Timepiece Display Module for Multi-Zone Day/Night Readability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing timepieces that indicate multiple time zones along with day/night displays are overly complex, making it difficult for users to quickly read the desired information, including time differences and day/night associations.
Innovation Solution
A timepiece display featuring a multiple display module that combines a first indication of local time, a second indication of a second time zone, and a day/night indicator. The module includes a time difference indicator and adjustable indicators to simplify the display of time zone differences and day/night information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a timepiece indicates multiple time zones with a day/night display using traditional mechanisms, then comprehensive time zone information is provided, but the display complexity increases making it difficult to read desired information
Solution Approach 1:
The display is segmented into distinct functional modules: a multiple display module with first and second indicators for different time zones, a day/night indicator with distinct sectors, and a time difference indicator. Each module handles specific information independently, allowing comprehensive time zone coverage while maintaining visual organization and readability.
2Loss of information
If traditional day/night indicators are used with multiple time zone indications, then day/night information is displayed, but the user cannot quickly determine time differences and day/night associations
Solution Approach 1:
The time difference indicator serves as an intermediary element that directly shows the time difference between time zones. The multiple display module with its reference indicator and fixed indicator creates an intermediary visual system that automatically aligns with the day/night indicator, allowing users to immediately see both time differences and day/night associations without mental calculation or complex interpretation.
3Loss of information
If multiple indicators and indicators are added to show time differences and day/night information, then complete information is provided, but the display becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple information functions into an integrated display system where the multiple display module combines time zone indicators with day/night indication in a unified structure. The first indicator, second indicator, time difference indicator, and day/night indicator work together as a coordinated system, providing complete information while maintaining a compact and organized display layout that avoids excessive complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a display (10) of a timepiece, comprising a first indication (12) of a first time zone corresponding to the local time, a second indication (14) of the time of a second time zone and a day/night indicator (21) arranged to make one revolution in 24 hours. The day/night indicator (21) comprises a first and a second sector (22, 24) having a different visual appearance and representing day and night respectively. The display (10) further comprises a multiple display module (20) comprising at least a first indicator (26) arranged in a fixed manner in correspondence with the day/night indicator (21) and a second indicator (28) serving as a reference and arranged in correspondence with the day/night indicator (21) in order to indicate at a given instant whether it is day or night at the local time and at the time of the second time zone. The invention also relates to a timepiece comprising the display (10)