92results about "Electric indication" patented technology

The present invention relates to a watch comprising: a cuboid watch body 100; five display units 210-214 which are respectively formed on the entire areas of the six surfaces constituting the surface of the watch main body 100 except the lower surface; and a display control unit for controlling the display of each of the five display units 210-214. The display control unit has a function for controlling the display of each of the five display units 210-214 such that the images displayed by each of the five display units 210-214 are linked or associated. The invention can provide a watch having an unprecedented new value.

The invention discloses an analog electronic timepiece. The analog electronic timepiece comprises a watchcase having a watchcase interior; a plurality of pointers that rotate around an axis to describe a rotation trajectory and display time by rotation of the pointers; the shutter at least covers part of the rotation path, and the shutter can move between an opening position where the shutter at least exposes part of the rotation path and a closing position where the shutter at least shields part of the rotation path; the driving device is arranged in the watchcase and is used for driving the shutter to move between a closed position and an open position; a control circuit; and an electro-optic display operatively coupled to the control circuit, the display overlying the shutter, switchable by the control circuit between a transparent state in which the display is transparent and a display state in which the display presents an image.

The present invention provides a watch equipped with a device for illuminating the display space, which is relatively easy to manufacture and fit into the watch by passing it through the inner surface of the flange. [Solution] The watch (2) comprises a flange (14), an inner surface (28) defining a display space (70) on its side, and an illumination device (20) having at least one light source (10) powered by a power source on the watch. The illumination device more specifically comprises at least one translucent element (12) forming a flange arranged above the at least one light source, a lower injection surface (22) configured to allow most of the light (30) provided by the at least one light source to be injected into at least the translucent element, a lateral exit surface (26) from which at least the majority of the light injected into at least the translucent element can exit, and an intermediate surface (24) configured to receive at least the majority of the injected light without any prior reflection and substantially reflect at least the majority of the injected light toward the lateral exit surface.

A medication assurance system for verification of both the medication and the patient is disclosed. A portable spectrometer is used to obtain a light spectrum of the medication. A subject identification or biometric device is used to identify the patient. A controller coupled to the portable spectrometer and the subject identification device identifies the medication by performing a chemometric analysis of the light spectrum. Based on the medication identified and the patient identified, the controller can determine if the medication is to be taken by the patient.

A timepiece includes a first display including a hand, a second display, a solar panel provided at a position having a possibility that external light is blocked by the hand that is displaying time, and at least one processor that controls an operation mode of the first display and the second display. The at least one processor switches the operation mode between a first mode in which the hand of the first display displays the time and a second mode in which the hand is evacuated to a predetermined evacuation position that makes the external light that is blocked by the hand less as compared to in the first mode and the second display displays the time.

To provide a device and watch capable of obtaining excellent sound pressure characteristics.SOLUTION: A device (watch case 10) comprises: a case body (11) including a cylindrical peripheral wall portion (111); a cover frame (121) provided on one side of the peripheral wall portion (111) of the case body (11) and having an opening (121a); a cover plate (122) formed to have a plate shape and arranged in the opening (121a) of the cover frame (121); and a vibration plate (123) joined to the cover plate (122) by a third joining member (128). The vibration plate (123) and the cover plate (122) are spaced apart from each other with the third joining member (128) interposed therebetween.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

A hand display control device includes a processor. The processor causes an oscillation circuit to output a first frequency signal or a second frequency signal to a first processing circuit that executes processing for operating a hand in response to the first frequency signal. The oscillation circuit outputs the first frequency signal or the second frequency signal by switching. The second frequency signal is higher in frequency than the first frequency signal. The processor controls whether to output the second frequency signal to a second processing circuit that performs previously determined certain processing in response to the second frequency signal. The processor controls the switching of the oscillation circuit depending on whether the certain processing is performed. The processor prohibits the first processing circuit from performing a specific operation of the hand while the second processing circuit is performing the certain processing.

An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to provide an electronic timepiece having a protruding portion capable of positioning a sheet-shaped component while reducing friction generated with respect to an annular member when the annular member rotates.SOLUTION: An electronic timepiece (1) includes a rotatable annular member (date indicator 60), a substrate (main plate 20) having at least one protrusion (32 or 39), and a sheet-like component (solar panel 50) disposed between the substrate and the annular member. The position of the sheet-like component is regulated by the at least one protrusion, and the annular member is supported by the protrusion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

