NFC Watch Setting for Accurate Perpetual Calendar Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic watches, such as smart watches, require manual and tedious settings for functions like perpetual calendars, leading to errors and inconvenience for users and after-sales service.
Innovation Solution
An electronic watch system incorporating a near-field communication module connected to the horological movement, allowing for automatic setting of watch functions through a method involving a portable electronic appliance, establishing a near-field connection, checking clock state accuracy, sending setting instructions, processing these instructions, and configuring the watch accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual setting operations are used for watch functions, then the watch can be set, but the process is tedious and error-prone for users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a portable electronic appliance (smartphone, tablet, or computer) as an intermediary device between the user and the watch. This appliance communicates with the watch via near-field communication to automatically transmit setting data (such as perpetual calendar information) to the watch, eliminating the need for manual button operations and crown adjustments. The intermediary device handles the complex setting operations automatically, improving both ease of operation and setting accuracy.
2Productivity
If manual setting operations are used for watch functions, then the watch can be set, but the process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables preliminary action by allowing setting data to be prepared and transmitted in advance through the portable electronic appliance. The appliance can store and automatically send perpetual calendar data, time zone information, and other setting parameters to the watch without requiring the user to perform each setting operation sequentially. This automated data transmission significantly reduces the time required for setting complex watch functions.
3Extent of automation
If a near-field communication module is added to the watch, then automatic setting is enabled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages the universality principle by utilizing an existing portable electronic appliance (smartphone, tablet, or computer) that users already possess and are familiar with. Instead of requiring a dedicated setting device, the invention repurposes common electronic devices to perform the watch setting function through near-field communication. This approach enables automation while minimizing additional complexity, as the user's existing device serves multiple purposes including watch setting.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a simple, robust, and reliable method for setting electronic watch functions, reducing the risk of errors and enhancing user convenience by automating the setting process.
Implementation Method 1
establishing a near-field connection between an electronic appliance and the watch, the portable electronic appliance comprising a near-field communication device
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a system for setting an electronic watch, the system includes a portable electronic appliance provided with a near-field communication device and a microcontroller configured to control said device. The watch includes a near-field communication module and a microcontroller configured to exchange electric signals with this module, said watch and said appliance being configured to be connected, in the near field, with one another in order to carry out the setting operation for the watch.