WATCHMAKER'S PORTABLE LUBRICATION TOOL

Watchmaker's portable lubrication tool including at least one lubricant reservoir, with a plurality of chambers, each only accessible to a user in a first open position of the tool, each reservoir being closable by a sealed lid which, in a second closed position, is kept sealingly pressed on the reservoir, and the tool includes a structure which carries such a lid associated with such a reservoir, and which is a component of a multi-function pocket knife of the “Swiss army knife” type, with a frame on which pivots a plurality of blades, the tool comprises at least one elastic return arranged to exert, in the second closed position, a force on at least one lid to press it sealingly on an associated reservoir. 121-. (canceled)22. A watchmaker's portable lubrication tool , wherein said tool comprises a plurality of chambers comprised in at least one horological lubricant reservoir , each only accessible to a user in a first open position of said tool , each said reservoir being closable by at least one sealed lid which , in a second closed position , is kept sealingly pressed on said reservoir , wherein said tool comprises a carrier structure for at least one said reservoir and for a said lid associated with said reservoir , and wherein said structure is a component of a multi-function pocket knife of the “Swiss army knife” type , which comprises a frame on which pivots a plurality of blades , wherein said tool comprises at least one elastic return means arranged to exert , wherein second closed position , a force on said at least one lid to press said lid sealingly on said at least one reservoir.23. The tool according to claim 22 , wherein at least one said lid is made of elastic or elastomeric material or of rubber or of cork.24. The tool according to claim 22 , wherein the tool comprises at least one pivoting element or one sliding element which is arranged claim 22 , in said second closed position claim 22 , to form a stop surface for said at least one lid to limit ...

SOLAR SKELETON WATCH

A skeleton watch including a case provided with a back cover and a crystal, and a set of components forming a movement of the skeleton watch, the components being arranged inside the case between the back cover and the crystal and being wholly or partially visible through the crystal, wherein the skeleton watch comprises at least one solar cell.

SYSTEM OF CONNECTED DEVICES

A set of devices including: at least one receiver and at least one portable device, the receiver including a mechanism receiving a multichannel signal capable of preserving a part of the signal transmitted on a particular channel allowing information to be received, a conversion mechanism associated with a propagation mechanism broadcasting the information, and a communication mechanism; a portable object including an electronic module, the electronic module including at least a calculation unit and a wireless communication circuit to communicate with the communication mechanism of the receiver. The portable object can detect, via the wireless communication circuit, presence of at least one receiver belonging to the set of devices and acting on the at least one receiver to change the particular channel and to select a particular channel whose identifier or whose program currently being broadcast has at least one identifier identical to the identifier programmed in the portable object. 17-. (canceled)8. A set of devices comprising:at least one receiver device and at least one portable device, the receiver device comprising means for receiving a multichannel signal configured to preserve a part of the signal transmitted on a particular channel allowing information to be received in a form of a program, conversion means associated with propagation means for broadcasting the information, and communication means;a portable object including an electronic module for operation of the portable object, the electronic module comprising at least a calculation unit and a wireless communication circuit configured to communicate with the communication means of the receiver device;wherein each particular channel and each program is identified by at least one identifier, the portable object being pre-programmed with at least one specific identifier associated with a particular channel and/or at least one program; andwherein the portable object is configured to detect, via the ...

MECHANICAL WRISTWATCH BRACELET WITH WHICH AN ELECTRONIC FUNCTION IS ASSOCIATED

Wristwatch comprising a mechanical device for executing a first mechanical function arranged to produce a first acoustic alarm signal, and an electronic device housed in a bracelet and arranged to produce a second acoustic alarm signal and/or a mechanical vibration, wherein the electronic device is arranged to produce the second acoustic alarm signal at the moment when the mechanical device for executing the first mechanical function produces the first acoustic alarm signal. 1. A wristwatch comprising a watch case in which is housed a mechanical timepiece movement including a mechanical device for executing at least a first mechanical function , wherein the watch case is associated with a bracelet or strap in which is housed an electronic device arranged to execute at least a second electronic function , wherein the execution of the second electronic function is dependent on the execution of the first mechanical function.2. The wristwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical device for executing the first mechanical function is a mechanical striking device arranged to produce a first acoustic alarm signal claim 1 , and wherein the electronic device housed in the bracelet is arranged to produce a second acoustic alarm signal and/or a mechanical vibration claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is arranged to produce the second acoustic alarm signal at the moment when the mechanical striking device produces the first acoustic alarm signal or after a predefined or user-selectable duration following the start of operation of the mechanical striking device.3. The wristwatch according to claim 2 , comprising a transparent case back claim 2 , wherein the electronic device for executing the second electronic function includes an image sensor arranged in the bracelet so as to be located beneath the transparent case back and capable of detecting the start of motion of a movable element of the mechanical striking device.4. The wristwatch according to claim 3 , wherein ...

CIRCUIT FOR AUTOREGULATING THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY OF AN OSCILLATING MECHANICAL SYSTEM AND DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

The autoregulating circuit regulates the oscillation frequency of an oscillating mechanical system, such as a balance having a balance spring. A piezoelectric element is mounted on the oscillating balance spring to generate an alternating voltage and connected to the autoregulating circuit, which rectifies the alternating voltage and regulates the alternating voltage frequency. The rectified voltage is stored in a capacitor to power the autoregulating circuit. The autoregulating circuit includes an oscillator stage connected to a MEMS resonator for supplying a reference signal, a means for comparing the frequency of the alternating voltage to the reference signal frequency, and a frequency adaptation unit for supplying a frequency adaptation signal to the piezoelectric element according to the result from the comparison means, to regulate the oscillation frequency of the balance. The electronic components of the autoregulating circuit form a single electronic module. 1. A circuit for autoregulating the oscillation frequency of an oscillating mechanical system , wherein the mechanical system includes a piezoelectric or electroactive polymer element capable of generating an alternating voltage following the oscillation of the mechanical system , the autoregulating circuit being intended to be connected to the piezoelectric or electroactive polymer element to adapt the oscillation frequency of the oscillating mechanical system , and the autoregulating circuit comprising:a rectifier for rectifying the alternating voltage generated by the piezoelectric or electroactive polymer element and for storing the rectified voltage in at least one capacitor in order to supply the autoregulating circuit with electricity,an oscillator stage, which includes an oscillating circuit connected to a MEMS resonator, to supply a reference signal,a means of comparison for comparing the frequency of the alternating voltage to the frequency of the reference signal,a frequency adaptation unit ...

CONTROLLED CONTACT OR CONTACTLESS FORCE TRANSMISSION IN A TIMEPIECE

The invention concerns a method of making a controlled or reduced contact or contactless transmission in a timepiece movement. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of making a controlled or reduced contact or contactless transmission in a timepiece movement , the method comprising:applying a first surface or bulk treatment to a first surface, thereby obtaining a first treated surface with an electrostatic charge capable of repelling a second surface,wherein the first and second surfaces are opposing cooperating surfaces of the same component or of a pair of opposing components suitable for a timepiece, andthe first surface is configured to drive or abut against the second surface or the second surface is configured to drive or abut against the first surface.23. The method according to claim 22 , wherein the first treated surface has a polarization of the second surface.24. The method according to claim 22 , further comprising applying a second surface or bulk treatment to the second surface claim 22 , thereby obtaining a second treated surface.25. The method according to claim 24 , wherein the first surface or bulk treatment and the second surface or bulk treatment together comprise claim 24 , as a surface treatment claim 24 , coating each surface with a thin activation layer of electrically charged particles of the same polarization as each other claim 24 , thereby obtaining a first treated surface and a second treated surface capable of repelling each other claim 24 , or thereby obtaining a first treated surface claim 24 , a second treated surface claim 24 , or both that comprises a thin activation layer.26. The method according to claim 24 ,wherein the first surface or bulk treatment comprises, as a bulk treatment, electrizing at least a part of the first surface on a thin activation layer, thereby obtaining electrically charged particles with a polarization;the second surface or bulk treatment comprises, as a bulk treatment, electrizing at least a part of the second ...

TIMEPIECE ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM

A shock absorber bearing for an arbour of a timepiece wheel set. The arbour includes a pivot-shank extended by a pivot. The bearing includes a support including a recess for receiving a pivot system into which the pivot-shank is inserted. The pivot system is arranged to absorb, at least in part, shocks experienced by the timepiece wheel set and is formed of a single piece made of an at least partially amorphous metal alloy. 16-. (canceled)7. A shock absorber bearing for an arbour of a timepiece wheel set ,said arbour comprising a pivot-shank extended by a pivot;said bearing comprising a support including a recess for receiving a suspended pivot system into which the pivot-shank is inserted;wherein said pivot system is arranged to absorb, at least in part, shocks experienced by the timepiece wheel set, and the pivot system is formed of a single piece made of totally amorphous metal alloy.8. The shock absorber bearing according to claim 7 , wherein said metal alloy includes at least one precious metal element or an alloy thereof.9. The shock absorber bearing according to claim 8 , wherein said precious metal alloy includes gold claim 8 , platinum claim 8 , palladium claim 8 , rhenium claim 8 , ruthenium claim 8 , rhodium claim 8 , silver claim 8 , iridium or osmium.10. The shock absorber bearing according to claim 7 , wherein said pivot system is a disc including an annular portion claim 7 , a central portion claim 7 , and elastic arms connecting the central portion to the annular portion claim 7 , the central portion comprising a recess so that the pivot which is engaged therein can pivot freely therein.11. The shock absorber bearing according to claim 10 , wherein the recess includes a cylindrical portion including a rounded convex portion at an end thereof. The present invention concerns a shock absorber bearing for an arbour of a timepiece wheel set. The arbour includes a pivot-shank extended by a pivot and the bearing includes a support, said support being ...

METHOD OF MEASURING THE ACCURACY OF A MECHANICAL WATCH

A method of measuring accuracy of a watch including a visual display device, including: storing a first instant, at which the display is in a first display position corresponding to a first image, with a corresponding time reference source; determining a first display value for the first image and stored in a storage in correlation with the first instant; storing, after a determined time interval, a second instant, at which the display is in a second display position corresponding to a second image, with the corresponding source; determining a second display value for the second image and stored in the storage in correlation with the second instant; and calculating displaying on a viewing device the variation in rate of the display. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of measuring the accuracy of at least one timepiece , particularly a mechanical watch , comprising at least one visual display device , and where one of said at least one visual display devices of said timepiece is selected as the experimental display , wherein:a first measured instant, at which said experimental display is in a first display position corresponding to a first image generated by an image generator coupled to an internal or external time reference source, said first image being supplied at the request of the user, is stored with said corresponding internal or external time reference source. Said first display position is synchronised, in optical comparison to the time display position of said timepiece with said first image. The user alters the position of said first image as desired to synchronise said first image with said real timepiece display. A first display value, corresponding to said first image, is determined and said first display value is stored in a storage means in correlation with said first instant;after a determined time interval following said first instant, a second measured instant, at which said experimental display is in a second display position corresponding to a second ...

