает электродвигатель. Антенна включает магнитный сердечник, имеющий форму бруска, и обмотку, намотанную вокруг магнитного сердечника, и скомпонован так, что направление осевой линии электродвигателя и продольное направление магнитного сердечника по существу перпендикулярны. Первая и вторая подложки скомпонованы так, что неустановочная поверхность датчика и установочная ...

СПОСОБ ОДНОВРЕМЕННОЙ ПЕРЕДАЧИ СИГНАЛА ПОИСКОВОГО ВЫЗОВА В СИСТЕМЕ ПОИСКОВОГО ВЫЗОВА

Предлагается способ одновременной передачи сигнала поискового вызова в системе поискового вызова, содержащей терминал системы поискового вызова, множество базовых станций, соединенных с терминалом системы поискового вызова, и средство для подачи синхронизирующего импульсного сигнала с фиксированным периодом на терминал системы поискового вызова и базовые станции, который включает передачу сигнала поискового вызова на базовые станции терминалами системы поискового вызова, запоминание сигнала поискового вызова в базовых станциях, обеспечение генерирования терминалом системы поискового вызова сигнала прерывания передачи для базовых станций при приеме синхронизирующего импульсного сигнала после передачи сигнала поискового вызова и обеспечение синхронизации базовых станций синхронизирующим сигналом при приеме сигнала прерывания передачи для осуществления одновременной передачи запомненного сигнала поискового вызова. 3 с. и 3 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ ЗАДАННОГО СПРОСА

Изобретение относится к устройству отображения заданного спроса. Изобретение позволяет потребителям электроэнергии в различных средах определять значения спроса, которые не отличаются от тех, что определены электроэнергетическими компаниями, что позволяет таким потребителям определять соотношение между такими значениями спроса и заданными значениями спроса, и способствовать своевременному принятию мер по энергосбережению. Устройство отображения заданного спроса содержит: комбинированную шкалу для указания времени и потребления электроэнергии, блок индикации времени для указания времени с использованием комбинированной шкалы, блок сбора информации о потреблении электроэнергии для получения данных об электроэнергии, потребленной до текущего времени в данном временном сегменте для данного заданного значения спроса, включая текущий момент времени, блок индикации достижения цели для указания соотношения между потреблением электроэнергии в пределах данного временного сегмента, зарегистрированным ...

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

VERFAHREN ZUR KORREKTUR VON DATUM UND UHRZEIT

AUTONOME FUNKUHR.

Digital demodulator having a linear characteristic for high-frequency radio time signals

The invention describes the components in accordance with Figure 1 and their mode of operation in a digital demodulator having a linear characteristic for high-frequency radio time signals. A demodulator of this type provides the basis for detecting demodulated radio time signals by using clearly comprehensible methods of signal-processing theory, even if said signals are strongly disturbed.

Optoelektronische Zeigerstandserkennung

Method for monitoring change of e.g. time zone, of electronic clock of motor vehicle, involves entering and execution of instructions for monitoring time via push buttons, remote operating device or ignition key of motor vehicle

The method involves entering and execution of instructions (1a) for monitoring time via push buttons (A, B), remote operating device or an ignition key of a motor vehicle (2) alternative to a time monitoring system, which is controlled by operating elements of the motor vehicle. A data display (6) is activated by selection of time monitoring function such that additional auxiliary information is displayed, during time monitoring, where the auxiliary information includes blinking numbers of the changeable time display and daylight saving time-status.

Automatic time setting device for video recorder internal clock

The time setting device employs an electronically stored table for all the transmitters which can be received, providing information relating to the existence, the applicability, the type and format of the transmitted time information contained in the teletext signal provided by the each transmitter. The teletext signal provided by a selected transmitter, corresponding to the correct time zone, is decoded and the time information signal is extracted for automatic setting of the internal clock.

Input circuit for a straight-through receiver

For a straight-through receiver for processing amplitude-keyed time signals, an input circuit with a tuned antenna circuit (1), a controlled amplifier (2), a filter (3) and a demodulator (4) is proposed which is characterised in that a second controlled amplifier (2a), a second filter (3a) and a third controlled amplifier (2b) are disposed between the filter (3) and the demodulator (4), and in that an electronic circuit (5) is provided for separate control of the amplifiers (2, 2a, 2b). ...

Device for receiving a normal-time transmitter for an extended temperature range

To enable reception of normal-time transmitters, the field strength produced by the normal-time transmitter at the reception location needs to be converted, using a resonant antenna circuit, into electrical current and voltage values, thereby enabling further amplification. The device according to the invention enables optimum reception sensitivity to be maintained, even when significant changes in ambient temperature occur at the reception location, For narrowband filtering, crystals are used which are tuned to the frequency of the normal-time transmitter and which provide selective processing of the received signal in the integrated receiver. The crystals undergo a temperature drift. This temperature drift is prevented in that, along with blocks of circuits for processing the normal-time signal, a temperature controller is provided in the integrated receiver which heats the crystals located immediately adjacent to the IC, thereby eliminating the unwanted temperature drift of the crystals ...

Television receiver has facility to select time and date information through power supply interruption

A television transmission is received [2] and the tuner [3] provides input to a microcontroller [8] that extracts time and date information in the stand-by mode. A memory [6] has a transmission table that relates times to a specific channel. When the mains supply [10] is switched on in the stand-by mode the actual time is related to transmission channel.

Receiving and indicating system for weather fax data with autonomous clockwork

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

Timepiece with clock signal generator detects time adjustments and alters relationship between number of clock signals and displayed time units accordingly

Microprocessor evaluates clock signals from a clock generator and outputs time units in the form of a time display. An adder totalises the time units between two adjustment operations. Detector (6) detects the deviation corrected by an adjustment operation, and changes the relation between the number of clock signals and the time units based on the detected deviation. A radio time signal receiver may be included for automatic correction.

Verfahren zum Detektieren des Beginns von Zeittelegrammen

Gerät mit einer Empfängerschaltung zum Empfang von Fernsehtextsignalen

Funkuhr und Verfahren

Funkuhr, die die Zeit misst, ein Wellensignal, das Zeitinformationen enthält, die durch eine Impulsbreite eines Rechteckimpulses mit einer vorbestimmten Basisperiode definiert sind, mittels eines Empfangsabschnitts (102) empfängt und Zeitinformationen aus der Impulsbreite jedes Rechteckimpulses erfasst, um die gemessene Zeit auf der Basis der erfassten Zeitinformationen zu korrigieren, gekennzeichnet durch: einen Internbezugsperioden-Erzeugungsabschnitt (112), der einen Bezugsimpuls mit einer Internbezugsperiode erzeugt, die der Basisperiode des Rechteckimpulses entspricht, einen Periodenmessabschnitt (108), der eine Signalperiode des durch den Empfangsabschnitt (102) empfangenen Rechteckimpulses misst, einen Zeitdifferenz-Messabschnitt (110), der eine Phasendifferenz des Bezugsimpulses in Bezug auf den Rechteckimpuls erhält, und einen Korrekturabschnitt (109, 111), der beim Erfassen eines eine vorbestimmte Bedingung erfüllenden Rechteckimpulses den Erzeugungszeitpunkt des Bezugsimpulses ...

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

GEAR MECHANISM FOR TIMEPIECES

Clock calibration in a mobile radio communications device

Clocks

Timepiece with synchronising means.

A timepiece is provided which can economize power consumption by executing a time data receiving operation from a radio signal only when necessary. The time data reception operation starts in response to a signal generated when power (e.g. battery) is turned on. When a time data is correctly detected at 3, the current time is adjusted at 5, and the correction time error is stored at 6. When the correcting time error is 5 sec or more, the next time data is received at a predetermined adjustment time determined at 10. If the correction time error data is less than 5 sec no reception operation is executed, and a new data obtained by adding one sec to the stored correction time error data is stored as a new correction time error data thus allowing a longer time period to elapse before the next comparison is made. ...

Video cassette recorder having automatic time setting function

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).

AUTOMATIC CORRECTION OF ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE.

Receiver for adjusting time in accordance with a received signal, e.g. a radio selective paging receiver

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 ...

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HAVING AUTOMATIC TIME SETTING FUNCTION

TIMEPIECE

ARRANGEMENT TO THE WIRELESS INFORMATION TRANSFER AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, WHICH COVER THIS ARRANGEMENT

METAL HOUSING CLOCK WITH AN ELECTRONIC MODULE FOR READING IN INFORMATION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE TIME IN A SATELLITE POSITIONING SYSTEM

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE TIME IN THE SATELLITE POSITIONING SYSTEM

SUMMER TIME SUPPORT FOR MOBILE DEVICES

PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTMENT THE LOCAL TIME OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

CLOCK WITH PERSON CALL DEVICE

BALL OPERATING DEVICE OF A CLOCK TO THE RECEIPT OF RADIOGRAMS

RADIO CLOCK WITH FERRITE ROD ANTENNA.

Device for the remote correction of clock installations

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

PORTABLE PERSON CALL DEVICE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE TIME IN THE SATELLITE POSITIONING SYSTEM

PROCEDURE AND ARRANGEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF A SOFTWARE CLOCK IN EQUIPMENT OF THE ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRONICS

PROCEDURE FOR THE SYNCHRONISATION OF THE INTERNAL CLOCK OF A PORTABLE RADIO TERMINAL WITH THE RESTAURANTS THE TIME

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR SENDING A ZEITSIGNALS

TRANSMISSION OF THE TIME

Method and apparatus for downloading information

AGENDA WATCH FOR COMMUNICATION WITH A PERIPHERAL UNIT, AND INSTALLATION WITH AT LEAST A COMPUTER STATION AND AN AGENDA WATCH

PRECISION TIME TRANSFER USING TELEVISION SIGNALS

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.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SATELLITE POSITIONING SYSTEM (SPS) TIME MEASUREMENT

A method and apparatus for measuring time related to satellite data messages which are used with satellite positioning systems (SPS). In one method, a first record of at least a portion of a satellite data message is received at an entity, which is typically a basestation. The first record is compared with a second record of the satellite data message, where the first record and the second record overlap at least partially in time. Then a time is determined from this comparison, and this time indicates when the first record (or the source from which the first record was obtained) was received at a remote entity which is typically a mobile SPS receiver. Various other methods of the invention are described and various apparatuses of the invention are also described. The methods and apparatuses measure time of day using SPS signals without reading the satellite data messages which are transmitted as data within these signals. The methods and apparatuses are suitable for situations in which ...

TIME SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION APPARATUS

Provided is a system with which time synchronization can be realized for a plurality of devices that are disposed at positions where a GNSS signal cannot be received. A time synchronization system comprises: a reference time acquisition unit that acquires, on the basis of a wireless signal from a positioning satellite system, a first timing signal and time information corresponding to a timing indicated by the first timing signal; a modulation unit that is connected to wiring divided into a plurality of branches, and that generates, in synchronization with the first timing signal, a modulation signal containing the corresponding time information and transmits the modulation signal through the wiring; at least one demodulation unit that is connected to one of the branches of the wiring, and that demodulates the modulation signal propagating through the wiring; and at least one transmission unit that transmits, on the basis of a second timing signal acquired by the demodulation by one of ...

NFC WATCH

Disclosed is an NFC watch, comprising a metal shell, a support (5), and an NFC antenna (80) provided at the top of the support (5). The support (5) is mounted at the bottom of the metal shell, so that the NFC antenna (80) is clamped between the metal shell and the support (5) and is exposed to the outside. The NFC watch further comprises a PCB board provided inside the support (5) and electrically connected with the NFC antenna (80), and a power source (10) provided at the bottom of the support (5) and used for supplying power to the PCB board. The NFC watch of the present invention has a simple structure and high practicability.

PRECISE ABSOLUTE TIME TRANSFER FROM A SATELLITE SYSTEM

Various techniques are provided for obtaining a precise absolute time using a satellite system. In one example, a method of transferring precise absolute time from a satellite to a device includes receiving data from a messaging channel, wherein the data has a frame structure. The method also includes using the data to identify the satellite and a position of the satellite, correcting for signal time of flight using the satellite identity and the position, and using the data as a time reference to align a receiver clock to the frame structure. The method also includes, with the receiver clock aligned to the frame structure, receiving a precision time signal from the satellite, wherein the precision time signal comprises a periodic repeating code. The method also includes determining a timing phase of the code and using the timing phase to determine a precise absolute time.

