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95results about "Time-pieces with integrated devices" patented technology

Audio playback in the presence of multiple devices

In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may send, to an audio device, audio data associated with an audio playback. The UE may send, to a media player user interface associated with a wearable device, an update associated with the audio playback. The UE may receive, from the wearable device, a message indicating that a display screen associated with the wearable device is turned off. The UE may send, to the audio device, an instruction associated with a remote action, wherein the remote action is associated with the audio playback. The UE may refrain from sending, to the media player user interface associated with the wearable device, an update associated with the remote action based at least in part on the message indicating that the display screen is turned off. Numerous other aspects are described.
Owner:QUALCOMM INC

Wearable device including electrode for detecting biometric information

There is provided a wearable device including a frame, including a conductive portion used as an antenna, a cover coupled to the frame and including an electrode to detect an electrical signal from body when worn, a wireless communication circuit to transmit or receive a radio frequency signal by the antenna, a processor to obtain biometric information of a user by the electrical signal, and a switch circuit connected to the ground of the antenna. The electrode may be connected to the processor through a first electrical path to selectively pass the electrical signal, and may be connected to the switch circuit through a second electrical path to selectively pass the RF signal. The processor may be configured to control the switch circuit such that the electrode is selectively connected to the ground of the antenna.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Alarm clock, control method, and control program

ActiveJP7863596B2Acoustic time signalsVisual indications
To enable confirmation of whether a user's position has been correctly detected. [Solution] The alarm clock comprises a timekeeping unit (331) that keeps time, a sensor (21) whose output changes depending on the position of surrounding objects, a setting unit (332) that sets a first time based on user input, an image generating unit (336) that generates an image, and a sound control unit (335) that plays an alarm sound when the time kept by the timekeeping unit reaches a time determined depending on the first time. The image generating unit generates an image regardless of the output of the sensor during a first time period that includes a time before the first time, and executes a sensor response image generation process that generates an image depending on the output of the sensor during a second time period that is different from the first time period.
Owner:NINTENDO CO LTD

Wearable devices

To provide wearable devices that are easier to operate and use. [Solution] The wearable device includes an acceleration detection unit and a processing unit. The wearable device can be worn on the user's forearm. The processing unit obtains detection results from the acceleration detection unit, including acceleration in the mutually orthogonal X, Y, and Z directions, and repeatedly performs a process that includes determining whether the detection result satisfies detection conditions, including that the value indicating the magnitude of acceleration in the Y direction is greater than the value indicating the magnitude of acceleration in the X direction and greater than the value indicating the magnitude of acceleration in the Z direction. If the detection result satisfies the detection conditions multiple times within a predetermined time, the processing unit operates the functions of the wearable device.
Owner:KK TOSHIBA

Systems and methods for efficient management of power consumption of an animal monitoring device

A system comprising: a sensing mechanism comprising one or more sensors and having a plurality of operating modes, each operating mode having a respective power consumption range; a power source; processing circuitry configured to: cause the sensing mechanism to be enabled in a first operating mode of the plurality of operating modes to obtain a plurality of first readings from the sensors for a first time period; analyze the first readings to determine a behavioral state of the subject; based on the behavioral state, cause the sensing mechanism to be enabled in a second operating mode of the plurality of operating modes to obtain a plurality of second readings from the sensors for a second time period, the second operating mode having a higher power consumption range than the first operating mode; analyze the second readings to determine a first sub-behavioral state of the subject, the first sub-behavioral state being a sub-behavioral state of a set of predetermined sub-behavioral states associated with the behavioral state.
Owner:SCR ENGINEERS LTD

Crown for an electronic watch

An electronic watch may include a housing defining a side wall, a display, a front cover positioned over the display, and an input system configured to receive a rotational input and a translational input. The input system may include a crown including a knob external to the housing and a rotor coupled to the knob and configured to rotate in response to the rotational input and translate in response to the translational input. The input system may further include a first laser module configured to direct a first laser beam onto the rotor and receive first reflected light from the rotor, a second laser module configured to direct a second laser beam onto the rotor and receive second reflected light from the rotor. The electronic watch may further include a processing system coupled to the first and second laser modules and configured to determine a parameter of the rotational input.
Owner:APPLE INC