WINDING DEVICE FOR SELF-WINDING AUTOMATIC WATCH

A device for winding automatic watches, including an electrical energy source and a receptacle support including a surface configured to receive in abutment a back cover of a watch, the device configured to generate a magnetic and/or electrostatic field or eddy currents, in a fixed position underneath the bearing surface and generate, on a substantially annular angular sector, a magnetic and or electrostatic field that varies as a function of time and whose direction is orthogonal to the bearing surface, or generating eddy currents that vary as a function of time. The device can be provided for a watch including an automatic winding mechanism with an oscillating weight including a first ferromagnetic inner part and a second heavy metal peripheral part, and possibly with a paramagnetic conductive disc coaxial to the oscillating weight. 130-. (canceled)31. A winding mobile member for an automatic watch winding mechanism comprising:a guide member on a pivot axis thereof and inscribed in a cylinder of maximum radius;means for driving an energy recharging mechanism;at least one ferromagnetic or magnetised part for driving the winding mobile member by a variable magnetic field; andat least one moving magnetic weight, which includes a first ferromagnetic inner part extending over radii smaller than a minimum radius of a second peripheral part made of heavy metal having an atomic number of between 73 and 79, or made of an alloy including at least 80% of heavy metal with an atomic number of between 73 and 79.32. The winding mobile member according to claim 31 , wherein the second peripheral part includes at least 50% by mass of tungsten.33. The winding mobile member according to claim 31 , wherein the second peripheral part includes at least 50% by mass of tungsten and at least 20% by mass of gold.34. The winding mobile member according to claim 31 , wherein the second peripheral part includes at least 20% by mass of iron.35. The winding mobile member according to claim 31 , ...

SAFETY VALVE FOR WATCHES

The present invention relates to a safety valve including: 2. The valve according to claim 1 , wherein the first element is a polymer material placed inside the hollow head and wherein the second element is the shaft.3. The valve according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer material fills a first space comprised between one end of the tube claim 2 , the head and the shaft.4. The valve according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer material also extends into a second space comprised between the tube and the shaft.5. The valve according to claim 3 , wherein the polymer material includes a first orifice serving as passage claim 3 , the first orifice passing through the first space between the head and the shaft.6. The valve according to claim 4 , wherein the polymer material includes a second orifice serving as passage claim 4 , the second orifice passing through the second space between the tube and the shaft.7. The valve according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , on one portion of its circumference claim 2 , the shaft includes a recess serving as passage.8. The valve according to claim 7 , wherein the recess extends on the shaft over a height at least equal to the distance separating the first orifice and the second orifice.9. The valve according to claim 6 , wherein a path is arranged between the polymer material placed in the second space and the tube at the second orifice.10. The valve according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer material is chosen from among polyurethanes claim 2 , elastomers claim 2 , thermoplastics claim 2 , thermosets claim 2 , reinforced or non-reinforced composites.11. The valve according to claim 1 , wherein the first element is a disc placed around the shaft and integral with the tube and wherein the second element is another disc integral with the shaft and superposed on said disc.12. The valve according to claim 11 , wherein a porous membrane is placed between the two discs to ensure that the valve is watertight.13. The valve according to claim 1 ...

SAFETY VALVE FOR WATCHES

A safety valve for a watch including a head that is movably mounted on a tube and able to move between an open position and a closed position, the tube including in its internal volume a first spring and wherein the tube is provided on an external face with a cam surface allowing a manual movement and an automatic movement of the head into its open position, after the first spring, the tube includes a second spring having a higher stiffness than that of the first spring. 1. A safety valve comprising a tube configured to be fixed to a watch case and a hollow head provided with a shaft extending into the hollow part , said head being movably mounted on the tube and able to move along an axis defined by the shaft between an open position , wherein a fluid overpressure inside the watch case is capable of escaping , and a closed position wherein fluid is prevented from escaping , said tube comprising in its internal volume a first spring wound around the shaft , the tube being further wherein:an external face of said tube is provided with a cam surface respectively allowing a manual movement of the head to its open position following intervention by a user and an automatic movement of the head towards its open position through the effect of a critical overpressure inside the watch case,after the first spring, the tube includes a second spring wound around the shaft with the second spring separated from the first spring by a step portion traversed by the shaft and integral with the tube, the first spring being dimensioned so that the valve is active in the presence of an overpressure ΔPx inside the watch case after manual movement of the head into its open position, the second spring being sized so that the valve is active in the presence of an overpressure ΔPy inside the watch case causing automatic movement of the head into its open position, the second spring having a higher stiffness than that of the first spring so that ΔPy is higher than ΔPx.2. The valve according ...

TIMEPIECE CAPABLE OF INDICATING THE SUNRISE AND SUNSET AT EVERY POINT OF THE GLOBE

The timepiece comprises means for indicating the sunrise and sunset taking into account seasonal variations (). These means comprise a sphere () representing the Earth, a shell () arranged concentrically to the sphere and arranged to delimit a part of the globe where it is night time from another part where it is daytime by indicating the position of the Earth's terminator. The shell can pivot around the globe along two perpendicular axes (X-X, Y-Y). The shell is driven by the movement in order to revolve at the rate of one revolution every 24 hours around the polar axis (X-X). A differential mechanism () is controlled by a year cam () that has a profile representing the inclination of the sun in relation to the equatorial plane. The differential mechanism controls the inclination of the shell around the axis (Y-Y) by means of a drive shaft () concentric to the polar axis (X-X). 1. A timepiece comprising a clock movement and means for indicating the sunrise and sunset taking into account seasonal variations , said means comprising a sphere representing the Earth , a support and a circle mounted on the support and arranged concentrically to the sphere , the circle being arranged to indicate the position of the Earth's terminator , the circle and the sphere being arranged to be able to pivot in relation to one another around two perpendicular axes , the first of the two axes , referred to as polar axis , corresponding to the polar axis of the Earth and the second axis , referred to as ecliptic axis , crossing the polar axis at the centre of the sphere , the circle being free to pivot in relation to the support around the ecliptic axis , the means for indicating the sunrise and sunset also comprising a year cam having a profile representing the inclination of the sun in relation to the equatorial plane and arranged to be driven in rotation by the movement at a rate of one revolution per year , a cam follower arranged to cooperate with the cam and a kinematic link ...

ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTED TERMINALS FOR PROGRAMMING AND MANAGING A SELECTION OF FUNCTIONS

An assembly includes a main terminal equipped with a communication module using at least a first communications protocol capable of connecting the main terminal to a communication network, which enables the use of at least one function, the main terminal being arranged to use at least one configuration program, and the configuration program enables at least one preferred function to be selected and a code representing the selected preferred function to be generated, and a second communications protocol. The assembly additionally comprises at least one secondary terminal equipped with a passive communication module using the second communications protocol to communicate with the main terminal in order to protect the code representing the selected preferred function. 1. An assembly comprising:a main terminal equipped with a communication module, which includes a first communication interface and a second communication interface, the first communication interface using at least a first communications protocol capable of connecting said main terminal to a communication network for the use of at least one function, said main terminal being arranged to use at least one configuration program, wherein the configuration program enables at least one preferred function to be selected and a code representing the selected preferred function to be generated, and the second communication interface using a second communications protocol, whereinsaid assembly further comprises at least one secondary terminal equipped with a passive communication module using the second communications protocol to communicate within communication range with said main terminal in order to save the code representing the selected preferred function, and in which said secondary terminal is arranged so that the passive communication module is woken and activated by an external power source coming from the main terminal or another terminal equipped with another communication module also using the second ...

Device for measuring the accuracy of a mechanical watch

A device for measuring the accuracy of a mechanical watch includes a time reference source, a calculating mechanism, and another data processing unit. The time reference source is formed by an internal time reference source, or by a receiving and processing mechanism arranged to receive and process signals transmitted by an external time source to permanently update a repeater clock internal to the device. The calculating mechanism is arranged to calculate time differences between display values, and/or between time reference points provided by the time reference source, and to calculate a variation in rate. The another data processing unit is arranged to store and process at least one variation in rate calculated by the calculating mechanism, and/or a viewing mechanism arranged to display at least one variation in rate calculated by the calculating mechanism.

SMART BATTERY PROVIDED WITH A POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT

The smart battery includes an electronic circuit for managing the supply voltage connected to a battery. The electronic circuit includes a battery end-of-life detector, a management unit, an oscillator stage, a DC-DC converter powered on when the supply voltage of the battery is close or equal to a battery end-of-life threshold, and a data or command communication interface. The data or command communication interface is a 1-wire interface which is connected to a positive supply voltage terminal of the smart battery for transmitting a modulated data or command signal through one of the supply voltage terminals. The modulated signal transmitted by the interface may include battery end-of-life information. 1. A smart battery which includes an electronic supply voltage management circuit connected to a battery , the electronic circuit including a battery end-of-life detector , a management unit , an oscillator stage and a data or command communication interface ,wherein the data or command communication interface is connected to one of the supply voltage terminals of the smart battery for transmitting and receiving a modulated digital data or command signal through one of the supply voltage terminals, andwherein the data or command communication interface is arranged for receiving a modulated signal from an electrical apparatus powered by the smart battery, the modulated signal received by the interface including a command to set the battery end-of-life threshold after which a DC-DC converter of the electronic circuit is powered on by the management unit to supply the supply voltage of the smart battery.2. The smart battery according to claim 1 , wherein the data or command communication interface is controlled by the management unit claim 1 , which is connected to the battery end-of-life detector claim 1 , for the transmission of a modulated signal including at least battery end-of-life information.3. The smart battery according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic ...

PORTABLE ACTIVE LIGHTING DEVICE OR SAME INSTALLED ON A BICYCLE

The active lighting device of a bicycle includes a first optical system with a first light source for long-distance illumination, controlled by a control unit, and a second optical system with a second light source for short-distance illumination, controlled by the control unit. It includes a light sensor for determining the light intensity of a location in which the bicycle is situated and allows the control unit to adapt the light intensity of the light sources, if they are activated and if the ambient light intensity is below a determined light threshold. Moreover, a speed sensor is provided for determining the speed of the bicycle in use on a path, so that the control unit controls the activation of the first light source from at least one determined speed threshold. An orientation detector is provided for orienting the light sources depending on a curve travelled by the bicycle in use. 123.-. (canceled)24. A portable active lighting device , comprising:at least one power supply source;a first optical system with at least one first light source of variable intensity for long-distance illumination, said first light source being controlled by a control unit connected to the power supply source;a second optical system with at least one second light source of variable intensity for short-distance illumination, said second light source being controlled by the control unit connected to the power supply source;a light sensor configured to determine a light intensity of a location in which a bicycle with the lighting device is situated and to supply a measurement signal to the control unit, which is configured to automatically activate at least the second optical system if an ambient light intensity falls below a determined light threshold, and to adapt a light intensity of said first light source of the first optical system if activated and/or said second light source of the second optical system; anda speed sensor configured to determine a speed of the bicycle on a ...

