Positionable watch with mechanical display

Abstract

The utility model relates to a positionable watch with a mechanical display. The watch has a mechanical display and comprises: a watchband 1 for attaching the watch to a wrist of a user; a watchcase 2 attached to the watchband and enclosed by a transparent lens 3, the watchcase 2 comprising: a dial 4 fixed relative to the watchcase 2; the pointer 5 is used for indicating time; a mechanism 7 supplied with energy by the energy storage device 6 and configured to rotate the pointer 5. The watch further comprises an electronic circuit 8 and an antenna 9 configured to wirelessly transmit an electromagnetic signal showing identification information of the watch to a device separate from the watch. The antenna 9 is located in the watch case 2, and the watch case 2 further comprises a part which covers the antenna and is made of a material which is transparent to electromagnetic signals.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a watch with a mechanical display by means of a pointer, and a method for localizing the watch. BACKGROUND

[0002] Watches are well-known devices for indicating the time to a user. Among these watches, watches with a mechanical display comprise moving parts (pointers) to indicate the time. The display consists of a fixed dial on which the pointers move, the position of the pointers indicating the time. The pointers usually comprise a minute hand and a hour hand. The watch can also be equipped with a second hand.

[0003] There is a need for a method to easily find a mechanical watch when it is lost. SUMMARY

[0004] The object of the utility model is to provide a device to easily find a mechanical display watch when it is lost.

[0005] To this end, the utility model proposes a watch with a mechanical display, comprising:

[0006] • a bracelet, the bracelet being intended to attach the watch to the wrist of a user,

[0007] • a case, the case being attached to the bracelet and being closed by a transparent lens, the case housing:

[0008] • a dial, the dial being fixed relative to the case,

[0009] • at least two pointers,

[0010] • an energy storage device,

[0011] • a mechanism, the mechanism being supplied with energy by the energy storage device and being configured to move the pointers in rotation relative to the dial.

[0012] The watch is characterized in that the case further contains an electronic circuit, the electronic circuit being configured to generate an identification signal showing the identification information of the watch and being connected to an antenna, the antenna being configured to receive the identification signal and to wirelessly emit an electromagnetic signal showing the identification information.

[0013] The watch is further characterized in that at least a portion of the case covering the antenna is transparent to the electromagnetic signal.

[0014] Thanks to the electronic circuit and the antenna, and to the portion of the case that is transparent to the electromagnetic signal, the watch can emit a signal that makes it possible to detect the presence of the watch and thus to localize it.

[0015] The watch according to the utility model has an analog display, i.e. the time is displayed by means of a pointer, and the display is mechanical, i.e. the pointer is a moving component of the watch, rather than a pointer displayed on a screen. In other words, in the watch according to the utility model, the moving element (the pointer) indicates the time information. Preferably, the pointer is located between the dial and the lens. The needle is arranged such that the user can see the needle through the lens.

[0016] The needle is made of a solid material, such as a metal or a polymer.

[0017] The pointers are configured to indicate time information. For example, one of the pointers is configured to indicate hour information on the dial, and another one of the pointers is configured to indicate minute information on the dial.

[0018] The dial and the pointers, although located inside the watch case, are arranged to be visible to the user through the lens. To achieve this, the lens is made of a material that is transparent to visible light. For example, the lens is a glass sheet.

[0019] The watch comprises a watch strap for attaching the watch to a wrist of an adult or a child. Thus, the watch is a wristwatch.

[0020] Preferably, the energy storage device is a battery or a battery cell, such as a coin cell. The energy storage device can also be a spring for storing energy in mechanical form. The energy stored in the energy storage device is used to supply the energy required by the watch mechanism to rotate the pointers.

[0021] Preferably, the electronic circuit of the watch is also supplied with energy by the energy storage device. In this case, the energy storage device is a battery or a battery cell. Alternatively, the watch can comprise another energy storage device in electrical form (such as a battery or a battery cell) to power the electronic circuit.

[0022] The part of the watch case covering the antenna can be made of one or more materials that are transparent to electromagnetic signals.

[0023] Preferably, the entire watch case is made of a material that is transparent to ultra high frequency (UHF) electromagnetic waves. Alternatively or in addition, the watch case is made of a material that is transparent to very high frequency (VHF) and / or super high frequency (SHF) waves.

