65 results about "Timekeeper" patented technology

A computer method, system and apparatus for generating and tracking time expended by professionals in providing services to their clients on a realtime basis with all services performed through use of a computer including the realtime tracking and generation of billing entries with respect to the daily generation of Internet-based and local area network (LAN) documents and other Internet-based services such as preparation of e-mails and legal research, through integration with existing computer-based systems and programs.

The present invention discloses a vehicle alarm system. Said vehicle alarm system includes the following several portions: at least one sensor for collecting distance value between the motor vehicle and obstruction, alarm device capable of giving out alarm signal and controller. Said controller includes storage unit for storing alarm threshold value and time threshold value; timekeeper for measuring sustained time of distance value; judgement unit for judging that the distance valve is less than alarm threshold valve or not and the sustained time is greater than time threshold value or not; indication unit capable of giving out alarm instruction to alarm device when the distance value is less than alarm threshold value; and regulation unit for making alarm device weaken alarm signal when the distance value is less than alarm threshold value and the sustained time of distance value is greater than time threshold value.

This timekeeper comprises a first timer (4), means (12) for connecting it selectively to the train of the timekeeper (T), a second timer (5), a synchronous coupling between the first (4) and second (5) timers, and fly-back means (13, 13′, 9, 11) for said timers (4, 5). An auxiliary motive source (10′) is in a driving relationship with the second timer (5) and a one-way coupling (6a, 7a) is situated between the first (4) and second (5) timers to regulate the speed of movement of the latter at a predetermined ratio with the speed of movement of the first timer (4) while allowing one-way relative movement of the first timer (4) relative to the second (5) when the latter is in the stop position and one-way relative movement in the opposite sense of the second timer (5) when the first timer (4) is in the stop position.

Systems and methods for synchronizing clocks across networks using a time-sensitive (TS) network interface controller (NIC). The TS NIC may include a functional unit, a port, a clock, a plurality of input/output queue pairs, and a time stamp unit (TSU). The functional unit may be configured to generate synchronization packets usable by an NTS network timekeeper of a respective NTS network to synchronize the NTS network to the master clock, including using the TSU to generate time stamps for the synchronization packets in accordance with the clock synchronized to the master clock and communicate with the respective NTS network via the port using the corresponding input/output queue pair, including sending the synchronization packets to the NTS network timekeeper of the respective NTS network.

A method for identifying and recording chess manual automatically includes erecting image collection unit, fine-regulating said unit to be at optimum effect on image according to displayed image, calibrating distortion parameter of stored image, regulating brightness of calibrated image, identifying and recording chess manual by computer through identifying command issued by different player with means of pressing down timing clock.

A timekeeper equipped with a radio reception device capable of decoding Radio Data System (RDS) information and including a time base, a display for displaying time data supplied by the time base, and an adjustment control for correcting the time data. The radio reception device includes a frequency locking loop for delivering RDS type data derived from a RDS spectrum received on a high-frequency carrier; and a controller which, on the basis of the delivered RDS type data, controls the adjustment control to ensure time setting of the timekeeper. The timekeeper is portable and the radio reception device rejects the spectrum received from a frequency modulated transmitter supplying RDS data, except for the frequency band containing RDS type data.

The invention relates to a timekeeper and a time feedback, time calibration and pointer positioning method. The timekeeper at least comprises a hour wheel sheet, a minute wheel sheet, an electric motor and a controller, wherein the minute wheel sheet is provided with a light hole, and the upside and the downside of the light hole of the minute wheel sheet are respectively provided with an infrared optical coupling generating side and an infrared optical coupling receiving side; the infrared optical coupling receiving side generates a position feedback signal and sends to the controller when receiving infrared light; and when receiving the position feedback signal, the controller obtains the current-time minute number of the timekeeper, and determines the current indication time of the timekeeper by cooperating with an hour counter, wherein the current-time minute number of the timekeeper is a minute number preset by a software. An infrared optical coupling apparatus disclosed by the invention is capable of generating the position feedback signal and sending to the controller when the light hole passes the exact downside of the apparatus, so that the current time of the timekeeper is determined, the effective time feedback and reliable transmission of pointer position are realized, and further calibration of the timekeeper is realized, and through assistant intelligent positioning of a pointer by a software, convenient pointer installation positioning is realized.

The invention discloses a multichannel frequency acquisition circuit with an APB interface.The multichannel frequency acquisition circuit comprises the APB interface which is integrated in an SoC system to form a universal IP module, an internal storage, a programmable counter/timekeeper, multiple independent catching modules and multiple corresponding FIFO modules used for storing catching moment time values.The storage address space of the on-chip SoC system is distributed for the internal storage.A microprocessor in the SoC system configures, reads and writes the internal storage through the APB interface, and processes received interrupt signals.The universal IP module in the SoC system is mainly used as the IP module with the APB interface, and the IP module is high in practicability, portability and universality.The multichannel frequency acquisition circuit is small in occupied area, capable of saving circuit cost, limited in use resource, simple and easy to obtain.The FIFO module which can store certain catching moment time information is internally designed, and it is prevented that a CPU can not respond to interruption in time to cover values of catching moment storage time information.