An alarm clock made of two or more main parts (from here on assumed to be two parts: top part and bottom part) that can not be opened / separated by hand (not even with tools like a screwdriver or similar) unless the alarm is in a certain state. Preferably the state of the alarm should be "off", "inactive", "not set". The purpose of this is to prevent cheating (by opening the alarm clock to remove / unplug backup batteries or other similar kind of manipulation). The two main parts are prevented from being separated by a lock (preferably a standard push / pull solenoid lock) placed inside the two main parts (inside the alarm clock). The position of the lock can be both the top part and bottom part but is preferably placed in the bottom part. When the alarm state is "Off" the electric lock can be opened via a wireless commando / signal. Preferably the signal is sent via bluetooth / wifi or similar from preferably but not limited to a smartphone (via a software application installed on the smartphone). When the lock is open the two parts can easily be separated by hand without the need of any tools. Alternatively the lock is automatically locking the two main parts when the alarm state is changed to not "Off" and unlocking it when it changes to "Off".

An aspect of the present invention relates to a smart personal sound amplifier product (PSAP) capable of performing a function of a hearing aid through a communication device such as a smart watch and, more specifically, to a smart personal sound amplifier product (PSAP) capable of implementing a frequency change function for adjusting left and right sounds by using multiple MEMS microphones and dials. An embodiment of the present invention provides a smart personal sound amplifier product (PSAP) capable of providing a function, by which a user can adjust sound and frequency by himself or herself to be suitable for the user's environment and ear function, for hearing aids of all users.

A device for fluid display comprising a fluid, wherein the fluid is displaced by an electrowetting process. The device is filled with at least 2 immiscible fluids, whereas one fluid is located within the electrical field generated by a reference electrode and a control electrode and partially within the electrical field generated by the same reference electrode and at least one second control electrode so that the electric activation of the second control electrode generates a deformation or movement of the fluid in the direction of the second control electrode. Also provided is a method of switching the control electrodes of the device above-mentioned device in a sequence so that a portion of the fluid is displaced within the device.

Provided is a timepiece including, in addition to a crystal, the following external elements: a back (2), a middle part (1), a dial (3), and two bracelet strands (30), at least one of these external elements includes a body formed of a first portion made of a first opaque material and of a second portion made of a second partially transparent or translucent material. The first material being integral with the second material and the timepiece also includes at least one light source (10) producing light which passes through the second portion made of a partially transparent or translucent ceramic material comprising zirconia.

The present invention provides a timepiece characterized by comprising: a first display unit having hands; a second display unit; a solar cell panel disposed at a position where external light can be shielded by the pointer at which the time is being displayed; and a control unit that controls operation modes of the first display unit and the second display unit, the control unit switching the operation modes between a first mode in which a time is displayed by the pointer of the first display unit and a second mode in which a time is displayed by the pointer of the second display unit. In the second mode, the pointer is retracted to a predetermined retracted position at which the outside light shielded by the pointer is less than in the first mode, and the time is displayed by the second display unit.

To provide a pointer display device, a pointer display operation control method, and a program capable of improving desired processing capability while suppressing an increase in power consumption.SOLUTION: The pointer display device includes a pointer, a first processing unit capable of executing processing for operating the pointer according to a first frequency signal, a second processing unit that performs predetermined communication processing according to a second frequency signal having a frequency higher than that of the first frequency signal, an oscillation unit that switches and outputs the first frequency signal and the second frequency signal, and a control unit that controls switching of the frequency signal output by the oscillation unit according to presence or absence of the communication processing and prohibits a specific operation of the pointer by the first processing unit while the second processing unit performs the communication processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

The invention relates to an acoustic device (10) for a ringing member, comprising: an acoustic membrane (20); at least one piezoelectric element (30, 30a, 30b, 30c, 32) arranged to cooperate with the acoustic membrane (20); and at least one electrical circuit (40a, 40b) integrated with a piezoelectric element. The acoustic device (10) further comprises at least one spring strip (12, 14) that can be struck by a hammer. Comprising a piezoelectric element (30, 30a, 30b, 30) and a circuit (40a, 40b) is configured to adjust the resonant frequency of the acoustic membrane (20) in accordance with the resonant frequency of the at least one spring strip (12, 14). The invention also relates to a sounding member, in particular a timepiece, comprising said acoustic device (10).

The utility model relates to a timing device, in particular to a timer single-key circuit structure and a quartz timer. The utility model relates to a quartz timer, and aims to provide a single-key quartz timer which has the characteristics of low cost and adjustable alarm mode. According to the technical scheme, the single-key circuit structure of the timer is characterized by comprising a main control chip U1, and a power supply circuit, a flashing light circuit, an alarm circuit, a key circuit and a timing circuit which are electrically connected with the main control chip U1.

