Watch and watch-type display device

Abstract

A watch according to the present invention includes: a rectangular watch main body 100; five display sections 210 to 214 formed on the entire area of each of the six faces of the watch main body 100 except the lower face; and a display control section for controlling the display of each of the five display sections 210 to 214. The display control section has a function of controlling the display of each of the five display sections 210 to 214 so that the images displayed by each of the five display sections 210 to 214 are linked or associated. The invention can provide a watch having an unprecedented new value.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a wristwatch and a wristwatch-type display device. BACKGROUND

[0002] There are known wristwatches having a new value that has not been seen before (see Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example). Figure 33 is a view for explaining a conventional wristwatch 900. Figure 33 The wristwatch 900 shown is a wristwatch described in Patent Document 2. Figure 13 described in Patent Document 2. In Figure 33 , Figure 33 (a) is a perspective view of the wristwatch 900 in a display state, Figure 33 (b) is a perspective view of the wristwatch 900 in a non-display state. As Figure 33 shown, since the wristwatch 900 is in a non-display state in which neither the hands nor the display are displayed, it is not recognized as a wristwatch that displays the time in the non-display state, and thus a new value is provided to the wristwatch.

[0003] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Design Registration No. 158328

[0005] [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-206577

[0006] However, there is a general demand for new value in the human society in the new era, and the same is true of the field of wristwatches.

[0007] The present application has been achieved in view of the above, and aims to provide a wristwatch and a wristwatch-type display device having a new value that has not been seen before. SUMMARY

[0008] The wristwatch according to the present application includes: a wristwatch main body of a rectangular parallelepiped shape; at least two display portions each formed on an entire region of "an upper surface on an opposite side of a lower surface facing a wrist of a user in use" and "at least one side surface of four side surfaces" of six surfaces constituting a surface of the wristwatch main body; and a display control portion for controlling display of each of the at least two display portions.

[0009] In the wristwatch according to the present application, the display control portion has a function of controlling display of each of the at least two display portions so that images displayed by each of the at least two display portions are linked or associated with each other.

[0010] The "linkage" described herein includes a case where images displayed on at least two display portions move seamlessly between the at least two display portions. It also includes a case where the at least two display portions change the lighting state continuously according to a prescribed rule or randomly. For example, it includes a case where one of the at least two display portions emits light in red, and then each of the display portions independently displays according to a predetermined rule, so that the other display portions emit light in the same or different colors.

[0011] In the watch according to the present application, the at least two display portions are five display portions formed on the entire area of the five faces constituted by the upper face and the four side faces. That is, the watch according to the present application includes: a cuboid watch main body; five display portions formed on the entire area of each of five faces among six faces constituting a surface of the watch main body, except for a lower face that faces a wrist of a user during use; and a display control portion for controlling display of each of the five display portions.

[0012] In the watch according to the present application, the entire area of the five faces of the watch main body is patternless when nothing is displayed on the five display portions.

[0013] In the watch according to the present application, the five display portions are constituted by five organic EL display sheets or five micro LED display sheets that are respectively attached to the five faces of the watch main body.

[0014] In the watch according to the present application, the five display portions are constituted by one organic EL display sheet or one micro LED display sheet that is bent along an outer shape of the watch main body and attached to the watch main body.

[0015] In the watch according to the present application, on the five faces of the watch main body, a first electrode group for supplying electric power and electric signals to the organic EL display sheet or the micro LED display sheet is provided to be exposed, a second electrode group for receiving the electric power and electric signals from the first electrode group is provided on a back face of the organic EL display sheet or the micro LED display sheet at positions corresponding to the first electrode group, and a drive circuit for supplying electric signals for controlling a lighting state of each pixel of the organic EL display sheet or the micro LED display sheet is provided, and the first electrode group and the second electrode group are electrically connected, respectively.

[0016] In the watch according to the present application, a gap present between the five display portions is filled with a black member so that the gap cannot be visually recognized.

[0017] In the wristwatch according to the present invention, the protective member is applied and cured on the five display portions so as to cover the entire five display portions.

[0018] In the watch involved in the present invention, among the five display parts, when the display part formed on the upper surface opposite to the lower surface of the watch body is used as the upper surface display part, and the display parts formed on the four side surfaces of the watch body are used as the four side surface display parts, when the display mode of the five display parts is in an analog clock display mode for displaying the time with multiple hands, the display control part controls the display of each of the five display parts so that at least the longest pointer among the multiple pointers extends from the upper surface display part to one of the four side surface display parts, and the part of the pointer extending to the one side surface display part that is displayed on the upper surface display part and the part displayed on the one side surface display part rotate in conjunction with each other.

[0019] In the watch according to the present invention, among the five display parts, the display part formed on the upper surface opposite to the lower surface of the watch body is used as the upper surface display part, the display parts formed on the four side surfaces of the watch body are used as the four side surface display parts, and among the four side surface display parts, the side surface display part located on the inner side from the user's perspective when in use is used as the first side surface display part, the side surface display part located on the back of the user's hand is used as the second side surface display part, the side surface display part located on the opposite side of the first side surface display part is used as the third side surface display part, and the side surface display part located on the opposite side of the second side surface display part is used as the fourth side surface display part. When the display mode of the five display parts is in the analog clock display mode for displaying the time with multiple hands, the display control part controls the display of each of the five display parts so that from the user's perspective, it seems as if the interior of the watch body can be seen through, and the numerical display indicating the time in the analog clock display mode is displayed in the left and right normal mode on at least the third side surface display part, and is displayed in the left and right reverse mode on at least the first side surface display part.

[0020] In the watch involved in the present invention, when the display mode of the five display parts is in the analog clock display mode for displaying the time with multiple hands, the display control part controls the display of each of the five display parts so that from the user's perspective, it seems as if the interior of the watch body can be seen through, and the multiple hands rotate while being located inside the watch body.

[0021] In the watch according to the present invention, the display control unit controls the display of each of the five display units so that the user can see through the interior of the watch body.

[0022] In the watch involved in the present invention, when the display portion formed on the upper surface opposite to the lower surface of the watch body among the five display portions is used as the upper surface display portion, and the display portions formed on the four side surfaces of the watch body are used as the four side surface display portions, when the display mode of the five display portions is in a digital clock display mode for displaying the time using a combination of multiple numbers, the display control portion controls the display of each of the five display portions so that at least a part of the multiple numbers is either expanded from the upper surface display portion to the four side surface display portions, or the expanded part is temporarily returned to the upper surface display portion.

[0023] In the wristwatch according to the present invention, the five display units are constituted by a touch panel.

[0024] In the wristwatch according to the present invention, the display control unit controls the display of each of the five display units so that when the user slides a finger on the touch panel, the image is switched according to the sliding action.

[0025] The watch-type display device involved in the present invention includes: a rectangular watch-type display device body; at least two display parts, which are respectively formed on the entire area of ​​"the upper surface opposite to the lower surface facing the user's wrist when in use" and "at least one of the four side surfaces" among the six surfaces constituting the surface of the watch-type display device body; and a display control unit for controlling the display of each of the at least two display parts.

[0026] In the wristwatch-type display device according to the present invention, the display control unit has a function of controlling the display of each of the at least two display units so that the images displayed by each of the at least two display units are linked or correlated.

[0027] In the wristwatch-type display device according to the present invention, the at least two display portions are five display portions formed on the entire areas of the five surfaces constituted by the top surface and the four side surfaces.

[0028] Furthermore, the wristwatch-type display device according to the present invention has the various features possessed by the wristwatch according to the present invention described above.

[0029] Effects of the Invention

[0030] As will be apparent from the embodiments described below, the watch and watch-type display device according to the present invention can display various images in various ways using not only the top surface of the rectangular watch body but also the side surfaces. Therefore, the present invention can provide a watch and watch-type display device with unprecedented new value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1The diagram shows a state where the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment is worn on the left wrist of a user.

[0032] Figure 2 Is to show Figure 1 : is an enlarged view of a watch worn on a user's wrist, which is used to illustrate a first display form of the watch involved in the embodiment.

[0033] Figure 3 1 is a diagram for explaining a watch body 100 of a watch 1 according to an embodiment and a display unit 200 formed on five surfaces excluding the bottom surface of the watch body 100 .

[0034] Figure 4 This is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of a control system for operating the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a diagram for explaining how to deal with the gap generated between adjacent organic EL display sheets.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a diagram for explaining a state in which the protective member 290 is applied and cured to cover the entire wristwatch 1 .

[0037] Figure 7 It is a diagram for explaining a first modification example of the first display form.