BROADCAST SIGNAL RECEIVER WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SETS AN INTERNAL CLOCK

BROADCAST SIGNAL RECEIVER WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SETS AN INTERNAL CLOCK Broadcast signal receiver which has an internal clock controls an internal or external tuner which receives a plurality of broadcast signals to tune to a predetermined broadcast signal which includes time data indicating a local time. The broadcast signal tuned to is supplied as a tuned output signal. The time data is extracted from the tuned output signal and the internal clock of the broadcast signal receiver is automatically set to the local time indicated by the time data.

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.

Dispositif automatique de remise à l'heure d'une horloge par T. S. F.

Verfahren zur Fernberichtigung von Uhrenanlagen mit Hauptuhr und Uhrenanlage zur Ausübung dieses Verfahrens.

Wrist watch with transmitter high-frequency.

Clock element ready to receive broadcast messages posted by its needles.

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

Timepiece capable of receiving broadcast messages.

Einrichtung zum Antrieb einer Uhr

Dispositif de remise à l'heure d'une régulatrice

Drahtlos gesteuerte Uhr

Drahtlos gesteuerte Uhr

Pendule commandée par signaux horaires radio

Drahtlos gesteuerte Uhr

Verfahren und Einrichtung zum Fernrichten von Uhrensystemen

Vorrichtung zur Übertragung einer Zeitmarkierung

Horloge comprenant un circuit à filtre sélecteur répondant à des signaux horaires

Einrichtung zur selbsttätigen Fernrichtung der Pendelwerke von Hauptuhren durch drahtlose Zeitsignale

Installation de transmission de l'heure d'une horloge mère au moyen de signaux électriques, notamment radiodiffusés, à au moins une horloge réceptrice

Vorrichtung zur Messung der Zeitangaben von räumlich voneinander entfernten Uhren und Verfahren zum Betrieb der Vorrichtung

Dispositif de remise à l'heure automatique permanente d'une horloge

Discriminateur d'un signal de minute

Induktiv angetriebene Uhr

Pièce d'horlogerie corrigée par des signaux horaires électromagnétiques

Horloge électronique

Uhr mit elektrischem Aufzug

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Inbetriebsetzung des Sekundenzeigers einer genau gehenden, von einem Synchronmotor angetriebenen Uhr

Installation de synchronisation d'un mécanisme d'horlogerie muni d'un organe régulateur, comportant un récepteur radio agencé pour recevoir un signal périodique de synchronisation

Installation de détection d'un signal d'identification dans une émission de signaux horaires

Normalzeit-Anlage

Device for correcting the time information of at least one measuring instrument

GUARD TEMPS.

Receiving and evaluating device for time signals

Electronic timepiece including an information reception device

The timepiece uses a coil (11) which is already present and is usually provided to perform a function of the timepiece as input signal sensor, transmitting logic information from outside. A detector (13, 14, 15, 16) connected up to the terminals of the coil periodically detects the imbalance produced between the terminals of the coil by the current induced by the input signals and sends an output signal to a decoder (3) analysing this signal and restoring the logic information at its output. The detector and the decoder operate sequentially, so that these circuits have extremely low consumption. ...

Time information acquiring apparatus and radio controlled timepiece

A time information acquiring apparatus for acquiring time information from a time code signal included in a standard radio wave, including: a pulse measuring section which detects a degree of proximity of an individual pulse signal constituting the time code signal to a predetermined code value; a grouping section which groups pulse signals into one group; a code string estimating section which estimates a code string having a possibility of emerging in a portion of the group in a frame of the time code signal; a code string determining section which determines a probability that the code string indicated by the grouped pulse signals corresponds to the estimated code string based on the degree of proximity; and a time information generating section which generates the time information based on the code string for which the code string determining section determines that the probability is high.

Calibration method for oscillation frequency and calibration device for oscillation frequency

A calibration method for oscillation frequency and a calibration device embodying the calibration method are used to calibrate oscillation frequency of an electronic product, including steps of receiving radio time signals transmitted from a radio broadcast station and transforming the radio time signals into multiple pulse signals; calculating the pulse signals and clock signals corresponding to the oscillation frequency to generate a corresponding control signal; and using the control signal to adjust the clock signals generated by an adjustable frequency generating unit in the electronic product so as to calibrate the oscillation frequency corresponding to the clock signals.

System and method for time synchronization

The present invention relates to a system, and a method for time synchronization with low power consumption and high accuracy. The system comprises a plurality of devices for time synchronization. Each device comprises a GPS receiver, a microprocessor, and an oscillator. The microprocessor generates a drift per second according to the difference between the PPS signal and the clock signal, and calibrates the clock signal constantly according to drift per second. The GPS receiver is turned off when the drift per second is obtained, and then is turned on after a pre-determined time period for updating the drift per second.

Method of piezoelectric vibrating piece, wafer, piezoelectric vibrator, oscillator, electronic apparatus, and radio-controlled timepiece

The present invention provides a novel method of producing piezoelectric vibration pieces in which a plurality of piezoelectric vibration pieces are formed at once from a wafer, using a plurality of photoresist processes. The wafer is marked with wafer marks each unique to a different one of photoresist masks to prevent a wrong use of the photoresist masks during the photoresist processes.

Electronic Timepiece with Internal Antenna

An electronic timepiece with internal antenna maintains sufficiently high reception performance of circularly polarized waves even when having a metal external case. The timepiece has a cylindrical case; a crystal that covers the opening on the face side of the case; a drive mechanism that arranged inside the case; a metal antenna; and a dielectric. The antenna houses the drive mechanism and has a cylindrical side part, a bottom part that covers the opening on the back side of the side part, and an antenna electrode that contacts the inside of the side part. The back cover covers the back side of the case and is also the bottom part. The dielectric extends circumferentially to the side part, and contacts the antenna electrode in the face-back cover direction. A slot extending circumferentially is formed in the antenna electrode. Part or all of the slot is covered by the dielectric.

Time-information obtaining apparatus and radio-controlled timepiece

A time-information obtaining apparatus is provided with an input waveform data pattern generating unit for sampling a received standard-time radio wave signal to generate an input waveform data pattern, an internal time counting unit for generate a base time, a calculation-waveform data pattern generating unit for generating plural calculation-waveform data patterns based on the base time, an invalid-bit detecting unit for detecting in the plural calculation-waveform data patterns, invalid bits not to be compared with the input waveform data pattern, an error counting unit for comparing the sample values of valid bits of the plural calculation-waveform data patterns with the invalid bits removed and the corresponding sample values of the input waveform data pattern to detect discrepancies between them, and a present-time correcting unit for correcting the base time based on the calculation-waveform data pattern having the smallest number of errors.

Device and A Method for Obtaining a Radio Controlled Clock Signal

A device for obtaining a RCC signal and related methods are described herein improves the reliability of the RCC signal reception and demodulation. In one aspect, a device configured to obtain a RCC signal includes: a receiving circuit to receive an analog AM RCC signal and to process said analog AM RCC signal to generate a digital AM RCC signal; and a demodulation circuit in connection with said receiving circuit, to demodulate said digital AM RCC signal to generate the RCC signal. In another aspect, a method for obtaining a RCC signal includes: processing a received analog AM RCC signal to generate a digital AM RCC signal; and demodulating said digital AM RCC signal to generate said RCC signal. Since the digital processing method is more reliable than the analog processing method, the reliability of RCC signal reception and demodulation are improved.

Nonmagnetic stainless steel, member for radio-controlled timepiece, production process of nonmagnetic stainless steel and radio wave receiver

A nonmagnetic stainless steel which has a higher electrical resistivity than existing nonmagnetic alloys, a production process for producing the stainless steel, and a radio wave receiver. The receiver has a main case and rear cover constituted of a nonmagnetic stainless steel having an electrical resistivity as high as more than 100 μΩ·cm and consisting of C: not more than 0.1%, Si: 4.0-7.5%, Mn: not more than 2.0%, Ni: 25.5-30.0%, Cr: 15.0-20.0%, Mo: 0.1-3.0%, Cu: 0-2.0%, in mass % and the balance Fe and impurities. Even if some variable magnetic flux generated by a coil of an antenna runs through the main case and the rear cover, the receiving efficiency of the antenna can be prevented from being reduced by eddy current loss and a sufficient radio receiving sensitivity can be obtained. This nonmagnetic stainless steel is produced by hot and/or cold plastic working and subsequent solution treating conducted at 1,000-1,180° C.

Method of manufacturing piezoelectric vibrating reed, piezoelectric vibrating reed, piezoelectric vibrator, oscillator, electronic apparatus, and radio timepiece

A photoresist film forming process is performed by the use of a forming apparatus that has a sprayer which generates an air flow toward metal film on a wafer to spray the photoresist material, and a plurality of spacers which is disposed between a work stage and the wafer.

Anodic bonding apparatus, method of manufacturing package, piezoelectric vibrator, oscillator, electronic apparatus, and radio timepiece

An anodic bonding apparatus includes a first intermediate member that is disposed between an upper surface (an outer surface) of a lead substrate wafer and a first heater, has heat conductivity, and can be flexible; and a second intermediate member that is disposed between a lower surface (an outer surface) of a base substrate wafer and a second heater, has conductivity and heat conductivity, and can be flexible, wherein the first intermediate member is formed so that a central portion thereof bulges toward the base substrate wafer further than a periphery portion thereof, and the second intermediate member is formed so that a central portion thereof bulges toward the lead substrate wafer further than a periphery portion thereof, and, the first intermediate member and the second intermediate member are evenly deformed.

Piezoelectric vibrating reed, piezoelectric vibrating reed manufacturing method, piezoelectric vibrator, oscillator, electronic device and radio timepiece

An electrode forming step of forming a pair of electrodes by patterning an electrode film on an outer surface of a piezoelectric plate includes: an electrode film forming step of forming the electrode film; a photoresist film forming step of forming a photoresist film on the electrode film; a first exposure step of exposing the photoresist film through a mask; and a second exposure step of further exposing the photoresist film through a correction mask on which a second opening is disposed at a position overlapping with a part of the first opening. An opening width of the second opening corresponding to a clearance between the pair of electrodes is equal to or less than an opening width of the first opening corresponding to the clearance.

Apparatus, and associated method, for estimating a time zone at which a device is positioned

An apparatus, and an associated method, estimates a time zone at which an electronic device, such as a wireless device, is positioned. Parameters, such as a mobile country code, a GMT offset, a daylight savings time parameter, and geo location parameters are all candidate parameters from which to make an estimate. Received parameters are identified, and selectably used to obtain an estimate that is matched or verified to ensure likely accuracy.

Glass body cutting method, package manufacturing method, package, piezoelectric vibrator, oscillator, electronic apparatus, and radio-controlled time piece

Disclosed is a glass body cutting method for cutting a glass body along a planned cutting line, the method including: a groove forming process of forming a groove on one surface of the glass body along the planned cutting line by irradiation of a laser light along the planned cutting line; an attachment process of attaching an adhesive sheet to the one surface to cover at least the groove, after the groove forming process; and a cutting process of cutting the glass body along the planned cutting line by applying a tear stress along the planned cutting line while pressing a cutting blade against the other surface of the glass body in a state where the glass body is disposed on a supporting section through the adhesive sheet, after the attachment process.

Electronic Timepiece and Time Adjustment Method

An electronic timepiece efficiently receives satellite signals, reduces power consumption, and displays the correct time. A GPS wristwatch 1 has a satellite signal reception unit 10 A that receives satellite signals and acquires time information contained in the satellite signals; a time information adjustment unit 25 that keeps times and adjusts the kept time based on the time information acquired by the automatic receiving unit 24 ; a reception result memory unit 313 that stores the reception result of the reception process performed by the automatic receiving unit 24 ; and a reception time setting unit 21 that sets the reception start time at which the reception process starts based on the reception result stored in the reception result memory unit 313. The automatic receiving unit 24 executes the reception process when the kept time reaches the reception start time set by the reception time setting unit 21.

Solar controller and solar road lamp having same

A solar controller includes a microcontroller and a radio controlled clock receiving a time signal from a radio station and being synchronized to the time signal. The microcontroller is configured to store time-related data provided by the radio controlled clock.

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.