ACTIVE LIGHTING DEVICE TO BE WORN ON A PERSON'S WRIST

An active lighting device is placed on a person's wrist to light a path that the person is taking. The device is preferably in the form of a wristwatch. The device includes first light sources, which are controlled by a control unit. The first light sources are placed on a portion of a case. Each first light source activated by the control unit can produce a light beam of different orientation from another first light source activated by the control unit. The device further includes a motion sensor connected to the control unit to determine the wrist movement of the person wearing the device in order to allow the control unit to select certain first light sources to be activated depending on the person's wrist movement in order to light the path to be followed in the same defined forward direction. 2. The active lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the device comprises:second light sources which are controlled by the control unit, said second light sources being placed on a second portion of the case or of the bracelet, wherein each second light source activated by the control unit can produce a light source in a different direction from another second light source activated by the control unit, andwherein the second light sources activated by the control unit, as a function of the measurements made by the motion sensor, produce a second illumination in an opposite direction to a first illumination produced by the first light sources activated by the control unit.3. The active lighting device according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second light sources are light emitting diodes.4. The active lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the first light sources each include two light emitting diodes mounted head-to-tail claim 1 , wherein a first light emitting diode produces a light beam of a first colour once activated claim 1 , whereas the second light emitting diode produces a light beam of a second colour different from the first colour once ...

HAND ROTATING AROUND TWO AXES

A display mechanism of a watch including at least one indicator member and a drive member assembly. The indicator member is mounted to rotate about a first axis of rotation and is configured to indicate a time. The indicator member also has a second axis of rotation extending along the indicator member and a rotary element mounted to rotate about the second axis of rotation. The drive assembly includes a first drive member and a second drive member such that the first drive member drives the rotary element when it is moving about the first axis of rotation. 1. A display mechanism for a watch , said display mechanism comprising at least:at least one indicator member being mounted to rotate about a first axis of rotation via a first part, and being configured to move relative to a dial so as to indicate a first piece of information; said at least one indicator member being mounted to rotate about a second axis of rotation intersecting said first axis of rotation and extending longitudinally along said at least one indicator member and comprising at least one rotary element mounted to rotate about said second axis of rotation via a second part so as to indicate at least one second piece of information;at least one drive member assembly comprising at least one first drive member and at least one second drive member, said at least one second drive member being arranged on or in said at least one rotary element, and being driven by said at least one first drive member;said at least one first drive member being configured to cooperate with said at least one second drive member in such a way as to drive said at least one rotary element in a rotational movement via said at least one second drive member,when said at least one indicator member is rotatable about said first axis of rotation and/orwhen said at least one drive member is rotatable about said first axis of rotation,wherein:said at least one indicator member is a second hand, a minute hand or an hour hand.2. The ...

SELF-WINDING WATCH

The invention relates to a self-winding watch comprising a movement connected to a winding device of a barrel spring comprising an oscillating weight pivoting around an axis A, a reduction wheel train cooperating with the oscillating weight to transmit the torque to the barrel, a storage unit for electrical energy, a photovoltaic cell arranged to receive the ambient light and charge the electrical energy storage unit, a control circuit connected to the terminals of said electrical energy storage unit and drive means connected to the circuit and coupled to the oscillating weight to displace it. According to the invention the electrical energy storage unit, the control circuit and the drive means are integrated to the oscillating weight. 2. The watch according to claim 1 , in which the drive means comprise at least one micromotor arranged to cooperate with the watch in order to displace the oscillating weight around the axis A.3. The watch according to claim 1 , in which the drive means comprise a toothed ring integral to the watch that cooperates with said at least one micromotor.4. The watch according to claim 2 , in which said at least one micromotor comprises a transmission shaft that supports a pinion meshing with said toothed ring.5. The watch according to claim 3 , in which said toothed ring has a diameter that is identical to or slightly larger than the diameter of the movement.6. The watch according to claim 1 , in which the drive means comprise a multipolar wheel arranged to cooperate with the watch in order to displace the oscillating weight around the axis A.7. The watch according to claim 6 , in which the drive means comprise a toothed ring made from ferromagnetic material that is integral to the watch and cooperates with said multipolar wheel.8. The watch according to claim 1 , in which the energy storage unit comprises a supercapacitor claim 1 , a capacitor claim 1 , an inductor or a battery.9. The watch according to claim 1 , in which the photovoltaic ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE RATE AND CORRECTING THE STATE OF DISPLAY OF A WATCH

Method for adjusting the rate of a basic oscillator of a watch arranged to oscillate at a nominal frequency N0, with a master oscillator generating an excitation frequency NE approximately equal to an integer multiple of this nominal frequency N0, the master oscillator subjecting the watch to excitation or a modulated motion during a transition phase after which the basic oscillator is stabilised at the excitation frequency NE, and a state of display correction method with a winder for mechanical or automatic watches, moving a support carrying the watch and comprising a state of display correction oscillator, having a lower variation of rate value than the initial variation of rate value DI of this basic oscillator, and oscillating at a correction frequency NC to impose oscillation or a motion on the watch, during a state of display correction phase whose duration is adjusted to exactly correct a state of display error measured at the initial moment of actuation.

OPTIMISED MAGNETO-MECHANICAL TIMEPIECE ESCAPEMENT MECHANISM

An oscillator includes a resonator, which has an inertial mass returned by an elastic return and carries entry and exit pallets cooperating with teeth of an escape wheel each provided with a magnet. Each pallet includes a magnetic arrangement, with an annular sector, centred on the axis of oscillation of the resonator, defining a first magnetic barrier area extending above and/or below a mechanical pallet-stone of the entry pallet or exit pallet, over the entire length of this mechanical pallet-stone acting as support for the teeth during the supplementary arc, in order to form a magnetic cylinder escapement mechanism. 118-. (canceled)19. A timepiece oscillator , comprising:at least one resonator, with an inertial mass returned by elastic return means with respect to a fixed structure, said resonator oscillating about an axis of oscillation, said inertial mass carrying an entry pallet and an exit pallet;an escapement mechanism including an escape wheel arranged to rotate about an axis of rotation and including end teeth, each arranged to cooperate with said entry pallet or with said exit pallet to maintain the oscillation of said resonator,wherein said escapement mechanism is a magneto-mechanical escapement mechanism and said escape wheel includes at least one magnet at the end of each said tooth, said teeth being arranged to act alternately with said entry and exit pallets, and said entry pallet includes a first magnetic arrangement, said exit pallet includes a second magnetic arrangement, and said first magnetic arrangement and said second magnetic arrangement each include an annular sector, centered on said axis of oscillation of said resonator, and defining a first magnetic barrier area, which extends above and/or below said mechanical pallet-stone of said entry pallet or of said exit pallet, with reference to the direction of said axis of oscillation, over the entire length of said mechanical pallet-stone able to act as support for said teeth during the ...

TIMEPIECE ABLE TO INDICATE THE SUNRISE OR SUNSET ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

The timepiece comprises means for indicating the sunrise and sunset taking account of seasonal variations. These means comprise a sphere reproducing the terrestrial globe, a shell arranged concentrically to the sphere and arranged to demarcate one portion of the terrestrial globe where it is night from another portion where it is day by indicating the position of the Earth's terminator. The shell can pivot about the globe on two axes perpendicular to each other. The shell is driven by the movement so as to rotate at a rate of one revolution per 24 hours about the polar axis. A disconnecting mechanism is controlled by an annual cam which has a profile representative of the tilt of the Sun with respect to the equatorial plane. The disconnecting mechanism controls the tilt of the shell about the axis by means of a drive shaft concentric to the polar axis. 1. A timepiece comprising a timepiece movement and means for indicating the sunrise and sunset taking account of seasonal variations , said means comprising a sphere reproducing the terrestrial globe , a support , and a circle mounted on the support and arranged concentrically to the sphere , the circle being arranged to indicate the position of the Earth's terminator , the circle and the sphere being arranged to be able to pivot with respect to each other along two perpendicular axes , a first of the two axes , referred to as the polar axis , corresponding to the polar axis of the terrestrial globe , and the second axis , referred to as the ecliptic axis , intersecting the polar axis at the centre of the sphere , the circle being free to rotate with respect to the support about the ecliptic axis , the sunrise and sunset indicator means further comprising an annual cam having a profile representative of the tilt of the Sun with respect to the equatorial plane and arranged to be driven in rotation by the movement at the rate of one revolution per year , a cam follower arranged to cooperate with the cam , and a ...

METHOD FOR DEPOSITING A RARE MATERIAL IN A THIN LAYER ON AN HOROLOGICAL OR JEWELLERY EXTERNAL PART AND EXTERNAL PART OBTAINED BY THIS METHOD

A method for depositing a rare material in a thin layer at the surface of an horological or jewellery external part includes providing a rough part of rare material, shaping the rough part of rare material so that it is adapted to be used as a target part for a PVD method, depositing material of the target part at the surface of a substrate consisting of an horological or jewellery eternal part by a PVD method so as to cover the external part. 1. A method for depositing a rare material in solid form at ambient temperature , in a thin layer at the surface of an horological or jewellery external part , the method comprising the following steps:providing a rough part of rare material,shaping the rough part of rare material so as to obtain a target part,depositing material of the target part on the surface of a substrate consisting of an horological or jewellery eternal part by the implementation of a physical vapour deposition method, so as to cover the surface of said external part,wherein the step of shaping comprises an operation of shaping at least one second target part made from another material called “auxiliary material”, and wherein during the step of deposition, the deposition of rare material and of the auxiliary material on the horological or jewellery external part is carried out simultaneously.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of shaping involves forming the part in the form of a disc claim 1 , in the form of a powdered material or in the form of granules.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the rare material is associated with at least one other material claim 1 , called “auxiliary material” claim 1 , so that the layer deposited on the horological or jewellery external part results from the combination of said rare material and of the at least one auxiliary material.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the auxiliary material is chosen from gold claim 3 , silver claim 3 , platinum claim 3 , palladium claim 3 , rhodium ...

