ELECTROMECHANICAL TIMEPIECE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDITIONAL FUNCTION

Electromechanical timepiece fitted with a gear train including an hour hand and a minute hand for the current time display on the dial side of the timepiece. The timepiece is arranged to provide at least one additional piece of information relating to a magnitude of time, or to a non-time related piece of information. The timepiece further includes an additional indicator hand arranged to display the additional information, the additional indicator hand being mounted on the back cover side of the timepiece on an arbour of the gear train of the timepiece, so that the additional indicator hand and the hour hand and/or minute hand rotate at the same time and at the same angle, the hour hand and/or the minute hand being driven either to display the current time, or to enable the additional indicator hand to indicate the additional information. 1. An electromechanical timepiece fitted with a gear train comprising at least an hour hand and a minute hand for the current time display on the dial side of the timepiece , said hour hand and said minute hand being driven by a common electric motor or by separate electric motors , the timepiece further being arranged to provide at least one additional piece of information relating to a magnitude of time , or to a non-time related piece of information , wherein said timepiece further includes an additional indicator hand arranged to display the additional information , said additional indicator hand being mounted on the back cover side of the timepiece on an arbour of the gear train of said timepiece , so that the additional indicator hand and the hour hand and/or minute hand rotate at the same time and at the same angle , the hour hand and/or the minute hand being driven either to display the current time , or to enable the additional indicator hand to indicate the additional information.2. The timepiece according to claim 1 , wherein it either includes an additional control means which the user activates in order to tell the ...

DATA AND/OR COMMAND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE WITH ANTENNA ARRANGEMENTS

The data and/or command signal transmission device includes a first signal generator connected to a first antenna arrangement, a second signal generator connected to a second antenna arrangement, a third signal generator connected to a third antenna arrangement, and a synchronisation circuit. The synchronisation circuit performs data amplitude modulation by combining the signals transmitted by the antenna arrangements. The signals transmitted by the first and third antenna arrangements are in-phase in a first stable modulation state and 180° out of phase in a second stable modulation state. In a modulation state transition phase, the first and third signals delivered by the first and third generators are at a different frequency from the carrier frequency of the signals delivered by the second generator. The resonance frequency of the first and third antenna arrangements is also adapted in the transition phase. 1. A data and/or command signal transmission device , the device including:a first signal generator connected to a first antenna arrangement,a second signal generator connected to a second antenna arrangement,an oscillator for delivering an oscillating signal, in order to clock the signal generators to control each antenna arrangement, and{'b': 0', '0', '0, 'a synchronisation circuit connected at least to the first signal generator and to the first and second antenna arrangements the synchronisation circuit being arranged to receive at input a data and/or command modulation signal and to control, in a synchronous manner, the first signal generator and the first and second antenna arrangements to perform amplitude modulation on the data and/or command to be transmitted on at least two amplitude levels by a combination of the signals transmitted by the antenna arrangements, a first stable modulation state on a first amplitude level being defined when the signals transmitted at a defined carrier frequency f by the first and second antenna arrangements are in- ...

METHOD OF MEASURING A TIME IN A SPORTS COMPETITION USING A TRANSPONDER MODULE, AND TRANSPONDER MODULE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

The invention concerns a method of measuring at least one time or an elapsed period of a competitor in a sports competition via a transponder module which is personal to the competitor and accompanies the competitor throughout the competition in a measuring system. The personalised transponder module is activated at the start of the competition or in intermediate positions or at the finish line of the competition (). Detection of at least one variation in motion or vibration level is effected by a motion sensor () integrated in the transponder module. The transponder module transmits data related to the detection effected by the motion sensor on the competition route or in intermediate positions or at the finish line of the competition, to a decoder unit () of the measuring system to check a time or elapsed period related to the detection of the competitor's motion sensor. 1. A method of measuring at least one time or an elapsed period of a competitor in a sports competition via a transponder module personal to the competitor and accompanying the competitor during the competition in a measuring system , the method including the steps consisting in:activating the personalised transponder module at the start of the competition or in one or more intermediate positions of the competition or at the finish line of the competition,detecting at least one variation in motion or a level of vibrations via a motion sensor, which is integrated in the transponder module, andtransmitting, via the transponder module, the data linked to one or more detections effected by the motion sensor on the competition route or in intermediate positions or at the finish line of the competition, to a decoder unit of the measuring system in order to check at least one time or an elapsed period linked to one or more detections by the motion sensor of the competitor.2. The measuring method according to claim 1 , wherein the transponder module is activated by a low frequency signal transmitted by at ...

