Celestial representation

Abstract

To provide a non-electric (i.e., mechanical, non-electronic, non-liquid-crystal, and without using illuminated pixels, but using a light source, be it electronic or not) display system and method / apparatus.SOLUTION: A display system provided herein is configured to be integrated in an accessory to be worn by a wearer / user as a piece of apparel, an item of jewelry, a wristwatch and a pocket watch or any other fashion item and includes at least one electrical light source for illuminating the display. The light source is hidden when not activated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6A

Description

Cross-reference to Related Applications

[0001] This application claims priority to and relies on U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 967,299 filed on January 29, 2020 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 115,628 filed on November 19, 2020, the entire contents of which are understood to contribute to the solution of the underlying technical problem of the invention for the purpose of defining the features for which protection is sought, and some of the features referred to in this document are considered to be of particular importance. Copyright and Legal Notice

[0002] Portions of the disclosure contained in this patent document include material that is subject to copyright protection. The applicant has no objection to facsimile reproduction by third parties of the patent document or the patent disclosure as it appears in the records of the Patent and Trademark Office, but reserves all copyrights in all other respects whatsoever. Furthermore, no reference to any third-party patent or article stated in this application should be construed as an admission that the present invention does not have the right to antedate such material by virtue of a prior invention.

Background Art

[0003] The present invention relates to a novel method for displaying similar information observable in the natural world on a three-dimensional body, for example an essentially spherical body, such as the moon phase, day / night, or constellations, on a wearable device, for example a pocket watch, wristwatch, necklace, or the like. Existing technologies display such information with simple, flat elements that operate mechanically, and sometimes with three-dimensional objects, but the resulting display is not realistic.

[0004] Conventionally, dynamic information in portable / wearable devices such as watches is displayed by mechanical parts such as watch hands or panels that change position, or by pixelated or segmented displays, where the luminescence or absorption characteristics of pixels located within a group of pixels that generate an image are dynamically modified, thereby providing visual animation or display. Users / wearers expect dynamic information to be displayed in this manner because the mechanical parts and / or pixelated displays are visible and identifiable in ambient light conditions. Often, the mechanical parts include phosphorescent or similar coatings, making them visible and identifiable even in the absence of ambient light. The present invention relates to a novel method of displaying dynamic information in a way that is not easily predictable to the user / wearer, and offers remarkable effects.

[0005] There is a need for new display systems that show celestial positions in a way that is similar to observable reality and stimulates intellectual curiosity.

[0006] Furthermore, there is a need for new display systems that, when not in use, are not easily identifiable and that provide information or visual animations in an unpredictable manner. [Disclosure of the Invention]

[0007] The present invention provides a non-electrical (e.g., mechanical, non-electric, non-liquid crystal, non-illuminated pixels, but using a light source) display system and method / apparatus. The system and method / apparatus are configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item, and include at least one electrical light source for illuminating the display. The light source is hidden when not activated.

[0008] Furthermore, the system provides a method for displaying the observable reality of celestial positions in an intellectually stimulating way. The present invention displays dynamic information or visual animations in a manner that is not easily predictable to the user / wearer, providing a remarkable effect. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] The attached drawings illustrate different embodiments of the subject matter of the present invention. [Figure 1A] This figure shows an example of how the system of the present invention is incorporated into a wristwatch. [Figure 1B] This figure shows an example of how the system of the present invention is incorporated into a wristwatch. [Figure 2A] This figure shows examples of viewing angles for the system of the present invention inside a wristwatch. [Figure 2B] This figure shows examples of viewing angles for the system of the present invention inside a wristwatch. [Figure 3A] This diagram shows the most widely used system in the prior art. [Figure 3B] This diagram shows the most widely used system in the prior art. [Figure 4] This figure shows a phenomenon observable in nature that is reproduced by the display of the system of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a diagram showing the display using a prior art system. [Figure 6A] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6B] This is an overview (overall view) of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6C] This figure combines a first embodiment of the present invention with the resulting displays located at three different positions. [Figure 7A] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7B] This is a partial top view of a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8A] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8B]It is a partial top view of the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9A] It is a longitudinal sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9B] It is a partial top view of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9C] It is a diagram showing the display result of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10A] It is a partial sectional view of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10B] It is a transverse top view of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10C] It is a diagram showing the display result of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11A] It is a partial sectional view of the sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11B] These are four longitudinal sectional views showing the sixth embodiment of the present invention located at four different positions. [Figure 12A] It is the general appearance (overall view) of the seventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12B] These are four longitudinal sectional views showing the seventh embodiment of the present invention located at four different positions. [Figure 12C] These are four longitudinal sectional views showing the seventh embodiment of the present invention located at four different positions. [Figure 12D] It is a longitudinal sectional view of the seventh embodiment of the present invention between two lunar cycles. [Figure 12E] It is a top view of the seventh embodiment of the present invention between two lunar cycles. [Figure 13A] It is the general appearance (overall view) of a wristwatch using the eighth and / or ninth embodiments of the display according to the present invention when the display is not activated. [Figure 13B] It is the general appearance (overall view) of the wristwatch of Fig.13A when the display is activated. [Figure 13C] It is a sectional view of the eighth embodiment of the system of the present invention. [Figure 13D] It is a sectional view of the ninth embodiment of the system of the present invention. [Figure 13E]These are exploded three-dimensional views of the mechanisms of the eighth and ninth embodiments of the system of the present invention when the display is not activated. [Figure 13F] This is an exploded view of Figure 13E when the display is activated. [Figure 14A] This is a plan view of a wristwatch using a tenth or eleventh embodiment of the display according to the present invention, when the display is not activated. [Figure 14B] Figure 14A is a plan view of the wristwatch when the display is activated and shows information / animations. [Figure 14C] This is a plan view of Figure 14A when the display is activated and shows other information / animation. [Figure 14D] This is a cross-sectional view of a tenth embodiment of the system of the present invention. [Figure 14E] This is a cross-sectional view of an eleventh embodiment of the system of the present invention. [Figure 15A] This is a plan view of a wristwatch using a twelfth embodiment of the display according to the present invention, when the display is not activated. [Figure 15B] Figure 15A is a plan view of the wristwatch when the display is activated and shows different information or animations. [Figure 15C] Figure 15A is a plan view of the wristwatch when the display is activated and shows different information or animations. [Figure 15D] Figure 15A is a plan view of the wristwatch when the display is activated and shows different information or animations. [Figure 15E] Figure 15A is a plan view of the wristwatch when the display is activated and shows different information or animations.

