Electronic timer including game mode

Abstract

There is disclosed an electronic multi-function wristwatch one of whose operating modes is a memory game which uses the time display means of the watch. In the preferred version comprising an analogue time display, the watch randomly generates a sequence of visual indications such as time values and displays it by means of the hands (3, 4). Then, the player attempts to repeat these indications by entering a sequence of answers by means of control keys (14-19) arranged facing the hour symbols (7) of the dial. These keys preferably comprise electrodes affixed under the watch glass. The watch displays successive sequences each comprising one or more indications more than the preceding sequence. It can also emit corresponding sequences of sounds. The watch / user interface can further comprise push-buttons (11-13) and an alphanumerical LCD display (9).

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Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic timepiece including a game mode using a time display device, especially a wristwatch. The invention also relates to a method of playing such a game with an electronic timepiece. Background technique

[0002] Electronic watches with one or more game operation modes are already known. For example, GB Patent Application No. 2205 180 discloses a number table that can display a lottery game, and can realize and display random drawing of numbers. By acting on the control buttons on the watch, the user can control the game and also pre-select parameters such as the range of values ​​to be considered and the number of drawn numbers.

[0003] In CH Patent No. 684 456, an electronic chronograph is disclosed, which has the same type of lottery mode and has an analog display for indicating the time and a liquid crystal digital display for displaying the number of lottery draws. The buttons of the ch...

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