Electronic Timepiece and Electronic Device

An electronic timepiece enables a simple construction, and an electronic device has the electronic timepiece. A wristwatch 1 has a button A 6 ; a mode setting unit 32 that sets the operating mode of the wristwatch 1 based on an input operation of the button A 6 . Based on the continuous input time that the button A 6 is operated continuously, the mode setting unit 32 changes the operating mode between a timekeeping mode that receives satellite signals from one or more GPS satellites and adjusts the internal time information based on time information contained in a received satellite signal; and a positioning mode that receives satellite signals from three or more GPS satellites and adjusts the internal time information based on time information and positioning information contained in the received satellite signals.

Piezoelectric vibration reed, piezoelectric vibrator, oscillator, electronic instrument, and radio timepiece

A piezoelectric vibration reed includes a pair of vibrating arm portions arranged in parallel to each other and a base portion. The base portion is integrally coupled to proximal ends of the pair of the vibrating arm portions in a longitudinal direction that the vibrating arm portions extend. The base portion includes a connecting portion, a mount portion, and a narrow portion between the connecting portion and the mount portion. The base portion further includes a pair of notched portions notched respectively inwardly from both sides of the base portion in the width direction and ribs projecting outwardly in the width direction of the base portion and arranged in the interiors of the notched portions.

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.

Timing and Time Information Extraction in a Radio Controlled Clock Receiver

A novel and useful system and method for extracting timing, time and additional information from a broadcast received in a radio controlled clock (RCC) receiver. The RCC receiver extracts timing information represented by a known synchronization sequence that is used for acquisition and tracking purposes. The RCC receiver extracts time information as a merged 26-bit time information word linearly coded into 31 bits comprising the number of minutes (or hours) since the turn of the current century. A minute counter representing the 26 bits is converted into the date, hour, and minute. The RCC extracts additional information including the schedule for the next daylight saving time transition and for an imminent leap second. The communications protocol optionally employs error correcting codes to provide protection for data fields in the frame, which the RCC may use to enhance reception reliability in the presence of noise and interference.

VIRTUAL REAL-TIME CLOCK BASED ON TIME INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Method and apparatus to implement a “virtual” real-time clock at a terminal based on time information from multiple communication systems. At least one system (e.g., GPS) provides “absolute” time information for the virtual real-time clock, and at least one other system (e.g., a cellular system) provides “relative” time information. The virtual real-time clock is “time-stamped” with absolute time as it becomes available from the first system. Relative time (which may be received from multiple asynchronous transmitters) is mapped to the timeline of the virtual real-time clock as it is received from the second system. Absolute time at any arbitrary time instant on the timeline may then be estimated based on the absolute time from the first system and the relative time from the second system. Absolute times from the first system for two or more time instants may also be used to calibrate the relative time from the second system. 1. A method for implementing a virtual real-time clock , comprising:receiving first time information from a first wireless communication system at a local clock;receiving second time information from a second wireless system at the local clock; andproviding a time estimate with the local clock at a designated time instant based on the first time information and the second time information.2. A method for implementing a virtual real-time clock , comprisingestablishing a first relationship between an internal clock and a first wireless communication system time;establishing a second relationship between the internal clock and a second wireless communication system time; andestimating absolute time at a designated time instant based on the first relationship and the second relationship.3. A method for determining current time , comprising:determining absolute time at a first instant using a first time source;determining an offset between a counter and a second time source; andestimating current time based on the determined absolute time, the ...

PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATING PIECE, PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RADIO-CONTROLLED TIMEPIECE

There is provided a piezoelectric vibrating piece including: a piezoelectric plate that includes a pair of vibrating arm portions, and a base portion which integrally fixes the base end portions of the pair of vibrating arm portions along a length direction; excitation electrodes which are formed on the vibrating arm portions and vibrate the vibrating arm portions; mounting electrodes which are formed on the base portion and mount the piezoelectric plate on external portions using a joining member; and leading-out electrodes which connect the excitation electrodes and the mounting electrodes, in which the leading-out electrodes are formed by folding back several times between the excitation electrodes and the mounting electrodes. 1. A piezoelectric vibrating piece comprising:a piezoelectric plate that includes a pair of vibrating arm portions, and a base portion that integrally connects base ends of the pair of vibrating arm portions along a length direction;excitation electrodes on the vibrating arm portions and configured to vibrate the vibrating arm portions;mounting electrodes on the base portion including a joining member that connects the piezoelectric plate to lead terminals; andlead-out electrodes connecting the excitation electrodes and the mounting electrodes,wherein the lead-out electrodes are configured in a serpentine pattern between the excitation electrodes and the mounting electrodes.2. The piezoelectric vibrating piece according to claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric plate includes a cut-out portion in a periphery of the piezoelectric plate in a thickness direction of the piezoelectric plate claim 1 , and wherein the lead-out electrodes are configured on an inner surface of the cut-out portion.3. The piezoelectric vibrating piece according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting electrodes comprise gold claim 1 , and the joining member comprises solder.4. A piezoelectric vibrator including the piezoelectric vibrating piece according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Timepiece with Wireless Communication Function

A timepiece with a wireless function comprises a movement that displays time; a conductive case that holds the movement; a crystal that is disposed on a face side of the case and covers a face side of the movement; a conductive plate that is disposed between the movement and the crystal and reflects radio waves; and an antenna that has a substantially annular, conductive antenna electrode and is disposed along an outside edge of the conductive plate between the conductive plate and the crystal as seen in a lateral view. The antenna electrode is configured to receive the radio waves reflected by the conductive plate. 1. A timepiece with a wireless function , comprising:a movement that displays time;a conductive case that holds the movement;a crystal that is disposed on a face side of the case and covers a face side of the movement;a conductive plate that is disposed between the movement and the crystal and reflects radio waves; andan antenna that has a substantially annular, conductive antenna electrode and is disposed along an outside edge of the conductive plate between the conductive plate and the crystal as seen in a lateral view;wherein the antenna electrode is configured to receive the radio waves reflected by the conductive plate.2. The timepiece with a wireless function described in claim 1 , wherein:the antenna has an annular dielectric substrate disposed along the outside edge of the conductive plate, a part of the annular dielectric substrate being disposed between the dial and the crystal as seen in the lateral view, andthe antenna electrode is disposed on the dielectric substrate.3. The timepiece with a wireless function described in claim 1 , wherein:the conductive plate is a dial for displaying time.4. The timepiece with a wireless function described in claim 1 , wherein:the antenna has an annular dielectric substrate disposed along the outside edge of the conductive plate;the antenna electrode includes a substantially annular main antenna unit ...

Electronic Timepiece and Control Method for an Electronic Timepiece

An electronic device comprises a receiver configured to receive a satellite signal; a time generator configured to generate time; and a processor configured to selectively execute a first time correction processing or a second time correction processing. The first time correction processing includes acquiring time information based on the received satellite signal and correcting the time based on the acquired time information. The second time correction processing includes calculating the position of the electronic device based on satellite orbit information and the received satellite signal, and correcting the time based on the calculated position.

RADIO-CONTROLLED WRISTWATCH

Provided is a radio-controlled wristwatch that receives a radio wave including day-related information from a satellite within a global positioning system, in which a cycle number of the day-related information is correctly updated even in a case where a power supply voltage drops. A radio-wave wristwatch () according to the present invention includes: reception means () for receiving a radio wave from a satellite and extracting day-related information therefrom; timekeeping-circuit halting means for halting an operation of a timekeeping circuit based on a power supply voltage; timekeeping-circuit halt detection means for detecting that the operation of the timekeeping circuit () has been halted by the timekeeping-circuit halting means; a nonvolatile memory () for storing the day-related information and a cycle number of the day-related information; and cycle-number updating means for updating, when the timekeeping-circuit halt detection means detects that the operation of the timekeeping circuit has been halted, the cycle number of the day-related information based on a comparison result between the day-related information extracted by the reception means () and the day-related information stored in the nonvolatile memory (). 17-. (canceled)8. A radio-controlled wristwatch , comprising:reception means for receiving a radio wave from a satellite and extracting day-related information therefrom;timekeeping-circuit halting means for halting an operation of a timekeeping circuit based on a power supply voltage;timekeeping-circuit halt detection means for detecting that the operation of the timekeeping circuit has been halted by the timekeeping-circuit halting means;a nonvolatile memory for storing the day-related information and a cycle number of the day-related information; andcycle-number updating means for comparing, when the timekeeping-circuit halt detection means detects that the operation of the timekeeping circuit has been halted, the day-related information ...

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 ...

Electronic Timepiece with Internal Antenna

An electronic timepiece with internal antenna maintains sufficiently high reception performance of circularly polarized waves even when having a metal external case. A drive unit of the timepiece counts a time inside the external case. An antenna has a tubular-shaped side part, a bottom part that covers one of two openings of the side part, and a top part that contacts an inside surface of the side part inside the external case. The bottom part is a back cover of the external case, and the top part has a slot part. 1. An electronic timepiece with internal antenna , comprising:an external case;a drive unit within the external case that keeps time;an antenna that has a tube-shaped side part, a bottom part that covers one of two openings on the side part, and a top part that is in contact with an inside circumference of the side part within the external case;wherein the bottom part is a back cover of the external case, and the top part has a slot section.2. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna as described in claim 1 , wherein a slot extending along the inside circumference of the side part is formed on the slot section.3. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna as described in claim 1 , wherein a dielectric material in contact with the top part is provided within the side part.4. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna as described in claim 2 , wherein the dielectric material overlaps a portion or all of the slot.5. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna as described in claim 1 , wherein the drive unit is placed between the bottom part and the top part.6. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna as described in claim 1 , wherein the external case has a metal section formed by a metal.7. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna as described in claim 6 , wherein the metal section doubles as part or all of the side part.8. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna as described in claim 2 , further comprising:a cover glass; ...

PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATING PIECE, PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND RADIO TIMEPIECE

A piezoelectric vibrating piece, a piezoelectric vibrator, an oscillator, an electronic apparatus and a radio timepiece capable of reducing the size while suppressing reduction of rigidity and having excellent vibration characteristics. The piezoelectric vibrating piece includes a pair of vibrating arm portions in parallel to each other, a base portion integrally fixing base end portions of the pair of vibrating arm portions in a length direction, groove portions on main surfaces of the pair of vibrating arm portions and extending along the length direction, where each of the groove portions includes a first groove portion near a tip portion end of the vibrating arm portions and a second groove portion near the base end portion side of the vibrating arm portions with respect to the first groove portion, and the second groove portion is offset in a −X axis direction with respect to the first groove portion. 1. A tuning-fork type piezoelectric vibrating piece comprising:a pair of vibrating arms parallel to each other;a base portion integrally fixing base ends of the pair of vibrating arms in a length direction;groove portions in main surfaces of the pair of vibrating arms and extending along the length direction,wherein a thickness direction of the vibrating arms is aligned with a Z axis direction of a crystal axes, the length direction of the vibrating arms is aligned with a Y axis direction of the crystal axes and a width direction is aligned with an X axis direction of the crystal axes and orthogonal to the length direction and the thickness direction, andwherein each of the groove portions includes a first groove portion proximate to a tip end of the vibrating arms and a second groove portion proximate to the base ends of the vibrating arms relative to the first groove portion, anda centerline in the Y axis direction of the second groove portion is offset along the X axis direction with respect to a centerline in the Y axis direction of the first groove portion.2. ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE WITH INTERNAL ANTENNA

An electronic timepiece has; an annular antenna; and a time display unit. The antenna includes an annular dielectric; a conductive driven element that is disposed on the dielectric, is ring-shaped with a notch therein (C-shaped), and is fed with a specific potential; and a conductive parasitic element that is disposed on the dielectric with a gap to the driven element, and is an endless ring or a ring with a notch therein (C-shaped). A feed position to which a specific potential is fed is disposed to the driven element at one place. When the electronic timepiece is seen in plan view, the feed position is disposed in a range from approximately 8:00 to approximately 10:00 relative to the center (center pivot) of the electronic timepiece. 1. An electronic timepiece with internal antenna , comprising:an annular antenna; anda time display unit that displays time; a conductive driven element that is disposed on the dielectric, is ring-shaped with a notch therein, and is fed with a specific potential,', 'a conductive parasitic element that is disposed on the dielectric with a gap to the driven element, and is an endless ring or a ring with a notch therein;, 'wherein the antenna includes an annular dielectric,'} 'the feed position is disposed in a range from approximately 8:00 to approximately 10:00 relative to the center of the electronic timepiece with internal antenna when the electronic timepiece with internal antenna is seen in plan view.', 'a feed position to which a specific potential is fed is disposed to the driven element at one place, and'}2. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna described in claim 1 , wherein:the driven element is disposed on the inside of the parasitic element relative to the center axis of the dielectric.3. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna described in claim 1 , wherein:the dielectric has a flat top surface, and a slope formed from the top surface so that the height to the time display unit decreases to the inside; ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE WITH INTERNAL ANTENNA