[0038] Figure 8 It is a diagram for explaining the second display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0039] Figure 9 It is a diagram for explaining a third display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0040] Figure 10 It is a diagram for explaining a fourth display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0041] Figure 11 It is a diagram for explaining a fifth display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0042] Figure 12 It is a diagram for explaining a sixth display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0043] Figure 13 It is a diagram for explaining a seventh display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0044] Figure 14 It is a diagram for explaining an eighth display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0045] Figure 15It is a diagram for explaining a ninth display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0046] Figure 16 This is a diagram for explaining a case where the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of one organic EL display sheet.

[0047] Figure 17 This is a diagram for explaining a situation in which the user bends the wrist more widely to view the watch 1 in the second display mode of the watch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0048] Figure 18 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (a tenth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0049] Figure 19 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (eleventh display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0050] Figure 20 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (twelfth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0051] Figure 21 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (thirteenth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0052] Figure 22 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (a fourteenth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0053] Figure 23 It is a diagram for explaining another display mode (fifteenth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0054] Figure 24 It is a diagram for explaining another display mode (a sixteenth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0055] Figure 25 It is a diagram for explaining another display mode (a sixteenth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0056] Figure 26 It is a diagram for explaining another display mode (a seventeenth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0057] Figure 27 It is a diagram for explaining another display mode (eighteenth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0058] Figure 28 It is a diagram for explaining another display mode (a nineteenth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0059] Figure 29 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (twentieth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0060] Figure 30 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (twentieth display mode) of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0061] Figure 31 This is a diagram for explaining a case where the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of three organic EL display sheets.

[0062] Figure 32 This is a diagram showing an example in which the display unit 200 is composed of at least two display units.

[0063] Figure 33 This is a diagram for explaining a conventional wristwatch 900 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0065] Figure 1 1 is a diagram showing a state where the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment is worn on the left wrist of a user. Figure 1 In FIG, arrow A indicates the direction of the user's line of sight when viewing the watch 1 worn on the left wrist. That is, when the user views the watch 1 worn on the left wrist, the user usually views the watch 1 with the elbow slightly bent toward the user's body (abdomen or chest), and arrow A indicates the direction of the user's line of sight at this time. Figure 1 In FIG, arrow A depicts the direction on the horizontal plane, but the actual direction of sight is generally diagonally downward from the user's eyes.

[0066] Figure 2 Is to show Figure 1 FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of a watch worn on a user's wrist. Figure 2 (a) is along Figure 1 An enlarged view of the watch 1 worn on the user's wrist when viewed in the direction of arrow A. Figure 2 (b) is along Figure 1 An enlarged view of the watch 1 when it is worn on the user's wrist, viewed in the direction of arrow B (approximately opposite to arrow A). Figure 2 In FIG. 1 , the wristwatch 1 is in a state of displaying the time using an analog clock display mode in which the hour and minute hands indicate the time. Figure 2 1 is a diagram showing a first display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment. The first display mode will be described later.

[0067] Figure 31 is a diagram for explaining the display unit 200 formed on five surfaces of the watch 1 according to the embodiment, excluding the bottom surface of the watch body 100. Figure 3 (a) is a perspective view of the watch body 100, Figure 3 (b) is a plan view of the display unit 200 of the wristwatch 1 when it is unfolded into five display units 210 to 214 .

[0068] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structure of the watch 1 according to the embodiment will be described. The watch 1 according to the embodiment includes: a watch body 100 in a rectangular shape; five display units 210 to 214 formed on the entire area of ​​five of the six surfaces constituting the surface of the watch body 100 (the upper surface and four side surfaces), excluding the lower surface facing the user's wrist during use; a watch band 300 for wearing the watch 1 on the user's wrist; and a display control unit 450 for controlling the display of each of the five display units 210 to 214 (the display control unit will be described in detail in the following). Figure 4 (described later) In the present invention, "formed on the entire area" means that it is sufficient as long as it is formed on the entire area from the user's perspective, and it does not need to be formed on the entire area in a strict sense.

[0069] like Figure 3 As shown in (a), the watch body 100 is a rectangular parallelepiped having a predetermined thickness t, and has a top surface 110 opposite to the bottom surface and four side surfaces (a first side surface 111, a second side surface 112, a third side surface 113, and a fourth side surface 114) formed thereon. Figure 2 (a) and Figure 2 (b) shows five display units 210 to 214. Of the five display units 210 to 214, the display unit formed on the upper surface 110 of the watch body 100 is referred to as the upper surface display unit 210, the display unit formed on the first side surface 111 of the watch body 100 is referred to as the first side surface display unit 211, the display unit formed on the second side surface 112 of the watch body 100 is referred to as the second side surface display unit 212, the display unit formed on the third side surface 113 of the watch body 100 is referred to as the third side surface display unit 213, and the display unit formed on the fourth side surface 114 of the watch body 100 is referred to as the fourth side surface display unit 214.

[0070] The five display units 210 to 214 are composed of five organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display sheets. Specifically, the top display unit 210 is composed of a top-surface organic EL display sheet, the first side display unit 211 is composed of a first-side organic EL display sheet, the second side display unit 212 is composed of a second-side organic EL display sheet, the third side display unit 213 is composed of a third-side organic EL display sheet, and the fourth side display unit 214 is composed of a fourth-side organic EL display sheet.

[0071] In the following description, when the five display units 210 to 214 are described as corresponding organic EL display sheets, each organic EL display sheet is referred to as an organic EL display sheet 210 for the upper surface, an organic EL display sheet 211 for the first side surface, an organic EL display sheet 212 for the second side surface, an organic EL display sheet 213 for the third side surface, and an organic EL display sheet 214 for the fourth side surface, thereby using the same symbols as the five display units 210 to 214.

[0072] When collectively describing the top surface organic EL display sheet 210, the first side surface organic EL display sheet 211, the second side surface organic EL display sheet 212, the third side surface organic EL display sheet 213, and the fourth side surface organic EL display sheet 214, they are also referred to as "the organic EL display sheets 210 to 214." When collectively describing the first side surface organic EL display sheet 211, the second side surface organic EL display sheet 212, the third side surface organic EL display sheet 213, and the fourth side surface organic EL display sheet 214, they are also referred to as "the side surface organic EL display sheets 211 to 214."

[0073] These organic EL display sheets 210 to 2141 are attached one by one to the upper surface 110 and four side surfaces (first side surface 111, second side surface 112, third side surface 113 and fourth side surface 114) of the watch body 100. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The watch shown is 1. In addition, Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiment of the present invention, the state when the analog time display is performed is shown, but if nothing is displayed, the whole area of ​​the display unit 200 has no pattern. The no pattern here means that not only the analog clock display is not performed, but also the digital clock display and other various displays are not performed.

[0074] In this case, five organic EL display sheets (each organic EL display sheet 210 to 214) are pasted one by one on the watch body 100 to form the display unit 200. In this way, the corners of the watch 1 (the corners formed by the organic EL display sheet 210 on the upper surface and the organic EL display sheets 211 to 214 on each side) can be made right angles, and the flatness of each organic EL display sheet 210 to 214 can be improved, so the appearance is very simple.

[0075] First electrode groups 120 for supplying power and electrical signals to each of the organic EL display panels 210-214 are exposed on five surfaces of the watch body 100: the top surface 110 and four side surfaces (the first side surface 111, the second side surface 112, the third side surface 113, and the fourth side surface 114). On the other hand, second electrode groups 220 for receiving power and electrical signals from the first electrode groups 120 are located on the back surfaces of each of the organic EL display panels 210-214, corresponding to the first electrode groups 120. The corresponding electrodes are electrically connected between the first electrode group 120 of the watch body 100 and the second electrode group 220 of each of the organic EL display panels 210-214. A drive circuit is provided on the back surfaces of the organic EL display panels 210-214 to provide electrical signals for controlling the lighting state of each pixel of each organic EL display panel. Figure 3 The driving circuit is omitted in the figure.

[0076] Figure 4 This is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of a control system for operating the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 4 The functional block diagram shown shows functional blocks mainly required for display among various functions of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0077] The watch body 100 includes a display image selection unit 410, which serves as a user interface and allows the user to select the display on each of the five display units 210 to 214 (the organic EL display panels 210 to 214); an image data storage unit 420, which stores the images to be displayed on each of the organic EL display panels 210 to 214; a synchronization signal generation unit 430, which generates synchronization signals for synchronizing the organic EL display panels 210 to 214 so that the images displayed on each of the organic EL display panels 210 to 214 are linked or correlated; a time data generation unit 440, which generates current time data; and a display control unit 450, which controls the display of each of the organic EL display panels 210 to 214. Furthermore, the images to be displayed on each of the organic EL display panels 210 to 214 may include images stored in the image data storage unit 420, images generated by an image data generation unit (not shown), or images received externally via communication. For example, these images may be received from the user's smartphone or from a contracted video distribution company.