[0024] The watch case houses the dial, the pointers, the mechanism, the electronic circuit and the antenna. Preferably, the watch case is airtight, e.g. waterproof and sealed.

[0025] Within the scope of the present document, electromagnetic waves are referred to in accordance with the international standardization performed by the International Telecommunication Union.

[0026] Very high frequency (VHF) waves have frequencies between 30 and 300 MHz.

[0027] Ultra high frequency (UHF) waves have frequencies between 300 and 3 GHz.

[0028] Super high frequency (SHF) waves have frequencies between 3 and 30 GHz.

[0029] The watch case can comprise a lens of the watch. In this case, the lens is part of the watch case. For example, the aforementioned part of the watch case comprises part of the lens or is comprised in the lens.

[0030] The electronic circuit and the antenna of the watch are configured to generate an identification signal and an electromagnetic signal, such that the electromagnetic signal can be detected by a first device separate from the watch. Preferably, the electromagnetic circuit and the antenna are configured to emit the electromagnetic signal such that the electromagnetic signal can be detected by the first device at an aerial distance of at least 10 m, preferably at least 25 m. This means that the electromagnetic signal can be detected by the first device when the watch is positioned within a radius of 10 m, preferably 25 m, of the first device and no obstacle other than air separates the first device from the watch. Since the first device is configured to receive the electromagnetic signal, the first device can detect the presence of the watch. For example, the first device is a smartphone.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment of the application, the antenna of the watch is configured to emit the electromagnetic signal at ultra high frequency (UHF), preferably at a frequency between 2400 and 2483.5 MHz. This makes it possible to communicate using the Bluetooth standard. Bluetooth technology has the advantage of enabling short-range, energy-efficient communication between the watch and the first device.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the application, possibly in combination with the preferred embodiment of the previous paragraph, the antenna of the watch is configured to emit the electromagnetic signal at ultra wide band (UWB), preferably at a frequency between 3100 and 10600 MHz, preferably between 6000 and 8500 MHz. The use of ultra wide band signals means that the first device can very accurately locate the watch when a short distance separates the watch from the first device.

[0033] Preferably, at least one upper surface of the antenna directly faces the watch case. This means that the upper surface of the antenna is oriented towards the watch case. This improves the efficiency of the electromagnetic signal emitted by the antenna. Preferably, there is no intermediate component constituting an electromagnetic shield that at least partially prevents the propagation of the electromagnetic signal and separates the upper surface of the antenna from the watch case.

[0034] For example, the upper surface of the antenna directly faces a portion of the case that covers the antenna and that is transparent to the electromagnetic signal.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment of the watch, the watch case further houses a support member for the antenna. The support member is transparent to the electromagnetic signal, and the support member is arranged to prevent displacement of the antenna relative to the watch case and the electronic circuit. This improves the energy efficiency of the watch for transmitting an electromagnetic signal of a given amplitude, as the electromagnetic signal is less disturbed / attenuated by surrounding electrically conductive elements, such as elements of the energy storage device or the electronic circuit.

[0036] The support member thus maintains the antenna in a fixed position inside the watch case. Preferably, when the antenna is received or supported in the support member, the support member is configured to maintain the relative position of the antenna with respect to the electronic circuit, such that a non-zero distance separates the antenna from the electronic circuit. Preferably, when the antenna is received or supported in the support member, the support member is configured to maintain the relative position of the antenna with respect to the electrical energy storage device (battery cell or battery), such that a non-zero distance separates the antenna from the electrical energy storage device. Preferably, said non-zero distance separating the antenna from the electronic circuit and / or the electrical energy storage device is greater than 1 mm, preferably greater than 2 mm, and more preferably less than 5 mm. This avoids disturbance or attenuation of the electromagnetic signal by electrically conductive elements of the watch.

[0037] The support member maintains the antenna in the watch, which can be flexible and / or fragile. The support member is configured to prevent contact between the electrically conductive antenna and the electronic circuit and to prevent contact between the electrically conductive antenna and the electrical energy storage device (battery). The support member makes the watch more resistant to impacts and prevents the risk of short circuits within the watch.

[0038] Preferably, the support member has an annular shape. In this way, the arched antenna follows the shape of the support member. The support member can also be configured to surround the mechanism of the watch.