[0010] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the elements shown in the drawings are disclosed for simplification and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, dimensions may be emphasized relative to other elements to enhance the understanding of the invention and its embodiments. Furthermore, terms such as “first,” “second,” and similar terms used herein are used to distinguish similar elements and do not necessarily indicate a sequential or chronological order. Also, terms such as “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” and similar terms in the specification and / or claims do not necessarily comprehensively represent a limited relative position. Those skilled in the art should understand that such terms may be replaced in appropriate circumstances, for example, when the various embodiments disclosed herein can be operated in orientations other than those explicitly illustrated or described. Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments

[0011] The following description is illustrative in nature and describes the best mode of the invention as known to the inventors as of the filing date of this application, and does not limit the scope of the invention in any way. As a result, the arrangement and / or function of all elements in the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein can be modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0012] The system and method / apparatus according to the present invention provide a method for displaying dynamic information or visual animation in a manner that is not easily predictable by the user / wearer, providing a remarkable effect, and are configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by the wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, a wristwatch, a pocket watch, or other fashion item.

[0013] The systems and methods / apparatus according to the present invention include at least one light source, which is concealed such that it is not visible to the user / wearer when not in use, or is incorporated in a way that it is not identifiable (e.g., camouflaged). The light source is one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light-emitting elements. The light source is powered by one or more photocells that convert ambient light into electricity, by one or more batteries, by one or more electrochemical devices that generate electricity, or by one or more micro-generators that convert mechanical energy into electricity. The micro-generators are, for example, user-driven miniature lighting devices disclosed in PCT / IB2016 / 000249, filed by the same applicant on March 7, 2016, the same applicant, the contents of which are incorporated by reference and rely upon, and are understood to all contribute to solving the underlying technical problem of the invention in order to define the features for which protection is sought, and some of the features referred to in this document are considered to be of particular importance. Optionally, the energy supplying power to the light source is pre-generated and stored until used in one or more energy storage devices such as rechargeable batteries, electrochemical devices, mechanical energy storage devices such as springs, spiral springs, or spring barrels, or in a fluid compressed into one or more reservoirs. If the system includes one or more light sources, the light sources shall have different sizes and colors appropriate for the information / animation being displayed.

[0014] In one embodiment, the system according to the present invention provides a display of celestial positions such as day / night, lunar phase, and season, which mimics observable reality and is incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as a piece of clothing, jewelry, a wristwatch, a pocket watch, or other fashion item.

[0015] Next, the display 12 of the system of the present invention, shown in Figures 1A and 1B, is typically located on the dial of the wristwatch 10, for example, at the 6 o'clock position (Figure 1A), the 3 o'clock position (Figure 1B), or at any other position on the dial.

[0016] Next, the display of the system of the present invention shown in Figures 2A to 2B is positioned so that it is visible when the user's / wearer's eyes 22 are facing the dial of the wristwatch 20 (Figure 2A). However, it is preferable that the system be configured so that when viewed at a certain angle relative to the dial of the wristwatch 20, the user's / wearer's eyes 22 can see only the display.

[0017] Next, the prior art system shown in Figures 3A and 3B is constructed based on an image of element 32 (for example, the moon), and the image of element 32 is gradually obscured by a mask 34. In some cases, the gradually obscured element 32 is fixed and the mask 34 moves over it, while in other cases, the mask 34 is fixed and the element 32 moves underneath it.

[0018] Next, observations of natural phenomena such as the lunar phase, as shown in Figure 4, demonstrate that the shape of the illuminated portion of the moon changes with the lunar phase. 41 New Moon 42. The waxing crescent moon 43. The moon between the first quarter and the full moon 44 Full Moon 45. The moon between the full moon and the last quarter. 46 The waning crescent moon

[0019] For example, in the case of a waxing crescent moon42 and a waning crescent moon46, the illuminated portion of the moon is concave, while in the case of a moon between the first quarter and full moon43 and a moon between the full moon and last quarter moon45, the illuminated portion of the moon is convex. Similarly, observations of Earth or other planets in the universe show similar illumination phenomena.

[0020] Next, referring to Figure 5, the current technology displays the illuminated portion of the lunar phase as follows: 51 New Moon of Current Technology 52 The crescent moon of current technology 53 The Moon Between the First Quarter and Full Moon in Current Technology 54 The Full Moon of Current Technology 55 The Moon Between the Full Moon and the Last Quarter Moon in Current Technology 56 The crescent moon of current technology

[0021] It is particularly evident that current technology systems do not provide a representation of reality during the lunar phases between the half-moon and full moon (52 vs. 42, 56 vs. 46).