EXTERIOR ELEMENT FOR A WRISTWATCH

A wristwatch includes a bezel, a series connected photovoltaic cell, a rechargeable battery, and an electronic device. The bezel defines an internal volume, which houses the photovoltaic cell, the rechargeable battery, and the electronic device. 1: A wristwatch , comprising:a bezel;a series connected photovoltaic cell;a rechargeable battery; andan electronic device,wherein the bezel defines an internal volume, which houses the photovoltaic cell, the rechargeable battery, and the electronic device.2: The wristwatch of claim 1 , further comprising a printed circuit claim 1 , and comprising three series connected photovoltaic cells claim 1 ,wherein the rechargeable battery is formed by two rings of supercapacitors, the supercapacitors of one ring being mounted in parallel, and the two rings being mounted in parallel on both sides of the printed circuit.3: The wristwatch of claim 2 , further comprising:an electronic device control element; andan exterior element,wherein the control element is integrated in the exterior element.4: The wristwatch of claim 3 , wherein the control element is formed by a magnet and a reed contact claim 3 , an electrode forming a touch sensitive button claim 3 , a surface mounted device switch controlled by a pushbutton claim 3 , or an automatic element.5: The wristwatch of claim 4 , further comprising:a flange,wherein the magnet is housed in the bezel and the reed contact is housed in the flange, or the electrode is structured on a surface of the flange. The present invention concerns an exterior element for a wristwatch provided with at least one electronic function. More specifically, the present invention concerns an exterior element for a wristwatch provided with at least one electronic function which is completely autonomous relative to the watch movement.The present invention particularly concerns wristwatches with mechanical movements, but is not limited thereto. The affection that users have for purely mechanical watches is known. ...

Connection between two loop antennas integrated in a wristband to be worn on the wireless device

Arrangement for mechanical interface of an MEMS micromotor with a clock wheel and time piece incorporating this arrangement

The arrangement has a pinion (62) coaxial to and arranged above a rotor (42), and connected in rotation to the rotor by a pin (66) received in openings i.e. slots (68), where the rotor is driven by an actuator of a micro electro-mechanical system micromotor. The pinion is meshed with a toothed wheel (28), and the pin is integrated to the pinion. The pinion is supported on a bearing (60) when an axial effort oriented downwards is applied on the pinion. The rotor is guided in rotation by a shaft (64) mounted in the plate.

Electromechanical timepiece with an additional function.

L'invention concerne une pièce d'horlogerie électromécanique dotée d'un rouage (12) comprenant au moins une aiguille des heures (6) et une aiguille des minutes (8) pour l'affichage de l'heure courante du côté d'un cadran (2) de la pièce d'horlogerie, cette aiguille des heures (6) et cette aiguille des minutes (8) étant entraînées par un moteur électrique commun ou par des moteurs électriques distincts, la pièce d'horlogerie (1) étant en outre agencée pour fournir au moins une information additionnelle relative à une grandeur temporelle ou bien à une information non liée au temps, cette pièce d'horlogerie étant caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend de plus une aiguille indicatrice additionnelle (38) agencée pour afficher l'information additionnelle, cette aiguille indicatrice additionnelle (38) étant montée du côté d'un fond (34) de la pièce d'horlogerie (1) sur un axe du rouage (12) de ladite pièce d'horlogerie, de sorte que l'aiguille indicatrice additionnelle (38) et l'aiguille des heures (6) et/ou l'aiguille des minutes (8) tournent en même temps, l'aiguille des heures (6) et/ou l'aiguille des minutes (8) étant entraînées soit pour afficher l'heure courante, soit pour permettre à l'aiguille indicatrice additionnelle (38) d'afficher l'information additionnelle. The invention relates to an electromechanical timepiece provided with a gear train (12) comprising at least one hour hand (6) and one minute hand (8) for displaying the current time on the side of a dial (2) of the timepiece, this hour hand (6) and this minute hand (8) being driven by a common electric motor or by separate electric motors, the timepiece (1) being furthermore arranged to provide at least one additional piece of information relating to a time quantity or else to information unrelated to time, this timepiece being characterized in that it also comprises an additional indicator hand (38) arranged to ...