To obtain an alarm system that can strengthen the user's motivation to wake up. [Solution] The alarm system is an alarm system that assists in waking up users sleeping inside a building, and comprises a control unit that transmits a signal to cancel the alarm setting, and an alarm device located outside the building that, after the alarm activation time has been set, cancels the setting of the alarm activation time upon receiving the signal to cancel the alarm setting.

A hybrid wearable device comprising (A) a smart watch with at least a digital display, a general-purpose processor, an instruction and data memory, and a communications component, and (B) an alternate (mechanical, quartz, kinetic, or other) watch movement, that has these two components interact with each other and with the user.

A sleep training device is disclosed comprising certain electronic components, audio components, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), physical switches, a capacitive touch component, or a combination thereof. The sleep training device can have a housing configured to house the electronic components, the audio components, the LEDs, the capacitive touch component, and at least part of the physical switches. The sleep training device can receive an instruction to schedule a sleep program based on a set parameter from another device in wireless communication with the sleep training device, initiate the sleep program once the set parameter is met, and disable at least one of the physical switches and the capacitive touch component when the sleep program is initiated.

The present invention provides a pointer display device and a pointer motion control method that make it easier to distinguish the display state of a pointer. The pointer display device includes a pointer that moves within a certain motion range and a processor that controls the pointer motion. In a first display mode in which the pointer displays certain display content, the processor causes the pointer's retraction state to differ from its retraction state in modes other than the first display mode during a retraction motion, wherein the retraction motion temporarily retracts the pointer from a certain indication range.

We offer a portable watch equipped with a low-profile mechanical-electric generator. [Solution] A portable watch comprising a movement 44a and a mechanical-electric generator 88 within a case 6b, wherein the mechanical-electric generator 88 comprises stators 106a, 106b, 18a, 18b and a rotor 92, one end of which supports permanent magnets 18a, 18b and the other end which supports a coil 14. The rotor 92 has an annular structure and is rotationally guided by at least one ball bearing 100a, and the rotor 92 has a free space throughout its entire height, through which the geometric axis of rotation of the rotor 92 passes, and the movement 44a is at least partially positioned within this free space.

The utility model relates to the technical field of clocks, in particular to a clock timer engine, which comprises an engine oscillator, pins arranged on the engine oscillator, a driving circuit board arranged below the engine oscillator, a clock shell arranged on the periphery of the driving circuit board, a display unit and a mounting hole arranged on the clock shell, and a button arranged on the clock shell. A frequency divider and a power supply unit are arranged in the clock shell, a bonding bottom plate and screws are arranged on the driving circuit board, a connecting base is arranged on the bonding bottom plate, an anti-shaking bracket is arranged on the connecting base, an anti-shaking bracket groove is formed in the anti-shaking bracket, a connecting reinforcing frame and a bottom reinforcing plate are arranged on the pins, and a damping layer is arranged in the anti-shaking bracket groove. The connection stability between the engine oscillator body for the electronic timer clock, the pins of the engine oscillator body and the welding part of the driving circuit board is integrally improved, and the supporting damping skid resistance of the anti-shaking bracket to the engine oscillator is improved.

This wearable device comprises: a housing including a speaker hole and forming an inner space; a speaker assembly inside the housing; and a sound duct extending from the inner surface of the housing, in which the speaker hole is formed, to the speaker assembly. The speaker assembly includes: a frame including at least one first opening, which is formed in a first surface facing the sound duct of the speaker assembly, at least one second opening, which is formed in a second surface, and a frame, which includes a flow path connecting the at least one first opening and the at least one second opening; a sealing member for sealing the inner space; and a vibration plate in contact with a portion of the sealing member. Various other embodiments may be possible.

To enable making a component member common in a plurality of models while cutting down manufacturing costs.SOLUTION: Timepieces 100 and 200 serving as an electronic instrument comprise: a base 2 that has a first loading part 21 having a principal plane 21a almost annually provided, a second loading part 22 having a principal plane 22a provided inside relative to the first loading part 21 and a protrusion part 221 protruding upward, and an outer periphery side loading part 23 serving as a third loading part provided around the first loading part 21, in which heights of the principal plane 22a of the second loading part 22 and the protrusion part 221 are lower than a principal plane 23a of the outer periphery side loading part 23 serving as the third loading part, and higher than the principal plane 21a of the first loading part 21; and an almost annular day wheel 3 that is small in a thickness dimension than a difference between a height of the protrusion part 221 of the second loading part 22 and the height of the principal plane 23a of the outer periphery side loading part 23 serving as the third loading part, and has at least a part of an inner circumferential side arranged in the second loading part 22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7