[0078] The display unit 200 has: a driving circuit 510 for the organic EL display sheet 210 on the upper surface; a driving circuit 511 for the organic EL display sheet 211 on the first side; a driving circuit 512 for the organic EL display sheet 212 on the second side; a driving circuit 513 for the organic EL display sheet 213 on the third side; and a driving circuit 514 for the organic EL display sheet 214 on the fourth side.

[0079] Although Figure 4 Although not shown in the figure, the watch body 100 is also provided with a Figure 4 The power supply unit supplies power to each functional block shown in FIG. 1 , and the power from the power supply unit and various signals from the display control unit 450 are transmitted through the first electrode group 120 (see FIG. 1 ) provided on the side of the watch body 100. Figure 3 (a)) and the second electrode group 220 (see FIG. Figure 3 (c)) to provide.

[0080] The display control unit 450 reads the image stored in the image data storage unit 420 based on the content selected by the user from the display image selection unit 410, and controls the display of the read image on each of the organic EL display panels 210 to 214. Specifically, the display of each of the organic EL display panels 210 to 214 is controlled so that the images displayed by each of the organic EL display panels 210 to 214 are linked or correlated.

[0081] As described above, while the display control unit 450 controls the display of images read from the image data storage unit 420 on each of the organic EL display panels 210 to 214, when the watch 1 according to the first embodiment is activated, it controls the display of the display image selection screen, which functions as the display image selection unit 410. By displaying the display image selection screen on the watch 1, the user can select the content they want to display from the displayed display image selection screen. Furthermore, the display control unit 450 controls the display according to the display mode selected by the user. Alternatively, the display image can be selected from the selection screen of the user's smartphone, which is linked to the watch.

[0082] For example, when the user selects the analog time display from the display image selection unit 410, the five display units 210 to 214 of the wristwatch 1 according to the first embodiment are in the analog clock display mode, and the display control unit 450 reads the current time data from the time data generation unit 440 and displays the current time data as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, the driving circuits 510-514 of the organic EL display panels 210-214 are controlled so that the hour and minute hands of the organic EL display panels 210-214 display the current time. Alternatively, the display image can be selected from a selection screen on the user's smartphone, which is linked to the watch. The specific method of displaying the time in analog time display mode will be described later.

[0083] As in Figure 3 As described in [ 1 ], each organic EL display sheet 210 to 214 is attached to five of the six surfaces that constitute the watch body 100, excluding the bottom surface. Specifically, the top surface organic EL display sheet 210 is attached to the top surface 110 of the watch body 100, the first side surface organic EL display sheet 211 is attached to the first side surface 111 of the watch body 100, the second side surface organic EL display sheet 212 is attached to the second side surface 112 of the watch body 100, the third side surface organic EL display sheet 213 is attached to the third side surface 113 of the watch body 100, and the fourth side surface organic EL display sheet 214 is attached to the fourth side surface 114 of the watch body 100. When each organic EL display sheet 210 to 214 is attached to its corresponding surface in this manner, gaps corresponding to the thickness of the organic EL display sheets may form between adjacent organic EL display sheets at the corners of the watch body 100.

[0084] Figure 5 This is a diagram for explaining how to deal with the gap generated between adjacent organic EL display sheets. Figure 5 In the figure, the gap between the organic EL display sheet 210 for the upper surface and the organic EL display sheet 213 for the third side surface is used as an example for illustration.

[0085] like Figure 5 As shown, at the corners of the watch body 100, a black member 280 is placed between adjacent organic EL display sheets (specifically, between the top surface organic EL display sheet 210 and the third side surface organic EL display sheet 213). The black member can be made of, for example, black silicone rubber. By filling the gaps between adjacent organic EL display sheets with black member 280, the gaps between the adjacent organic EL display sheets are less noticeable, enhancing the appearance of the watch 1 and improving its clarity and aesthetics.

[0086] exist Figure 5 In the figure, only the gap between the organic EL display film 210 for the upper surface and the organic EL display film 213 for the third side is shown, but the gaps between the five display parts 210 to 214, namely, the gaps between the organic EL display film 211 for the first side and the organic EL display film 212 for the second side, the gaps between the organic EL display film 212 for the second side and the organic EL display film 213 for the third side, the gaps between the organic EL display film 213 for the third side and the organic EL display film 214 for the fourth side, the gaps between the organic EL display film 214 for the fourth side and the organic EL display film 211 for the first side, and the gaps between the organic EL display film 210 for the upper surface and the organic EL display films 211 to 214 for each side are all filled with a black component 280.

[0087] In this way, the corners of the watch body 100, that is, the spaces between the adjacent organic EL display sheets, are filled with the black member 280. Furthermore, the surfaces of the organic EL display sheets 210 to 214 in which the spaces between the adjacent organic EL display sheets are filled with the black member 280 are coated and cured with the protective member 290 (see FIG. 2 ) so as to cover the entirety of the organic EL display sheets 210 to 214. Figure 6 ).

[0088] Figure 6 1 is a diagram for explaining a state in which the protective member 290 is applied and cured to cover the entire watch 1. Figure 6 yes Figure 2 (a) is a cross-sectional view as viewed in the direction of arrow aa, in which components such as the display control unit 450 existing inside the watch body 100 are omitted (see FIG. Figure 4 Function block diagram). Figure 6 As shown, a transparent protective member 290 is applied and cured so as to cover the entirety of the five display portions of the wristwatch 1 , namely, the top surface organic EL display sheet 210 and the first side surface organic EL display sheets 211 to 214 .

[0089] A waterproof, corrosion-resistant, and heat-resistant silicone resin, etc., can be preferably used as the protective member 290. By coating and curing the transparent protective member 290 so as to cover the entirety of the watch's 15 display sections, namely, the top organic EL display sheet 210 and the first side organic EL display sheets 211 to 214, the watch is waterproof, corrosion-resistant, and heat-resistant, and is not susceptible to breakage, resulting in a highly reliable watch.

[0090] Next, the specific display form of the watch 1 involved in the embodiment will be described. The watch 1 involved in the embodiment can be worn on either the left or right wrist of the user, such as Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 1 , the following describes an example in which the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment is worn on the left wrist of the user.

[0091] [First display form]

[0092] The first display mode will be described. Assuming the user selects the analog clock display from the display image selection unit 410, the five display units 210 to 214 enter an analog clock display mode in which the time is displayed using multiple hands. The current time is displayed on the five display units 210 to 214 of the watch 1. Here, "multiple hands" may refer to the hour hand, minute hand, and second hand. However, in the first display mode, the time is displayed using the hour hand and minute hand.

[0093] For example Figure 2 As shown, the current time is displayed as 1:43. In the first display mode, the hour hand 230 points between the displayed time values ​​"1" and "2" on the top surface display portion 210, and the minute hand 240 extends from the top surface display portion 210 to the fourth side surface display portion 214. Specifically, the hour hand remains displayed within the top surface display portion 210, while the minute hand 240 passes between "8" and "9" on the top surface display portion 210, bends at the corner P1 formed by the top surface display portion 210 and the fourth side surface display portion 214, and extends to the fourth side surface display portion 214.

[0094] In this case, the pointer extending from the top surface display portion 210 to the fourth side surface display portion 214 for display can be either the hour hand 230 or the minute hand 240. However, it is preferred that the longer pointer be extended from the top surface display portion 210 to the fourth side surface display portion 214 for display. When comparing the lengths of the hour hand and the minute hand, the minute hand is generally longer than the hour hand. Therefore, the minute hand is selected as the pointer extending from the top surface display portion 210 to the fourth side surface display portion 214 for display.

[0095] exist Figure 2In the figure, the numerical values ​​"1" to "12" showing the time are displayed in the upper surface display portion 210, and the hour hand 230 is displayed on the upper surface display portion 210, so that the time in hours can be intuitively known based on the position of the hour hand 230. On the other hand, the minute hand 240 is displayed as extending from the upper surface display portion 210 to the fourth side display portion 214. Therefore, it is difficult to accurately know the time in minutes from the front end Pe of the minute hand 240. In order to easily understand which position the front end Pe of the minute hand 240 indicates, it is preferred to display certain marks (such as a circular mark M) on each of the side display portions 211 to 214 at positions corresponding to the numbers "1" to "12" displayed on the upper surface display portion 210 (refer to Figure 2 By displaying such a circular mark M, the time in minutes can be easily obtained from the position indicated by the tip Pe of the minute hand 240.