[0022] Next, in the first embodiment of the system 60 of the present invention shown in Figures 6A to 6C, reality is replicated by illuminating a small object 620 that is essentially or partially spherical (e.g., a representation of the moon, such as the shape of a sphere or a shape including a part of a sphere) with a light source 630 (e.g., an LED), the light source 630 is mounted on a rotatable lever 632, the axis of rotation 634 of which is positioned near the sphere 620, and its direction is brought as close as possible to the perpendicular to the observation axis. For example, to represent the lunar phase, the rotatable lever 632 rotates once in 29.53 days, corresponding to the lunar cycle. In such cases, a conventional lunar phase mechanism may be used, and approximations of the 29.53-day cycle, such as 29.5, 30, etc., may be used. To represent another natural phenomenon, such as the Earth as seen from the International Space Station, a different rotation speed of the rotatable lever 632 may be selected. To ensure a realistic visual representation of the illumination of the sphere 620, the system 60 is hidden under a mask 610, such as a watch face. The field of vision of the observer's eye 602 is restricted by a three-dimensional cover 612, such as a telescope, and the observer can only see a portion of the system 60 through a window 614 (made of transparent, translucent, and / or tunnel-pin-holed opaque material, the surface of which, due to its narrow width and large depth, allows the object to be viewed from only one line of sight direction). In this way, the influence of ambient light on the sphere 620 is very limited, and the most light illuminating the sphere 620 comes from the light source 630. Because the observer is actually looking at the three-dimensional object 620, they have the impression of observing the real moon at any given time of day.

[0023] If the light source 630 is on the side of the observation direction, the observer will see the moon 643 which is half in shadow. However, if the light source 630 is in front of the moon 620 and emits light in the direction of the observation, the observer will see the fully illuminated full moon 644. If the light source 630 is behind the moon 620, the visual mask 636 will prevent the observer from seeing the light, and the observer will then see a black moon.

[0024] To emphasize the contrast between the shadow and the illuminated portion of the moon, the system may be surrounded by light-absorbing regions. The moon may be coated or formed with a photosensitive material.

[0025] Next, a second embodiment of the system 70 shown in Figures 7A and 7B provides a backlit illuminated planar (flat) display. A translucent diffusing window 720, which represents the moon, is illuminated by a backlight 730. The backlight 730 makes the moon appear as a full moon. A rotating mask 732, having two openings 736, is positioned between the light source 730 and the diffuser 720, allowing partial covering of the translucent window 720 to represent the unilluminated portion of the moon. The mask 732 rotates at a speed of one rotation in 59.06 days, representing two lunar cycles. In the case of a wristwatch, the mechanism of the rotating mask relies on a conventional lunar phase mechanism 750, which may have slightly different cycles, such as 58, 59, or 60 days per cycle.

[0026] Next, referring to Figures 8A and 8B, in a third embodiment of the system 80, the system 80 is concealed beneath a cover 810 having an opening 812, and the diffuser windows 820 are located within or below the opening 812. The diffuser windows 820 may have carvings or decorations that represent, for example, the lunar surface. The rotating mask 832 has its axis of rotation 834 at the center of the system 80. A light source 830 (e.g., one or more LEDs) is located beneath the rotating mask 832 and illuminates the diffuser windows 820 from below (relative to the observer's eye). The rotating mask 832 has an opening 836 of appropriate shape, with a clipped part of the light that narrows the real shadow of light and shadow. The rotating mask 832 has a rotation speed of one rotation in 29.53 days, corresponding to the lunar cycle.

[0027] Next, referring to Figures 9A to 9C, in a fourth embodiment of the system 90, the system is concealed under a cover 910 having a window 920. The lunar image is composed of diffuse light guides 936. The light guides 936 start from the same position and end on the opposite side of the lunar image. They have a variable width to completely fill the full image. The sides of the light guides are positioned side by side with each other and are arranged to show a combined area facing the two light sources 930. Two rotating masks 932 may be positioned to obscure some of the light guides 936 by rotating about an axis located beneath the light sources 930. The two masks 932 rotate in opposite directions to simultaneously obscure the light in front of the same light guide 936. The rotation of the masks 932 is driven, for example, by a timing mechanism 950, for example, for a clock movement, and completes one rotation in 59.06 days, representing two lunar cycles. The resulting display mimics realistic observations of the moon, such as a full moon (944), a moon between full and last quarter (945), a last quarter moon (947), and a waning crescent moon (946).

[0028] Next, a fifth embodiment of the system 100 shown in Figures 10A to 10C provides a solution for displaying the daytime position (daytime 1060 / nighttime 1070) around the Earth. It consists of a three-dimensional representation of a globe 1020 made of translucent material. The globe 1020 is illuminated from within by a light source 1030 or multiple light sources that emit light in all directions so that the light distribution is substantially homogeneous. The translucent globe may consist of multiple parts or a number of pinholes to create translucency. Advantageously, the parts or pinholes may be dispersed by variable densities in different regions, creating a variable degree of translucency within those regions, and when illuminated, generating different luminosities in those regions, for example, to highlight differences between continents and oceans. In this configuration, the light source 1030 is fixed. A hemispherical mask 1032, positioned inside the globe 1020 and oriented concentrically around the globe, blocks light, darkening half of the globe, which is the nighttime portion 1070. The hemispherical mask 1032 rotates around an axis that is fixed collinear with the light source 1030. The mask 1032 is driven by a gear 1050 coupled to a timing mechanism. The mask 1032 completes one rotation in 24 hours. System 100 may be incorporated into a fixed clock, pocket watch, or wristwatch. Next, referring to Figures 11A and 11B, in a sixth embodiment of system 110, the light source 1130 is not positioned at the center of the Earth 1120, but offset and rotates around a central axis. The clip mask 1132 is positioned near the light source 1130 at a distance so that its shadow darkens half of the Earth. The rotating mask 1132 and the light source 1130 rotate at the same speed, completing one rotation in 24 hours, but the clip mask 1132 can move up and down along the axis of rotation using a vertical guide 1134. The vertical displacement of the mask 1132 along its axis causes the shadow to move, and the illuminated hemisphere 1160 creates an angle of up to ±23°26'12'' with respect to its initial position. For example, approximations of 23°26'12'' such as 23°12', 23°, etc., may be used. The vertical motion of the mask 1132 is controlled by a rotating cam 1136 that completes one rotation per year. The highest position of the mask 1132 corresponds to the illumination of the Earth at the summer solstice 1184, and the lowest position corresponds to the winter solstice 1188.At intermediate positions 1182 and 1186, the illumination corresponds to the equinoxes. The rotation of cam 1136 may be controlled by the clock's annual calendar mechanism or perpetual calendar mechanism.