Blocking mechanism for a clock drive module

Interconnection circuit between two loop antennas embedded in a wristband of a wrist-carried wireless instrument

Data and/or command signal transmission device with antenna arrangements

The data and/or command signal transmission device includes a first signal generator connected to a first antenna arrangement, a second signal generator connected to a second antenna arrangement, a third signal generator connected to a third antenna arrangement, and a synchronisation circuit. The synchronisation circuit performs data amplitude modulation by combining the signals transmitted by the antenna arrangements. The signals transmitted by the first and third antenna arrangements are in-phase in a first stable modulation state and 180° out of phase in a second stable modulation state. In a modulation state transition phase, the first and third signals delivered by the first and third generators are at a different frequency from the carrier frequency of the signals delivered by the second generator. The resonance frequency of the first and third antenna arrangements is also adapted in the transition phase.

Vhf wave receiver antenna housed in a wristband of a portable electronic device

There is disclosed a portable electronic device (15) including an electronic circuit for receiving radiobroadcast signals whose frequency belongs to the very high frequency range (VHF). Said receiving circuit includes, in particular, an antenna (1) including one or more coils (2, 27) each having a generally flat spiral-shaped winding housed in the wristband of the portable device (15). One thus obtains a very high quality and compact radiobrodcast signal receiving circuit.

Electrostatic motor including an actuator

Electrostatic motor including an actuator

The motor has a generator connected between fixed and movable electrode structures of an electrostatic actuator. The generator is a voltage generator for generating difference of determined potential. The generator stops charging of the electrode structures when the generator is supplied with electrostatic energy required to complete actuating cycle of the motor with sufficient speed before the movable electrode structure does not attain a complete displacement position.

Small electronic object that can be wrist worn

An induction charger recharges an accumulator which supplies electric power to the wristwatch. The charger has primary winding and secondary winding (2) that is housed in the strand of wristwatch.

Locking mechanism for timepiece drive module

Electromechanical timepiece provided with an additional function

Electromechanical timepiece fitted with a gear train including an hour hand and a minute hand for the current time display on the dial side of the timepiece. The timepiece is arranged to provide at least one additional piece of information relating to a magnitude of time, or to a non-time related piece of information. The timepiece further includes an additional indicator hand arranged to display the additional information, the additional indicator hand being mounted on the back cover side of the timepiece on an arbour of the gear train of the timepiece, so that the additional indicator hand and the hour hand and/or minute hand rotate at the same time and at the same angle, the hour hand and/or the minute hand being driven either to display the current time, or to enable the additional indicator hand to indicate the additional information.

Data and/or command signal transmission device with antenna arrangements

The data and/or command signal transmission device includes a first signal generator connected to a first antenna arrangement, a second signal generator connected to a second antenna arrangement, a third signal 5 generator connected to a third antenna arrangement, and a synchronisation circuit. The synchronisation circuit performs data amplitude modulation by combining the signals transmitted by the antenna arrangements. The signals transmitted by the first and third antenna arrangements are in-phase in a first stable modulation state and 1800 out of phase in a second stable 10 modulation state. In a modulation state transition phase, the first and third signals delivered by the first and third generators are at a different frequency from the carrier frequency of the signals delivered by the second generator. The resonance frequency of the first and third antenna arrangements is also adapted in the transition phase. C C) I~ C\J --------------------------- I Co~

Wrist-wearable device comprising an antenna

The present invention concerns a wrist-wearable device comprising an outer housing with a back cover, a front cover being parallel to said back cover, and a circumferential wall there between, said wall being perpendicular to the back cover and to the front cover. The device further comprises at least one slot antenna being able to send and to receive electromagnetic signals, said slot antenna comprising a case made at least partly of an electrically conducting material and being fitted in the housing of the device. The case is limited on one side by an outer face lying substantially in a common plane with the wall of the housing. A slot extending substantially in a direction perpendicular to the back cover and the front cover is formed in said outer face of the case, the inside of the case thereby forming a cavity of the slot antenna.