[0096] The display control unit 450 controls the hour hand 230 and minute hand 240 to display as described above. Specifically, in the wristwatch 1 according to this embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the five display units 210 to 214, i.e., the displays of each of the organic EL display panels 210 to 214, so that the minute hand 240 extends from the top display unit 210 to one of the side display units 211 to 214, and the minute hand 241 displayed on the top display unit 210 rotates in communication with the minute hand 242 displayed on at least one of the four side display units.

[0097] The specific display control of the minute hand 240 at this time is as follows: based on the synchronization signal from the synchronization signal generating unit 430, the driving circuit 510 of the top organic EL display sheet 210 and the driving circuit 514 of the fourth side organic EL display sheet 214 are controlled so that the minute hand 241 displayed on the top display section 210, that is, the minute hand 241 displayed between the rotation axis portion Po and the corner portion P1 (referred to as the top display minute hand 241), and the minute hand 242 displayed on the fourth side display section 214, that is, the minute hand 242 displayed between the corner portion P1 and the tip Pe of the minute hand 240 (referred to as the side display minute hand 242), are rotated in conjunction. On the other hand, the display control for displaying the hour hand 230 is specifically as follows: the driving circuit 510 of the top organic EL display sheet 210 is driven so that the hour hand 230 rotates on the top display section 210 about the rotation axis portion Po.

[0098] The above description describes the situation where the minute hand 240 is displayed on the fourth side display portion 214. However, since time is always moving minute by minute, the upper surface minute hand 241 is actually displayed as rotating in a clockwise direction on the upper surface organic EL display film 210, and the side display minute hand 242 rotates in a clockwise direction on each side display portion 211 to 214 in conjunction with the upper surface display minute hand 241.

[0099] Because the top display portion 210 formed on the watch body 100 is not circular, in order to extend the minute hand 240 to each of the side display portions 211 to 214, the length of the minute hand 240 (the length from the rotation axis portion Po to the corner portion P1) must be set to different lengths depending on the position of the minute hand 240. For example, when the minute hand 240 is at "9" and when it is at "11" on the fourth side display portion 214, the display control must be performed so that the length of the minute hand 241 displayed on the top surface is different.

[0100] This display control predetermines the length of the top-surface displayed minute hand 241 based on the position of the minute hand 240. The display control unit 450 displays the top-surface displayed minute hand 241 based on the length of the top-surface displayed minute hand 241 set based on the position of the minute hand 240. This display control by the display control unit 450 allows the minute hand 240 to be displayed as a single minute hand, extending from the rotation axis portion Po to the tip portion Pe, regardless of its position on the top-surface display unit 210.

[0101] As described above, in the first display mode, not only are the hour hand 230 and minute hand 240 displayed on the top display portion 210, but the minute hand 240 is also displayed extending from the top display portion 210 to one of the side display portions 211 to 214. This allows the watch 1 according to this embodiment to display as in the first display mode, thus providing a watch with unprecedented new value.

[0102] [Variation 1 of the First Display Form]

[0103] In the first display mode described above, the example of displaying the numbers "1" to "12" of the time on the upper surface display portion 210 is shown. However, Figure 7 As shown, the numbers may also be displayed on each of the side display units 211 to 214. Specifically, the display control unit 450 controls the drive circuits of each of the organic EL display sheets 211 to 214 so that the first side display unit 211 displays "11," "12," and "1," the second side display unit 212 displays "2," "3," and "4," the third side display unit 213 displays "5," "6," and "7," and the fourth side display unit 214 displays "8," "9," and "10." In this case, a circular mark M is preferably displayed on the top surface display unit 210 at a position corresponding to the numbers "1" to "12" displayed on each of the side display units 211 to 214.

[0104] Hour hand 230 and Figure 2The first display mode shown is displayed on the top display portion 210, and the minute hand is displayed extending to one side of each side display portion 211 to 214. Alternatively, the numbers "1" to "12" can be displayed on the top display portion 210 and each side display portion.

[0105] By performing the display according to the first modification of the first display form, the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment is a wristwatch having new value not previously available.

[0106] Second display mode

[0107] Figure 8 This is a diagram for explaining the second display mode of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. The second display mode of the watch 1 according to the embodiment is the same as the first display mode described above, in which the five display units 210 to 214 are set to the analog clock display mode. In the second display mode, the analog clock display mode is set to the analog clock display mode. Figure 7 ), numerical values ​​from "1" to "12" indicating the time are displayed on the organic EL display sheets 211 to 214 on each side. In the second display mode of the watch 1 according to the embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the display of each of the five display units 210 to 214 so that the user can see through the interior of the watch body 100. Specifically, the time in the analog clock display mode is displayed in the normal left-right direction on the third and fourth side display units 213 and 214 of the watch body 100, and in the reverse left-right direction on the first and second side display units 211 and 212.

[0108] Controlling the display of each of the organic EL display panels 210-214 so that the interior of the watch body 100 is visible through the display means controlling the display of the watch body 100 so that it appears as a transparent container. Specifically, the display is controlled so that the user can visually see the side surfaces of the interior of the watch body 100 (the inner side surface 111a of the first side surface 111 and the inner side surface 112a of the second side surface 112) and the inner bottom surface 115a of the watch body 100. The "transparent container" herein may be a colorless, transparent container or a colored, transparent container having light transmissivity.

[0109] This display control makes it seem as if the user can see through the interior of the watch body 100. In other words, the watch body 100 appears as a transparent container. In particular, the numbers "11," "12," "1," and "2," "3," and "4" displayed on the first side display section 211 and the second side display section 212, which are normally invisible to the user, appear reversed from the user's perspective. This gives the user the impression that the watch body 100 is a transparent container, allowing them to see through the interior of the watch body 100.

[0110] In the second display mode, the hour hand 230 and the minute hand 240 are displayed on the top display portion 210, which appears transparent from the user's perspective. In this case, the minute hand 240 is displayed only on the top display portion 210, but it can also be displayed extending across one of the side display portions 211 to 214, as in the first display mode.

[0111] As described above, in the second display mode, the user can see through the interior of the watch body 100, and the numerical value indicating the time in the analog clock display mode is displayed horizontally and correctly on the third side display portion 213 and the fourth side display portion 214, while being displayed horizontally and reversed in the areas corresponding to the first side display portion 211 and the second side display portion 212 on the top surface display portion 210. Therefore, the watch 1 according to this embodiment is a watch with unprecedented new value. Furthermore, since the user cannot see the first side display portion 211 and the second side display portion 212, the numerical value indicating the time in the analog clock display mode and other displays do not need to be displayed. However, in order to avoid a sense of discomfort when viewing the watch by people other than the user, the numerical value indicating the time in the analog clock display mode and other displays can be displayed horizontally and correctly, as is the case with the third side display portion 213 and the fourth side display portion 214.

[0112]

Third display mode

[0113] Figure 9 This figure is for explaining the third display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment. The third display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment is also similar to the first and second display modes described above, and the five display units 210 to 214 are in the analog clock display mode.

[0114] The third display mode of the watch 1 according to this embodiment is similar to the second display mode. The display control unit 450 controls the display so that, from the user's perspective, the interior of the watch body 100 appears transparent, that is, the watch body 100 appears as a transparent container. However, in the third display mode, the display control unit 450 controls the display so that the hour hand 230 and minute hand 240 rotate while located inside the watch body 100.

[0115] As in the second display mode, the display control for allowing the user to see through the interior of the watch body 100 during use is specifically designed to allow the user to visually view the inner side surfaces of the watch body 100 (the inner side surface 111a of the first side surface 111 and the inner side surface 112a of the second side surface 112), as well as the inner bottom surface 115a of the watch body 100. In this case, as in the second display mode, the numbers "11," "12," "1," and "2," "3," and "4" displayed on the first side display portion 211 and the second side display portion 212, which are not normally visible to the user, are displayed with the numbers reversed from the user's perspective.

[0116] In addition to being able to see through the interior of the watch body 100, the third display mode also displays the hour hand 230 and minute hand 240 rotating while located inside the watch body 100. Displaying the hour hand 230 and minute hand 240 rotating while located inside the watch body 100 specifically means that the rotation axis Po of the hour hand 230 and minute hand 240 is located approximately in the middle of the thickness t direction of the watch body 100, and the hour hand 230 and minute hand 240 rotate while being housed inside the watch body 100.

[0117] This display control by the display control unit 450 allows the user to visually see the inner side surface 111a of the first side surface 111 and the inner side surface 112a of the second side surface 112, respectively, inside the watch body 100, as in the second display mode described above. Furthermore, the user can visually see the inner bottom surface 115a of the watch body 100. Furthermore, in the third display mode, the hour hand 230 and minute hand 240 rotate while positioned inside the watch body 100.

[0118] As described above, in the third display mode, from the user's perspective, it appears as if the interior of the watch body is transparent, and the hour and minute hands rotate while being located inside the watch body. Therefore, the watch 1 involved in this embodiment is a watch with unprecedented new value.