[0029] Next, referring to Figures 12A to 12E, in the seventh embodiment, the system 120 displays the lunar phase on a clock equipped with a liquid display.

[0030] The system consists of a transparent top plate 1210 and a bottom plate 1212, the bottom plate 1212 including representing an image, typically the lunar surface 1220, directly on or beneath it, and visible because the plate is transparent. The two plates 1210, 1212 are connected by a flexible system 1214, typically bellows. Droplets of liquid 1232 are trapped between the two plates 1210, 1212, and their shape and position are maintained by capillary force. The liquid 1232 may be opaque in order to conceal or partially conceal the background image 1220 when covering it. The liquid droplets 1232 may be colored and / or partially transparent in order to alter the shadow of the background image 1220. As shown at position 1282, which is compared to the initial position 1280, the droplet 1232 spreads out as the two plates 1210 and 1212 move closer together while remaining parallel, causing it to cover a larger portion of the background image 1220.

[0031] As shown in position 1286 compared to the initial position 1280, the two plates 1210 and 1212 tilt relative to each other, and the droplet 1232 moves toward the narrowest distance. By combining these two effects, the droplet 1232 can be moved and its size changed according to a desired pattern. In particular, the black droplet of liquid 1232 can cover the lunar surface 1220 according to the actual lunar phase depicted in the sequence in Figure 12C, with position 1244a representing the full moon at the start of the cycle, position 1243 representing the moon between the full moon and the last quarter, position 1241 representing the new moon, and position 1244b representing the full moon at the end of the cycle.

[0032] Next, referring to Figures 12D and 12E, after the lunar cycle, droplet 1232 is located opposite the lunar image 1220, as shown in position 1244b, and needs to return to its initial position 1244a. By tilting the base plate 1212 so that the droplet moves around the lunar image 1220, droplet 1232 moves from position 1244b to position 1244a. The passage portion of droplet 1232 returning to its initial position may be obscured by a mask or dial, which may be incorporated into the system, for example, a clock.

[0033] The tilt of the base plate 1212 is controlled by three cams, which set the positions of three reference points on the plate.

[0034] Next, the system 2100 of the present invention, shown in Figures 13A to 13F, may be used in a wristwatch 2010 to display the date, a "Grande Date," and also to display any information and / or animations, such as date, day, GMT, power reserve, celestial information, symbols, logos, signs, initials, messages, or artistic images, within an accessory worn by the wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, a wristwatch, a pocket watch, or other fashion item. The information or animation may be fixed or dynamically changing while the display is activated. The system may utilize a color mixing of light to generate the artistic image.

[0035] Next, the watch face 2200 shown in Figure 13C is opaque but includes one or more translucent windows 2210. In an eighth embodiment seamlessly integrated into the watch face 2200, the translucent windows 2210 are made of glass, frosted glass, or other suitable translucent material. The watch face 2200 and the translucent windows 2210 have similar colors, preferably dark colors such as black, so that the translucent windows 2210 are not easily noticeable to the user / wearer. The translucent windows may also consist of multiple components or a number of pinholes to create translucency. The components or pinholes may be dispersed by a variable density in different regions, creating a variable degree of translucency in those regions and generating different luminosities in those regions when illuminated.

[0036] Next, referring to Figure 13D, in the ninth embodiment, the dial 2202 shows one or more holes 2212 and is completely covered with a layer of translucent material 2222, so the translucent window 2220 is much less noticeable.

[0037] Next, as shown in Figures 13A, 13C, 13D, and 13E, the watch case 2110 behind the dials 2102 and 2202 is opaque to prevent ambient light from entering, and as a result the space behind the translucent windows 2210 and 2220 is dark, thereby making objects behind the translucent windows 2210 and 2220 invisible to the user / wearer 2020, and the translucent windows 2210 and 2220 are almost invisible. A turntable 2310 containing a mask 2312 for carrying tens inscriptions 2314, and a turntable 2350 containing a mask 2352 for carrying units inscriptions 2354, are positioned appropriately behind the translucent windows 2210, 2220 to simultaneously display one of the inscriptions 2314, 2354 behind the translucent windows 2210, 2220. At least one light source 2500 is positioned behind the turntables 2310, 2350, with its primary light direction pointing towards the translucent windows 2210, 2220. The masks 2312, 2352 may be transparent or translucent, colored or uncolored, and made of any suitable material. The masks 2312, 2352 may be fixed for constant information or carried by mechanical means other than the turntables. They may be located behind the translucent windows 2210, 2220 and equipped with levers, slides, or any mechanically movable means. The masks 2312, 2352 may carry any nameplate, such as a symbol, logo, or artistic image.