Low-frequency signal detection device

The accelerometer has a sensor measuring an external signal and having a resonance frequency. A parametric amplifier (60) has a non-linear impedance matching circuit (30) amplifying the measured signal and shifting the signal to a high frequency. The amplifier has a pumping circuit (40) controlling the circuit (30) and delivering pumping signals to non-linearly vary a value of a capacitor of the circuit (30) to the resonance frequency. An independent claim is also included for a method of detecting external signals.

Electrostatic motor including an actuator

Blockiermechanismus für modul eines uhrwerksantriebs

Anordnung zur mechanischen verbindung eines mems- mikromotors mit einem uhrrädchen und diese anordnung umfassende uhr

Verbindungschaltung zwischen zwei schleifenantennen integriert in einem armband am handgelenk zu tragendes drahtloses gerät

Am handgelenk tragbare vorrichtung mit einer antenne

Vhf-wellenempfängerantenne, die in einem armband einer tragbaren elektronischen einrichtung untergebracht ist

Método de medição de um tempo em uma competição esportiva usando um módulo de transponder, e módulo de transponder para implementar o método

MÉTODO DE MEDIÇÃO DE UM TEMPO EM UMA COMPETIÇÃO ESPORTIVA USANDO UM MÓDULO DE TRANSPONDER, E MÓDULO DE TRANSPONDER PARA IMPLEMENTAR O MÉTODO A invenção diz respeito a um método de medir pelo menos um tempo ou um período decorrido de um competidor em uma competição esportiva através de um módulo de transponder que é pessoal para o competidor e acompanha o competidor ao longo da competição em um sistema de medição. O módulo de transponder personalizado é ativado no início da competição ou em posições intermediárias ou na linha de chegada da competição (6) . A detecção de pelo menos uma variação no nível de vibração ou movimento é efetuada por um sensor de movimento (11) integrado no módulo de transponder. O módulo de transponder transmite dados relacionados à detecção efetuada pelo sensor de movimento na rota de competição ou em posições intermediárias ou na linha de chegada da competição, para uma unidade de decodificador (4) do sistema de medição para verificar um tempo ou período decorrido relacionado à detecção do sensor de movimento do competidor.

Moteur électrostatique comportant un actionneur et montre comportant un tel moteur.

Le moteur électrostatique (5) comprend un actionneur électrostatique (10) et un générateur d’impulsion (7, 8) pour activer ledit actionneur avec suffisamment d’énergie pour entraîner le moteur, le générateur d’impulsion est adapté pour déterminer un niveau de tension d’impulsion et une durée d’impulsion écourtée fonction du niveau de tension déterminé et de l’énergie électrique nécessaire pour entraîner le moteur et fonction des capacités parasites de la capacité maximale de l’actionneur pour réduire les pertes électrostatiques au niveau de l’actionneur. La consommation d’énergie est ainsi réduite.

Wrist-wearable device comprising an antenna

The present invention concerns a wrist-wearable device comprising an outer housing with a back cover, a front cover being parallel to said back cover, and a circumferential wall there between, said wall being perpendicular to the back cover and to the front cover. The device further comprises at least one slot antenna being able to send and to receive electromagnetic signals, said slot antenna comprising a case made at least partly of an electrically conducting material and being fitted in the housing of the device. The case is limited on one side by an outer face lying substantially in a common plane with the wall of the housing. A slot extending substantially in a direction perpendicular to the back cover and the front cover is formed in said outer face of the case, the inside of the case thereby forming a cavity of the slot antenna.