An electronic timepiece has a case of which at least part is made from a conductive material; an annular antenna housed in the case; and a dial disposed inside the antenna. The antenna has an annular dielectric base. The base has a sloped surface that slopes toward the dial and decreases in height to the dial with proximity to the inside. The antenna element is made from a conductive material and is fed by the feed part of the antenna, and is disposed to the sloped surface of the base. 1. An electronic timepiece with internal antenna , comprising:a case of which at least part is made from a conductive material;an annular antenna housed in the case;a feed part that feeds the antenna housed in the case; anda time display unit disposed inside the antenna in plan view;wherein the antenna has an annular dielectric base, and an antenna element that is made from a conductive material and is fed by the feed part;the base has a sloped surface that slopes toward the time display unit and decreases in height to the time display unit with proximity to the inside; andthe antenna element is disposed to the sloped surface of the base.2. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the base has a top that is parallel to the time display unit; andthe sloped surface is contiguous to the top.3. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a dial ring that is attached to the case, disposed outside the time display unit, made from a non-conductive material that covers the antenna, and has a sloped part parallel to the sloped surface of the base of the antenna.4. The electronic time piece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a back cover made from a conductive material;wherein the case has a cylindrical body made of a conductive material;the back cover is electrically connected to the body of the case, and electrically connected to the ground of the antenna element of the antenna; andthe back cover and case body function as a ground plane.5. The ...

Electronic Timepiece And Method Of Controlling An Electronic Timepiece

An electronic timepiece has a GPS receiver, outdoor detection device, timekeeping device, control device, and storage device. The control device has an automatic reception control unit that starts reception control when the time kept by the timekeeping device reaches the reception control start time stored in the storage device, and stops reception control until the next reception control start time when a stop reception control condition is met; and a time correction unit that corrects the time kept by the timekeeping device based on time information contained in the satellite signal when satellite signal reception is successful. The automatic reception control unit includes an outdoor reception control unit that executes an outdoor reception process when the outdoor detection device detects being outdoors, and a scheduled reception control unit that executes a scheduled reception process when the time kept by the timekeeping device goes to the scheduled reception time. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:a receiver device that receives a satellite signal transmitted from a positioning information satellite;an outdoor detection device that detects being outdoors;a timekeeping device that keeps time;a storage device that stores at least a reception control start time and a scheduled reception time; and 'a time correction unit that acquires time information contained in the satellite signal and corrects the time kept by the timekeeping device based on the acquired time information when satellite signal reception is successful;', 'a control device that controls the receiver device and includes a reception control unit that starts reception control when the time kept by the timekeeping device reaches the reception control start time stored in the storage device, and when a preset stop reception control condition is met, stops reception control until the next reception control start time, and'} 'a scheduled reception control unit that operates the receiver device and ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

An electronic timepiece has a case of which at least part is conductive; a clock chip that keeps and displays time on a time display means; a receiver chip that receives a radio signal through a GPS antenna; a storage battery; a timekeeping voltage conversion unit that converts output voltage from the storage battery to drive voltage for the clock chip; and a receiver voltage conversion unit that converts output voltage from the storage battery to drive voltage for the receiver chip. The output terminal of the timekeeping voltage conversion unit is connected to the clock chip and the case, and the output terminal of the receiver voltage conversion unit is connected to the receiver chip. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:a frame of which at least part is conductive;a timekeeping unit that keeps and displays time;a receiver unit that receives a radio signal;a battery;a first voltage conversion unit that converts output voltage from the battery to a first drive voltage; anda second voltage conversion unit that converts output voltage from the battery to a second drive voltage; 'the output terminal of the second voltage conversion unit is connected to the receiver unit.', 'wherein the output terminal of the first voltage conversion unit is connected to the timekeeping unit and the frame, and'}2. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the receiver unit receives a satellite signal transmitted from a positioning information satellite as the radio signal.3. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the battery is a lithium ion battery.4. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a capacitor having one end connected to a line that is conductive to the negative terminal of the battery and receiver unit, and the other end connected to the frame. 1. Technical FieldThe present invention relates to an electronic timepiece, and relates more particularly to an electronic timepiece that can receive radio signals.2. Related ...

Electronic timepiece with internal antenna

An electronic timepiece has a case; an annular antenna housed in the case; a time display unit that is disposed on the inside of the antenna, and includes a dial and hands that rotate on a center pivot; and a battery compartment housing a storage battery that feeds the antenna. The antenna is not superimposed with the storage battery held in the battery compartment when seen from the direction perpendicular to the dial.

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE WITH INTERNAL ANTENNA

An electronic timepiece has a main plate for a movement that drives a time display unit inside an outside case ; an annular antenna housed inside the case and positioned relative to the main plate ; and aback cover that engages the case . A circuit bridge disposed below the main plate has an upward pressure part that pushes the main plate to the time display unit side when the case and back cover are engaged. The main plate has a movement top positioning part that contacts the vertical positioning surface and positions the main plate vertically to the case when the main plate is lifted toward the time display side by the upward pressure part 1. An electronic timepiece with internal antenna , comprising:a tubular outside case;a time display unit that displays time inside the case;a back cover that closes a case opening on the opposite side as the display side of the time display unit;a movement including a drive mechanism that drives the time display unit and a main plate that supports the drive mechanism;a vertical positioning surface that projects in the radial direction of the case on the inside of the case; andan annular antenna that is held inside the case and is positioned relative to the movement; 'a movement top positioning part that contacts the vertical positioning surface and positions the movement vertically to the case when the upward pressure part lifts the movement to the time display side.', 'the main plate having an upward pressure part that engages the back cover and lifts the movement to the time display side, and'}2. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna described in claim 1 , wherein:a horizontal positioning surface is formed on the inside surface of the outside case; anda movement outside diameter engaging part that contacts the horizontal positioning surface and determines the horizontal position relative to the outside case is formed on the main plate.3. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna described in claim 1 , wherein:the ...

Radio clock

A radio clock including: an antenna configured to receive a satellite signals transmitted from a plurality of GPS satellites; a receiving unit configured to perform a receiving process to acquire information tram a satellite signal received by the antenna, the information being contained in the satellite signal; and a control unit configured to control the receiving unit to keep synchronized with the GPS satellite that has transmitted the satellite signal and control the receiving unit to receive a satellite signal containing date information for date correction when the information acquired by the receiving unit does not contain the date information.

RADIO CLOCK

A radio clock including: an antenna configured to receive a satellite signal transmitted from GPS satellite; a receiving unit configured to perform a receiving process to acquire information contained in the satellite signal received by the antenna within a predetermine upper limit period; and a control unit configured to change the number of receiving processes to be performed in a predetermined period and change the upper limit period in accordance with a total sum of durations of the receiving processes performed in the predetermined period. 1. A. radio clock comprising:an antenna configured to receive a satellite signal transmitted from a GPS satellite;a receiving unit configured to perform a receiving process to acquire information contained in the satellite signal received by the antenna within a predetermined upper limit period; anda control unit configured to change the number of receiving processes to be performed in a predetermined period and change the upper limit period in accordance with a total sum of durations of the receiving processes performed in the predetermined period.2. The radio clock of claim 1 , wherein the control unit performs setting so that the number of the receiving processes becomes smaller as the total sum of the durations of the receiving processes becomes larger claim 1 , and performs setting so that the upper limit period becomes longer as the total sum of the durations of the receiving processes becomes larger.31. The radio clock of claim. claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the receiving unit is yet to acquire the information after the upper limit period has passed claim 1 , the control unit sets a new upper limit period by adding a predetermined period to the upper limit period.4. The radio clock of claim 1 , wherein the control unit changes a start time of the receiving process in accordance with a time difference in an orbital cycle of the GPS satellite with respect to the earth.5. The radio clock of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , ...

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 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. 1. A user device worn by an athlete during a timed event , the device comprising:an attachment member to be connected to an article of apparel;a transceiver coupled to the attachment member, the transceiver to receive wireless signals during the timed event wherein the signals cause the device to automatically determine and record one or more measured split times for the athlete during the timed event; anda bistable display coupled to the attachment member, the bistable display configured to display data associated with the timed event including: the one or more measured split times for the athlete during the timed event, a plurality of predefined split times for the event, and, at a conclusion of the timed event, perpetually display an elapsed time for the athlete.2. The user device of claim 1 , the transceiver further comprising an RFID transceiver.3. The user device of claim 1 , wherein the user device is configured for a single use for the timed event.4. The user device of claim 1 , wherein the elapsed time for the athlete is automatically displayed at the conclusion of the timed event.5. The user device of claim 1 , wherein the display is further configured to display an elapsed time for the athlete during the timed event.6. The user device of claim 1 , wherein the data associated with the timed event further includes an indication as to whether the athlete is on pace claim 1 , ahead of pace claim 1 , or behind ...

WALL MOUNTED PROGRAMMABLE TIMER SYSTEM

A timing device is disclosed which is for controlling electronic devices and which is mounted in a wall switch box. This timing device comprises at least one controller; at least one transceiver in communication with the controller; at least one interface; and at least one cover plate. This device can also include at least one key coupled to the cover plates for interacting with the interface when said cover plate is inserted onto said at least one interface. 122-. (canceled)23. A method for wirelessly programming a timer , the method comprising:determining, by a controller of a timer, a number of available settings of the timer;receiving input, by a wireless device, regarding parameters for at least one of the available settings;transmitting, by the wireless device, the parameters to the timer; andconfiguring, by the controller of the timer, at least one of the available settings based on the parameters.24. The method according to claim 23 , wherein the number of available settings are determined based on a cover plate of the timer.25. The method according to claim 24 , wherein the cover plate is adapted to prevent usage of at least one setting of the timer claim 24 , thereby causing at least one setting of the timer to be unavailable.26. The method according to claim 24 , wherein the number of available settings correspond to a number of buttons on the cover plate.27. The method according to claim 23 , wherein the number of available settings correspond to a number of actuators of the timer.28. The method according to claim 23 , wherein the number of available settings correspond to a number of lights in a light array of the timer.29. The method according to claim 23 , wherein the parameters include one or more of a time period claim 23 , a timer increment claim 23 , a particular time claim 23 , a dimmer intensity value claim 23 , and a speed control value.30. The method according to claim 29 , wherein the parameters are customizable by a user of the wireless ...

Electronic Timepiece and Movement

An electronic timepiece has a display device that displays display information, a drive mechanism that drives the display device, a crown that can perform a rotary operation, and a control device that corrects the display information displayed on the display device by the rotary operation of the crown. The control device has a single correction mode and a continuous correction mode which are selected by the rotary operation of the crown. In the single correction mode, a single correction signal is output to the drive mechanism so that the display device is corrected as much as a single correction quantity. In the continuous correction mode, a continuous correction signal is output to the drive mechanism so that the display device is corrected as much as a continuous correction quantity. The continuous correction quantity is set depending on types of the display information to be corrected in the continuous correction mode.

TIMEPIECE COMPRISING A NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE

The invention concerns a timepiece () provided with a dial () and/or a bezel () comprising a near field communication device () able to receive/send a signal, said communication device () being arranged in the area of the dial () or the bezel () of said timepiece () and being associated with a magnetic screen (), especially one made of ferrite. 1. Timepiece comprising:at least one of a dial and a bezel comprising a near field communication device able to receive/send a signal,wherein the communication device comprises a chip and an antenna and is arranged in an area of the dial or the bezel of said timepiece, the communication device being associated with a magnetic screen.2. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the timepiece comprises a dial claim 1 , the communication device is arranged in the area of the dial claim 1 , and the dial has a lower surface on which the communication device is arranged.3. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the timepiece comprises a dial claim 1 , the communication device is arranged in the area of the dial claim 1 , and the dial has a lower surface provided with a pocket in which the communication device is arranged.4. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the timepiece comprises a dial claim 1 , the communication device is arranged in the area of the dial claim 1 , and the dial has an upper surface on which the communication device is arranged.5. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the timepiece comprises a dial claim 1 , the communication device is arranged in the area of the dial claim 1 , and the dial has upper and lower surfaces between which the communication device is arranged.6. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein the timepiece comprises a bezel claim 1 , the communication device is arranged in the area of the bezel claim 1 , and the bezel is a monobloc piece comprising a lower surface having a pocket in which the communication device is arranged.7. The timepiece according to claim 1 , ...