ANNULAR FLUIDIC SYSTEM WITH COMPASS FUNCTION

An annular fluidic device includes a closed annular tube, wherein the tube includes at least one portion of transparent wall and contains a rigid torus bathed in a fluid filling the internal volume of the tube, in that the torus is arranged to be movable in the tube, and wherein at least one permanently polarised magnetic element integral with the torus allows it to undergo a moment of force causing it to be aligned in the direction of the external magnetic vector. A watch case can include this device. 1. An annular fluidic device comprising:an annular tube delimiting a closed internal volume,a fluid disposed in the closed internal volume,a floating system disposed in the closed internal volume and bathed in the fluid, said floating system being arranged to rotate freely around a central axis of the annular tube and relative to said annular tube, and said floating system having a marking with at least one of the four cardinal points,at least one permanently polarised magnetic element integral with the floating system allowing said floating system to undergo a moment of force causing it to be aligned in the direction of the external magnetic vector by rotating around of said central axis,said annular tube being transparent at least on a portion of its wall so as to visualise the marking of the floating system from the outside of the annular tube.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the floating system is a torus.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the floating system is a ring connecting several parts.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the parts are spheres.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one permanently polarised magnetic element is a magnet overmoulded by the material of the floating system.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device includes several permanently polarised magnetic elements distributed in an axisymmetric manner over the circumference of the floating system.7. The device according to ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDED WITH AUTOMATIC LEAK DETECTION MEANS

The electronic device is provided with an automatic leak detection means, notably for a gas leak, in the case of the device. The automatic leak detection means includes a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a calculation unit connected to the pressure sensor and to the temperature sensor. The calculation unit, which is a microcontroller, the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor are arranged inside the case. In operation, the microcontroller checks, based on measurements performed by the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor over time, whether the variation in pressure in the case is within a defined margin proportional to the variation in temperature to determine whether or not the case has a sufficient degree of sealing. 1. An electronic device , which is provided with an automatic leak detection means of a case of the electronic device , wherein the automatic leak detection means includes a pressure sensor , a temperature sensor and a calculation unit connected to the pressure sensor and to the temperature sensor , the calculation unit , the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor being arranged inside the case , and wherein the calculation unit is intended to check , based on measurements made by the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor over time , whether or not the variation in pressure inside the case is proportional to the variation in temperature to determine whether or not the case has a sufficient degree of sealing.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the calculation unit is intended to calculate claim 1 , at successive time intervals claim 1 , ratios between a pressure value provided by the pressure sensor and a temperature value provided by the temperature sensor inside the case claim 1 , and to check whether the ratio between the pressure and the temperature remains constant at each successive time interval to determine whether or not the case has a sufficient degree of sealing.3. The electronic device ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDED WITH AUTOMATIC LEAK DETECTION MEANS

The electronic device () is provided with an automatic leak detection means, notably for a gas leak, in the case () of the device. The automatic leak detection means includes an internal pressure sensor (), an external pressure sensor () and a calculation unit () connected to the internal pressure sensor and to the external pressure sensor. The calculation unit, which is a microcontroller, and the internal pressure sensor are arranged inside the case, whereas the external pressure sensor is arranged on an external surface of the case. The microcontroller () checks, based on measurements performed by the pressure sensors over time, whether the pressure variation inside the case is different from the pressure variation outside the case to determine whether or not the case has a sufficient degree of sealing. 1. An electronic device , which is provided with an automatic leak detection means of a case of the electronic device , wherein the automatic leak detection means includes an internal pressure sensor , an external pressure sensor and a calculation unit connected to the internal pressure sensor and to the external pressure sensor , the calculation unit and the internal pressure sensor being arranged inside the case , whereas the external pressure sensor is arranged on an external surface of the case , and wherein the calculation unit is intended to check , based on measurements made by the internal pressure sensor and the external pressure sensor over time , whether or not the variation in pressure inside the case is different from the variation in pressure outside the case to determine whether or not the case has a degree of sealing above or below a determined limit.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the calculation unit is intended to calculate claim 1 , at successive time intervals claim 1 , a difference between the internal pressure and the external pressure so as to determine whether the case has a degree of sealing above a determined limit ...

Balance for timepieces and method for manufacturing the same

A balance for timepieces includes a rim, a hub, and at least one arm connecting the hub to the rim. At least one portion of the balance is made of an at least partially amorphous metal alloy. The at least partially amorphous metal alloy is based on an element chosen from the group consisting of platinum, zirconium and titanium, and has a coefficient of thermal expansion comprised between 7 ppm/° C. and 12 ppm/° C. The balance can be manufactured by moulding. A resonator can include such a balance and a monocrystalline quartz balance spring.

METHOD OF DETECTING AND CALCULATING HEIGHT OF A JUMP

The invention pertains to a method of detecting and calculating height of a jump performed by an individual, comprising the following steps: 1. A method of detecting and calculating height of a jump performed by an individual , comprising the following steps:A detection of a reception subsequent to the jump, this step comprising a sub-step of detecting a pressure spike of amplitude greater than a first threshold amplitude, within pressure measurements provided by a pressure sensor embedded aboard a watch worn on the wrist of the individual,A calculation of a height of the jump by differencing a starting altitude corresponding to a last stable pressure measured before the pressure spike and a finishing altitude corresponding to a first stable pressure measured after the pressure spike via the pressure sensor, a stable pressure being defined as a pressure whose variations do not exceed 0.1 hectopascals for at least 2 seconds.2. The method according to claim 1 , in which the step of detecting a reception comprising a sub-step of detecting an acceleration spike of amplitude greater than a second threshold amplitude claim 1 , on the basis of acceleration measurements provided by a three-axis accelerometer embedded aboard the watch claim 1 , and a sub-step of comparing the instant associated with the acceleration spike and the instant associated with the pressure spike.3. The method according to claim 2 , in which the second threshold amplitude is greater than 2 g claim 2 , where g is the acceleration of gravity at the Earth's surface.4. The method according to claim 1 , in which the first threshold amplitude is greater than 10 hectopascals. This application claims priority from European patent application No. 16203363.3 filed on Dec. 12, 2016, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.The invention pertains to a method of detecting and calculating height of a jump. The method is particularly suitable for detecting and calculating height of ...

METHOD FOR DETECTING AND CALCULATING THE DURATION OF A JUMP

The invention relates to a method for detecting and calculating the duration of a jump effected by an individual, comprising the following steps: 2. The method according to claim 1 , in which the second threshold amplitude is greater than 2 millibars and the second threshold duration is less than 0.1 second.3. The method according to claim 1 , in which the first threshold duration is greater than 0.5 second.4. The method according to claim 1 , in which the first threshold amplitude is greater than 2 g. This application claims priority from European Patent Application No. 16203365.8 filed on Dec. 12, 2016, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.The invention relates to a method for detecting and calculating the duration of a jump. The method is adapted to jumps which use travel means making it possible to take a run-up before the jump, such as skis, a snowboard, rollerblades, a bicycle, a skateboard, etc. The method is likewise adapted to jumps which do not use this type of travel means, for example jumps into water, from a cliff, a diving board or a bridge.There is meant, by duration, the difference between the moment of landing and the moment when the athlete starts the jump. In the case of a jump into water, the entry of the athlete into the water is called the landing.There is known, from document US 2002/0116147, a method for detecting and analyzing a jump by means of a measuring unit mounted on travel means used by an athlete for taking a run-up before the jump and being situated in contact with the ground before and after the jump. The travel means are for example skis or a snowboard. A calculation unit, for example a watch worn by the athlete, makes it possible to determine and to display parameters of the jump, in particular the duration of the jump, from measurements produced by the measuring unit. More precisely, the measuring unit picks up vibrations of the travel means in order to detect when the travel means leave the ...

PORTABLE OBJECT COMPRISING A NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE

A portable object includes a near-field communication device. The communication device includes an electronic chip provided with two terminals connected to an electrical circuit including an antenna and a filter. The communication device is provided to receive and transmit at a defined frequency corresponding to the resonance frequency of the electrical circuit. The portable object includes a control element which is able to be displaced between two predefined positions, i.e. an active position in which the communication device is activated and a passive position in which the communication device is deactivated. The electrical circuit includes, furthermore, a bypass branch provided with a mechanical switch which is able to switch between an open state and a closed state in response to a displacement of the control element from one to the other of its predefined positions causing a modification in the resonance frequency of the electrical circuit. 1. A portable object , which is a watch , comprising a near-field communication device , the communication device comprising an electronic chip provided with two terminals connected to an electrical circuit comprising an antenna and a filter , the communication device being provided in order to receive and transmit at a defined frequency corresponding to the resonance frequency of the electrical circuit , wherein the portable object comprises a control element which is able to be displaced between two predefined positions , including an active position in which the communication device is activated and a passive position in which the communication device is deactivated , wherein the electrical circuit comprises a bypass branch provided with a switch which is able to switch between an open state and a closed state in response to a displacement of the control element from one to the other of its predefined positions causing a modification in the resonance frequency of the electrical circuit , and wherein it comprises a ...

PORTABLE OBJECT COMPRISING A NEAR-FIELD CONNECTION DEVICE

A portable object including a near-field communication device. The communication device includes an antenna, the ends of which are configured to be connected electrically to an electronic chip, forming, together with the chip, an electrical circuit. In an original manner, the portable object includes a control element which is able to be displaced between two predefined positions, i.e. an active position wherein the communication device is activated and a passive position wherein the communication device is deactivated. The portable object includes, furthermore, a mechanical switch which is able to switch between an open state and a closed state in response to a displacement of the control element from one to the other of its predefined positions. 1. A portable object comprising a near-field communication device , the communication device comprising an antenna , the ends of which are configured to be connected electrically to an electronic chip , forming , together with the electronic chip , an electrical circuit , further comprising a control element which is able to be displaced between two predefined positions , i.e. an active position wherein the communication device is activated and a passive position wherein the communication device is deactivated , the portable object comprising , furthermore , a mechanical switch which is able to switch between an open state and a closed state in response to a displacement of the control element from one to the other of its predefined positions , wherein the mechanical switch is a Reed switch and wherein the portable object comprises a permanent magnet which is mobile relative to the Reed switch and able to modify the state of the Reed switch in response to a displacement of the control element.2. The portable object according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical switch is mounted in series on the electrical circuit and wherein the switch is situated in the open state when the control element is in passive position.3. The ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A BALANCE WHEEL FOR A TIMEPIECE

A process for producing a metal alloy balance wheel by molding, the process including the following steps: a) making a mold in the negative shape of the balance wheel, b) getting hold of a metal alloy that has a thermal expansion coefficient of less than 25 ppm/° C. and is able to be in an at least partly amorphous state when it is heated to a temperature between its glass transition temperature and its crystallization temperature, c) putting the metal alloy into the mold, the metal alloy being heated to a temperature between its glass transition temperature and its crystallization temperature so as to be hot-molded and to form a balance wheel, d) cooling the metal alloy to obtain a balance wheel made of the metal alloy, e) releasing the balance wheel obtained in step d) from its mold. 1. A process for producing a balance wheel for a timepiece comprising a serge , a hub and at least one arm connecting the hub to said serge , the serge , the hub and the arm being made of a metal alloy , said process comprising the following steps:a) making a mold in the negative shape of the balance wheel;b) getting hold of a metal alloy that has a thermal expansion coefficient of less than 25 ppm/° C. and is able to be in an at least partly amorphous state when it is heated to a temperature between its glass transition temperature and its crystallization temperature;c) putting the metal alloy into the mold, said metal alloy being heated to a temperature between its glass transition temperature and its crystallization temperature so as to be hot molded and to form a balance wheel;d) cooling said metal alloy to obtain a balance wheel made of said metal alloy: ande) releasing the balance wheel obtained in step d) from its mold.2. The process according to claim 1 , comprising a step to over-mold first inertia adjusting components in the serge claim 1 , said first inertia adjusting components being made of a first material having a density that is greater than the density of said metal ...