The invention relates to the technical field of timekeepers and discloses a winding and setting mechanism which comprises a handle shaft, a barrel gear with a built-in spring, a minute gear and an hour gear which is sleeved on the minute gear. One end of the handle shaft is provided with a vertical gear. A first gear structure, which is driven only by the vertical gear to rotate when the vertical gear rotates in the forward direction, is arranged above the vertical gear. A second gear structure, which is driven only by the vertical gear to rotate when the vertical gear rotates in reverse, is arranged below the vertical gear. A first intermediate gear train is engaged between the first gear structure and the barrel gear. A second intermediate gear train is engaged between the second gear structure and the minute gear and the hour gear. The gears are main parts in the above mechanism. As long as the handle shaft is rotated in the forward direction or in reverse, winding or setting operation can be realized. The operation is simple, not damaging the timekeeper. In addition, the volume of the mechanism can be reduced greatly; with gear drive as the key point, the operation is reliable, flexible and highly efficient; and lifetime of the timekeeper is prolonged.

The mechanical isotropic harmonic oscillator comprises at least a two degree of freedom linkage supporting an orbiting mass with respect to a fixed base with springs having isotropic and linear restoring force properties. The oscillator may be used in a timekeeper, such as a watch.

The invention relates to a timekeeper, at least having a minute hand, a seconds hand and a clockwork mechanism with a mechanism for adjusting the minute hand. The mechanism comprises an adjusting shaft moving between a conventional position and an adjusting position in an axial direction, the adjusting shaft is coupled with a center-wheel group of the clockwork mechanism such that rotation of theshaft adjusts the minute hand. The adjusting shaft co-operates with a zeroing mechanism, the zeroing mechanism drives the second hand in a zero position when the adjusting shaft moves in the axial adjusting position and locks the seconds hand in the zero position when the adjusting shaft is in the adjusting position, and releases the seconds hand when the adjusting shaft moves in the conventionalposition again. According to the invention, the center-wheel group of the clockwork mechanism has a lock mechanism, the lock mechanism can obtain 60 locking positions, so that the minute hand can move among 60 positions the minute hand by rotating the adjusting shaft in the adjusting position, and each of 60 positions corresponds one minute scale.

The invention relates to a ferrule, a balance wheel having the ferrule and a timekeeper, and the ferrule is to prevent the formation of cracks in a main body portion when a balance staff is externally press-fitted. The ferrule (50) is used to fix the inner end (43) of a spring (40) to the balance staff (30). The ferrule (50) comprises a main body portion (51) including an opening (53) coaxially externally sleeved on the balance staff (30) and a support portion ( 55) which is formed to protrude toward an outer side in a radial direction of the main body portion (51) and which supports the spring (40), a sealing surface (57) at which the inner end (43) of the spring (40) is welded and which is formed on a side of the support portion (55) in the radial direction, and a concave portion (60) which is formed on at least one end surface (56a) of two end surfaces the support portion (55) in an axial direction of the main body portion (51).

The invention discloses an automatic gas blowing device for eliminating residual engine oil in an engine. The engine comprises an engine oil adding opening which is provided with an engine oil opening cover. The automatic gas blowing device comprises a compressed gas source, a connector and a controller. The connector comprises a cover-shaped piece used for being arranged on the engine oil adding opening in a covering manner;a first connector penetrates the end face of the cover-shaped piece, and a second connector is connected with the first connector through a gas pipe. The second connector is used for being communicated with the compressed gas source. The controller comprises a timekeeper and an electromagnetic valve. The electromagnetic valve is used for controlling the second connector to be connected or disconnected with the compressed gas source. The timekeeper controls the opening and closing time of the electromagnetic valve. By means of the automatic gas blowing device, the production cost of an engine factory can be reduced, the potential hazard that an automobile factory is stained by residual engine oil when new engine oil is added can be prevented, and the quality of the new engine oil can be ensured.

This invention makes public a international timekeeper could show off time of multiple time zones. It consists of case, dial plate, cassette mechanism, and time indicating finger. The design feature of it is: time record card of dial plate in question carries with two swiveling, concentric dial scales, one of which is time zone dial plate, it is halved to 24 or 12 boxes, labeled by name of per time zone, the other is outer time record card labeled with time record. According to user's needs, by force of adjusting the mutual location of time record card, outer time record card, and time record card, it could display instant time of two time zones in common use simultaneously. The advantages of this invention are: reasonable design, simple structure, without needs of additional motive power, convenient fabrication, be liable to conduct, be appropriate for batch process, also be appropriate for refitting existing clocks; adopt traditional watches' hour hand, dividing, second hand, accord with people's usage and visual display.