[0119]

Fourth display form

[0120] Figure 10This figure illustrates the fourth display mode of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. While the first to third display modes described above illustrate the five display units 210 to 214 being set to analog clock display mode, the fourth display mode describes the five display units 210 to 214 being set to digital clock display mode. The digital clock display mode here refers to a display mode that displays the time numerically rather than using hour and minute hands. The fourth display mode displays not only the time but also other information such as the date and day of the week. To implement this display, the user can, for example, select "Digital Clock Display" from the display image selection screen serving as the display image selection unit 410 to set the five display units 210 to digital clock display mode.

[0121] By setting the five display units 210 to 214 to the digital clock display mode, for example Figure 10 As shown, in the upper surface display unit 210, in addition to displaying the current time such as 10:25:34 as "10:25:34", the current date such as October 1, 2020 is also displayed as "20.10.01", and the day of the week is also displayed as "Thursday". Furthermore, as other information, for example, weather icons are used to display the side display units 211 to 214 (on the Figure 10 In the example shown in FIG. 2 , the fourth side display unit 214 displays the weather forecast for the day. Alternatively, various information may be displayed as a flow on each display unit. For example, the day of the week may be displayed in a flowing manner, with various other information continuously displayed after the day of the week.

[0122] As described above, in the fourth display form, since the five display units 211 to 214 can be used to display various information including a digital clock display as images, and part of the information (images) or all of the information (images) can be displayed in a flowing manner, the watch 1 involved in the embodiment is a watch with unprecedented new value.

[0123] [Fifth Display Form]

[0124] In the first to fourth display modes described above, the five display units 210 to 214 are used in a clock display mode (analog time display mode or digital clock display mode). However, the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment can be set to various display modes in addition to the clock display mode. In the fifth display mode, display modes other than the time display mode (other display modes) will be described.

[0125] Figure 11 1 is a diagram for explaining the fifth display mode of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 11As shown, from the user's perspective, it appears as if there is liquid in a transparent container, and the amount of the liquid in the transparent container repeatedly increases and decreases. In order to perform such a display, the user needs to select, for example, "Other display forms" from the display image selection screen as the display image selection unit 410, and select, for example, "Pattern 1" from the multiple options in "Other display forms". In this way, the watch 1 involved in the embodiment can be Figure 11 The fifth display form is shown.

[0126] In the fifth display mode, from the user's perspective, the watch body 100 appears to be a transparent container filled with liquid (displayed in gray). Furthermore, the liquid in the transparent container is shaken, repeatedly increasing and decreasing. By displaying the liquid in the transparent container in this way, the user can experience a sense of fun and wonder simply by watching the liquid's movement, without becoming bored. Alternatively, the color of the liquid can be made to change gradually.

[0127] As described above, in the fifth display form, from the user's perspective, it is like there is liquid in a transparent container, and the liquid repeatedly increases and decreases in the transparent container. Therefore, the watch 1 involved in the embodiment can display other than time, and is therefore a watch with unprecedented new value.

[0128] [Sixth display form]

[0129] Figure 12 This is a diagram for explaining the sixth display mode of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. The sixth display mode is also the same as the fifth display mode, and is the case when various display modes other than the time display mode are set. In this case, the user selects, for example, "Other display modes" from the display image selection screen of the display image selection unit 410, and selects, for example, "Pattern 2" from the multiple options in "Other display modes". In this way, the display mode is started. Figure 12 The display shown.

[0130] The sixth display form is as follows Figure 12 As shown in FIG. 2 , a grid pattern is displayed on the five display units 210 to 214. Figure 12 (a) and Figure 12 As shown in (b), the size of the grid cells is changed. The change in cell size can be continuous and gradual, or it can be a step-by-step change of large, medium, and small. For example, the entire grid pattern can be displayed as moving from right to left in the diagram.

[0131] As described above, in the sixth display mode, a predetermined pattern can be displayed on the entirety of the five display surfaces, and the size of the pattern can be changed and displayed while flowing. Therefore, the watch 1 involved in the embodiment can display other than the time displayed by the original watch. Therefore, the watch 1 involved in the embodiment is a watch with unprecedented new value.

[0132] [Seventh Display Form]

[0133] Figure 13 This is a diagram for explaining the seventh display mode of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. The seventh display mode is the same as the fifth and sixth display modes, and is a display mode when various display modes other than the time display mode are set. In this case, the user selects, for example, "Other display modes" from the display image selection screen of the display image selection unit 410, and also selects, for example, "Mode 3" from the multiple "Other display modes". In this way, the display mode is started. Figure 13 The display shown.

[0134] The seventh display form is as follows Figure 13 As shown, from the user's perspective, a pattern of numerous water drops is displayed flowing across the five display sections 210 to 214. In this case, display control is performed so that, for example, a large number of water drops are generated on the third side display section 213. Each generated drop gradually grows larger as it flows across the top surface display section 210, the fourth side display section 214, the second side display section 212, and the first side display section 211. The user simply experiences the fun and wonder of watching the water drops move, and never gets bored. Alternatively, the color of each drop can be changed, or the color can change as the drop grows.

[0135] As described above, in the seventh display mode, a pattern like water droplets is displayed on the entirety of the five display units, and the pattern can be displayed in a flowing manner while changing its size or color. Therefore, the watch 1 involved in the embodiment can display time other than the original time of the watch, and therefore the watch 1 involved in the embodiment is a watch with unprecedented new value.

[0136] [Eighth Display Form]

[0137] Figure 14 This is a diagram for explaining the eighth display mode of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. Like the fifth to seventh display modes, the eighth display mode is also a display mode when various display modes other than the time display mode are set. In this case, the user selects, for example, "Other display modes" from the display image selection screen of the display image selection unit 410, and further selects, for example, "Pattern 4" from the multiple options in "Other display modes". In this way, the display mode is started. Figure 13The display shown.

[0138] like Figure 14 As shown, in the eighth display mode, the display control is performed so that from the user's perspective, the rectangular watch 1 is divided into a plurality of blocks. Figure 14 As shown, the cuboid watch 1 is displayed as being divided into four blocks, each of which is further subdivided, and then the display is controlled to return to its original state (the state before the division). In this case, the color of each block can be changed, or the color can be changed only for each specified area.

[0139] As described above, in the eighth display form, from the user's perspective, the rectangular watch 1 can be displayed as being divided into multiple blocks, so the watch 1 involved in the embodiment can display other than the original time display of the watch, so the watch 1 involved in the embodiment is a watch with unprecedented new value.

[0140] Ninth Display Form

[0141] Figure 15 This is a diagram for explaining the ninth display mode of the watch 1 involved in the embodiment. The ninth display mode is also the same as the fifth to eighth display modes, and is a display mode when various display modes other than the time display mode are set. However, the fifth to eighth display modes are display modes for displaying patterns, but the ninth display mode is a display mode for making the watch 1 involved in the embodiment display a composite image. The composite image here refers to: making the five display units 210 to 214 display various images such as time images, monthly calendar images, photos, etc. in a linked or associated manner. At this time, the user selects, for example, "Composite" from the display image selection screen. By doing this Figure 15 In this case, various images can be displayed not only on the top surface display portion 210 of the wristwatch 1 but also on the side surface display portions 211 to 214 , thereby enabling the display of multiple composite images.

[0142] As described above, in the ninth display mode, the five display units can be used as a whole to display a variety of composite images, so the watch 1 involved in the embodiment can display other than the time displayed by the original watch. Therefore, the watch 1 involved in the embodiment is a watch with unprecedented new value.

[0143] While the first through ninth display modes have been described above as display modes of the watch 1 according to the embodiment, these are merely examples, and various displays are possible. For example, the rectangular watch 1 could be used as a water tank to display fish swimming, or a stylized flower could be displayed rapidly transitioning from bud to bloom.

[0144] As described above, according to the embodiment of the watch 1, images can be displayed in various ways on the five display units 210 to 214 (the upper surface display unit 210 and the side display units 211 to 214) of the rectangular watch body 100. When the five display units 210 to 214 are used to display images, the display of each of the five display units 210 to 214 is controlled so that the images displayed on the five display units 210 to 214 are linked or related. This allows the watch 1 to be used in various ways, and has new value that was not previously available.

[0145] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the following modifications are also possible.

[0146] (1) In the above embodiment, the second hand is not mentioned in the display modes (from the first display mode to the third display mode) in which the five display units 210 to 214 are in the analog clock display mode. However, the second hand can be displayed in addition to the hour hand and minute hand.