[0038] Next, referring to Figures 13B, 13C, 13D, and 13F, when the user / wearer presses the activation button 2050, at least one light source 2500 is activated, projecting light through the masks 2312 and 2352, generating an image 2060 on the translucent windows 2210 and 2220, which is visible to the user / wearer 2020.

[0039] Next, the system 2102 of the present invention, shown in Figures 14A to 14E, may be used in the wristwatch 2012 disclosed herein, or as part of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch item, or other fashion item, to display any information and / or animation, such as date, day, GMT, power reserve, celestial information, symbols, logos, signs, initials, messages, or one or more artistic images within an accessory worn by the wearer / user. The information or animation may be fixed or dynamically changing while the display is activated.

[0040] Next, referring to Figure 14A, the display of the present invention is concealed by camouflage within or on the dial of the watch so that the user / wearer cannot easily find its presence when the display is not activated. For example, the display consists of multiple light sources 2502, which are concealed by being positioned below or camouflaged as hour's indexes. In particular, to conceal the presence of the light sources, the light sources are placed on a transparent substrate and the electrical connections are also transparent. Alternatively, the light sources may consist of a transparent light-emitting material layer.

[0041] Next, referring to Figure 14B, when the user / wearer presses the activation button 2052 or when activated by a program running within the watch 2012, at least one of the display's light sources 2502 is activated according to the displayed information or animation, for example, to illuminate or flash the time scale.

[0042] Next, referring to Figure 14C, when the user / wearer presses the activation button 2052 or when activated by a program running within the watch 2012, at least one of the display's light sources 2502 is activated according to the displayed information or animation, for example, to illuminate or flash some time scales to indicate values ​​(in Figure 14C, five light sources are activated), or to animate a scene.

[0043] Next, referring to Figure 14D, a tenth embodiment of the system 2102 comprises mounting one or more light sources 2502 on a dial 2400, optionally a transparent dial. The dial 2400 may be made of glass, sapphire, or other transparent or opaque material appropriate for the function. One or more light sources 2502 are mounted individually or collectively under a translucent window 2230. The translucent window 2230 is made of glass, frosted glass, or other appropriate translucent material. The translucent window 2230 may be decorated and / or colored to resemble any conventional decoration or markings, and the translucent window may contain a partially transparent element such as a gemstone. Opaque side walls 2410 surrounding the light sources 2502 provide their presence by preventing ambient light from being mistakenly reflected within the watch and returning through the translucent window 2230. As a result, the light sources 2502 are virtually invisible to the user / wearer when not activated. The power required to activate the light source 2502 is carried by a transparent conductor embedded in the dial 2400 so as not to be seen by the user / wearer. The transparent conductor may be made of ITO (indium tin oxide) or other suitable transparent conductive material. The transparent conductor may be deposited by conventional microfabrication processes.

[0044] Next, the eleventh embodiment of the system 2102 shown in Figure 14E comprises installing one or more light sources 2502 on a dial 2400, optionally a transparent dial. The dial 2400 may be made of glass, sapphire, or other transparent or opaque material appropriate for the function. One or more light sources 2502 are installed individually or collectively under an opaque screen 2240 so that the light sources 2502 are out of the user's / wearer's line of sight. The opaque screen 2240 may be decorated and / or colored to resemble any conventional decoration or markings. When the light sources 2502 are activated, a backlight effect is obtained on the screen 2240. The power required to activate the light sources 2502 is carried by a conductor, which is very thin, preferably transparent, and embedded in the dial 2400 so as not to be seen by the user / wearer. The transparent conductor may be made of ITO (indium tin oxide) or other suitable transparent conductive material. The transparent conductor may be deposited by conventional microfabrication.

[0045] Next, a twelfth embodiment of the system of the present invention, shown in Figures 15A to 15E, may be used in the wristwatch 2014 disclosed herein, and may also be used as part of clothing, jewelry, a wristwatch, a pocket watch, or other fashion item, to display any information and / or animations, such as date, day, GMT, power reserve, astronomical information, symbols, logos, constellations, signs, initials, messages, or one or more artistic images within an accessory worn by the wearer / user. The information or animations may be fixed or dynamically changing while the display is activated.

[0046] Next, referring to Figure 15A, in the twelfth embodiment, multiple light sources are hidden beneath a single translucent dial 2250 that covers the visible area of ​​the watch dial 2024, so as not to be visible any obvious feature hints that would allow the user / wearer to recognize the presence of a display when the display is not activated. The translucent dial 2250 may be made of a translucent material, may be decorated and / or colored, and may include partially transparent elements such as gemstones, so as to resemble any conventional dial.

[0047] Next, referring to Figures 15B to 15E, when the display is activated, the light emitted by the light source is visible through the translucent dial 2250 and generates information / animations, for example, displaying the time (Figure 15B), generating animations (Figure 15C), displaying symbols, logos, signs, initials, celestial constellations, messages, and / or one or more artistic images (Figures 15D to 15E). The information or animations may be fixed or dynamically changing while the display is activated.

[0048] In the 13th embodiment, the system 2102 is constructed using multiple dials 2400 positioned at different heights within the clock to generate a three-dimensional luminous animation or display.

[0049] In the fourteenth embodiment, systems 2100, 2102 include fixed or movable mirrors and / or translucent or transparent prisms that generate luminous animations or displays.

[0050] The specific implementations illustrated or disclosed herein are illustrative and best-functions of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the invention in any way.

[0051] Furthermore, the system of this application considers the use, sale, and / or distribution of all goods, services, or information having similar functions to those described herein.