Circuit board structure and electronic equipment

The embodiment of the utility model provides a circuit board structure and electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of smart watches, and the circuit board structure comprises a mainboard; the second circuit board is electrically connected with the main board, the second circuit board comprises a first part, and the projection of the first part is located outside the outline range of the main board in the direction perpendicular to the main board; and the temperature compensation crystal is electrically connected with the first part. According to the embodiment of the first aspect of the application, the second circuit board is a flexible circuit board. According to the circuit board structure and the electronic equipment provided by the embodiment of the invention, the first part of the second circuit board is located at the position outside the mainboard, so that the first part is far away from the mainboard, and the first part is provided with the temperature compensation crystal, so that the temperature compensation crystal is far away from the mainboard, and the purpose of being far away from a heat source on the mainboard is achieved; and the risk of clock drift of the temperature compensation crystal can be reduced.
Owner:SHANGHAI CHUANGGONG COMM TECH

Wearable device

A wearable device includes an image sensor having a matrix of pixels. Each pixel includes at least one light emitter and at least one photosensor. A first group of pixels of the matrix includes one light emitter configured to emit wavelengths selected among near and short-wave infrared wavelengths. A second group of pixels of the matrix includes a photosensor sensitive to the wavelengths selected among near and short-wave infrared wavelengths.
Owner:STMICROELECTRONICS INT NV

Information processing apparatus, recording medium, and component management method

A remote information processing system includes a communication unit to communicate with a user terminal, and a processor. The processor executes processing including acquiring, based on information relating to a type of a timepiece of a user, the component information including information relating to a pointer cooperating with a timepiece board surface image or a display component in which a display content changes, a component image corresponding to the component information, and placement information indicating a position of the component image on the timepiece board surface image, generating an operation screen including a timepiece board surface image to be operated at the user terminal according to the component information, the component image, and the placement information, and transmitting, to the user terminal via the communication unit, the operation screen corresponding to information relating to the type of the timepiece of the user.
Owner:CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD

Smart sensor driven watch timekeeping accuracy calibration system

ActiveCN121995728BSetting time indicationTime-pieces with integrated devicesThermal effectFrequency offset
This invention provides an intelligent sensor-driven clock timing accuracy calibration system, relating to the field of data processing technology. It acquires raw temperature sequence data with time stamps and location information by deploying temperature sensing units at different heating locations on the clock timing device; identifies the dominant heating region based on the temperature change rate and duration and generates corresponding weights; analyzes the heat transfer time difference in conjunction with the crystal oscillator installation position to construct a local thermal effect response sequence with time lag; derives the crystal oscillator frequency evolution process based on this response sequence and generates a predicted frequency offset; pre-adjusts the timing pulse before errors occur to form a timing reference signal; and simultaneously corrects the dominant heat source weights and heat transfer delay relationship by comparing with an external standard time source, achieving dynamic calibration of timing accuracy.
Owner:FUZHOU SWELL ELECTRONICS

Crown assembly, watch body and wearable device

This application relates to a crown assembly, a watch body, and a wearable device. The crown assembly includes an outer frame, a waterproof component, a crown, and a magnetic component. The waterproof component is fixed to the inner wall of the outer frame, forming a first cavity with a first frame body of the outer frame, and a second cavity with a second frame body of the outer frame. The second cavity is used to install a magnetic sensor of the watch body, and the waterproof component prevents water from entering the second cavity from the first cavity. The crown includes a crown cap and a crown stem. The crown cap is located outside the outer frame, a first end of the crown stem is fixedly connected to the crown cap, and a second end of the crown stem extends into the first cavity. The magnetic component is fixed to the second end. Movement of the crown drives movement of the magnetic component, and changes in the magnetic field of the magnetic component affect the output signal of the magnetic sensor to detect the movement of the crown. The embodiments of this application can effectively detect the movement of the crown and can waterproof the magnetic sensor. The waterproof structure is simple and requires few components.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