[0147] That is, in the case of the present invention which is an analog clock display mode that uses multiple hands to display the time, the display control unit 450 controls the display of each of the five display units so that at least the longest pointer among the multiple pointers extends from the upper surface display unit 210 to one of the four side display units (each side display unit 211 to 214), and the portion of the pointer extending to one side display unit that is displayed on the upper surface display unit 210 rotates in conjunction with the portion displayed on one side display unit.

[0148] When the multiple hands are hour and minute hands, the minute hand is generally longer than the hour hand. Therefore, as described in the first display mode, the minute hand 230 is displayed extending from the top display portion 210 to one of the side display portions 211 to 214 .

[0149] When the multiple hands are hour, minute, and second hands, and the lengths of the hands are such that hour hand < minute hand < second hand (where "<" indicates an inequality sign), only the second hand is displayed extending from top display portion 210 to one of side display portions 211 to 214. As described above, since it is the "at least longest hand" among the multiple hands, not only the longest second hand but also the second-longest minute hand may be displayed extending from top display portion 210 to one of side display portions 211 to 214.

[0150] When the multiple hands are hour, minute, and second hands, and the lengths of the hands are such that hour hand < second hand < minute hand, only the minute hand is displayed extending from the top display portion 210 to one of the side display portions 211 to 214. In this case, since it is the "at least the longest hand" among the multiple hands, not only the longest minute hand but also the second hand, which is the second longest, may be displayed extending from the top display portion 210 to one of the side display portions 211 to 214.

[0151] When the multiple hands are hour, minute, and second hands, and the lengths of the hands are such that hour hand < minute hand = second hand, the minute and second hands are displayed as extending from top display portion 210 to one of side display portions 211 to 214. In this way, the "longest hand" is displayed as extending from top display portion 210 to one of side display portions 211 to 214.

[0152] (2) While the display modes of the above embodiments illustrate a case where the five display units 210 to 214 of the watch 1 display a certain display (an analog clock display, a digital clock display, and various graphic displays), it is also possible to set the five display units 210 to 214 to a no-display mode in which nothing is displayed. In this no-display mode, the entire area of ​​the five display units is blank. By allowing the no-display mode to be set, the watch can be made invisible in this mode, thereby adding new value to the watch.

[0153] (3) Although the display colors of the display contents are not mentioned in the above embodiments, color display is also possible. For example, in the case of an analog clock display, the hour and minute hands can be displayed in different colors, or the color can be changed at 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock, etc.

[0154] (4) In the above embodiment, the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of five organic EL display sheets (organic EL display sheet 210 for the upper surface, organic EL display sheet 211 for the first side surface, organic EL display sheet 212 for the second side surface, organic EL display sheet 213 for the third side surface, and organic EL display sheet 214 for the fourth side surface), but the five display units 210 to 214 can also be composed of only one organic EL display sheet.

[0155] Figure 16 This is a diagram for explaining the case where the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of one organic EL display sheet. Figure 16In this case, the organic EL display sheet is in the shape of a first side organic EL display sheet 211, a second side organic EL display sheet 212, a third side organic EL display sheet 213, and a fourth side organic EL display sheet 214 extending in all directions from the upper surface organic EL display sheet 210 located in the center. An organic EL display sheet having such a shape is attached to the watch body 100 (refer to FIG. 1 ). Figure 3 (a)) shape and along Figure 16 The dotted line shown is bent and attached to the watch body 100 .

[0156] In this way, the same structure as the wristwatch 1 according to the above embodiment can be provided. In the case where the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of one organic EL display sheet, the bending portion ( Figure 16 No gap is formed in the portion shown by the dotted line, so there is no need to use Figure 5 On the other hand, a gap corresponding to the thickness of the organic EL display sheet is sometimes formed at the corner of each side display portion, so it is preferable to fill the gap with a black member. Figure 16 In the organic EL display sheet shown, gaps corresponding to the thickness of the organic EL display sheet are formed between the organic EL display sheet 211 for the first side and the organic EL display sheet 212 for the second side, between the organic EL display sheet 212 for the second side and the organic EL display sheet 213 for the third side, between the organic EL display sheet 213 for the third side and the organic EL display sheet 214 for the fourth side, and between the organic EL display sheet 214 for the fourth side and the organic EL display sheet 211 for the first side. Therefore, it is preferred to fill the gaps with black components.

[0157] When the five display units 210-214 are composed of a single organic EL display sheet, it is easier to display images displayed on the top surface and the side surfaces in a coordinated or linked manner, and driving the organic EL display sheet can be simplified. Since power and electrical signals can be supplied from the watch body 100 to the organic EL display sheet only through the single organic EL display sheet, electrode groups can be provided at corresponding locations on the watch body 100 and the single organic EL display sheet.

[0158] (5) In the above embodiment, the user observes the watch 1 with the elbow slightly bent toward the user's body (abdomen or chest). However, there are also cases where the user observes the watch 1 with the wrist bent further. Figure 17 This is a diagram for explaining a situation in which the user further bends his wrist to view the wristwatch 1 in the second display mode of the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment.

[0159] The second display mode described in the above embodiment (see Figure 8 ), the display control unit 450 performs display control on the third side display unit 213 and the fourth side display unit 214 so that in the analog clock display mode, the moments are displayed as left and right positive displays on the third side display unit 213 and the fourth side display unit 214, and performs display control on the upper surface display unit 210 so that from the user's perspective, left and right reverse displays are performed on the first side display unit 211 and the second side display unit 212. This is because from the user's perspective, the third side display unit 213 and the fourth side display unit 214 are at positions that the user can visually see.

[0160] However, when the user bends his wrist further to look at the watch 1, Figure 17 As shown, the second side display unit 212 and the third side display unit 213 will enter the user's field of view. Therefore, in this case, it is preferred that the display control unit 450 controls the second side display unit 212 and the third side display unit 213 so that the left and right sides are displayed in the second side display unit 212 and the third side display unit 213, and controls the top surface display unit 210 so that the left and right sides are displayed in the first side display unit 211 and the fourth side display unit 214 in reverse from the user's perspective.

[0161] (6) In the above embodiment, the first to ninth display modes have been described, but other display modes may also be used for display.

[0162]

Tenth Display Form

[0163] Figure 18 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (tenth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. The tenth display mode is similar to the fifth display mode (see FIG. Figure 11 ) Similar display forms, such as Figure 18 As shown, from the user's perspective, the watch 1 appears to contain liquid 250, which appears to be swaying, and the current time 252 is displayed on the upper surface display portion 210. In the watch 1 according to the embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the display of each of the five display portions 210 to 214 to achieve the above-described display configuration.

[0164]

Eleventh Display Form

[0165] Figure 19 1 is a diagram for explaining another display mode (eleventh display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 19As shown, the eleventh display mode is a display mode in which the watch 1 displays a state in which a satin pattern 254 is wound. In this eleventh display mode, the satin pattern 254 gradually winds or unwinds over time. In the watch 1 according to this embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the displays of each of the five display units 210 to 214 to achieve the above display modes.

[0166]

Twelfth Display Form

[0167] Figure 20 1 is a diagram for explaining another display mode (twelfth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 20 As shown, the twelfth display mode is a display mode in which, in addition to the eleventh display mode, the current time 252 is further displayed on the upper surface display unit 210. In the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the display of each of the five display units 210 to 214 to realize the above-mentioned display modes.

[0168]

Thirteenth Display Form

[0169] Figure 21 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (thirteenth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 21 The display mode shown shows fine particles 256 seeping from the top surface of watch 1 into the bottom surface. In the thirteenth display mode, the surface color can also change periodically, with fine particles seeping into a different color. In the watch 1 according to this embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the displays of each of the five display units 210 to 214 to achieve the above display modes.

[0170]

Fourteenth Display Form

[0171] Figure 22 This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (fourteenth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 22 As shown, this is a display mode in which multiple images 258 constituting an image frame are displayed stacked from the current (top surface) to the past (bottom surface). Furthermore, as time passes, the top surface display unit 210 displays the past images of the multiple images 258. The end surfaces 260 of the stacked multiple images 258 are displayed on the four side display units 211 to 214. In the watch 1 according to this embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the displays of each of the five display units 210 to 214 to achieve the above-described display configuration.

[0172]

Fifteenth Display Form

[0173] Figure 23is a diagram for explaining another display mode (fifteenth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 23 , the fifteenth display mode is such that, as an initial state, the beads 262 are dispersed within the cuboid and move randomly, and then, as time passes, the beads 262 gather on the upper surface and the current time 252 is displayed. The beads 262 can move, for example, as time passes, or can move in accordance with the movement of the hand. In the watch 1 according to the embodiment, the display control section 450 controls the display of each of the five display sections 210 to 214 so that the above-described display mode can be realized.