[0052] The specification and drawings of this application should be understood as illustrative rather than restrictive, and all improvements described herein are intended to be included within the scope of the claimed invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not from the above-mentioned exemplary designs, but from the appended claims (the current claims, any claims to be amended or added later, or their legal equivalents). The steps described in all method or process claims can be performed in any order unless otherwise specified, and are not limited to any particular order described in the claims. Furthermore, the elements and / or components described in the apparatus claims can be assembled or operationally configured with various substitutions that produce essentially similar results to the invention. In general, the invention is not limited to any particular configuration described in the claims.

[0053] The benefits, advantages, or solutions described herein should not be considered essential, necessary, or indispensable features or elements of any or all of the claims.

[0054] The phrases “consisting of,” “composed of,” and other similar expressions used herein are used to represent a non-exclusive list of elements, and the apparatus, process, method, article, or configuration of the present invention consisting of such list of elements does not necessarily include only the elements described, but may also include other elements described herein. Furthermore, the phrases “including,” “comprising,” or “essentially including,” unless otherwise specified, are not intended to limit the scope of the invention to only the enumerated elements. The above-described combinations or modifications of elements, materials, or structures used in the practice of the present invention may be modified or adapted to other designs by those skilled in the art without departing from the general principles of the present invention.

[0055] The patents and documents mentioned above are incorporated herein by reference to the extent that they do not conflict with this disclosure, unless otherwise stated.