TIMEPIECE DIAL

A dial including a mother-of-pearl wafer partially covering a support member, and a decorative element arranged on a reverse of the wafer, the decorative element being visible on an obverse of the wafer when subjected to a stimulus and invisible on the obverse of the wafer in the absence of the stimulus. The decorative element has a first empty area on a reverse of the wafer, and a second empty area on the obverse of the wafer, facing the first empty area. A colour compensation layer is deposited on the first empty area or the second empty area, the colour being selected such that the difference in colour ΔE in the CIE Lab colour space between the colour compensation layer and the decorative element in the absence of said stimulus, perceived by a user observing the obverse of the wafer, is less than 3. Also, a timepiece including the dial. 1124264644610412410114101214. Dial () comprising a support member () , a mother-of-pearl wafer () having an obverse and a reverse side and at least partially covering the support member () , and at least one decorative element () arranged on the reverse of said mother-of-pearl wafer () , said decorative element () being arranged to be visible on the obverse of the mother-of-pearl wafer () when subjected to a stimulus and invisible on the obverse of the mother-of-pearl wafer () in the absence of said stimulus , said decorative element () defining around it , at least a first empty area () on the reverse of the mother-of-pearl wafer () , and at least a second empty area () on the obverse of the mother-of-pearl wafer () , facing said first empty area () , wherein said dial () comprises at least one colour compensation layer () deposited on at least one of the first empty area () and second empty area () , the colour of said colour compensation layer () being selected such that the difference in colour ΔE in the CIE Lab colour space between the colour compensation layer and the decorative element in the absence of said stimulus , ...

WRITING INSTRUMENT

A protective element for a writing tip of a writing instrument including a cap extending longitudinally along a central axis and configured to be fitted onto a body of the instrument, and a clip extending substantially parallel to the central axis from a first end fixed to the cap to a free end. The clip and the cap are in one piece. 18-. (canceled)9. A protective element for a writing tip of a writing instrument comprising:a cap extending longitudinally along a central axis and configured to be fitted onto a body of the instrument; anda clip extending substantially parallel to the central axis from a first end fixed to the cap to a free end, wherein the clip and the cap are in one piece and are made of at least partially amorphous metal alloy.10. A protective element according to claim 9 , wherein the metal alloy includes at least one precious element in the list of gold claim 9 , platinum claim 9 , palladium claim 9 , rhenium claim 9 , ruthenium claim 9 , rhodium claim 9 , silver claim 9 , iridium claim 9 , or osmium.11. A protective element according to claim 9 , wherein the clip and the cap are made of totally amorphous material.12. A protective element according to claim 9 , wherein the material is free of cobalt claim 9 , of beryllium claim 9 , or of nickel.13. A protective element according to claim 10 , wherein the material is free of cobalt claim 10 , of beryllium claim 10 , or of nickel.14. A protective element according to claim 11 , wherein the material is free of cobalt claim 11 , of beryllium claim 11 , or of nickel.15. A protective element according to claim 9 , wherein the cap further includes complementary members directly inlaid in the body during a casting or hot forming operation.16. A protective element according to claim 10 , wherein the cap further includes complementary members directly inlaid in the body during a casting or hot forming operation.17. A protective element according to claim 11 , wherein the cap further includes complementary ...

WRITING INSTRUMENT

A writing instrument including: a body extending longitudinally along a central axis; a resilient element fixed to at least one portion of the body. The resilient element of the at least one portion of the body is in one piece and is made of at least partially amorphous metal alloy. 120-. (canceled)21. A writing instrument comprising:a body extending longitudinally along a central axis;a resilient element fixed to at least one portion of the body;wherein the resilient element of the at least one portion of the body is in one piece and is made of totally amorphous metal alloy.22. The writing instrument according to claim 21 , wherein the metal alloy includes at least one precious element from the list of gold claim 21 , platinum claim 21 , palladium claim 21 , rhenium claim 21 , ruthenium claim 21 , rhodium claim 21 , silver claim 21 , iridium or osmium.23. The writing instrument according to claim 21 , wherein the material is free of cobalt claim 21 , of beryllium claim 21 , or of nickel.24. The writing instrument according to claim 21 , wherein the resilient element is a clip extending substantially parallel to the central axis from a first end fixed to at least one portion of the body to a free end.25. The writing instrument according to claim 22 , wherein the resilient element is a clip extending substantially parallel to the central axis from a first end fixed to at least one portion of the body to a free end.26. The writing instrument according to claim 21 , wherein the resilient element is a spring comprising at least one element extending substantially radially towards the central axis inside the at least one portion of the body.27. The writing instrument according to claim 22 , wherein the resilient element is a spring comprising at least one element extending substantially radially towards the central axis inside the at least one portion of the body.28. The writing instrument according to claim 21 , wherein the body includes claim 21 , at a front end claim ...

Timepiece able to indicate the sunrise or sunset anywhere in the world

The timepiece includes sunrise and sunset indicating means taking account of seasonal variations, said means include a sphere reproducing the terrestrial globe, a shell arranged concentrically to the sphere and arranged to demarcate one portion of the terrestrial globe where it is night from another portion where it is day by indicating the position of the earth's terminator. The sphere is arranged to be driven by the movement so as to rotate at the rate of one revolution per 24 hours about a first axis of rotation oriented parallel to the plane of the dial, and the shell is mounted to pivot about a second axis perpendicular to the plane of the dial. The sunrise and sunset indicating means also include an annual cam arranged to be driven in rotation by the movement at the rate of one revolution per year, the cam having a profile representative of the tilt of the sun relative to the equatorial plane.

ILLUMINATION OF A DATE MECHANISM

A device for illuminating at least one display indicator incorporated in a case underneath an aperture of a horological or scientific apparatus, the device including a phosphorescent light source inside the case, a mechanism collecting external light energy from an ambient medium of the case towards the phosphorescent light source, and at least one light component formed, either by the source, or by a light relay connected to the source by a transmission mechanism, and the light component is configured, to illuminate the indicator, either on the opposite side to the aperture relative to the indicator, or at a periphery of the aperture, and a controller is configured to move a cover insertable between the light component and the indicator. 117-. (canceled)19. The device according to claim 18 , wherein the cover comprises at least one slat which in turn comprises a first phosphorescent or luminescent surface claim 18 , and a second opaque surface claim 18 , the cover being pivotally mounted to be transmissive or opaque claim 18 , according to the surface turned towards the display indicator.20. The device according to claim 18 , wherein the cover comprises at least one mechanism with orientable slats claim 18 , of blind type claim 18 , each slat comprising a first luminescent or phosphorescent surface claim 18 , and a second opaque surface claim 18 , the mechanism being configured to occupy at least three positions: a closed position where the surfaces of the slats are turned towards the display indicator claim 18 , an open position where the mechanism is open claim 18 , with the slats rotated at 90° and where the first luminescent or phosphorescent surfaces are recharged by multiple reflections in wells claim 18 , and another closed position where the second surfaces of the slats are turned towards the display indicator.21. The device according to claim 18 , wherein the light component is configured to illuminate the indicator on an opposite side to the aperture ...

ILLUMINATED BALANCE SPRING

A watch or timepiece regulating member includes a balance, a balance-cock, at least one light energy source, and at least one balance spring attached between the balance and the balance-cock. The balance spring is made of quartz or of glass or of ceramic or is partially transparent to visible and/or ultraviolet wavelengths or made of an at least partially amorphous material and transmits and diffuses light emitted by the light energy source. 117-. (canceled)18. A watch or timepiece regulating member comprising:a balance, a balance-cock, at least one light energy source, and at least one balance spring attached between said balance and said balance-cock, said at least one balance spring being arranged to transmit and diffuse light, wherein said at least one balance spring transmits and diffuses the light emitted by said at least one light energy source.19. The regulating member according to claim 18 , wherein said at least one balance spring is made of quartz or of glass or of ceramic claim 18 , or is partially transparent to visible and/or ultraviolet wavelengths or made of an at least partially amorphous material.20. The regulating member according to claim 18 , wherein said balance-cock carries said light energy source in proximity to an outer end of said balance spring.21. The regulating member according to claim 18 , wherein said balance carries said light energy source in proximity to an inner end of said balance spring.22. The regulating member according to claim 18 , wherein said at least one balance spring diffuses light on at least one portion of the cross-section thereof.23. The regulating member according to claim 18 , wherein said at least one balance spring diffuses light over the entire length thereof between said balance-cock and said balance.24. The regulating member according to claim 18 , wherein said at least one balance spring is of rectangular cross-section and is formed of a single material.25. The regulating member according to claim 18 , ...

ILLUMINATED TIMEPIECE DISPLAY DEVICE

A watch including a mechanical movement with a display device including a light energy source and a slender, elastic, mobile component that is deformable during operation, or a balance spring, at least partially transparent, which transmits and diffuses light that varies with stress in the elastic and deformable portion. The light source is active or passive and injects light into one portion of the mobile component which conveys and diffuses light over at least one portion of the mobile component, or throughout the entire mobile component, to make it visible in the dark. 121-. (canceled)22. A watch comprising:a mechanical timepiece movement which includes at least one timepiece display device, the display device including at least one mobile component deforming due to a function thereof during operation of the movement, the mobile component being a slender, elastic component whose function is related to its elastic nature,wherein the mobile component transmits and diffuses light emitted by at least one light energy source comprised in the timepiece display device, and wherein the mobile component includes at least one elastic and deformable portion, and diffusion of light through the mobile component varies with stresses in the elastic and deformable portion,wherein the mobile timepiece component is of rectangular cross-section and is formed of a first material which is silica, or quartz, or single crystal quartz, or glass, or sapphire, or ceramic, or a material partially transparent to visible or ultraviolet wavelengths, or a transparent or translucent at least partially amorphous material, and of at least a second phosphorescent or fluorescent material applied in a thin layer to at least one of the surfaces of the mobile component, andwherein the active or passive light source is configured to inject light into one portion of the mobile component which conveys and diffuses the light over at least one portion of the mobile component, or throughout the entire ...