TIME CALIBRATION METHOD AND DEVICE

Disclosed are a time calibration method and device. The method includes: a mobile terminal determines the local time where the mobile terminal is located according to the time data in a received GPS navigation message and time zone information about the mobile terminal (S); and the mobile terminal performing time calibration on itself according to the local time where it is located (S). The embodiments of the present disclosure can solve the problem that a mobile terminal cannot precisely adjust the time automatically if there is no accurate reference time or if there is no network coverage. 1. A time calibration method , comprising:a mobile terminal determining local time where the mobile terminal is located according to time data in a received Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation message and time zone information about the mobile terminal; andthe mobile terminal performing time calibration on itself according to the local time where it is located.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mobile terminal determining the local time where the mobile terminal is located according to the time data in the received GPS navigation message and time zone information about the mobile terminal comprises:the mobile terminal parsing the time data and obtaining local Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time of the mobile terminal; andthe mobile terminal determining the local time where the mobile terminal is located according to the local UTC time and the time zone information about the mobile terminal.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the mobile terminal parsing the time data and obtaining the local UTC time of the mobile terminal comprises:the mobile terminal parsing the time data and obtaining a Header Of Word (HOW) of each subframe;the mobile terminal reading Time Of Week (TOW) in the HOW, wherein the TOW records the UTC microsecond number of sending time of the subframe; andthe mobile terminal calculating a UTC timestamp of the sending time of each ...

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.

Electronic Watch

An electronic watch includes an annular antenna base material including an upper surface, an outer circumferential surface, a bottom surface, and an inner circumferential surface, a first antenna element provided at the outer circumferential surface, and a second antenna element provided at the inner circumferential surface, wherein at least one of the first antenna element and the second antenna element includes a feed terminal coupled to a feed portion, and a distance between the first antenna element and the second antenna element is greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 2 mm. 1. An electronic watch comprising:an annular antenna base material including an upper surface, an outer circumferential surface, a bottom surface, and an inner circumferential surface;a first antenna element provided at the outer circumferential surface; anda second antenna element provided at the inner circumferential surface, whereinat least one of the first antenna element and the second antenna element includes a feed terminal coupled to a feed portion, anda distance between the first antenna element and the second antenna element is greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 2 mm.2. The electronic watch according to claim 1 , whereinthe distance between the first antenna element and the second antenna element is greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 1.5 mm.3. The electronic watch according to claim 1 , whereina width of the first antenna element and the second antenna element is 0.5 mm or greater, and is less than or equal to a height of the outer circumferential surface and the inner circumferential surface.4. The electronic watch according to claim 1 , whereinthe inner circumferential surface includes a first inner circumferential surface provided continuously with the upper surface and a second inner circumferential surface provided between the first inner circumferential surface and the bottom surface,the first inner circumferential surface is inclined in a direction ...

Disciplined clock for providing a disciplined time and a disciplined frequency synchronous with a reference clock

A disciplined clock provides a disciplined time and a disciplined frequency synchronous with a reference clock. The disciplined clock includes: a time receiver to: receive a common view signal from the common view clock; and produce a receiver timing signal; a local clock to: receive a frequency correction; and produce a local timing signal; a time interval counter to: receive the receiver timing signal from the time receiver; receive the local timing signal from the lock clock; and determine a time difference between the receiver timing signal and the local timing signal; and a controller to: receive the time difference from the time interval counter; and communicate the frequency correction, based on the time difference, to the local clock.

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 ...

MODULE AND TIMEPIECE

A module including a circuit board, a conductive displacement section which is arranged along an outer periphery of the circuit board and displaced in response to a switching operation, and an antenna which is arranged on the circuit board along the outer periphery of the circuit board with one end oriented toward a direction of 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock and the other end oriented toward a direction of 6 o'clock or 12 o'clock. 1. A module comprising:a circuit board;a conductive displacement section which is arranged along an outer periphery of the circuit board and displaced in response to a switching operation; andan antenna which is arranged on the circuit board along the outer periphery of the circuit board with one end oriented toward a direction of 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock and the other end oriented toward a direction of 6 o'clock or 12 o'clock.2. The module according to claim 1 , wherein the antenna comprises:a core formed in a bar shape; anda coil wound around the core,wherein a magnetic field is generated from the one end side toward the other end side in a longitudinal direction of the core.3. The module according to claim 1 , further comprising:a housing in which the circuit board is arranged; anda conductive plate for attaching the circuit board to the housing,wherein the conductive plate is provided with the displacement section.4. The module according to claim 2 , further comprising:a housing in which the circuit board is arranged; anda conductive plate for attaching the circuit board to the housing,wherein the conductive plate is provided with the displacement section.5. The module according to claim 3 , wherein the conductive plate comprises a hook section for attaching the circuit board to the housing claim 3 , andwherein the displacement section or the hook section is not arranged on an extension of a central axis of the antenna.6. The module according to claim 4 , wherein the conductive plate comprises a hook section for attaching the circuit board to ...

Electronic timepiece with built-in antenna

An electronic timepiece includes a tubular exterior case, a cover glass plate that blocks one of two openings of the exterior case, a ring-shaped antenna body provided along an inner circumference of the exterior case, a circuit substrate which is provided in a position below the antenna body when viewed from the cover glass plate and on which a shield pattern G is formed, and a GPS receiver that is so provided on the circuit substrate that the GPS receiver faces away from the antenna body with the shield pattern G being a boundary and amplifies and processes a signal received by the antenna body.

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 ...

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 ...

TIMEPIECE

Whether a bright state or a dark state is established is determined each time a motor is driven one step, based on a presence or absence of a passing of light through a detection hole disposed in a detection wheel that rotates associated with rotations of a hand wheel coupled with the motor. A switching position X is identified at which the dark state is switched to the bright state when the dark state is determined and thereafter the bright state is determined. A position one step after the identified switching position X is set to be a reference position X+1 of the hand wheel. The reference positions X+1 and X−1 can thereby be set after a driving mechanism is assembled. 1. A timepiece comprising:a hand wheel configured to rotate around an axial center thereof;a motor coupled with the hand wheel and configured to rotate the hand wheel;a detection wheel configured to rotate around an axial center thereof, associated with rotation of the hand wheel;a detection hole that penetrates the detection wheel in a direction along the axial center; a light emitting element that emits light to a detection position on an orbit along which the detection hole moves associated with the rotation of the detection wheel, and', 'a light receiving element that is disposed facing the light emitting element with the detection wheel therebetween; and, 'a photo sensor includinga control unit configured to drive and control the motor, whereinthe control unit determines one of a first state and a second state different from the first state, based on an amount of light received by the light receiving element each time the motor is driven a predetermined number of steps,the control unit identifies a switching position at which the first state is switched to the second state when the control unit consecutively determines the first state for a first number of steps and thereafter consecutively determines the second state for a second number of steps, andthe control unit sets a position one step ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

An electronic timepiece including: a clocking unit which counts current date and time; a summer time application unit which applies summer time information corresponding to positional information to the date and time counted by the clocking unit; a radio wave reception unit which receives radio waves including summer time implementation information of a predetermined area; a summer time information acquisition unit which acquires the summer time implementation information from the received radio waves; a storage unit in which a summer time implementation rule of each area in the world is stored in advance; and an information selection unit which selects, as the summer time information, one of the summer time implementation information and the summer time implementation rule corresponding to a current position on the basis of the current position and the summer time implementation information.

COMMUNICATION DEVICE, ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE, TIME CORRECTING METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM

According to an aspect of the present invention, a device capable of wireless communication includes a counter configured to count time, and a processor configured to perform control to send a notification signal for notification of existence of the device when the time of the counter reaches a predetermined first time, and correct the time of the counter to a predetermined second time upon receiving a connection request transmitted from other device in response to the notification signal. 1. A device capable of wireless communication comprising:a counter configured to count time; anda processor configured to perform control to send a notification signal for notification of existence of the device when the time of the counter reaches a predetermined first time, and correct the time of the counter to a predetermined second time upon receiving a connection request transmitted from other device in response to the notification signal.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to include information on the second time indicating a timing at which the other device transmits the connection request in the notification signal.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to perform control to transmit a disconnect request to the other device immediately after correcting the time of the counter to the second time.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to perform control to transmit a disconnect request to the other device immediately after receiving the connection request.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to perform control to send the notification signal repeatedly for a predetermined period of time.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to perform control to stop sending the notification signal in the case that the connection request is not received within a predetermined period of time after starting to send the ...

ROBUST AND RESILIENT TIMING ARCHITECTURE FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

A device for transmitting synchronized timing including a receiver, a transmitter, one or more processors, memory, and one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the programs including instructions for receiving through the receiver a timing signal comprising first time information that is synchronized to a time standard, determining second time information based at least partially on the first time information, composing a message formatted in accordance with a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) standard, wherein the message comprises the second time information, and transmitting the message through the transmitter on a radio signal having a frequency in the frequency modulation (FM) radio frequency band. 1. (canceled)2. A device for transmitting synchronized timing comprising:a receiver, wherein the receiver is configured to receive a timing signal from a ground-based reference clock;a transmitter;a time interval counter tester, wherein the time interval counter tester is configured to compare timing information from a plurality of sources to determine the performance of the receiver and the transmitter;a two-way time and frequency transfer (TWFTFT) unit, wherein the TWFTFT unit is configured to exchange timing information between the receiver and the ground-based reference clock;one or more processors;memory; andone or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the programs including instructions for:receiving through the receiver the timing signal comprising first time information that is synchronized to a time standard;determining second time information at least partially on the first time information;transmitting the second time information from the receiver to the transmitter;composing a message formatted in accordance with a global navigation satellite system (GNSS ...

Standard Time Synchronization Method for Electronic Device

A method of time synchronization between a timepiece-equipped electronic device and a cell phone or an IPAD, which includes the steps of: (a) utilizing the universal standard time of the cell phone or IPAD by a time synchronization APP to obtain a synchronization time information; (b) modulating an audio frequency carrier signal or time signal from the digital signal of the cell phone or IPAD based on the encoding rules of audio phase-shifting; (c) transmitting the time information in the audio frequency carrier signal to the timepiece-equipped electronic device through audio or data signal transmission channel by utilizing the Bluetooth module or WIFI of the cell phone or IPAD; and (d) receiving and pairing the audio frequency carrier signal, decoding the time information and displaying the time information, which is the synchronized time with the cell phone or IPAD, onto the display of the timepiece-equipped electronic device.

DYNAMICALLY UPDATING A TIME INTERVAL OF A GPS

A seismic system includes a wireless sensor node. The wireless sensor node includes a global positioning system (GPS) device to receive a GPS time value at an interval; a temperature sensor to measure temperature; an oscillator to measure time; and a memory to store the GPS time value, the temperature, and the oscillator time. The wireless sensor node also includes a processor to determine a rate of temperature change during the interval, and to dynamically update the interval to receive the GPS time value from the GPS device, based on the rate of temperature change. 1. A seismic system comprising: a global positioning system (GPS) device to receive a GPS time value at an interval;', 'a temperature sensor to measure temperature;', 'an oscillator to measure time; and', 'a memory to store the GPS time value, the temperature, and the oscillator time; and', determine a rate of temperature change during the interval; and', 'dynamically update the interval to receive the GPS time value from the GPS device based on the rate of temperature change., 'a processor to], 'a wireless sensor node comprising2. The seismic system of claim 1 , wherein power is reduced to the GPS device the GPS device is not receiving the GPS time value.3. The seismic system of claim 1 , the processor is to:compare the temperature change with a threshold value;increase the GPS interval when the rate of temperature change is below the threshold; anddecrease the GPS interval when the rate of temperature change is above the threshold.4. The seismic system of claim 1 , the memory to store an oscillator time value associated with the GPS time value at the interval.5. The seismic system of claim 4 , the processor is to:compare the oscillator time value with the GPS time value at the interval;determine an error value of the oscillator time value caused by a change in the temperature; andinitiate transmission of the oscillator time value, the GPS time value, and the error value to a server via a wireless ...