[0039] Preferably, the support member comprises a recess for receiving the antenna. The recess thus has a recess adapted to receive the antenna. Preferably, the shape of the recess is complementary to the shape of the antenna. For example, the recess is arranged so that the recess at least partially surrounds the antenna. For example, the recess surrounds a lower surface of the antenna opposite the upper surface, as well as lateral surfaces of the antenna that join the upper and lower surfaces of the antenna. For example, the lower surface of the antenna is in direct contact with the bottom of the recess in the support member.

[0040] Preferably, the support member includes a notch for receiving the connecting conductor between the antenna and the electronic circuitry. This support member improves the compactness of the watch and allows the antenna and electronic circuitry to be connected in a compact and advantageous manner. In particular, a standard-sized watch can thus be maintained regardless of the arrangement of the positioning device shown. For example, the watch extends as a disc with a diameter of 25 mm or less and a height of 10 mm or less.

[0041] For example, the upper surface of the support member includes a groove, and the side surface of the support member includes a notch for receiving a connecting conductor. Preferably, the antenna and electronic circuitry are separated by the support member.

[0042] Preferably, the watch case also includes an on / off button for the electronic circuitry, which is used to start or stop the generation of identification signals through the electronic circuitry. Energy is saved by turning off the electronic circuitry when the watch is not in use or is in danger of being lost.

[0043] Preferably, the on / off button is also configured to start or stop the transmission of electromagnetic signals via the antenna. The button is configured to be pressed by a user. In response to continuous pressing of the button by the user, the electronic circuitry is configured to continuously generate or stop generating identification signals. The meter is configured such that when the electronic circuitry generates (or does not generate) identification signals, the antenna transmits (or does not transmit) electromagnetic signals.

[0044] Preferably, the watch case is completely transparent to electromagnetic waves.

[0045] Preferably, the watch case is made of a polymer that is transparent to electromagnetic waves, such as a plastic. For example, the watch case is made entirely of a polymer. Preferably, the watch case is made of an electrically insulating material.

[0046] Preferably, the watch according to this invention is a quartz watch. The watch according to this invention can also be a watch with mechanical movement.

[0047] Quartz watch mechanisms include, for example, electronic oscillators controlled by quartz crystal resonators.

[0048] Preferably, the antenna has an arched shape.

[0049] Preferably, the antenna is planar, that is, the antenna has a flat shape. In other words, the antenna is contained in a plane or is planarized.

[0050] Preferably, the antenna extends along the inner circumference of the case. Preferably, the antenna extends along an arc, and the central angle of the arc is between 90° and 270°, preferably between 130° and 180°. Preferably, the antenna is semi-circular. The aforementioned connecting conductors can be arranged asymmetrically relative to the antenna (e.g., along one-third of the antenna's path) to facilitate connection and assembly.

[0051] This invention also provides a method for locating a table according to this invention. Preferably, these methods are implemented by a computer.

[0052] In a first embodiment of the method according to the present invention, the method includes:

[0053] ● Electromagnetic signals displaying the watch's identification information are wirelessly transmitted via an antenna located in the watch case.

[0054] ● Receive electromagnetic signals through a first device separate from the meter.

[0055] ● In response to the first device receiving an electromagnetic signal and by means of the first device: determining the position of the table and displaying the determined position of the table on the screen of the first device.

[0056] For example, the first device is a smartphone.

[0057] Preferably, the electromagnetic signal emitted by the antenna is ultra-wideband (UWB), preferably between 3100MHz and 10600MHz, and more preferably between 6000MHz and 8500MHz. This allows for more precise positioning of the watch.

[0058] In the method according to this invention, in response to receiving an electromagnetic signal by a first device, the first device determines the position of the watch and displays the position of the watch determined by the first device. The electromagnetic signal received by the first device includes the watch's identification information. The electromagnetic signal received by the first device may be based on an identification signal generated by the watch's electronic circuitry and displaying the watch's identification information.

[0059] In a second embodiment of the method according to the present invention, the method includes:

[0060] ● Electromagnetic signals displaying the watch's identification information are wirelessly transmitted via an antenna located in the watch case.

[0061] ● Receive electromagnetic signals through a first device separate from the meter.

[0062] ● In response to the first device receiving an electromagnetic signal and by means of the first device: determining the position of the first device, and sending a second signal to the second device based on an electromagnetic signal received by the first device that also indicates the determined position of the first device.

[0063] ● Receive the second signal through the second device and display the location of the first device on the screen of the second device.

[0064] The second device is separate from the table and at least one first device. For example, the second device is a smartphone. For example, the second device belongs to the owner of the table.