ZIRCONIA COVERING ELEMENT WITH SELECTIVE COLORING

The present invention relates to a covering element for a portable object made of a first material, the first material being a ceramic material having a first color, characterized in that the surface of said covering element is at least partially treated so as to exhibit at least one conversion having a different color from the first color. 1. A covering element for a portable object , the covering element comprising zirconia , wherein the covering element has a zirconia surface provided with a pattern in zirconium carbide or in zirconium nitride.2. The covering element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the surface is selectively treated to exhibit a metal deposit.3. The covering element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises at least one recess claim 1 , the surface being treated to be converted into carbide or nitride claim 1 , and polished to localize the conversion at said recess.4. The covering element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises at least one protruding portion claim 1 , the surface being treated to be converted into carbide or nitride claim 1 , and polished to exclude the conversion of said protruding portion.5. The covering element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the surface is selectively treated to be subjected to the deposition or the diffusion of pigments on said surface of the covering element.6. A portable object comprising the covering element according to .7. The portable object as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said portable object is a timepiece comprising a case formed by a middle claim 6 , provided with a bezel claim 6 , closed by a back and a glass claim 6 , said portable object also comprising control means claim 6 , a dial and a wrist strap with clasp and attached to the middle via two pairs of horns claim 6 , and in that the covering element is chosen to be positioned in the list comprising the middle claim 6 , the bezel claim 6 , the dial claim 6 , the control means claim 6 , the back claim 6 , the wrist ...

Device and method for adjusting the rate and correcting the state of display of a watch

Method for adjusting the rate of a basic oscillator of a watch arranged to oscillate at a nominal frequency N0, with a master oscillator generating an excitation frequency NE approximately equal to an integer multiple of this nominal frequency N0, the master oscillator subjecting the watch to excitation or a modulated motion during a transition phase after which the basic oscillator is stabilised at the excitation frequency NE, and a state of display correction method with a winder for mechanical or automatic watches, moving a support carrying the watch and comprising a state of display correction oscillator, having a lower variation of rate value than the initial variation of rate value DI of this basic oscillator, and oscillating at a correction frequency NC to impose oscillation or a motion on the watch, during a state of display correction phase whose duration is adjusted to exactly correct a state of display error measured at the initial moment of actuation.

Device and method for adjusting the rate of a watch

A method for adjusting the rate of a watch with an oscillator arranged to generate oscillation at a nominal frequency N0, with a servo-system including a master oscillator arranged to generate excitation oscillation at an excitation frequency NE, which is approximately equal to, or equal to the nominal frequency N0, or to an integer multiple of this nominal frequency N0, the watch is subjected to excitation oscillation or to a modulated motion, generated by the master oscillator, during a transition phase after which the oscillator of the watch is stabilised at excitation frequency NE, and there is incorporated in the servo-system a winder for mechanical or automatic watches, arranged to move a support on which such a watch is fixed.

DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING THE MOON ON DEMAND

The present invention relates to a device () for displaying the moon for a timepiece on demand. The display device () comprises a first movable indicator member () and having a representation of the moon (). This representation of the moon () is completely or partially occulted by an occulting element () that is located on a second movable indicator member () when the user so requests and in particular via a control unit.

Circuit for self-regulating the oscillation frequency of an oscillating mechanical system and device including same

The circuit (10) has a rectifier (11) for rectifying the alternating voltage (VP). An oscillator stage (15) provides a reference signal (VR). A comparison unit compares the frequency of the alternating voltage with the frequency of the reference signal. A frequency adjusting unit (18) is connected to the piezoelectric element or electro-active polymer (23) for providing a frequency adjustment signal (VA) to the piezoelectric element or polymer based on the result of the comparison by the comparison unit to regulate oscillation frequency of an oscillating mechanical system.

Electronic device provided with an automatic leak detection means

Metering device for a machine for producing a liquid preparation

The invention relates to a metering device (500) for a machine (1000) for producing a liquid preparation, comprising a liquid tank (1) for storing a fluid and for supplying, via an inlet channel (2), at least one pump (3) arranged to force the fluid to pass, in the liquid and/or vapour state, through at least one metering device (4) comprising at least one ingredient, in order to prepare this preparation, and to deliver this preparation to an outlet channel (5), this metering device (500) comprising means for continuously measuring the mass of the tank (1) and its contents, or else the contents of the tank (1) alone.

Timepiece may indicate the sunrise or sunset anywhere on the globe.

La pièce d’horlogerie selon l’invention comprend des moyens d’indication du lever et du coucher du soleil tenant compte des variations saisonnières. Ces moyens comprennent une sphère (17) reproduisant le globe terrestre, une coque (27) arrangée concentriquement à la sphère (17) et agencée pour délimiter une partie du globe terrestre où il fait nuit d’une autre partie où il fait jour en indiquant la position du terminateur terrestre. La coque (27) peut pivoter autour du globe selon deux axes perpendiculaires l’un à l’autre. La coque (27) est entraînée par le mouvement de manière à tourner au rythme d’un tour par 24 heures autour de l’axe polaire. Un mécanisme à débrayage est commandé par une came annuelle qui présente un profil représentatif de l’inclinaison du Soleil par rapport au plan équatorial. Le mécanisme à débrayage commande l’inclinaison de la coque autour de l’axe écliptique par l’intermédiaire d’un arbre d’entraînement (35) concentrique à l’axe polaire. The timepiece according to the invention comprises means for indicating the sunrise and sunset taking into account seasonal variations. These means comprise a sphere (17) reproducing the terrestrial globe, a shell (27) arranged concentrically with the sphere (17) and arranged to delimit a part of the terrestrial globe where it is night of another part where it is daytime indicating the position of the terrestrial terminator. The shell (27) can rotate around the globe along two axes perpendicular to each other. The hull (27) is driven by the movement to rotate at a rate of one turn per 24 hours around the polar axis. A disengaging mechanism is controlled by an annual cam which has a profile representative of the inclination of the Sun relative to the equatorial plane. The clutch mechanism controls the inclination of the shell around the ecliptic axis via a drive shaft (35) concentric with the polar axis.

Timepiece capable of indicating the sunrise or sunset at any point on the globe

Timepiece capable of indicating the sunrise or sunset at any point on the globe

Security valve for watch.

La présente invention se rapporte à une soupape de sécurité (1) comprenant: – un tube (3) destiné a être fixé a une boîte de montre (4), – une tête évidée (2) montée mobile en rotation autour du tube (3) – un premier élément monté fixe par rapport à la tête (2) et – un second élément solidaire de la tête (2), caractérisée en ce que le premier élément et le second élément comportent chacun un ou plusieurs passages (12,13) permettant l’écoulement d’un gaz, le mouvement en rotation de la tête (2) permettant de mettre en communication les passages (12,13) du premier élément et du second élément pour l’échappement du gaz depuis l’intérieur vers l’extérieur de la boîte en cas de surpression à l’intérieur de la boîte (4), ou inversement permettant de désaligner les passages (12,13) du premier élément et du second élément pour empêcher l’échappement du gaz. The present invention relates to a safety valve (1) comprising: - a tube (3) intended to be fixed to a watch case (4), - a recessed head (2) rotatably mounted around the tube (3). ) - a first element fixedly mounted relative to the head (2) and - a second element integral with the head (2), characterized in that the first element and the second element each comprise one or more passages (12, 13) allowing the flow of a gas, the rotational movement of the head (2) for communicating the passages (12,13) of the first element and the second element for exhausting the gas from the inside to the outside the box in case of overpressure inside the box (4), or conversely to misalign the passages (12,13) of the first element and the second element to prevent the escape of the gas.

Writing instrument

The invention relates to a writing instrument (1) comprising a body (2) extending longitudinally along a central axis (C), and an elastic element (10) attached to at least part of the body, characterised in that the elastic element (10) and said at least one part of the body (2) form a single component and consist of an at least partially amorphous metal alloy.

Magnifying device with multiple magnification.

L'invention concerne un dispositif grossissant (100) à grossissement multiple comportant : une coque externe (10) formant un corps de révolution d'axe de révolution (X-X) et présentant une cavité interne (5), une première lentille (30) montée au niveau d'une première extrémité de ladite coque externe (10), ledit dispositif grossissant (100) étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une deuxième lentille (20) mobile entre une position rétractée et une position déployée dans laquelle ladite deuxième lentille (20) se superpose à ladite première lentille (30) de manière à modifier les caractéristiques optiques du dispositif grossissant. The invention relates to a magnifying device (100) with multiple magnification comprising: an outer shell (10) forming a body of revolution of axis of revolution (X-X) and having an internal cavity (5), a first lens (30) mounted at a first end of said outer shell (10), said magnifying device (100) being characterized in that it comprises a second lens (20) movable between a retracted position and an extended position in which said second lens ( 20) is superimposed on said first lens (30) so as to modify the optical characteristics of the magnifying device.

Device for displaying the moon on demand

The present invention relates to a moon display device (100) for a timepiece, on demand. The display device (100) comprises a first indicator member (110) that is mobile and has a representation of the moon (111). This representation of the moon (111) is totally or partially obscured by an obscuring element (121) that is on a second indicator member (120) which is mobile when the user requests it and in particular via a control unit.

Portable or vehicle-mounted active lighting device

Le dispositif (1) d'éclairage actif d'un véhicule comprend une première optique (A) avec un premier agencement (6) de sources de lumière pour une illumination à grande distance, qui sont contrôlée par une unité de contrôle (2), et une seconde optique (B) avec un second agencement (7) de sources de lumière pour une illumination à courte distance, qui sont contrôlées par l'unité de contrôle. Il comprend un capteur de lumière (3) pour déterminer l'intensité lumineuse d'un endroit où se situe le véhicule et permettre à l'unité de contrôle d'adapter l'intensité lumineuse des sources de lumière, si elles sont activées et si l'intensité de lumière ambiante est en dessous d'un seuil de lumière déterminé. De plus, il est prévu un capteur de vitesse (4a,4b) pour déterminer la vitesse du véhicule en utilisation sur un chemin, pour que l'unité de contrôle commande l'activation des sources de lumière du premier agencement de sources de lumière à partir d'au moins un seuil de vitesse déterminé. Il est aussi prévu un détecteur d'orientation ou d'inclinaison (5a,5b,5c) pour sélectionner et régler en intensité lumineuse au moins certaines sources de lumière ou certains groupes de sources de lumière des premier et second agencements de sources de lumière. The device (1) for active lighting of a vehicle comprises a first optic (A) with a first arrangement (6) of light sources for long-distance illumination, which are controlled by a control unit (2), and a second optic (B) with a second arrangement (7) of light sources for short-distance illumination, which are controlled by the control unit. It includes a light sensor (3) to determine the light intensity of a place where the vehicle is located and allow the control unit to adjust the light intensity of the light sources, if they are activated and if the ambient light intensity is below a determined light threshold. In addition, a speed sensor (4a, 4b) is provided for ...