[0056] The present invention can be summarized by the following set of features. 1. A non-electric display system configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item, the system comprising at least one electrical light source for illuminating the display, wherein the light source is hidden when not activated. 2. The system according to feature set 1, wherein the system is configured to display celestial objects or animations and to mimic observable reality. 3. The system according to feature set 1, wherein the light source is one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light-emitting elements, and is powered by one or more photocells that convert ambient light into electricity, or by one or more batteries, or by one or more electrochemical devices that generate electricity, or by one or more micro-generators that convert mechanical energy into electricity. 4. The system described in Feature Set 1 of the wristwatch, wherein the energy that supplies power to the light source is pre-generated and stored in one or more energy storage devices such as a rechargeable battery, an electrochemical device, a mechanical energy storage device such as a spring, a spiral spring, a spiral barrel, or a fluid compressed in one or more reservoirs until it is used. 5. The system according to feature set 1, wherein the light source is located behind an opaque screen, hidden from the user's / wearer's field of vision, and projects light around the screen, thereby generating an animation or display. 6. The system according to feature set 1, wherein the light source is placed on a transparent substrate and the electrical connections are also transparent. 7. The system (60) mimics reality by illuminating a substantially or partially spherical small object (620) with a light source (630), wherein the light source (630) is mounted on a rotatable lever (632), the axis of rotation (634) is positioned near the sphere (620), and its direction is as close as possible to the perpendicular to the observation axis, as described in Feature Set 2. 8. To express the lunar phase, the rotatable lever (632) rotates once in 29.53 days, corresponding to the lunar cycle, and preferably a conventional lunar phase mechanism is used in the system according to the above set of features. 9. The system according to feature set 7, wherein the system (60) is hidden under a mask (610) such as a watch face, in order to ensure a realistic visual appearance of the illumination of the sphere (620). 10. The field of view of the observer's eye (602) is limited by a three-dimensional cover (612), such as a telescope, so that the observer can see only a portion of the system (60) through a magnifying glass, a combination of lenses, or a window (614), and the influence of ambient light on the sphere (620) is very limited, and the maximum light illuminating the sphere (620) is provided by the light source (630) of the system as described in feature set 7. 11. To enhance the contrast between the shadow and the illuminated portion of the sphere (620), the system is surrounded by a light-absorbing region, and the sphere is coated or formed with a photosensitive material, as described in feature set 7. 12. The system according to feature set 1, wherein the system (70) illuminates a flat (flat) display with a backlight. 13. A system according to the above set of features, wherein a translucent diffuse window (720) having a representation of a sphere (620) is illuminated by the backlight (730) to make the sphere appear to be filled. 14. A rotating mask (732) having two openings (736) is positioned between the light source (730) and the diffuser (720) and can cover a portion of the translucent window (720) to represent the unlit portion of the sphere, according to the feature set described above. 15. The mask (732) is a system described in the above feature set that rotates at a speed of one rotation in 59.06 days, representing two lunar cycles. 16. The system according to any one of the above four feature sets, wherein the system (80) is concealed beneath a cover (810) having an opening (812), and the diffusion window (820) is located inside or below the opening (812). 17. The system according to any one of the five feature sets, wherein the diffusion window (820) of the system (80) has a sculpture or decoration representing the surface of the sphere, and the rotation mask (832) has its axis of rotation (834) at the center of the system (80). 18. The system according to the above set of features, wherein the light source (830) is located below the rotating mask (832) and illuminates the diffuse window (820) from below (relative to the observer's eye). 19. The system according to the feature set described above, wherein the rotating mask (832) has an opening (836) of an appropriate shape such that the missing portion of the light has a shape that narrows the actual shadow of light and shadow, and the rotating mask (832) has a rotational speed of one rotation in 29.53 days, corresponding to the lunar cycle. 20. A system for indicating celestial positions, which mimics observable reality and is configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item, wherein the system (90) is hidden beneath a cover (910) having a window (920), and the image of a sphere (620) consists of a diffuse light guide (936) that starts from the same position and ends on the opposite side of the image of the moon. 21. A system for indicating celestial positions, which mimics observable reality and is configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item, wherein the system (100) provides a solution for displaying the daytime position (daytime (1060) / nighttime (1070)) around the Earth, wherein the system (100) consists of a three-dimensional representation of a globe (1020) made of a translucent material, and the Earth (1020) is illuminated from within by an omnidirectional light source (1030) or a plurality of light sources such that the light distribution is substantially homogeneous. 22. A system for indicating celestial positions, which mimics observable reality and is configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item, wherein the system has a light source (1130) that is offset from the center of the Earth (1120) and rotates around a central axis, and a clip mask (1132) is positioned near the light source (1130) at a distance such that its shadow darkens half of the Earth, and the rotating mask (1132) and the light source (1130) rotate at the same speed, completing one rotation in 24 hours, and the clip mask (1132) can move up and down along the axis of rotation using a vertical guide (1134), and the vertical displacement of the mask (1132) along the axis causes the shadow to move, so that the illuminated hemisphere (1160) makes an angle of up to ±23°26'12'' with respect to its initial position. 23. A system for indicating the position of a celestial body, which mimics observable reality and is configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item, wherein the system (120) indicates the phase of the moon on a watch having a liquid display, the system comprising a transparent top plate (1210) and a bottom plate (1212), the bottom plate (1212) including representing an image, typically the lunar surface (1220), directly on or below it, which is visible because the plate is transparent, the two plates (1210, 1212) are connected by a flexible system (1214), typically bellows, and droplets of liquid (1232) are trapped between the two plates (1210, 1212), their shape and position being maintained by capillary force. 24. A system for indicating celestial positions, which mimics observable reality and is configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as a piece of clothing, jewelry, a wristwatch, a pocket watch, or other fashion item, the system (120) having a watch face (2200), the watch face (2200) being opaque but including one or more translucent windows, the translucent windows being made of glass, frosted glass, or other suitable translucent material and being embedded in the watch face (2200). 25. The translucent material is a system according to the above set of features, comprising multiple components or a number of pinholes to create translucency. 26. The system according to the feature set described above, wherein the component or pinhole is dispersed by a variable density in different regions, creating a variable degree of translucency within those regions, and when illuminated, generates different luminous intensities in those regions. 27. The system according to the second-to-last set of features, wherein the dial (2202) shows one or more holes (2212) and is completely covered with a layer of translucent material (2222), thereby making the translucent window (2220) even less conspicuous. 28. A system for indicating celestial positions, which mimics observable reality and is configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, a wristwatch, a pocket watch, or other fashion item, the system (2102) having one or more light sources (2502), the light sources (2502) being mounted on a dial (2400), optionally a transparent dial made of glass, sapphire, or other transparent or opaque material appropriate for the function. 29. A system for indicating celestial positions, which imitates observable reality and is configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as a piece of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item, the system (2102) being used in a wristwatch (2014), and which displays any information and / or animation, such as date, day, GMT, power reserve, celestial information, symbols, logos, celestial constellations, signs, initials, messages, or one or more artistic images, within an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as a piece of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item. 30. A system for indicating celestial positions, which mimics observable reality and is configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item, the system (2102) is constructed using multiple dials 2400 positioned at different heights within a watch to generate a three-dimensional luminous animation or display. 31. A system for indicating celestial positions, which mimics observable reality and is configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user, such as part of clothing, jewelry, wristwatch, pocket watch, or other fashion item, the system (2100, 2102) includes fixed or movable mirrors and / or translucent or transparent prisms that generate luminous animations or displays. 32. A wristwatch comprising the system of the present invention, wherein the system is positioned on the dial of the wristwatch, preferably at the 6 o'clock position or the 3 o'clock position. 33. A wristwatch according to the above set of features, wherein the display of the system of the present invention is positioned so that it is visible when the user's / wearer's eyes (22) are facing the dial of the wristwatch (20). 34. The wristwatch according to the second to last set of features, wherein the system of the present invention is configured such that when viewed at a certain angle relative to the dial of the wristwatch (20), the user's / wearer's eye (22) can see only the display. 35. The system according to feature set 1, wherein the light source is hidden behind a translucent window in another opaque chamber, and projects light through the translucent window, so that the light is visible to the user / wearer, thereby generating an animation or display. 36. The system according to Feature Set 1, wherein the light source is hidden behind a translucent window in another opaque chamber, and projects light onto the translucent window via a mask carrying at least one nameplate, so that the nameplate is visible to the user / wearer on the user / wearer side of the translucent window, thereby generating an animation or display.

[0057] Other features and embodiments of the present invention are described in the appended claims.

[0058] The materials used to realize the present invention are appropriately selected to conform to the operating temperature range of the present invention. Such materials are, for example, metals, polymers, or glass, particularly sapphire glass. Similarly, in the case of structures used to realize the present invention, such structures, for example, bellows, tips, or intrinsic films, are appropriately configured to conform to the operating temperature range of the present invention.

[0059] Furthermore, it should be considered that the present invention comprises all possible combinations of all features described herein, the appended claims, and / or drawings, which are considered to possess novelty, inventiveness, and industrial applicability.

[0060] Copyright is held by the applicant or its assignee, and with respect to the express granting of a third party of the rights defined in one or more claims, no implied license to use the invention as defined in the remaining claims is granted. Furthermore, no express or implied license is granted to the general public or to any third party to create derivative works based on this specification, including all computer programs contained in this appendix and this application.

[0061] Additional features and functionalities of the present invention are described in the appended claims and / or abstract. Those claims and / or abstract are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and should be considered as part of the filed application.

[0062] Various modifications and improvements can be made to the embodiments of the invention described above. While specific embodiments of the invention have been disclosed and described, a wide range of improvements, modifications, and substitutions are considered in the above disclosure. The above description includes many specific details, but should be considered as examples of one or other preferred embodiments rather than as limiting the scope of the invention. In some cases, some features of the invention are used without using corresponding other features. Accordingly, the above description should be interpreted broadly and understood as merely examples or illustrations, and the spirit and scope of the invention should be limited only by the claims finally issued in this application.