[0065] For example, the location of the first device is determined by a geolocation circuit used in the first device.

[0066] The second signal can be sent from the first device to the second device via a wireless communication network and possibly via a server.

[0067] Preferably, the second signal is an electromagnetic signal.

[0068] This method has the advantage of working even when the first device cannot accurately determine the watch's location (which may occur when the watch is too far from the first device). For example, this is the case when the distance between the watch and the first device exceeds the maximum transmission range of ultra-wideband electromagnetic signals. In this case, the watch can be configured to send electromagnetic signals to the first device using the Bluetooth standard. This results in a less precise location of the watch, but this is possible even when the first device is at a greater distance from the watch.

[0069] The first device detects the presence of a meter within a certain perimeter surrounding the first device, but cannot determine the meter's precise position relative to the first device. The first device sends its own position to the second device, thereby providing the second device with an approximate location of the meter.

[0070] Preferably, the electromagnetic signals are received simultaneously or at different times by a plurality of first devices separate from the watch. This allows the watch to be positioned using multiple first devices even while it is in motion. For example, the first device is a smartphone carried by a user different from the user of the watch and the second device, and connected to the second device, for example, via a telecommunications network and a server.

[0071] The second device is configured to receive a second signal based on an electromagnetic signal received by the first device and which also indicates the position of the first device. Therefore, the second signal includes the table's identification information and the position information of the first device. Based on the second signal, the second device is configured to display the position of the first device, which is an approximate position of the table.

[0072] This allows the user of the second device to locate the watch by utilizing the proximity between the first device and the watch, where the first device may be worn by different people. Therefore, the user of the second device does not need to approach the watch to inspect it, nor does it need to contact the user of the first device to locate the watch.

[0073] For example, the first device is a smartphone. Preferably, the electromagnetic signal is received by multiple first devices. In this case, the position of the table can be determined, for example, by triangulation, which is more accurate.

[0074] Preferably, the second signal is sent to the second device via a server, the server comprising a database that matches the identification information of the table with the identification information of the second device. In this case, the method includes:

[0075] ● In response to the server receiving the second signal, and with the server's assistance: the second device is determined based on the identification information in the table and the database.

[0076] ●The server sends the table's identification information and the location of the first device to the second device determined by the server.

[0077] The signal sent by the server can be a second signal or another signal, which indicates the table's identification information and the location of the first device.

[0078] In a second embodiment of the method according to the present invention, the electromagnetic signal emitted by the antenna is preferably at ultra-high frequency (UHF), and preferably at a frequency between 2400MHz and 2483.5MHz.

[0079] In a third embodiment of the method according to the present invention, the method includes:

[0080] ● Electromagnetic signals displaying the watch's identification information are wirelessly transmitted via an antenna located in the watch case.

[0081] ● Receive electromagnetic signals through a first device separate from the meter.

[0082] ● In response to the first device receiving an electromagnetic signal and by means of the first device: determining the position of the meter, and sending a second signal to the second device, the second signal indicating the meter's identification information and the determined position of the meter.

[0083] ● Receive the second signal through the second device and display the position of the table on the screen of the second device.

[0084] Determining the position of the table using the first device may include a combination of determining the relative position of the table to the first device and determining the position of the first device.

[0085] The second device is separate from the table and at least one first device. For example, the second device is a smartphone. For example, the second device belongs to the owner of the table.

[0086] In one example, the second device is configured to display the location of the table, while the first device is configured to prevent the first device from displaying the location of the table.

[0087] For example, the location of the first device is determined by a geolocation circuit used in the first device.

[0088] The second signal can be wirelessly transmitted to the second device, for example, via a wireless communication network that may include a server. Optionally, the server is configured to determine the location of the table based on the table's relative position to the first device and the location of the first device.

[0089] Preferably, multiple first devices are used to perform the method. Optionally, the server is configured to determine the location of the table based on the relative position of the table with respect to the first devices and the location of the first devices. By using multiple first devices, the location of the table can be determined more accurately.

[0090] The advantage of this method is that it enables precise positioning of the table. In this method, the table can be configured to send ultra-wideband electromagnetic signals to a first device.

[0091] The first device determines the relative position of the table with respect to itself. The first device may also determine its location, for example, through geolocation. Based on the location of the first device determined in this way and the relative position of the table, the location of the table can be determined. Determining the location of the table based on the location of the first device and the relative position of the table can be performed by the first device, a second device, or a separate server.

