Wearable timer with two visual time axes for displaying independent countdown processes on a single electronic display.

Abstract

Portable electronic timer with a display for showing at least one countdown process, characterized in that the timer has a first countdown unit and a second countdown unit, wherein both countdown units are independently controllable and can be visually displayed simultaneously on a common electronic display, and wherein the countdown units are visualized by different graphic change mechanisms.

Description

Electronic timers are known in a wide variety of designs. Digital timers typically display remaining time numerically. Visual timers, which graphically represent the passage of time, are also known. These are predominantly designed as tabletop or floor-standing devices and not as portable units. Furthermore, known visual timers are usually limited to displaying a single time axis. The invention specified in claim 1 is based on the problem of providing a portable timekeeping device that visually displays two countdown processes for different time periods simultaneously, but independently of each other, on a single display. This problem is solved by the features listed in claim 1. The invention provides a first countdown unit for a first time period and a second countdown unit for a second time period, wherein both countdown units can be controlled independently of each other and can be visualized simultaneously on a common electronic display. The two countdown processes are represented by different visualization logics. The first countdown unit is visualized using a graphic motif that diminishes segment by segment depending on the remaining time. The second countdown unit is represented by a ring-shaped indicator that empties proportionally to the remaining time. The invention enables the simultaneous and clear visual representation of different time intervals. This visual representation allows for the intuitive understanding of time sequences, even without a numerical time display. The device is particularly suitable for conveying time sequences to individuals who lack the ability to read conventional clock displays, such as children. An embodiment of the invention is explained with reference to the figures. Reference symbol list 1. Display when activating a first time duration using a graphic motif (in Fig. 1: 45 minutes) 2. Display when activating a second time duration using a ring-shaped display element (in Fig. 2: 4 hours) 3. Display when both time processors are activated simultaneously (in Fig. 3: 45 minutes and 4 hours)

Claims

Portable electronic timer with a display for showing at least one countdown process, characterized in that the timer has a first countdown unit and a second countdown unit, wherein both countdown units are independently controllable and can be visually displayed simultaneously on a common electronic display, and wherein the countdown units are visualized by different graphic change mechanisms. Timekeeping device according to claim 1, characterized in that a countdown unit is represented by segment-wise change of a graphic motif. Time measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that a countdown unit is represented by a ring-shaped display element. Timekeeping device according to claim 1, characterized in that the timekeeping device is designed as a wristband wearable.

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