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 ...

Satellite Signal Receiving Device, Electronic Timepiece, and Control Method of a Satellite Signal Receiving Device

A receiving device has a GPS reception unit that receives satellite signals transmitted from GPS satellites, a first type of satellite, and a GLONASS reception unit that receives satellite signals transmitted from GLONASS satellites, a second type of satellite. The GPS satellites and GLONASS satellites function exclusively. 1. A satellite signal receiving device comprising:a first reception unit that receives satellite signals transmitted from a first type of positioning information satellite; anda second reception unit that receives satellite signals transmitted from a second type of positioning information satellite;wherein the first reception unit and second reception unit function exclusively.2. A satellite signal receiving device comprising:a first reception unit that receives satellite signals transmitted from a first type of positioning information satellite; anda second reception unit that receives satellite signals transmitted from a second type of positioning information satellite;wherein the first reception unit and second reception unit function sequentially.3. The satellite signal receiving device described in claim 1 , wherein:a positioning information satellite of the first type is a GPS satellite; anda positioning information satellite of the second type is a GLONASS satellite or BeiDou satellite.4. The satellite signal receiving device described in claim 1 , wherein:a positioning information satellite of the first type is a GPS satellite and a quasi-zenith satellite; anda positioning information satellite of the second type is a GLONASS satellite or BeiDou satellite.5. The satellite signal receiving device described in claim 1 , further comprising:a third reception unit that receives satellite signals transmitted from a third type of positioning information satellite;where in the first reception unit, second reception unit, and third reception unit function exclusively or sequentially.6. The satellite signal receiving device described in claim 1 , ...

Watch type terminal

There is disclosed a watch type terminal including a frame in which electronic components are mounted, a case configured to cover a lateral area of the frame, a display unit located in a front side of the case, a metal ring arranged in an edge area of a front side of the display unit, a window provided in a front side of the metal ring and configured to cover the display unit, a clock hand installed between the window and the display unit, a driving unit provided in a back side of the display unit, connected to one end of the clock hand through the display unit, and configured to vary the position of the clock hand, and a controller implemented to control the display unit, so that the user may see and tells the time even in case the display unit is turned off and the external design is improved. Even when the display unit is deactivated, the user may be provided with time information.

Electronic device, time setting method, time setting system and program

An electronic device includes a communication unit that performs communication with an external apparatus; a timekeeping unit that performs timekeeping of time; and a control unit, after completion of a connection with the external apparatus using the communication unit, updates time of the timekeeping unit using time information when being in a state where time can be set by obtaining the time information from the external apparatus.

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERTER, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE, AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT

A photoelectric converter including a crystalline silicon substrate having a light receiving surface including a smooth section and a rough surface section having surface roughness greater than the surface roughness of the smooth section and a light transmissive inorganic film so provided as to overlap with the smooth section and the rough surface section, and the film thickness t of a portion of the inorganic film that is the portion where the inorganic film overlaps with the rough surface section is smaller than the film thickness t of a portion of the inorganic film that is the portion where the inorganic film overlaps with the smooth section. The arithmetic average roughness of the rough surface section is preferably greater than or equal to 0.1 μm. 1. A photoelectric converter comprising:a crystalline silicon substrate having a light receiving surface including a smooth section and a rough surface section having surface roughness greater than surface roughness of the smooth section; anda light transmissive inorganic film so provided as to overlap with the smooth section and the rough surface section,{'b': 1', '2, 'wherein a film thickness t of a portion of the inorganic film that is a portion where the inorganic film overlaps with the rough surface section is smaller than a film thickness t of a portion of the inorganic film that is a portion where the inorganic film overlaps with the smooth section.'}2. The photoelectric converter according to claim 1 , wherein arithmetic average roughness of the rough surface section is greater than or equal to 0.1 μm.3. The photoelectric converter according to claim 2 , wherein a difference in the arithmetic average roughness between the rough surface section and the smooth section is greater than or equal to 0.01 μm.4122. The photoelectric converter according to claim 1 , wherein the film thickness t is greater than or equal to 40% of the film thickness t but smaller than or equal to 95% of the film thickness t.5. The ...

METHOD FOR CODING AND TRANSMITTING AT LEAST ONE SOLAR TIME

A method (P) for coding a solar time, called the initial solar time (Hs), associated with a geographical location (Loc) and with a day (J) of the year, wherein the method includes selecting SEL(Href, Nb) a reference time (Href) and an initial number of bits (Nb) as a function of the type of initial solar time (Hs), computing CALC(Nm) a number of minutes (Nm) separating the initial solar time (Hs) and the reference time (Href), coding COD(Hs) the number of minutes (Nm) in the initial number of bits (Nb). 1111. A method (P) for coding a solar time , called the initial solar time (Hs) , associated with a geographical location (Loc) and with a day (J) of the year , said method comprising:{'b': 1', '1, 'selecting SEL(Href, Nb) a reference time (Href) and an initial number of bits (Nb) as a function of the type of initial solar time (Hs),'}{'b': 1', '1', '1, 'computing CALC(Nm) a number of minutes (Nm) separating said initial solar time (Hs) and the reference time (Href),'}{'b': 1', '1', '1, 'coding COD(Hs) said number of minutes (Nm) in the initial number of bits (Nb).'}211. The coding method (P) according to claim 1 , wherein said initial solar time (Hs) is one of the following types: zenith (z) claim 1 , sunset (cs) claim 1 , sunrise (ls).311. The coding method (P) according to claim 2 , wherein if the solar time (Hs) is of the zenith type (z) claim 2 , the reference time (Href) is 12 o'clock and the initial number of bits (Nb) is 6.411. The coding method (P) according to claim 2 , wherein if the initial solar time (Hs) is of the sunrise type (ls) claim 2 , the reference time (Href) is midnight and the initial number of bits (Nb) is 10.511. The coding method (P) according to claim 2 , wherein if the initial solar time (Hs) is of the sunset type (cs) claim 2 , the reference time (Href) is midnight and the initial number of bits (Nb) is 10.61212. The coding method (P) according to claim 1 , comprising a step of coding a first additional solar time (Hs) of the same type ...

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 ...

Nfc watch

An NFC watch includes a metal shell, a support and an NFC antenna arranged at the top of the support, wherein the support is mounted at the bottom of the metal shell, and the NFC antenna is clamped between the metal shell and the support and exposed to the outside. The NFC watch further includes a PCB arranged in the support and electrically connected with the NFC antenna and a power supply arranged at the bottom of the support and used for supplying power to the PCB. The NFC watch is simple in structure and high in practicability.

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic timepiece has a storage unit (flash ROM) that stores local time information related to positioning information and time difference information, and version information of the local time information; a version display unit (display device) capable of displaying the version information; and a display control unit that displays the version information on the version display unit. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:a storage unit that stores local time information related to positioning information and time difference information, and version information of the local time information;a version display unit capable of displaying the version information; anda display control unit that displays the version information on the version display unit.2. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a satellite signal receiver unit that receives satellite signals transmitted from positioning information satellites;a time information acquisition unit that acquires time information based on the satellite signal received by the satellite signal receiver unit;a positioning information acquisition unit that acquires positioning information based on the satellite signal received by the satellite signal receiver unit;a time difference information acquisition unit that acquires time difference information related to the positioning information from the local time information;a time calculating unit that computes a display time based on the time difference information and the time information; anda time display unit that displays the display time.3. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:an input unit that detects a manual operation and sets the positioning information;a standard time signal receiver unit that receives standard time signals;a time information acquisition unit that acquires time information based on the standard time signal received by the standard time signal receiver unit;a positioning information ...

Electronic Timepiece and Control Method of Electronic Timepiece

An electronic timepiece and control method of an electronic timepiece prevent system shutdowns due to a voltage drop, and increase opportunities to acquire time information. An electronic timepiece has a reception module that receives satellite signals; a storage battery that supplies drive power; a voltage detection circuit that detects the voltage of the storage battery ; a temperature detector that detects temperature; a reception command unit that instructs receiving satellite signals; and a reception controller that executes a reception process to receive satellite signals in response to a command from the reception command unit. The reception controller executes the reception process when the detected battery voltage is greater than or equal to a threshold set for the detected temperature, and does not execute the reception process when the reserve power is less than the threshold. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:a receiver configured to receive a satellite signal;a power supply that supplies drive power;a remaining battery capacity detector configured to detect the reserve power of the power supply;a temperature detector that detects temperature; anda reception controller configured to execute a reception process that receives a satellite signal using the receiver; 'does not execute the reception process when the reserve power is less than the threshold.', 'wherein the reception controller executes the reception process when the reserve power detected by the remaining battery capacity detector is greater than or equal to a threshold set for the temperature detected by the temperature detector, and'}2. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein: executes the positioning reception process if the reserve power detected by the remaining battery capacity detector is greater than or equal to a first threshold set for the positioning reception process based on the temperature detected by the temperature detector, and does not execute the ...

Timepiece with Internal Antenna

A timepiece includes a case that is made of a conductive material, a bezel that is made of a nonconductive material, a patch antenna that is disposed inside the case and at the back side of the dial, and a bezel that is made of a ceramic. 1. A timepiece , comprising:a case that is made of a conductive material;a dial that is made of a nonconductive material;a patch antenna that is disposed inside the case and at a back side of the dial; anda bezel that is made of ceramic.2. The timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the patch antenna has a ceramic dielectric body and a conductive antenna part disposed on the dielectric body.3. The timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a receiver that is disposed on a circuit board and that processes a signal received by the patch antenna;wherein the patch antenna is disposed on an antenna substrate that is separate from the circuit board.4. The timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a circuit board; anda battery;wherein the battery is disposed at a space where the circuit board is not disposed and the battery and the circuit board overlap in lateral view.5. The timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a solar panel;wherein the solar panel has a space at a position overlapping the patch antenna in plan view.6. The timepiece described in claim 5 , wherein:the space is rectangular.7. The timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the case is made of SUS or titanium alloy.8. The timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the dial is made of polycarbonate.9. The timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a crystal is disposed to an inside circumference side of the bezel.10. The timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:a back cover that is made of a conductive material. This application is a continuation of, and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 on, application Ser. No. 15/019,080, filed Feb. 9, 2016, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 14/801,912, filed Jul. 17, 2015, now U.S. ...

Analog Type Watch and Time Set Method

Interaction methods between a smartphone and a timepiece having two analog-type pointers, each of the pointers being controlled independently by a stepper motor, the timepiece and the smartphone being able to be in communication through a wireless remote short-range communication link, the calibration method comprising the steps of S1- capturing image(s) of the watch with the smartphone, S2- processing the image(s) to determine accurately the displayed angular positions of the pointers, S3- send correction data from the smartphone to the watch, S4- carry out, at the watch, an appropriate correction so that the pointers are caused to display the current absolute time, the absolute time set method comprising the steps of S11- send absolute time reference from the smartphone to the watch, S12- carry out, at the watch, an appropriate correction, to update the internal counters and positions of the pointers so that the pointers display the current absolute time.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CALIBRATING A LIGHT SMART WATCH, AND LIGHT SMART WATCH

A method for calibrating a light smart watch includes: providing an FPC soft board under a dial, a size of the FPC soft board matching a size of the dial, the FPC soft board is divided into a plurality of partitions, each partition is insulated from other partitions, and each of watch hands and each partition form a capacitor in turn when the watch hands run; detecting a capacitance change amount of each partition, determining positions of partitions where the watch hands are currently located, and determining a current time indicated by the watch hands, according to the positions of partitions where the watch hands are currently located; comparing the current time indicated by the watch hands with a current time of a mobile terminal to determine a time error; and adjusting the watch hands, according to the time error to run in sync with the time of the mobile terminal. 1. A method for calibrating a light smart watch , comprising:providing an FPC soft board under a dial, wherein a size of the FPC soft board matches a size of the dial, the FPC soft board is divided into a plurality of partitions, a quantity of the partitions is corresponding to a quantity of watch hands, each partition is divided into a plurality of sub-partitions, each partition is insulated from other partitions, each sub-partition is insulated from other sub-partitions, and a watch hand and each sub-partition in a partition corresponding to the watch hand form a capacitor in turn when the watch hands runs;detecting a capacitance change amount of each sub-partition, determining positions of sub-partitions where the watch hands are currently located, and determining a current time indicated by the watch hands according to the positions of sub-partitions where the watch hands are currently located;comparing the current time indicated by the watch hands with a current time of a mobile terminal to determine a time error; andadjusting the watch hands, according to the time error, to run in sync with the ...