[0092] Based on the position of the first device and the relative position of the table determined in this way, the first device generates a second signal and sends the second signal to the second device. The second signal is also based on a signal indicating the identification information of the table.

[0093] Preferably, the second signal is an electromagnetic signal.

[0094] The second device displays the location of the table, enabling the user of the second device to locate the table.

[0095] Preferably, the electromagnetic signals are received simultaneously or at different times by a plurality of first devices separate from the watch. This allows the watch to be positioned using multiple first devices even while it is in motion. For example, the devices are smartphones, which may be carried by a different user than the user of the watch and the second device, and connected to the second device.

[0096] The second device is configured to receive a second signal based on an electromagnetic signal received by at least one first device. Therefore, the second signal includes table identification information and table position information. Based on the second signal, the second device is configured to display the table's position.

[0097] This allows the user of the second device to locate the watch by utilizing the proximity between the first device and the watch, where the first device may be worn by different people. Therefore, the user of the second device does not need to approach the watch to inspect it, nor does it need to contact the user of the first device to locate the watch.

[0098] For example, the first device is a smartphone. Preferably, the electromagnetic signal is received by multiple first devices, and in response to the reception of the electromagnetic signal, each first device determines the position of the table, and each first device sends a corresponding second signal indicating the table's identification information and position. In this case, the transmission is preferably performed via a server that receives all the second signals, determines the table's position based on the second signals, and sends the table's position and identification information to the second devices.

[0099] Preferably, the second signal is sent to the second device via a server, the server comprising a database that matches the identification information of the table with the identification information of the second device. In this case, the method includes:

[0100] ● In response to the server receiving the second signal, and with the server's assistance: the second device is determined based on the identification information in the table and the database.

[0101] ●The server sends the table's identification information and location to a second device determined by the server.

[0102] The signal sent by the server can be a second signal or another signal, which indicates the table's identification information and the table's location.

[0103] Preferably, in the third embodiment of the method according to the present invention, the electromagnetic signal emitted by the antenna is ultra-wideband (UWB), preferably at a frequency between 3100MHz and 10600MHz, and more preferably between 6000MHz and 8500MHz.

[0104] Within the scope of this article, the terms “located” and “positioned” are used interchangeably with the terms “identified location” and “location”.

[0105] Within the scope of this document, device location information, such as a table or a first device, may include, for example, the geographical coordinates of the device.

[0106] The verb “include” and its variants, as well as its inflections, used in this document, shall not in any way exclude the existence of elements other than those described above. The indefinite articles “a”, “one”, or the definite article “the” used in this document are for the purpose of introducing an element, without excluding the existence of multiple such elements.

[0107] All preferred embodiments, features, and advantages of the methods according to the present invention are transposed to other embodiments of the methods according to the present invention with necessary modifications, and vice versa.

[0108] All preferred embodiments, features and advantages of the present invention, after necessary modifications, are applicable to the method according to the present invention, and vice versa. Attached Figure Description

[0109] Other features and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. For understanding this detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which... Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic exploded view of the components of the table according to the present invention is shown.

[0110] The figures in the accompanying drawings are not drawn to scale. Similar elements are designated by similar reference numerals in the drawings. Within the scope of this document, identical or similar elements may have the same reference numerals. Furthermore, the presence of numbers or letters in the reference numerals in the figures, even if shown in the claims, shall not be considered limiting. Detailed Implementation

[0111] This section provides a detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present invention. The present invention is described with reference to specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings, but is not limited to these specific embodiments and drawings. In particular, the figures or drawings described below are merely illustrative and not restrictive.

[0112] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used in this document only to distinguish different elements and therefore do not imply any order between these elements.

[0113] Figure 1 An exploded view of the components of a watch according to the present invention is shown. The watch includes two parts of a strap 1, each part being attached to the watch case and including a device (not shown) for closing the strap around the wearer's wrist. The watch case 2 includes a cover 2", which contacts the watch case via an intermediate part 2'. The watch case 2 is closed by a lens 3, which is a glass plate. The lens allows the wearer to see the watch hands 5 located between the watch dial 4 and the lens. The hands are rotatable relative to the dial 4 and the watch case 2, and are controlled by... Figure 2 The mechanism 7 of the table shown rotates. Figure 1 Three hands are shown, indicating the hours, minutes, and seconds respectively. Figure 2 The multiple parts or components shown form Figure 1 Part of module 12 shown.