Detachable mainframe structure and smart watch

This invention discloses a detachable main unit structure and a smartwatch. The detachable main unit structure includes a tray, a main unit, and connecting components. The connecting components include a rotating component and two locking components. The tray has a receiving portion at its end, and the two locking components are disposed within the receiving portion. A base shell has a locking groove on each opposite side, located within the receiving portion, and a contact block is used to engage with the rotating component. A flipping component is installed on the rotating component and is used to engage with the main unit. In a first state, the two locking components are respectively engaged in the two locking grooves. In a second state, the contact block presses the two locking components to the opening positions of the two locking grooves, applying a force to the main unit away from the tray, causing the base shell to detach from the two locking components, thereby separating the main unit from the tray. This invention allows the user to arbitrarily change the orientation of the main unit without rotating their wrist. Furthermore, the main unit can be used independently after detachment, without being restricted by wrist movement, thus improving the user experience.
Owner:GUANGDONG XIAOTIANCAI TECH CO LTD

Temperature measurement area structure of smart watch

This utility model discloses a temperature measurement area structure for a smartwatch and the smartwatch itself, including a smartwatch body and a temperature measurement structure disposed on the smartwatch body. A guide groove is provided on one side of the smartwatch body, and the temperature measurement structure is guided and disposed within the guide groove. An electric slide rail drives the temperature measurement structure to move, allowing it to extend when in use and retract when not in use, thus protecting the temperature measurement structure. This utility model, through the guide groove and electric slide rail, allows the temperature measurement structure to extend electrically when in use and retract electrically into the watch body when not in use; it significantly reduces the risk of the temperature sensor being scratched, contaminated, or damaged during daily wear, impacts, or in harsh environments.
Owner:JIEYANG ZHILIAN SHENGYA ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

User interface for health monitoring

This invention provides a method and electronic device relating to a user interface for health monitoring. [Solution] An exemplary user interface for initial setup of health monitoring using a first electronic device and a second electronic device is described. An exemplary user interface for recording biometric information for use in health monitoring is described. An exemplary user interface for using an input device while recording biometric information for health monitoring is described. An exemplary user interface for viewing and managing the health monitoring status is described.
Owner:APPLE INC

Alarm system

ActiveJP7876921B1Acoustic time signalsElectric indicationControl cellEmbedded system
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.
Owner:CONTRACT CO LTD OKITAZO

An electronic ink based alarm clock

ActiveCN224341784UAcoustic time signalsVisual indicationsHemt circuitsIntelligent management
This utility model belongs to the field of alarm clocks, specifically an electronic ink-based alarm clock, comprising: an MCU, a USB power detection circuit, a battery power detection circuit, an accelerometer, a temperature and humidity sensor, a real-time clock control circuit, a buzzer, an e-ink screen, a button circuit, a lithium battery, a 3.3V linear voltage regulator circuit, a USB interface, and a charging management circuit. The USB power detection circuit, battery power detection circuit, accelerometer, temperature and humidity sensor, real-time clock control circuit, buzzer, e-ink screen, USB interface, 3.3V linear voltage regulator circuit, and button circuit are all electrically connected to the MCU. The battery power detection circuit is also connected to the lithium battery, and the USB power detection circuit is connected to the USB interface. It features low power consumption, high readability, intelligent management, environmental awareness, and accurate time display, providing users with a more convenient, intelligent, and reliable alarm clock experience.
Owner:BEIJING DIGITAL CHINA CLOUD COMPUTING CO LTD

Navigation system for portable watches

This invention provides a navigation system that efficiently manages the power consumption of a portable watch while allowing the watch to switch between displaying timekeeping information and guide information via its hands. [Solution] The system includes a portable watch (2) and a wireless electronic geolocation device capable of generating guide data related to the journey. The portable watch includes an electronic movement and a display interface (5). The display interface has a timing information display mode that displays timing information using at least a first hand (7a) and a second hand (7b) included in the display interface, and a guide information display mode that displays guide information obtained from guide data. The guide information is information regarding directions set to be followed to reach a geographical location and estimated travel time until the next change of direction.
Owner:ETA SA MFG HORLOGERE SUISSE