Electronic Timepiece and Electronic Device

An electronic timepiece enables a simple construction, and an electronic device has the electronic timepiece. A wristwatch 1 has a button A 6 ; a mode setting unit 32 that sets the operating mode of the wristwatch 1 based on an input operation of the button A 6 . Based on the continuous input time that the button A 6 is operated continuously, the mode setting unit 32 changes the operating mode between a timekeeping mode that receives satellite signals from one or more GPS satellites and adjusts the internal time information based on time information contained in the received satellite signal(s); and a positioning mode that receives satellite signals from three or more GPS satellites and adjusts the internal time information based on time information and positioning information contained in the received satellite signals.

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.

Timepiece with Wireless Communication Function

A timepiece with a wireless function comprises a movement that displays time; a conductive case that holds the movement; a crystal that is disposed on a face side of the case and covers a face side of the movement; a conductive plate that is disposed between the movement and the crystal and reflects radio waves; an antenna that has a substantially annular, conductive antenna electrode and is disposed along an outside edge of the conductive plate between the conductive plate and the crystal as seen in a lateral view; and a dial ring that is made of non-conductive material and has a channel in which the antenna is held. The antenna electrode is configured to receive the radio waves reflected by the conductive plate. 1a movement that displays time;a conductive case that holds the movement;a crystal that is disposed on a face side of the case and covers a face side of the movement;a conductive plate that is disposed between the movement and the crystal and reflects radio waves;an antenna that has a substantially annular, conductive antenna electrode and is disposed along an outside edge of the conductive plate between the conductive plate and the crystal as seen in a lateral view; anda dial ring that is made of non-conductive material and has a channel in which the antenna is held;wherein the antenna electrode is configured to receive the radio waves reflected by the conductive plate.. A timepiece with a wireless function, comprising: This application is a continuation of, and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 on, U.S. application Ser. No. 13/872,624, filed Apr. 29, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/828,600, filed Jul. 1, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,456,959, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 on Japanese patent application no. 2009-165503, filed Jul. 14, 2009. The content of each such related application is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.1. Field of InventionThe present invention relates to a timepiece with a ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE WITH INTERNAL ANTENNA

An electronic timepiece has a tubular outside case of which at least part is a conductive material, a transparent crystal, a dial housed in the outside case, an annular antenna body disposed around the dial, a feed part that feeds the antenna body, and a dial ring made of a non-conductive material covering the antenna body. The antenna body includes an annular dielectric base, and an arc-shaped fed element feed by the feed part, an annular parasitic element disposed between the dial ring and crystal, and receives circularly polarized waves. 1. An electronic timepiece with internal antenna , comprising:a tubular outside case, at least a part of the tubular outside case being made from a conductive material;a cover member that covers one of two openings in the case;a time display unit housed inside the case;an annular antenna body disposed around the time display unit;a feed part that feeds the antenna body;wherein the antenna body includes a dielectric base and a fed element that is fed by the feed part,the outside case has a bezel; anda parasitic element is disposed between the bezel and the cover member, and the parasitic element is configured to receive circularly polarized waves.2. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna described in claim 1 , wherein:the antenna body and the parasitic element are mutually superimposed in plan view.3. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna described in claim 1 , wherein:the fed element is disposed on the cover member side of the antenna body.4. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna described in claim 1 , wherein:an annular blind member is affixed to the cover member side of the parasitic element so that the parasitic element is not visible.5. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna described in claim 1 , wherein:the bezel is made from a non-conductive material.6. The electronic timepiece with internal antenna described in claim 1 , further comprising:a non-conductive ring member that covers the ...

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 , ...

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

A portable electronic apparatus includes a case, a solar cell disposed in the case, a GPS antenna as an antenna section disposed in the case, including a base as a nonconductive member and a conductive body disposed on a surface of the nonconductive member, and adapted to receive a positioning satellite signal, and a circuit board disposed in the case, and electrically connected to the solar cell and the antenna section, and the antenna section overlaps the solar cell in a planar view viewed from a normal direction of light receiving surfaces of the solar cell. 1. A portable electronic apparatus comprising:a case;a solar cell disposed in the case;an antenna disposed in the case, including a nonconductive member and a conductive body disposed on a surface of the nonconductive member, and adapted to receive a positioning satellite signal; anda circuit board disposed in the case, and electrically connected to the solar cell and the antenna,wherein the antenna overlaps the solar cell in a planar view viewed from a normal direction of a light receiving surface of the solar cell.2. The portable electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a processor supported by the circuit board; anda connection section adapted to electrically connect the antenna and the processor to each other, and supported by the circuit board,wherein the connection section overlaps the solar cell in the planar view.3. The portable electronic apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe case has an opening on one side in the normal direction,the solar cell is provided with an outer edge part shorter than an inner circumferential length of the opening, and an inner edge part shorter in length than the outer edge part in the planar view, andat least a part of the connection section is disposed between the outer edge part and the inner edge part.4. The portable electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe conductive body of the antenna is disposed between the solar cell and ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A running watch includes: a time measurement portion which measures a lapse of time; an operation button which indicates a measurement with respect to the time measurement portion; a display portion which displays a measurement result in the time measurement portion on a display screen; and a display color switching portion which switches a display color of the display screen corresponding to a measurement state of the time measurement portion. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a measurement portion which measures a lapse of time;a display portion which displays a measurement result measured by the measurement portion on a display screen; anda display control portion which switches a display color of the display screen corresponding to a measurement state of the measurement portion.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an indication portion which indicates an initiation or a stop of the measurement,wherein the measurement portion transits to a measurement state or a non-measurement state according to the indication of the indication portion, andwherein the display control portion switches the display color to a first color when the measurement portion is in the measurement state, and switches the display color to a second color when the measurement portion is in the non-measurement state.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 ,wherein, the display control portion switches the display color of at least a part of an area of the display screen corresponding to the state of the measurement portion.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 ,wherein, the display screen includes a character area and a background area, and the display control portion switches at least one display color of the character area and the background area.5. The electronic device according to claim 1 ,wherein the display screen is displayed in white and in black, and the display control portion switches the white color and the black color to each other.6. ...

Electronic Timepiece

An electronic timepiece includes a GPS receiving section, which captures a satellite signal emitted from a positional information satellite and receives the satellite signal, and is capable of obtaining at least one of time information and positioning information, and a reception mode setting section adapted to set a reception mode selectively to at least a time measurement mode and a positioning mode. The GPS receiving section is provided with a base band section as a correlation section, and the correlation section is capable of changing the frequency resolution in a plurality of levels. Further, the correlation section sets the minimum value of the frequency resolution to be changed in the time measurement mode to a value larger than the minimum value of the frequency resolution to be changed in the positioning mode.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A running watch includes: a GPS signal reception portion which captures a satellite signal transmitted from a GPS satellite and processes the captured satellite signal; a chronograph process portion which measures a lapse of time; a display portion which displays a screen; an operation button which indicates an operation; and a control portion which displays a first screen showing a capturing circumstance of the satellite signal on the display portion when the GPS signal reception portion initiates the capturing of the satellite signal, and which continues the capturing of the satellite signal with respect to the GPS signal reception portion and displays a second screen showing that a measurement can be initiated by the chronograph process portion on the display portion when a predetermined operation is indicated from the operation button. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a reception process portion which captures a satellite signal transmitted from a positioning satellite and processes the satellite signal;a measurement process portion which measures a lapse of time;a display portion which displays a screen;an indication portion which indicates an operation; anda control portion which displays a first screen showing a capturing circumstance of the satellite signal on the display portion when the reception process portion initiates the capturing of the satellite signal, and which continues the capturing of the satellite signal with respect to the reception process portion and displays a second screen showing that a measurement can be initiated by the measurement process portion on the display portion when a predetermined operation is indicated from the indication portion.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of an image of the positioning satellite corresponding to the capturing circumstance and a guidance image for indicating the predetermined operation by the indication portion, is displayed on the first screen.3. The electronic ...

Radio receiver and electronic timepiece

A radio receiver receives transmitted radio waves from positioning satellites, and includes: a signal amplification unit configured to amplify a received signal; an acquisition unit configured to acquire a satellite signal from the amplified signal; and a control unit configured to obtain predetermined information from the acquired satellite signal, determine a reception condition of transmitted radio waves based on the processing condition of at least one of the obtainment and the acquisition unit, and performs operation setting of a gain of the signal amplification unit according to the determined reception condition, wherein the control unit performs the operation setting so that the gain set in the operation setting when the reception condition is determined to be a first reception condition is smaller than the gain set in the operation setting when the reception condition is determined to be a second reception condition inferior to the first reception condition.

Electronic Timepiece and Control Method for an Electronic Timepiece

A control method is provided for an electronic device that has a receiver to receive a satellite signal, and a time display unit to display time. The method includes selecting, by manual operation using a crown or a button, a first time correction processing or a second time correction processing. When the first time correction processing is selected, the control method further includes receiving a satellite signal, acquiring time information based on the received satellite signal, and correcting the displayed time based on the acquired time information. When the second time correction processing is selected, the control method further includes receiving a satellite signal, calculating the position of the electronic device based on satellite orbit information contained in the received satellite signal, and correcting the displayed time based on the calculated position.

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.

Electronic timepiece

An electronic timepiece includes indicators, an operation receiving unit, a timing unit and a processor. The operation receiving unit receives an operation performed by a user. The timing unit counts a date and time at present. The processor carries out operation control of the indicators and obtains a local time setting based on a time difference between a predetermined standard time and a local time at a target position. The processor makes at least a part of the indicators display the local time in accordance with the operation received by the operation receiving unit and obtains the local time setting based on a difference between the displayed local time and the date and time counted by the timing unit.

Electronic timepiece

An electronic timepiece has a time display unit including a dial made from a non-conductive material, and hands; and a movement that drives the hands. The movement includes a circuit board, a planar antenna attached to the circuit board, a stepper motor that drives the hands, and a battery. The planar antenna, the stepper motor, and the battery are disposed to positions overlapping the time display unit in plan view, and not overlapping each other in plan view.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AND DEFENDING AGAINST INVALID TIME SIGNALS

Some embodiments of the time resilient system and methods disclosed herein can be configured to detect and defend against invalid time signals. According to various embodiments of the disclosed technology, the time resilient system include a receiver for collecting time signals sourced from an external clock. By way of example only, the external clock may be a high precision clock housed within a Global Positioning System. Other embodiments may include an internal clock calibrated to a time reflected on the external clock so that the internal clock and the external clock are synchronized. Additionally, a controller may monitor changes in time signals of the external over a period of time against the internal clock, where the system is alerted of a timing attack when the time signals collected from the receiver deviate a pre-determined time range with the time of the internal clock. 1. A time resilient system comprising:a receiver that collects time signals sourced from an external clock;an internal clock calibrated to a time reflected on the external clock so that the internal lock and the external clock are synchronized; anda controller that monitors a change in time signals of the external clock over a period of time against the internal clock.2. The time resilient system of claim 1 , wherein the external clock is a high precision time source vulnerable to timing attacks that distort the accuracy of the time signals output from the external clock.3. The time resilient system of claim 2 , wherein the external clock is housed within a Global Positioning System.4. The time resilient system of claim 3 , wherein the receiver is a Global Positioning System receiver.5. The time resilient system of claim 1 , further comprising time consuming devices synchronized to the internal clock.6. The time resilient system of claim 5 , wherein the controller outputs a timecode comprising time data of the internal clock calibrated to the external clock claim 5 , such that the time ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