Device for measuring a degree of relative humidity in the enclosure of a watch case

L'invention concerne un dispositif de mesure (1) d'un degré d'humidité relative dans l'enceinte (9) d'un boîtier (3) d'une montre (2), le dispositif (1) comprenant :- un module émetteur (5) pourvu d'une source de rayonnement lumineux apte à émettre des faisceaux lumineux (8) vers l'enceinte (9) dudit boîtier (3) ;- un module récepteur (6a, 6b, 6c) d'au moins un signal acoustique (12) provenant de ladite enceinte (9), et- une unité de contrôle (7) connectée aux dits modules (5, 6) qui est configurée pour évaluer le taux de vapeur d'eau présent dans un fluide gazeux (11) compris dans ladite enceinte (9) en fonction dudit au moins signal acoustique (12) reçu par le module récepteur (6a, 6b, 6c). The invention relates to a device (1) for measuring a degree of relative humidity in the enclosure (9) of a case (3) of a watch (2), the device (1) comprising:- a emitter module (5) provided with a source of light radiation capable of emitting light beams (8) towards the enclosure (9) of said box (3);- a receiver module (6a, 6b, 6c) of at least an acoustic signal (12) coming from said enclosure (9), and- a control unit (7) connected to said modules (5, 6) which is configured to evaluate the rate of water vapor present in a gaseous fluid ( 11) included in said enclosure (9) as a function of said at least acoustic signal (12) received by the receiver module (6a, 6b, 6c).

Annular fluidic device with magnetic compass function.

L'invention concerne un dispositif fluidique annulaire caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un tube annulaire fermé, en ce que le tube comprend au moins une portion de paroi transparente et renferme un tore rigide baignant dans un fluide remplissant le volume intérieur du tube, en ce que le tore est agencé pour être mobile dans le tube, et en ce qu'au moins deux éléments magnétiques permanents solidaires dudit tore lui permette de subir un moment de force l'amenant à s'aligner dans la direction du vecteur magnétique externe. L'invention permet de réaliser une ou plusieurs functions boussole magnétique et/ou baromètre et/ou thermomètre dans un objet portable tel une montre au poignet. The invention relates to an annular fluidic device characterized in that it comprises a closed annular tube, in that the tube comprises at least one portion of transparent wall and encloses a rigid torus bathed in a fluid filling the internal volume of the tube, in that the torus is arranged to be movable in the tube, and in that at least two permanent magnetic elements secured to said torus allow it to undergo a moment of force causing it to align in the direction of the external magnetic vector. The invention makes it possible to produce one or more magnetic compass and/or barometer and/or thermometer functions in a portable object such as a wristwatch.

Winding device of a self-winding watch

Method and device for monitoring a catheter unit

Rotating needle around two axes.

La présente invention concerne un mécanisme d'affichage d'une montre comprenant au moins un organe indicateur (110) et un ensemble d'organe d'entraînement. L'organe indicateur (110) est monté mobile en rotation autour d'un premier axe de rotation (101) et est configuré pour indiquer par exemple un temps. L'organe indicateur (110) comprend également un deuxième axe de rotation (102) s'étendant le long de l'organe indicateur (110) et un élément rotatif (111) monté mobile en rotation autour du deuxième axe de rotation (102). L'ensemble d'entraînement comprend un premier organe d'entraînement (121) et un deuxième organe d'entraînement (122) de sorte que le premier organe d'entraînement (121) anime l'élément rotatif (111) lorsque l'organe indicateur (110) et/ou le premier organe d'entraînement (121) est mobile autour du premier axe de rotation (101). The present invention relates to a watch display mechanism comprising at least one indicator member (110) and a set of drive members. The indicator member (110) is rotatably mounted around a first axis of rotation (101) and is configured to indicate a time, for example. The indicator member (110) also comprises a second axis of rotation (102) extending along the indicator member (110) and a rotary element (111) mounted so as to be able to rotate around the second axis of rotation (102) . The drive assembly includes a first drive member (121) and a second drive member (122) such that the first drive member (121) drives the rotating member (111) when the member indicator (110) and/or the first drive member (121) is movable around the first axis of rotation (101).

Method and device for monitoring a catheter unit

The invention relates to a method and device for monitoring proper fluid supply to an implanted catheter (1). Said method consists in monitoring the transmission of a signal between a location (Q) at the fluid source (2) or adjacent to it, and a location (P, R) downstream from the fluid flow or on the patient's skin. Preferably, propagation of an electrical current is monitored by separately measuring the electrical resistance values between the upstream location and the downstream location as well as between the latter and the area located on the skin, and comparing them to predetermined limits. An alarm is triggered when one of the limits is exceeded.

External part made of zirconia with selective colouring

The present invention relates to an external part for a portable object made of a first material, the first material being an insulating ceramic material of a first colour, characterised in that the surface of said external part is at least partially treated such that it undergoes at least one transformation with a colour different from the first colour.

Chip card with complementary electronic means

Active lighting device to be worn on a person's wrist

An active lighting device is placed on a person's wrist to light a path that the person is taking. The device is preferably in the form of a wristwatch. The device includes first light sources, which are controlled by a control unit. The first light sources are placed on a portion of a case. Each first light source activated by the control unit can produce a light beam of different orientation from another first light source activated by the control unit. The device further includes a motion sensor connected to the control unit to determine the wrist movement of the person wearing the device in order to allow the control unit to select certain first light sources to be activated depending on the person's wrist movement in order to light the path to be followed in the same defined forward direction.

Timepiece capable of indicating the sunrise and sunset at every point of the globe

A timepiece indicates the sunrise and sunset taking into account seasonal variations. The timepiece includes a sphere representing the Earth, a shell arranged concentrically to the sphere and arranged to delimit a part of the globe where it is night time from another part where it is daytime by indicating the position of the Earth's terminator. The shell can pivot around the globe along two perpendicular axes. The shell is driven by the movement in order to revolve at the rate of one revolution every 24 hours around the polar axis. A differential mechanism is controlled by a year cam that has a profile representing the inclination of the sun in relation to the equatorial plane. The differential mechanism controls the inclination of the shell around the axis by a drive shaft concentric to the polar axis.

Shock absorbing bearing for balance staff of mobile of mechanical watch, has spring that is arranged to exert axial force on pivot system and is made of partially or totally amorphous material with metal element

The bearing has a circular support (101) with a housing (106) to receive a pivot system in which a rod (103a) of a balance staff (103) is inserted. A radial and axial deformation spring (110) is arranged to exert the axial force on the system. The spring is made of partially or totally amorphous material with metal element e.g. precious metal element or alloy with precious metal element such as gold, platinum, palladium, rhenium, ruthenium, rhodium, silver, iridium or osmium. The system includes a bush (120) arranged in the housing and supporting a pierced jewel (104) traversed by the rod.

Date illumination

Timepiece able to indicate the sunrise or sunset anywhere in the world

Optoelectronic circuit with a photoreceptor and a laser diode, and module comprising the same

Self-winding watch

Portable object comprising a near-field connection device.

La présente invention propose un objet portable comportant un dispositif de communication en champ proche. Le dispositif de communication comporte une antenne (11) dont les extrémités sont destinées à être reliées électriquement à une puce électronique (10) en formant avec elle un circuit électrique. De façon originale, l'objet portable comporte un organe de commande (9, 18, 22, 31) apte à être déplacé entre deux positions prédéfinies, à savoir une position active dans laquelle le dispositif de communication est activé et une position passive dans laquelle le dispositif de communication est désactivé. L'objet portable comporte en outre un interrupteur mécanique (41) apte à permuter entre un état ouvert et un état fermé en réponse à un déplacement de l'organe de commande (9, 18, 22, 31) de l'une à l'autre de ses positions prédéfinies. The present invention proposes a portable object comprising a near-field communication device. The communication device comprises an antenna (11) whose ends are intended to be electrically connected to an electronic chip (10) by forming with it an electrical circuit. Originally, the portable object comprises a control member (9, 18, 22, 31) capable of being moved between two predefined positions, namely an active position in which the communication device is activated and a passive position in which the communication device is disabled. The portable object further comprises a mechanical switch (41) capable of switching between an open state and a closed state in response to a displacement of the control member (9, 18, 22, 31) from one to the other of its preset positions.

Device for winding up a watch with self-winding mechanism

Device (300) for winding automatic watches, comprising at least one electrical power supply means or an electric accumulator cell, and at least one support (301) acting as a receptacle for a watch, said receptacle support (301) comprising a bearing surface (302) intended to have the back of a watch resting against it. Said device (300) comprises means (310) of generating a magnetic and/or electrostatic field which means are placed in a fixed position underneath said bearing surface (302) and generate, at least in one angular sector (304) of a substantially annular emission zone (303) at least one magnetic and/or electrostatic field directed orthogonal to said bearing surface (302) and of intensity and/or direction that can vary as a function of time. Watch (200) comprising an automatic winding mechanism (10) with an oscillating mass (1) comprising a ferromagnetic internal first part and a peripheral second part made of heavy metal, and/or a paramagnetic conducting disc (20) coaxial with said oscillating mass (1).

Smart battery provided with a power supply voltage management circuit

智慧型電池(1)包括用於管理連接到電池(2)之供應電壓的電子電路(10)。電子電路包括電源壽命終了偵測器(3)、管理單元(7)、振盪器級(4)、當電池(2)之供應電壓接近或等於電池壽命終了臨界時開啟的DC-DC轉換器(6)以及資料或命令通訊介面(8)。資料或命令通訊介面(8)為1-線介面，其連接到智慧型電池之正供應電壓端以用於透過供應電壓端其中之一傳輸調變的資料或命令信號。由介面所傳輸之調變的信號可包括電池壽命終了資訊。

Timepiece capable of indicating the sunrise and sunset at every point of the globe

Method for measuring the precision of a mechanical watch

Mechanical wristwatch with an electronic function associated thereto

Montre-bracelet comprenant un dispositif mécanique (20) d'exécution d'une première fonction mécanique agencé pour émettre un premier signal d'alarme acoustique, et un dispositif électronique (56) logé dans un bracelet (4) et agencé pour produire un second signal d'alarme acoustique et/ou une vibration mécanique, le dispositif électronique (56) étant agencé pour produire le second signal d'alarme acoustique au moment où le dispositif mécanique (20) d'exécution de la première fonction mécanique produit le premier signal d'alarme acoustique. Wristwatch comprising a mechanical device (20) for executing a first mechanical function arranged to emit a first acoustic alarm signal, and an electronic device (56) housed in a bracelet (4) and arranged to produce a second acoustic alarm signal and / or mechanical vibration, the electronic device (56) being arranged to produce the second acoustic alarm signal at the moment when the mechanical device (20) for executing the first mechanical function produces the first signal acoustic alarm.

Extension of battery life in a battery-powered optical pointing device

There is described a method for extending battery life in an optical pointing device powered by one or more battery cells ( 30 ), the optical pointing device including an optical motion sensing device ( 10 ) for tracking motion with respect to a surface (S) and comprising motion sensing circuitry ( 12 ) coupled to an optical sensor ( 15 ) and at least one light source ( 14 ) for illuminating a portion of the surface. The method comprises the steps of (i) monitoring the power output of the said one or more battery cells ( 30 ), (ii) detecting when the said power output falls below a certain threshold indicative of a low battery status (EOL) and (iii) upon detection of the low battery status, switching the optical pointing device into a low power consumption mode where power consumption of the optical pointing device is reduced and performance of the optical motion sensing device is partially degraded. There is also described an optical pointing device implementing this method.