A watch stand system and method for correcting a child's sitting posture

PendingCN122219046AMachine supportsElectric power supply circuits
The application provides a watch support system and method for correcting children's sitting posture, and relates to the technical fields of children's health protection and intelligent wearable devices. The system adopts a polycarbonate low-cost watch support, which is fixed by sticking to a positioning reference of a standard 26cm Chinese textbook in primary school, and is provided with a 45° inclination detection window and a reserved wired charging port. The system is matched with a child intelligent watch with multiple types of distance measuring sensors, and can independently complete sitting posture monitoring, distance determination and double-mode reminding without connecting a mobile terminal. The reading and writing distance is accurately calculated based on the Pythagorean theorem of an isosceles right triangle. The application has the core advantages of positioning standardization, distance measuring precision, endurance persistence, low-cost use and positive incentive, can greatly reduce the correction workload of parents and teachers, help children develop standard reading and writing muscle memory, prevent myopia and scoliosis from the root, and is suitable for reading and writing of 6-12 year-old school-age children in all scenes, and has high popularization value and market prospect.
Owner:SICHUAN SHUZHENG INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD

Navigation system for a watch

PendingUS20260169439A1Mechanical clocksNavigational calculation instruments
A navigation system (1) configured to guide a user along an itinerary leading to a determined geographic location, the system (1) including a watch (2) and a wireless electronic geolocation device (3) capable of generating guidance data relating to the itinerary, the watch (2) including an electronic horology movement (4) and a display interface (5) that alternately implements a mode for displaying horological information and a mode for displaying guidance information resulting from the guidance data using at least a first hand (7a) and a second hand (7b) included in the interface (5), the guidance information relating to indications of a set direction to be followed to reach the geographic location and to an estimated travel time to the next change of direction.
Owner:ETA SA MFG HORLOGERE SUISSE

Detection device and timepiece

PendingJP2025126349A5Mechanical clocksCatheter
To provide a detection device that can secure the detectability of a sensor, and a timepiece equipped with the same.SOLUTION: The detection device includes: a wristwatch case 1 which is a body case in which at least a part of a main surface facing the skin of a user opens when used by the user; a sensor substrate 7 provided in the wristwatch case 1; a pulse sensor 10 which is a first detection unit provided below the sensor substrate 7 in the wristwatch case 1 and detects biological information; a window part 9 provided below the pulse sensor 10 and corresponding to the opening of the wristwatch case 1; and a body-mounted sensor 11 as a second detection unit provided between the sensor substrate 7 and the window part 9 and detecting whether or not the wristwatch is in contact with or in proximity to the skin of the user through the window part 9. Therefore, corrosion and wear can be prevented, and the detectability of the body-mounted sensor 11 can be ensured.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5
Owner:CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD

A smart watch case with a snap-on structure

This utility model discloses a smart watch case with a snap-fit ​​structure, including a watch case base. A bottom shell is fixedly installed at the bottom of the watch case base. Fastening bolts are slidably connected to the four sides of the inner side of the bottom shell. Buttons are fixedly installed at the four corners of the watch case base. A transparent screen is fixedly installed in the center of the top of the watch case base. A locking block is snapped at the four corners of the top of the watch case base. A protective film is fixedly connected to the top of the four locking blocks. Through the locking blocks and the protective film, a protective film can be applied to the transparent screen, which can build a practical protective barrier for the transparent screen. It can effectively resist the scratches, bumps and wear that are unavoidable in daily use, prevent the transparent screen from leaving marks due to friction from hard objects such as keys and tabletops, and maintain the original smooth texture of the transparent screen. At the same time, the protective film can isolate the direct corrosion of stains such as sweat, oil, and dust, and reduce the oxidation, discoloration or staining of the transparent screen that is difficult to clean.
Owner:HUIZHOU JIACHUANGYI PLASTIC CO LTD

Antenna device integrable in a casing of an electronic instrument

One aspect of the invention relates to an antenna device intended to be integrated into a housing (2) at least part of which is electrically conductive, in particular into a housing (2) of an electronic instrument (1) capable of being worn by a wearer, the device (3) comprising: - a first antenna part (4A) intended to be connected in a first connector (8A) to a functional module (7) positioned on a printed circuit board (10) located inside said housing (2), and - a second antenna part (4B) consisting of a ground plane comprising said at least electrically conductive part of the housing (2) to which is connected a second connector (8B) of the first antenna part (4A) by means of an electronic module (4C) for adjusting a resonant frequency and increasing the efficiency of the antenna device (3) as a function of an angular position of this device (3).
Owner:THE SWATCH GRP RES & DEVELONMENT LTD