Claims

1. A display system (70, 80) configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user as part of clothing, jewelry, a wristwatch (10), a pocket watch, or other fashion item, The displays (12) of the display system (70, 80) are positioned on the surface of the display system (70, 80) to display dynamic information or visual animations through openings (720, 812) within the cover (710, 810), and the display system (70, 80) is hidden beneath the cover (710, 810). - At least one electrical light source (730, 830) for illuminating the display (12), the light source (730, 830) being hidden when not activated, - A diffuse window (720, 820) is located inside or below the opening (720, 812) of the cover (710, 810) and is engraved or decorated. - A rotating mask (732, 832) having one or two openings, positioned between at least one of the electrical light sources (730, 830) and the diffusion windows (720, 820), the rotating mask (732, 832) capable of covering a portion of the diffusion windows (720, 820) that represents an unlit portion of a sculpture or decoration, Includes, The light sources (730, 830) are placed in a space defined by an opaque structure that prevents ambient light from entering, and the space is configured such that the light emitted from the light sources (730, 830) is substantially confined within the space and exits to the outside through the diffusion windows (720, 820) in this display system.

2. A display system (2100) configured to be incorporated into an accessory worn by a wearer / user as part of clothing, jewelry, a wristwatch (10), a pocket watch, or other fashion item, The display (12) of the display system (2100) is positioned on the surface of the display system (2100) to display dynamic information or visual animations through openings (2210, 2220) within the cover (2200, 2202), and the display system (2100) is hidden beneath the cover (2200, 2202). - At least one electrical light source (2500) for illuminating the display (12), the light source (2500) being hidden when not activated, - Two masks (2312, 2352) that transport the nameplates (2314, 2354), - Two rotating disks (2310, 2350) each containing a mask (2312, 2352), the rotating disk (2310, 2350) positioned behind the opening (2210, 2220) and indicating one of the nameplates (2314, 2354), Includes, The openings (2210, 2220) are translucent windows (2210, 2220), and at least one of the light sources (2500) is positioned behind the rotating disks (2310, 2350), with one illumination direction pointing to the translucent windows (2210, 2220), and when the wearer / user presses the activation button (2050), at least one of the light sources (2500) is activated, projecting light through the masks (2313, 2352) to generate an image (2060) on the translucent windows (2210, 2220) that is visible to the wearer / user. The light source (2500) is placed in a space defined by an opaque structure that prevents ambient light from entering, and the space is configured such that the light emitted from the light source (2500) is substantially confined within the space and exits to the outside through the translucent windows (2210, 2220) in this display system.

3. The display system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light source is one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light-emitting elements, and power is supplied by one or more photocells that convert ambient light into electricity, or by one or more batteries, or by one or more electrochemical devices that generate electricity, or by one or more micro-generators that convert mechanical energy into electricity.

4. The display system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the energy to supply power to the light source is pre-generated and stored in one or more energy storage devices such as a rechargeable battery, an electrochemical device, a mechanical energy storage device such as a spring, a spiral spring, a spiral barrel, or in a fluid compressed in one or more reservoirs until it is used.

5. The display system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light source is located behind an opaque screen and is hidden from the user's / wearer's field of vision, and projects light around the screen, thereby generating an animation or display.

6. The display system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light source is arranged on a transparent substrate and the electrical connection part is also transparent.

7. The display system according to claim 1, wherein the diffusion windows (720, 820) are translucent diffusion windows that are decorated to resemble a full moon when illuminated by the electrical light source (830), and the light source (730) is a backlight.

8. The display system according to claim 7, wherein the rotating mask (732) comprises two openings (736).

9. The display system according to claim 8, wherein the rotating mask (732) rotates at a speed of one rotation in 59.06 days, which represents two lunar cycles.

10. The display system according to claim 1, wherein the rotating mask (832) has its axis of rotation (834) at the center of the display system (80).

11. The display system according to claim 1, wherein the rotating mask (832) has an opening (836) shaped such that the portion lacking light narrows the actual shadow of light and shadow, and has a rotation speed of one rotation in 29.53 days, corresponding to the lunar cycle.

12. A display system according to claim 2, having a clock face (2200), the clock face (2200) being opaque but including one or more translucent windows, the translucent windows being made of glass, frosted glass or other suitable translucent material and being embedded in the clock face (2200).

13. The display system according to claim 12, wherein the translucent material is composed of multiple components or a number of pinholes in order to create translucency.

14. The display system according to claim 13, wherein the component or pinhole is dispersed by a variable density in different regions, creating a variable degree of translucency within the region, and when illuminated, generates different luminosities in the region.

15. A display system according to claim 1 or 2, used in a wristwatch (2014) and as part of clothing, jewelry, a wristwatch, a pocket watch item, or other fashion item, which displays any information and / or animation, such as date, day, GMT, power reserve, astronomical information, symbols, logos, celestial constellations, signs, initials, messages, or one or more artistic images.

16. A wristwatch comprising the display system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display system is positioned on the dial of the wristwatch at the 6 o'clock or 3 o'clock position.

17. The wristwatch according to claim 16, wherein the display system is positioned so as to be visible when the user's / wearer's eyes (22) are facing the dial of the wristwatch (20).

18. The wristwatch according to claim 17, wherein the display system is configured such that when the dial of the wristwatch (20) is viewed at a fixed relative angle, the user's / wearer's eyes (22) can see only the display.

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