An electronic timepiece has an antenna having a first conductor element connected to a feed, a second conductor element superimposed with the first conductor element in plan view, and a shorting element shorting the first and second conductor elements; a solar panel; a circuit board electrically connected to the feed; a connector electrically connecting the solar panel and the circuit board; and a case having a side wall and housing the antenna, solar panel, circuit board, feed, and connector. A through-hole through which a pivot passes is disposed to the antenna at a position different from the shorting element. The connector is disposed in plan view to a third area excluding from a first area surrounded by the side wall a second area defined by a line indicating a position one-third the distance from the center of the first or second conductor element to an outside circumference. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:a pivot to which a hand is attached;an antenna having a first conductor element connected to a feed, a second conductor element disposed superimposed with the first conductor element in plan view, a shorting element that shorts the first conductor element and second conductor element, a through-hole through which the pivot passes disposed to the first conductor element and second conductor element, and the shorting element disposed to a position other than the through-hole;a solar panel;a circuit board electrically connected to the feed;a case having a side wall and housing the antenna, the solar panel, the circuit board, and the feed; anda connector disposed to a third area excluding from a first area surrounded by the side wall a second area defined by an imaginary line indicating a position one-third the distance from the center of the first conductor element or the second conductor element to an outside circumference, and electrically connecting the solar panel and the circuit board.2. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:in ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

Provided is an electronic timepiece enabling reducing the size of an electronic timepiece. The electronic timepiece has an antenna having a first conductor element connected to a feed, a second conductor element superimposed with the first conductor element in plan view, and a dielectric disposed between the first conductor element and second conductor element, and the antenna holds a specific timepiece part. The specific timepiece part is preferably a dial, solar panel, or circuit board. The antenna also preferably has a shorting element that shorts the first conductor element and second conductor element. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:a case;a timepiece part disposed inside the case; andan antenna having a first conductor element connected to a feed, a second conductor element disposed superimposed with the first conductor element in plan view, and a dielectric disposed between the first conductor element and second conductor element, the antenna holding the timepiece part.2. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the timepiece part is a dial, solar panel, or circuit board.3. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:timepiece part is disposed between the second conductor element and the dielectric; andthe antenna is affixed to the second conductor element and the dielectric.4. The electronic timepiece described in claim 3 , wherein:the dielectric has a recess that opens to the second conductor element side; andthe timepiece part is disposed in the recess.5. The electronic timepiece described in claim 3 , wherein:the antenna fixes the second conductor element and the dielectric by a screw.6. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , wherein:the antenna and the timepiece part are adhesively bonded.7. The electronic timepiece described in claim 1 , further comprising:a main plate; andthe timepiece part is disposed between the main plate and the antenna, and the antenna holds the timepiece part by pressing the timepiece ...

Electronic Timepiece And Method For Controlling Display Operation Of Electronic Timepiece

An electronic timepiece includes a display section, a display control section, a reception section, a clock section, a timing section, a leap second acquisition section, a time correction section that corrects internal time information by using time information acquired by the timing section, and a leap second correction section that corrects the internal time information by using leap second information acquired by the leap second acquisition section. In a case where the operation of the timing section is followed by the operation of the leap second acquisition section, the time correction section corrects the internal time information by using the time information acquired by the timing section, and the display control section causes the display section to display, before the leap second acquisition section acquires the leap second information, time based on the internal time information corrected by the time correction section.

Electronic Timepiece And Satellite Signal Receiving Method Of Electronic Timepiece

A reception control unit of an electronic timepiece includes a satellite-capturing control unit configured to search for a preferential search satellite more preferentially than the other position information satellites, the preferential search satellite being the position information satellite having a stored satellite number, a reception-state determining unit configured to determine, at timing of an end of the search for the preferential search satellite, whether a number of the captured position information satellites is equal to or larger than a predetermined number; a reception-stop control unit configured to stop a reception processing when the reception-state determining unit determines that the number of the position information satellites is smaller than the predetermined number; and a storage control unit configured to store the satellite number of the captured position information satellite in the satellite-number storing unit. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:a receiving unit configured to execute a reception processing that captures position information satellite and receives satellite signal transmitted from the captured position information satellite;a satellite-number storing unit configured to store satellite number of position information satellite; anda reception control unit configured to control the receiving unit, wherein a satellite-capturing control unit configured to search for a preferential search satellite more preferentially than the other position information satellites, the preferential search satellite being the position information satellite having the satellite number stored in the satellite-number storing unit;', 'a reception-state determining unit configured to determine, at timing of an end of the search for the preferential search satellite, whether a number of the captured position information satellites is equal to or larger than a predetermined number;', 'a reception-stop control unit configured to stop the reception ...

RADIO CONTROLLED TIMEPIECE

A radio controlled timepiece includes a GPS reception processing unit that searches for and captures a signal included in radio waves from a positioning satellite, demodulates and decodes the captured signal to acquire the data corresponding to acquisition target information in data transmitted from the positioning satellite, acquires the acquisition target information using the acquired data, holds a failure history related to acquisition of the data with respect to each captured signal, suspends acquisition of the data from a signal having a reception level determined to be at least equal to a predetermined reference level based on the failure history, and ends acquisition of the data when the number of signals from which the data is to be acquired after search for the signal is ended under a predetermined condition becomes smaller than the number of signals necessary in acquiring the acquisition target information. 1. A radio controlled timepiece that receives radio waves transmitted from a positioning satellite ,the radio controlled timepiece comprisinga GPS reception processing unit configured tosearch for and capture a signal from a positioning satellite, the signal being included in received radio waves,demodulate and decode the captured signal, to acquire data corresponding to acquisition target information in data transmitted from the positioning satellite,acquire the acquisition target information, using the acquired data,hold a failure history related to acquisition of the data with respect to each captured signal,suspend acquisition of the data from a signal having a reception level determined to be at least equal to a predetermined reference level based on the failure history, andend acquisition of the data when the number of signals from which the data is to be acquired after search for the signal is ended under a predetermined condition becomes smaller than the number of signals necessary in acquiring the acquisition target information.2. The radio ...

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 ...

HARDWARE CENTRALIZED TIME SYNCHRONIZATION HUB FOR AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLE

In one embodiment, a sensor unit to be utilized in an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) includes a sensor interface coupled to a number of sensors mounted on a number of locations of an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV). The sensor unit includes a host interface to be coupled to a host system, where the host system is configured to perceive a driving environment surrounding the ADV based on sensor data obtained from the sensors and to plan a path to autonomously drive the ADV. The sensor unit includes a time synchronization hub device coupled to the sensor interface. The time synchronization hub device includes one or more TX and/or RX timestamp generators coupled to a time source, where the TX/RX timestamp generators generate TX/RX timestamps based on a time obtained from the time source to provide the TX/RX timestamps to one or more of the sensors. 1. A sensor unit utilized in an autonomous driving vehicle , the sensor unit comprising:a sensor interface to be coupled to a plurality of sensors mounted on a plurality of locations of an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV);a host interface to be coupled to a host system, wherein the host system is configured to perceive a driving environment surrounding the ADV based on sensor data obtained from the sensors and to plan a path to autonomously drive the ADV; and one or more transmit (TX) timestamp generators coupled to a time source, wherein the TX timestamp generators generate TX timestamps based on a time obtained from the time source to provide the TX timestamps to one or more of the sensors indicating a time the sensors transmit sensor data to the host system via the host interface, and', 'one or more receive (RX) timestamp generators coupled to the time source, wherein the RX timestamp generators generate RX timestamps based on the time obtained from the time source to provide the RX timestamps to the one or more of the sensors indicating a time when sensor data is received from the sensors., 'a time synchronization hub ...

ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

In a timepiece having an antenna and motors , each motor includes a stator , a coil magnetically connected to the stator , and a rotor magnet disposed in a receiving part of the stator . With respect to each motor disposed in a predetermined range from the antenna , an individual antimagnetic plate which is a belt-like antimagnetic plate configured to have a width equal to or greater than the diameter of the rotor magnet and cover a portion of the motor including the rotor magnet is disposed. 1. An electronic timepiece comprising:an antenna;a motor including a stator, a coil magnetically connected to the stator, and a rotor magnet disposed in a receiving part of the stator; anda belt-like antimagnetic plate configured to have a width equal to or greater than a diameter of the rotor magnet and to cover a portion of the motor including the rotor magnet.2. The electronic timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein:the antimagnetic plate extends in a longitudinal direction of the stator, and a length of the antimagnetic plate in the extension direction is longer than a length of the stator in the longitudinal direction of the stator.3. The electronic timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein:the antimagnetic plate extends in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the stator, and a length of the antimagnetic plate in the extension direction is longer than a length of the stator in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the stator.4. The electronic timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein:the antimagnetic plate has a first antimagnetic portion configured to extend in a longitudinal direction of the stator, and a second antimagnetic portion configured to extend in a direction perpendicular to the first antimagnetic portion,a length of the first antimagnetic portion in the external direction is longer than a length of the stator in the longitudinal direction of the stator, anda length of the second antimagnetic portion in the extension ...

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.

TIME SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT DEVICE, TIME SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A management apparatus in a time synchronization system includes a time variation information receiving unit configured to acquire time variation information and position information of a time synchronization apparatus, a position information classifying unit configured to classify time synchronization apparatuses into predetermined categories based on the acquired position information, a time variation analysis configured to determine majority based on whether patterns of time variation of the time synchronization apparatuses belonging to an identical category are identical to each other, and to analyze the time variation based on the determined results, and a filtering and delivery unit configured to output an instruction to block the time information received from the positioning satellite, to the time synchronization apparatus having abnormal time variation. A GPS-FW includes a filtering determination unit configured to blocks the time information received from a GPS satellite in a case where a block instruction is received from the management apparatus. 1. A time synchronization system comprising:a plurality of time synchronization apparatuses, each of the plurality of time synchronization apparatuses configured to receive a radio wave from a positioning satellite and to take time synchronization using time information included in the received radio wave as a time source to deliver a time; and a time variation information acquisition unit configured to acquire time variation information and position information of each of the time synchronization apparatuses;', 'a category classification unit configured to classify the time synchronization apparatuses into predetermined categories based on the acquired position information;', determine majority based on whether patterns of time variation of the time synchronization apparatuses belonging to an identical category are identical to each other, and', 'analyze the time variation based on the majority determination; ...

SOLID PREPARATION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLID PREPARATION, AND METHOD FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN

One solid preparation of the present invention mainly includes silicon fine particles, and has a capability of generating hydrogen. In addition, one specific example of the solid preparation mainly includes silicon fine particles having a crystallite diameter principally of 1 nm or more and 100 nm or less, and exhibits a capability of generating hydrogen in an amount of 3 ml/g or more when brought into contact with a water-containing liquid having a pH value of 7 or more. In this solid preparation, hydrogen is generated when the silicon fine particles are brought into contact with a water-containing liquid having a pH value of 7 or more. Therefore, taking advantage of the characteristics of the solid preparation, generation of hydrogen is promoted in, for example, a gastrointestinal tract where the pH value is 7 or more due to secretion of pancreatic fluid after passage through the stomach after oral ingestion. 1. A solid preparation comprising silicon fine particles , wherein the solid preparation has a capability of generating hydrogen.2. A solid preparation which comprises silicon fine particles having a crystallite diameter of 1 nm or more and 100 nm or less , and exhibits a capability of generating hydrogen in an amount of 3 ml/g or more when brought into contact with a water-containing liquid having a pH value of 7 or more.3. The solid preparation according to claim 2 , further comprising a pH value adjusting agent which causes the water-containing liquid to have a pH value of more than 7.4.4. The solid preparation according to claim 3 , wherein the pH value adjusting agent is sodium hydrogencarbonate.5. The solid preparation according to any one of claim 1 , further comprising an organic acid.6. The solid preparation according to any one of claim 1 , which is a capsule preparation in which the silicon fine particles are encapsulated claim 1 , or a tablet formed so that the silicon fine particles are in a lump form.7. The solid preparation according to any one ...

Solar module, solar module-integrable assembly and power generation system

The disclosure relates to a solar module, which includes a plurality of solar cells which are interconnected to generate a direct-voltage power at module terminals, and a receiving unit for receiving an accurate time signal. The solar module further includes a communication unit for the synchronous transmission of the received accurate time signal to an inverter. The inverter is connected to the solar module by means of direct-voltage lines. The disclosure also relates to an assembly that can be integrated into a solar module, and to an energy generation system having a solar module of this type.