DEVICE FOR RECOGNIZING THE TRANSFER OF A ROAD MARKING FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Electronic device provided with automatic leak detection means

Chip card with a measuring circuit that has a sensor, and method of making the chip card

The chip card ( 11 ) includes at least one integrated circuit ( 11 ) fitted with a memory unit, in which personal data and/or at least one chip card identification code and/or configuration parameters can be stored. The integrated circuit is enclosed in an insulating material ( 3 ) that forms said card. The chip card ( 1 ) also includes connecting means ( 2 ) for communicating with an electronic instrument. These connecting means are electrically connected to corresponding contact pads of the integrated circuit. The chip card further includes a measuring circuit with a sensor for measuring a physical parameter so as to provide at least one output signal relating to the measurement (S D ) of the physical parameter. The measuring circuit containing a sensor is arranged in a rigid case to define an electronic module ( 10 ), which is enclosed in the insulating material ( 3 ) that forms said chip card. The measuring circuit includes a movement sensor (C) for detecting a shock or for measuring an acceleration, and a sensor interface connected to the sensor for supplying a physical parameter measurement signal. The measuring circuit is electrically connected through the module case to external connection terminals on the case.

Optoelectronic circuit comprising a photoreceiver and a laser diode and module comprising the same

Electronic circuit for measuring a physical parameter supplying an analogue measurement signal dependent upon the supply voltage

The electronic circuit for measuring at least one physical parameter supplies an analogue output measurement signal (S A ) dependent upon the value of a supply voltage. The circuit includes a sensor interface, connected to a sensor for supplying an analogue measurement signal (V m ) which is then filtered, an analogue-digital converter for digitally converting the filtered signal (S m ), and a digital signal control and processing unit for receiving a converted signal from the converter and supplying a digital measurement signal (S D ). The sensor interface, the analogue-digital converter, and the processing unit are powered by a voltage regulator. The analogue and digital measurement signals are thus independent of any variation in the supply voltage (V CC ) of the electronic circuit. A ratiometric unit, which may be an analogue multiplier or an analogue-digital converter, is powered by the supply voltage source (Bat) to recreate ratiometry on S A on the basis of S m or S D .

Shock-absorbing system for a timepiece

The invention relates to a shock-absorbing bearing for the staff of a mobile of a timepiece. The bearing comprises a support (1, 101). The staff (3, 103) comprises a rod (3a, 103a). The support is provided with a housing for receiving a pivot system into which the rod is inserted. The bearing also comprises resilient means (10, 110) arranged to exert at least one axial force on the pivot system. The resilient means are made from an at least partially amorphous metal alloy.

Element for protecting a writing tip

The invention relates to an element for protecting a writing tip of a writing implement comprising a cap (20) extending longitudinally along a central axis and arranged to engage on the body of said implement, and a clip (80) extending substantially parallel to the central axis (C) from a first end secured to the cap all the way to a free end, characterised in that the clip and said cap are formed from a single part and are made from an at least partially amorphous metal alloy.

Device and method for adjusting the rate and correcting the state of display of a watch

Method for adjusting the rate of a basic oscillator of a watch arranged to oscillate at a nominal frequency N0, with a master oscillator generating an excitation frequency NE approximately equal to an integer multiple of this nominal frequency N0, the master oscillator subjecting the watch to excitation or a modulated motion during a transition phase after which the basic oscillator is stabilised at the excitation frequency NE, and a state of display correction method with a winder for mechanical or automatic watches, moving a support carrying the watch and comprising a state of display correction oscillator, having a lower variation of rate value than the initial variation of rate value DI of this basic oscillator, and oscillating at a correction frequency NC to impose oscillation or a motion on the watch, during a state of display correction phase whose duration is adjusted to exactly correct a state of display error measured at the initial moment of actuation.

Einzelfehler-lasertreibersteuerung für eine optische maus

Automatischer test einer elektronischen schaltungsanordnung eines kapazitiven sensors, und elektronische schaltungsanordnung zur ausführung des testes

Optoelektronischer schaltkreis mit einem photoempfänger und einer laserdiode und diesen umfassendes modul

Portable object comprising a near-field connection device

A portable object including a near-field communication device. The communication device includes an antenna, the ends of which are configured to be connected electrically to an electronic chip, forming, together with the chip, an electrical circuit. In an original manner, the portable object includes a control element which is able to be displaced between two predefined positions, i.e. an active position wherein the communication device is activated and a passive position wherein the communication device is deactivated. The portable object includes, furthermore, a mechanical switch which is able to switch between an open state and a closed state in response to a displacement of the control element from one to the other of its predefined positions.

Elektronischer schaltkreis mit kapazitivem sensor zur messung eines physikalischen parameters und verfahren zur ingangsetzung des elektronischen schaltkreises

Balance for timepieces and method for manufacturing the same

A balance for timepieces includes a rim, a hub, and at least one arm connecting the hub to the rim. At least one portion of the balance is made of an at least partially amorphous metal alloy. The at least partially amorphous metal alloy is based on an element chosen from the group consisting of platinum, zirconium and titanium, and has a coefficient of thermal expansion comprised between 7 ppm/° C. and 12 ppm/° C. The balance can be manufactured by moulding. A resonator can include such a balance and a monocrystalline quartz balance spring.

Timepiece dial

A dial, and timepiece including the dial, including a mother-of-pearl wafer partially covering a support member, and a decorative element arranged on a reverse of the wafer, the decorative element being visible on an obverse of the wafer when subjected to a stimulus and invisible on the obverse of the wafer in the absence of the stimulus. The decorative element has a first empty area on a reverse of the wafer, and a second empty area on the obverse of the wafer, facing the first empty area. A colour compensation layer is deposited on the first empty area or the second empty area, the colour being selected such that the difference in colour ΔE in the CIE Lab colour space between the colour compensation layer and the decorative element in the absence of said stimulus, perceived by a user observing the obverse of the wafer, is less than 3.

Batterie intelligente munie d'un circuit de gestion de la tension d'alimentation.

La batterie intelligente (1) de l’invention comprend un circuit électronique (10) de gestion de la tension d’alimentation relié à une batterie (2). Le circuit électronique comprend un détecteur (3) de fin de vie de batterie, une unité de gestion (7), un étage oscillateur (4), un convertisseur DC–DC (6) mis en fonction, quand la tension d’alimentation de la batterie (2) est proche ou égale à un seuil de fin de vie de batterie, et une interface (8) de communication de données ou commandes. L’interface (8) de communication de données ou commandes est une interface à 1-fil, qui est reliée à une borne positive de tension d’alimentation de la batterie intelligente pour transmettre un signal modulé de données ou commandes par une des bornes de tension d’alimentation. Le signal modulé transmis par l’interface peut comprendre une information de fin de vie de batterie.

Magnetic sensing of motion in microfabricated devices

A MAGNETIC SENSING UNIT FOR MEASURING DISPLACEMENTS ON A NANOMETER SCALE IS PROVIDED. A MOVEABLE PART (10) AND A FIXED PART (12) OF A MIBRODEVICE MAGNETIC SENSING UNIT COMPRISES A MAGNETIC ELEMENT (1) HAVING A MAGNETIC FIELD (B) AND A MAGNETIC SENSOR (2); THE MAGNETIC ELEMENT (1) BEING LOCATED ON THE MOVEABLE PART (10) AND THE MAGNETIC SENSOR (2) ON THE FIXED PAT (12), OR ALTERNATIVELY, THE MAGNETIC SENSOR (2) BEING LOCATED ON THE MOVEABLE PART (10) AND THE MAGNETIC ELEMENT (1) ON THE FIXED PART (12). THE MAGNETIC SENSOR (2) AND/OR THE MAGNETIC ELEMENT (1) COMPRISE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE MICRCODEVICE. THE MAGNETIC ELEMENT (1) AND THE MAGNETIC SENSOR (2) ARE ARRANGED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER SUCH THAT WHEN THE MOVEABLE PART (10) IS DISPLACED THE CHANGE OF THE MAGNETIC FIELD (B) AT THE MAGNETIC SENSOR (2) IS DETECTABLE BY USE OF THE MAGNETIC SENSOR (2). (FIG.1)

Chipkarte mit zusätzlichen elektronischen mitteln

Coiling limitation device for a timepiece barrel

A coiling limitation device for a timepiece barrel includes at least one non-return notch arranged to cooperate with a sliding flange of the spring of the barrel, which is integrated in a watch including a resonator cooperating with an escapement mechanism. This device includes an acoustic device for the acoustic monitoring of the coiling of the barrel of a watch positioned on a receptacle included by the device, which acoustic devices are arranged to identify a click noise during each start of cooperation between the sliding flange and a notch. The device includes piloting devices arranged to stop the coiling of the barrel at the instant of the perception of the click noise or the repetition of the click noise.

Système connecté d'appareils

La présente invention concerne un ensemble d'appareils (1) comprenant au moins un appareil de réception (2) et au moins un objet portable (3), ledit appareil de réception comprenant des moyens de réception (21) d'un signal multicanal aptes à conserver une partie du signal émis sur un canal particulier permettant de recevoir des informations sous forme de programme, des moyens de conversion (22) associés à des moyens de propagation (23) pour diffuser lesdites informations et des moyens de communication (24), l'ensemble d'appareil comprenant en outre un objet portable comportant un module électronique (31) pour le fonctionnement dudit objet portable, le module électronique comprenant au moins une unité de calcul (32) et un circuit de communication sans fil (33) apte à communiquer avec les moyens de communication de l'appareil de réception, caractérisé en ce que chaque canal particulier (ID_Y) et chaque programme est identifié par au moins un identifiant (ID_X), l'objet portable étant programmé avec au moins un identifiant spécifique (ID_P) lié à un canal particulier et/ou au moins un programme et ce que l'objet portable est capable de détecter, via le circuit de communication sans fil (33), la présence d'au moins un appareil de réception appartenant audit ensemble d'appareils (1) et d'agir sur ledit au moins un appareil de réception pour modifier le canal particulier et sélectionner un canal particulier dont l'identifiant (ID_Y) ou dont le programme en cours de diffusion présente au moins un identifiant (ID_X) identique à l'identifiant programmé (ID_P) dans l'objet portable.

Coiling limitation device for a timepiece barrel

A coiling limitation device for a timepiece barrel includes at least one non-return notch arranged to cooperate with a sliding flange of the spring of the barrel, which is integrated in a watch including a resonator cooperating with an escapement mechanism. This device includes an acoustic device for the acoustic monitoring of the coiling of the barrel of a watch positioned on a receptacle included by the device, which acoustic devices are arranged to identify a click noise during each start of cooperation between the sliding flange and a notch. The device includes piloting devices arranged to stop the coiling of the barrel at the instant of the perception of the click noise or the repetition of the click noise.

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

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