The invention discloses a vehicle safety driving detecting early warning system and a method thereof. The system comprises a pressure sensor, a rotation speed sensor, an angle sensor, a vehicle speedsensor, a timekeeper, an alarm system and a brake system, wherein the pressure sensor, the rotation speed sensor, the angle sensor, the vehicle speed sensor, the timekeeper, the alarm system and the brake system are connected with a CPU separately, the pressure sensor is installed on a seat of a driver and a steering wheel and is used for detecting whether the driver drives safely or not, the rotation speed sensor is installed on a vehicle engine and is used for detecting rotation speed of the vehicle engine, the angle sensor is installed on a vehicle front and is used for detecting the direction amount in the vehicle driving process, the vehicle speed sensor is used for detecting speed in the vehicle driving process, the timekeeper is used for judging time that the two hands or the singlehand of the driver are/is separated from the steering wheel, the alarm system is used for conducting alarm when the two hands or the single hand of the driver are/is separated from the steering wheel, and the brake system is used for braking the vehicle when the two hands or the single hand of the driver is separated from the steering wheel. The vehicle safety driving detecting early warning system has the functions of detecting vehicle safety driving and conducting early warning.

The invention discloses an electronic water cup with multiple purposes. The electronic water cup comprises a cup body, a cup base, a cup rim and a cup cover. The cup base is arranged at the bottom endof the cup body, an intelligent controller and a storage battery are arranged in the cup base, an electric heating pipe is arranged in the cup body and connected with the intelligent controller, anda USB interface is arranged at the lower end of the cup body. The electronic water cup with multiple purposes is provided with two independent display screens, the water temperature in the water cup and time can be visually checked, a timekeeper can be replaced, a heating function is achieved, and hot water can be provided for people at any time in any place. A music chip is further arranged, music can be played, meanwhile, the lithium battery is arranged in the water cup, the power supply requirements of electrical components of the cup can be met, a mobile phone and a tablet computer can becharged through the USB interface, the function of a power bank is achieved, and the whole water cup is integrally designed, has diverse functions, and is high in practicality and convenient to carry.

This patent discloses a device for prompting to put back teaching aids in teaching aids, including a box body and a front panel. A circuit board is fixedly installed inside the box body, and a controller, a timer and a signal transmitter are installed on the circuit board. , one side of the outer wall of the box body is provided with a power cord, a loudspeaker is installed on the front panel, and a chalk slot, an eraser slot and a marker pen slot are arranged side by side on the front panel, and the chalk slot, the eraser slot and the marker pen The bottom of the groove is equipped with a gravity sensor, the gravity sensor and the timer are connected to the input end of the controller, and the loudspeaker and the signal transmitter are connected to the output end of the controller. Through the instructions to the weight sensor, when the gravity sensor can not sense the specified threshold, it will send an alarm to the loudspeaker through the controller, prompting the teacher to put the corresponding teaching aids back to the designated position, avoiding the next lesson. Teachers can't find the corresponding teaching tools.

The invention relates to the technical field of a winding and setting mechanism and discloses an axial sliding type winding and setting mechanism and a timekeeper containing the mechanism. The mechanism comprises a handle shaft, a barrel gear, a minute gear and an hour gear. One end of the handle shaft is provided with a vertically-arranged vertical gear. A first sliding gear, which can be driven by the vertical gear to rotate when the vertical gear rotates in the forward direction and can be driven by the vertical gear to move when the vertical gear rotates in reverse, is arranged above the vertical gear. A second sliding gear, which can be driven by the vertical gear to rotate when the vertical gear rotates in reverse and can be driven by the vertical gear to move when the vertical gear rotates in the forward direction, is disposed below the vertical gear. The gears are main parts in the above mechanism. As long as the handle shaft is rotated, winding or setting operation can be realized. The operation is simple, not damaging the timekeeper. In addition, the volume of the mechanism can be reduced greatly; operation is reliable, flexible and highly efficient; and lifetime of the timekeeper is prolonged.

The present invention consists of an improved partnership profit sharing system wherein hours billed and collected are tallied for a given time period, profits are determined, and then according to a predetermined set of rules, time billed and collected by each billing and client originating partner is assigned a ratio or factor by which the profit share will be divided among those eligible to share in the firm or company profits for the year. Positive leveraging factors include: time billed versus time collected, the rank of the total funds collected by a billing entity, the client's business ranking in terms of financial and business strength, placement on the Fortune 500 and the like.