[0174] [Sixteenth Display Mode]

[0175] Figure 24 and Figure 25 is a diagram for explaining another display mode (sixteenth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. The sixteenth display mode is such that, as an initial state, the current time 252 is displayed on the upper surface display section 210, but, for example, when acceleration is applied to the watch due to movement of the wrist, the current time 252 is shaken and extends to the side surface as a trigger. Figure 24 and Figure 25 is a diagram for explaining another display mode (sixteenth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. The sixteenth display mode is such that, as an initial state, the current time 252 is displayed on the upper surface display section 210, but, for example, when acceleration is applied to the watch due to movement of the wrist, the current time 252 is shaken and extends to the side surface as a trigger. Figure 25 is shown in Figure 25 , the four digits constituting the current time are displayed not only on the upper surface display section 210 but also extend to the four side surfaces, and the display mode thereof is changed from a to h. In the watch 1 according to the embodiment, the display control section 450 controls the display of each of the five display sections 210 to 214 so that the above-described display mode can be realized. Figure 25

[0176] [Seventeenth Display Mode]

[0177] Figure 26 is a diagram for explaining another display mode (seventeenth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. In the seventeenth display mode, as an initial state, the current time 252 is displayed on the upper surface display section 210, but, for example, when acceleration is applied to the watch due to movement of the wrist, the virtual watch frame 264 appears to be elastically vibrated within the watch 1 (parallax display mode) as a trigger of the acceleration. In the watch 1 according to the embodiment, the display control section 450 controls the display of each of the five display sections 210 to 214 so that the above-described display mode can be realized. Figure 26

[0178] [Eighteenth Display Mode]

[0179] Figure 27 ​​This is a diagram for explaining another display mode (eighteenth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 27 As shown, on each display surface (the upper surface display portion 210 and the four side display portions 211 to 214), a flow with a different flow direction 266 is generated. For example, the flow is rotated every 1 second. Figure 27 In the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the display of each of the five display units 210 to 214 so that the above-mentioned display forms can be realized.

[0180] [Nineteenth Display Form]

[0181] Figure 28 1 is a diagram for explaining another display mode (a nineteenth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 28 As shown, the pattern 268 representing the pressure change on the time axis is displayed on the side display parts 211 to 214. The nineteenth display mode is as follows. Figure 28 As shown in the upper middle figure, as a pattern 268 showing pressure changes on the time axis, a pattern showing the user's pulse can be displayed on the four side display parts 211 to 214 and the upper surface display part 210, for example, in a so-called heart rate meter that moves counterclockwise. Figure 28 As shown in the figure below, a pattern 268 representing pressure changes on a timeline can be displayed on the upper display unit 210, along with an icon 270 for operating information related to the currently playing music and a related player, thereby providing a so-called music visualizer. In the wristwatch 1 according to this embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the displays of each of the five display units 210 to 214 to achieve the above-described display configurations.

[0182]

Twentieth Display Form

[0183] Figure 29 and Figure 30 1 is a diagram for explaining another display mode (twentieth display mode) of the watch 1 according to the embodiment. The twentieth display mode is a display mode that is switched by sliding. For example, Figure 29 As shown in the figure above, as an initial state, the first image G1 is displayed on the four display units of the upper surface display unit 210, the first side display unit 211, the second side display unit 212 and the third side display unit 213, and the second image G2 is displayed on the remaining fourth side display unit 214. Figure 29As shown in the figure below, by sliding a finger on an arbitrary portion P of the boundary between the first image G1 and the second image G2, the boundary between the first image G1 and the second image G2, and the boundary between the second image G2 and the third image G3 (not shown) are pulled. Then, when the finger is further slid on the arbitrary portion P and the sliding action is ended, as shown in FIG. Figure 30 As shown, the boundary between the first image G1 and the second image G2, and the boundary between the second image G2 and the third image G3 are displayed as if they are stuck to something and stop moving.

[0184] Examples of display switching through a sliding operation include switching between analog and digital displays, switching between clock and calendar displays, locking and unlocking the screen, and various other display switching operations. In the wristwatch 1 according to the embodiment, the display control unit 450 controls the display of each of the five display units 210 to 214 to achieve the above-mentioned display modes.

[0185] When realizing the twentieth display mode, a touch panel system in which a touch pad is arranged on the surface of each of the five organic EL display sheets is used as the five display units 210 to 214. Alternatively, the touch pad may be arranged on the surface of the black member 280.

[0186] (7) In the above embodiment, a black member is filled in the gaps formed between the five display units 210 to 214 (between adjacent organic EL display sheets) to make the gaps less noticeable. However, since the thickness of the organic EL display sheets is relatively thin, the gaps between the adjacent organic EL display sheets are naturally less noticeable. In this case, the black member may not be filled in the adjacent portions of the organic EL display sheets. Even when the black member is not filled, it is preferable to apply and cure the protective member so as to cover the entire display unit.

[0187] (8) In the above embodiment, the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of five organic EL display sheets (see Figure 3 (b)), in a modified example of the above embodiment, the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of one organic EL display sheet (see Figure 16 ), but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the five display units 210 to 214 may also be composed of two to four organic EL display panels. For example, Figure 31 As shown in FIG, the five display units 210 to 214 can be composed of three organic EL display panels. Figure 31In the example, the first side display unit 211, the top display unit 210, and the third side display unit 213 are formed by a single organic EL display sheet, while the second side display unit 212 and the fourth side display unit 214 are each formed by two independent organic EL display sheets. In this way, the five display units 210 to 214 are formed by three organic EL display sheets.

[0188] The example in which the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of three organic EL display sheets is not limited thereto. Although not shown in the figure, for example, a single organic EL display sheet may be connected to the second side display unit 212, the top surface display unit 210, and the fourth side display unit 214. In this way, the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of three organic EL display sheets.

[0189] Although not shown, the five display units 210 to 214 can also be formed from two organic EL display sheets. For example, one sheet can be formed from a single organic EL display sheet connected to the first side display unit 211 to the fourth side display unit 214, and the other sheet can be formed from a single organic EL display sheet cut from the top surface display unit 210. In this way, the five display units 210 to 214 can be formed from two organic EL display sheets.

[0190] Although not shown, the five display units 210 to 214 can also be composed of four organic EL display panels. For example, the first side display unit 211 and the top display unit 210 can be connected to a single organic EL display sheet, while the second side display unit 212, the third side display unit 213, and the fourth side display unit 214 can each be composed of three independent organic EL display sheets. In this way, the five display units 210 to 214 are composed of four organic EL display sheets.

[0191] (9) In the above embodiment, the watch is described as having five display units, but it may also have a form other than five display units. That is, the watch according to the present invention may also include: a watch body 100 of a rectangular parallelepiped shape; at least two display units, each covering the entire area of ​​"the upper surface opposite to the lower surface facing the user's wrist during use" and "at least one of the four side surfaces" of the six surfaces constituting the surface of the watch body 100; and a display control unit that controls the display of each of the at least two display units. That is, in the watch 1 according to the above embodiment, the at least two display units are specifically five display units formed on the entire area of ​​each of the five surfaces consisting of the upper surface and the four side surfaces. However, it is not necessary to specifically have five display units, as long as there are at least two display units.

[0192] Figure 32 2 is an example diagram showing a case where the display unit 20 is composed of at least two display units. Figure 32In the figure, as at least two display units, 2 to 4 display units 200 are shown. Figure 32 middle, Figure 32 (a) and Figure 32 (b) is a case with two display units, Figure 32 (c)~ Figure 32 (f) is a case with three display units, Figure 32 (g)~ Figure 32 (i) is a case with 4 display units. Figure 32 As shown in the figures, in a watch having 2 to 4 display parts, although there is a surface that does not have a display part composed of an organic EL display sheet, a protective component can also be coated and cured on the surface that does not have a display part composed of an organic EL display sheet.

[0193] like Figure 32 As shown in the figures, when there are 2 to 4 display units, each display unit can be composed of multiple organic EL display panels or a single organic EL display panel. Figure 32 (a) and Figure 32 In (h), each display unit is composed of two organic EL display sheets. Figure 32 (c) and Figure 32 Each display unit in (e) is composed of three organic EL display sheets. Figure 32 In (g), each display unit is composed of four organic EL display sheets. Figure 32 Each display portion in (b), 32(d), 32(f) and 32(i) is composed of one organic EL display sheet.

[0194] Although Figure 31 as well as Figure 32 In the embodiment, the upper surface display portion 210 is also square, but it can also be as follows Figure 3 On the contrary, in the above embodiment, the upper surface display portion 210 is a rectangle, but the upper surface display portion 210 may also be a square.

[0195] (10) In the above embodiment, the display unit 200 (five display units 210 to 214 ) is constituted by an organic EL display sheet. However, it may be constituted by a micro LED display sheet.