[0114] The table includes information for each... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The on / off button 10 of the electronic circuit 8 shown in the figure allows the user to activate or deactivate the transmission of electromagnetic signals by the antenna 9 by continuously pressing the button.

[0115] The watch case 2 is made of a non-conductive polymer, so electromagnetic waves emitted by the antenna 9 can pass through the watch case 2 without being attenuated by it. The watch case 2 houses the hands 5, the dial 4, and the module 12. The module 12 houses the mechanism 7, the electronic circuit 8, and the battery 6 for powering the electronic circuit 8 and the mechanism 7. As described above, the watch according to this invention may also include two separate batteries: one battery for supplying energy to the electronic circuit 8, and one battery for supplying energy to the mechanism 7 of the watch.

[0116] Module 12 also includes for Figure 2 The antenna 9 is shown with a support member 11. The support member has an annular shape. The upper surface of the support member has a groove 11' to receive the antenna 9. The shape of the groove 11' is complementary to the shape of the antenna 9. The groove 11' has an arched recess. The groove 11' extends along an arc with a central angle between 145° and 170°. When the antenna is assembled, it is received in the groove such that the groove surrounds the lower surface of the antenna opposite to the upper surface 9' of the antenna. The groove also surrounds a side surface of the antenna 9, which engages the upper surface 9' and the lower surface of the antenna 9. The support member 11 is arranged to separate the antenna 9 from the mechanism 7 by means of a shoulder extending along the groove 11'.

[0117] The support member 11 is arranged to separate the antenna 9 from the electronic circuit 8. In fact, the antenna 9 and the electronic circuit are located on opposite sides of the support member 11, separated by a distance between 2 mm and 10 mm.

[0118] Antenna 9 is supported and is in direct contact with the upper surface of support member 11. Circuit 8 is in direct contact with the lower surface of support member.

[0119] One side surface of the support member 11 includes a notch 11” to receive the connecting conductor between the antenna 9 and the electronic circuit 8.

[0120] The recess 11 optimizes the volume occupied by the support member 11, making the table more compact, while allowing the antenna 9 and electronic circuitry 8 to be separated by the support member.

[0121] The support component 11 is made of a single block of material that is transparent to electromagnetic signals.

[0122] Case 2 is waterproof and sealed when enclosed by glass.

[0123] Antenna 9 is arched. It extends along an arc with a central angle between 130° and 170°. Antenna 9 is planar. When the watch is in an assembled configuration, antenna 9 has an upper surface 9' facing the watch case. The upper surface 9' is not oriented towards the electronic circuitry 8 or the battery 6 to avoid electromagnetic shielding of the electromagnetic signal by the electronic circuitry 8 or the battery 6. The upper surface 9' is oriented towards the watch case such that there is no intermediate component separating the inner surface of the watch case from the upper surface 9' of the antenna, which would provide electromagnetic shielding to attenuate the electromagnetic signal. Thus, the electromagnetic signal emitted by the watch has maximum amplitude. Preferably, the upper surface 9' of the antenna faces directly towards the inner surface of the watch case, i.e., without any intermediate components.

[0124] When the electronic circuitry is activated and the antenna emits electromagnetic signals displaying the meter's identification information, the meter can become part of a system that enables the meter to be geolocated and to perform the method according to this invention. The meter's location can be determined and communicated to the user in this manner.

[0125] For example, the antenna is configured to transmit electromagnetic signals in ultra-wideband and / or according to the Bluetooth standard, which can be detected by a first device (such as a smartphone) located near the meter (e.g., within a radius of 10m or 50m from the meter). The electromagnetic signal indicates the meter's identification information; that is, the electromagnetic signal enables the meter that transmits the electromagnetic signal to be identified.

[0126] The smartphone is also configured to locate the watch in response to receiving an electromagnetic signal, either by detecting that the watch is within a certain radius of the electromagnetic signal (as a result of receiving a Bluetooth signal) or by precisely calculating the watch's relative position to the electromagnetic signal (as a result of receiving an ultra-wideband signal).

[0127] The smartphone can belong to the table owner or a third party unknown to the table owner. If the smartphone belongs to the table owner, it can display the table's relative location to the phone, allowing the table owner to locate the table.