[0196] (11) In the above embodiment, the case where the present application is a wristwatch 1 is described, but it is not only a wristwatch, but also a wristwatch-type display device. Even in the case of a wristwatch-type display device, it similarly includes: a rectangular-parallelepiped wristwatch-type display device main body; at least two display portions formed so as to cover the entire area of "the upper surface on the opposite side of the lower surface that faces the user's wrist side when in use" and "at least one side surface of the four side surfaces" of the six surfaces of the surface of the wristwatch-type display device main body, respectively; and a display control portion that controls the display of each of the at least two display portions. Among these, the display control portion has a function of controlling the display of each of the at least two display portions so that the images displayed by the at least two display portions are linked or associated, respectively. In such a wristwatch-type display device, it is preferable that the at least two display portions are five display portions formed so as to cover the entire area of the five surfaces of the upper surface and the four side surfaces, respectively. In such a wristwatch-type display device, it is sufficient to set the display control that is not required for a wristwatch and is unique to a wristwatch-type display device, which is performed by the display control portion 450.

[0197] As such, according to the wristwatch-type display device according to the present application, various images can be displayed in various manners using not only the upper surface of the rectangular-parallelepiped wristwatch-type display device main body, but also the side surfaces. Therefore, according to the wristwatch-type display device according to the present application, a wristwatch-type display device having an unprecedented new value can be provided. In the wristwatch-type display device according to the present application, the same modifications as the wristwatch according to the present application can be implemented.

[0198] Explanation of Symbols

[0199] 1…watch; 100…watch body; 110…top surface of watch body; 111…first side surface of watch body 100; 112…second side surface of watch body 100; 113…third side surface of watch body 100; 114…fourth side surface of watch body 100; 120…first electrode group; 200…display unit; 210…top surface display unit (organic EL display sheet for top surface)… 211…first side surface display unit (organic EL display sheet for first side surface); 212 ...second side display (organic EL display sheet for the second side); 213...third side display (organic EL display sheet for the third side); 214...fourth side display (organic EL display sheet for the fourth side); 210-214...five display sections; 211-214...four side display sections (each side display section); 220...second electrode group; 230...hour hand; 240...minute hand; 241...top surface display minute hand; 242...side surface display minute hand; 250...liquid body; 252…current time; 254…ribbon; 256…fine particles; 258…multiple images; 260…end face; 262…small ball; 264…virtual watch frame; 266…flow direction; 268…pattern; 270…icon; 272…sliding direction; 280…black component; 290…protective component; 300…watchband; 410…display image selection unit; 420…image data storage unit; 430…synchronization signal generation unit; 440…time data generation unit ; 450…display control unit; 510…driving circuit for the organic EL display chip for the upper surface; 511…driving circuit for the organic EL display chip for the first side surface; 512…driving circuit for the organic EL display chip for the second side surface; 513…driving circuit for the organic EL display chip for the third side surface; 514…driving circuit for the organic EL display chip for the fourth side surface; G1…first image; G2…second image; P…arbitrary part; Po…rotation axis; P1…corner; Pe…front end of the minute hand.

Claims

1. A watch, characterized in that: include: The watch body is a rectangular parallelepiped; at least two display portions, each formed over the entire area of ​​an upper surface opposite to a lower surface facing the user's wrist during use, and at least one of the four side surfaces, among the six surfaces constituting the surface of the watch body; as well as a display control unit configured to control the display of each of the at least two display units; The at least two display portions are five display portions formed on the entire area of ​​the five surfaces constituted by the upper surface and the four side surfaces. Among the five display portions, when the display portion formed on the upper surface opposite to the lower surface of the watch body is regarded as the upper surface display portion, and the display portions formed on the four side surfaces of the watch body are regarded as the four side surface display portions, When the display mode of the five display parts is in an analog clock display mode for displaying the time with multiple hands, the display control part controls the display of each of the five display parts so that at least the longest pointer among the multiple pointers extends from the upper surface display part to one of the four side display parts, and the part of the pointer extending to the one side display part displayed on the upper surface display part and the part displayed on the one side display part rotate in conjunction with each other.

2. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display control unit has a function of controlling the display of each of the at least two display units so that the images displayed by each of the at least two display units are linked or correlated.

3. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The entire areas of the five faces of the watch body are patternless when the five display portions display nothing.

4. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The five display parts are composed of five organic EL display sheets or five micro LED display sheets, and the five organic EL display sheets or five micro LED display sheets are respectively pasted on the five surfaces of the watch body.

5. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The five display parts are composed of one organic EL display sheet or one micro LED display sheet, and the organic EL display sheet or one micro LED display sheet is bent along the outer shape of the watch body and pasted on the watch body.

6. The watch according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: On the five surfaces of the watch body, a first electrode group for providing power and electrical signals to the organic EL display sheet or the micro LED display sheet is exposed. On the back side of the organic EL display sheet or the micro LED display sheet, a second electrode group for receiving the power and electrical signals from the first electrode group is provided at a position corresponding to the first electrode group, and a driving circuit for providing electrical signals for controlling the lighting state of each pixel of the organic EL display sheet or the micro LED display sheet is provided. The first electrode group and the second electrode group are electrically connected.

7. The watch according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The gaps between the five display sections are filled with a black member so that the gaps cannot be visually perceived.

8. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective member is applied and cured on the five display portions so as to cover the entire five display portions.

9. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: When, among the five display portions, the display portion formed on the upper surface opposite to the lower surface of the watch body is defined as the upper surface display portion, the display portions formed on the four side surfaces of the watch body are defined as the four side surface display portions, and among the four side surface display portions, the side surface display portion located on the inner side from the user's perspective when in use is defined as the first side surface display portion, the side surface display portion located on the back of the user's hand is defined as the second side surface display portion, the side surface display portion located on the opposite side of the first side surface display portion is defined as the third side surface display portion, and the side surface display portion located on the opposite side of the second side surface display portion is defined as the fourth side surface display portion, When the display mode of the five display parts is in the analog clock display mode for displaying the time with multiple hands, the display control part controls the display of each of the five display parts so that from the user's perspective, it seems as if the interior of the watch body can be seen through, and the numerical display indicating the time in the analog clock display mode is displayed in the left and right normal mode on at least the third side display part, and in the left and right reverse mode on at least the first side display part.

10. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the display mode of the five display units is in an analog clock display mode that displays the time using multiple hands, the display control unit controls the display of each of the five display units so that from the user's perspective, it seems as if the interior of the watch body can be seen through, and the multiple hands rotate while being located inside the watch body.

11. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display control unit controls the display of each of the five display units so that the user can see through the interior of the watch body.

12. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the display portion formed on the upper surface opposite to the lower surface of the watch body among the five display portions is regarded as the upper surface display portion, and the display portions formed on the four side surfaces of the watch body are regarded as the four side surface display portions, When the display mode of the five display units is in a digital clock display mode that displays the time using a combination of multiple numbers, the display control unit controls the display of each of the five display units so that at least a portion of the multiple numbers either extends from the top surface display unit to the four side display units, or temporarily returns the extended portion to the top surface display unit.

13. The watch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The five display units are composed of touch panels.

14. The watch according to claim 13, characterized in that: The display control unit controls the display of each of the five display units so that when a user slides a finger on the touch panel, images are switched according to the sliding motion.

15. A watch-type display device, characterized in that: include: A rectangular watch-shaped display device body; At least two display portions are formed on the entire area of ​​the upper surface opposite to the lower surface facing the user's wrist during use, and at least one of the four side surfaces of the six surfaces constituting the main body of the watch-type display device; as well as a display control unit configured to control the display of each of the at least two display units; The at least two display portions are five display portions formed on the entire area of ​​the five surfaces constituted by the upper surface and the four side surfaces. Among the five display portions, when the display portion formed on the upper surface opposite to the lower surface of the watch body is regarded as the upper surface display portion, and the display portions formed on the four side surfaces of the watch body are regarded as the four side surface display portions, When the display mode of the five display parts is in an analog clock display mode for displaying the time with multiple hands, the display control part controls the display of each of the five display parts so that at least the longest pointer among the multiple pointers extends from the upper surface display part to one of the four side display parts, and the part of the pointer extending to the one side display part displayed on the upper surface display part and the part displayed on the one side display part rotate in conjunction with each other.

16. The wristwatch-type display device according to claim 15, wherein: The display control unit has a function of controlling the display of each of the at least two display units so that the images displayed by each of the at least two display units move seamlessly between the at least two display units.

17. The wristwatch type display device according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that: The at least two display portions are five display portions formed on the entire areas of the five surfaces constituted by the upper surface and the four side surfaces.

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