[0128] If the smartphone belongs to a third party, it can send a second signal indicating some information related to the table's location. For example, the location information could be: the table's own location, or a location calculated based on the table's own location and its relative position to the smartphone, or a relative position of the table to the smartphone (different from the smartphone's location). The third-party smartphone generates and transmits a second electromagnetic signal, which is sent to a second device (e.g., the table owner's smartphone), indicating the table's location information and its identification information.

[0129] The second signal can be transmitted from the first device to the second device via a wireless telecommunications network including, for example, a server. The server is configured, for example, to determine which second device to send the second signal to based on table identification information, such that the table's identification and location information are sent to the designated second device. For example, this operation can be performed by a server database that matches the table's identification information with the identification information of the second device.

[0130] The table owner's smartphone can display the table's location so the owner can find it again. The advantage of this method is that, to locate the table, a large number of third-party phones located near it can be used, without the table owner needing to contact these third-party phones.

[0131] In summary, this utility model relates to a positionable watch and a method for positioning the watch. The watch has a mechanical display and includes: a watch strap 1 for attaching the watch to a user's wrist; a watch case 2 attached to the watch strap and enclosed by a transparent lens 3, the watch case 2 including: a dial 4 fixed relative to the watch case 2; a hand 5 for indicating the time; and a mechanism 7 powered by an energy storage device 6 and configured to rotate the hand 5. The watch also includes electronic circuitry 8 and an antenna 9 configured to wirelessly transmit electromagnetic signals indicating identification information of the watch to a device separate from the watch. The antenna 9 is located within the watch case 2, which also includes a portion covering the antenna and made of a material transparent to electromagnetic signals.

[0132] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and examples described and / or illustrated above, but rather that the scope of the present invention is more broadly defined by the claims introduced below.

[0133] The present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments, which are illustrative only and should not be considered limiting. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the examples described above, but rather its scope is more broadly defined by the claims introduced below.

Claims

1. A positionable watch with a mechanical display, comprising: Watch strap (1), the watch strap being used to attach the watch to the user's wrist. Watch case (2), which is attached to the watch strap (1) and enclosed by a transparent lens (3), the watch case (2) houses: The dial (4) is fixed relative to the case (2). At least two pointers (5) Energy storage device (6). Mechanism (7), which is powered by the energy storage device (6) and configured to rotate the pointer (5) relative to the dial (4), Its features are, The watch case (2) also includes electronic circuitry (8) configured to generate an identification signal indicating identification information of the watch and connected to an antenna (9) configured to receive the identification signal and wirelessly transmit electromagnetic signals indicating the identification information. and At least a portion of the casing (2) covering the antenna (9) is transparent to the electromagnetic signal.

2. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1, characterized in that, The antenna (9) is configured to transmit the electromagnetic signal at an ultra-high frequency.

3. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The antenna (9) is configured to transmit the electromagnetic signal in an ultra-wideband manner.

4. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, At least one upper surface of the antenna (9) directly faces the housing (2).

5. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The case (2) also includes an on / off button (10) for the electronic circuit (8), the on / off button being used to start or stop the generation of the identification signal by the electronic circuit (8).

6. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The case (2) is made of polymer.

7. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The watch in question is a quartz watch.

8. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The antenna (9) has an arched shape.

9. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The antenna (9) extends along an arc, the central angle of which is between 90° and 270°.

10. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The case (2) also includes a support member (11) for the antenna (9), the support member being transparent to the electromagnetic signal and the support member being arranged to prevent the antenna (9) from shifting relative to the case (2) and the electronic circuit (8).

11. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 10, characterized in that, The support member (11) includes a groove (11') for receiving the antenna (9).

12. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 10, characterized in that, The support member (11) includes a notch (11'') for the passage of a connecting conductor between the antenna (9) and the electronic circuit (8).

13. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1, characterized in that, The antenna (9) is configured to transmit the electromagnetic signal at a frequency between 2400 MHz and 2483.5 MHz.

14. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The antenna (9) is configured to transmit the electromagnetic signal at a frequency between 3100MHz and 10600MHz.

15. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The antenna (9) is configured to transmit the electromagnetic signal at a frequency between 6000MHz and 8500MHz.

16. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 6, characterized in that, The polymer is a plastic.

17. The positionable watch with a mechanical display according to claim 9, characterized in that, The central angle of the arc is between 130° and 180°.

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