Abstract: The invention concerns a device for mounting a pressure sensor simply and precisely on the back cover (11) of a diver's watch or altimeter watch. The pressure sensor (31) is driven into an intermediate ring (33) forming part of a sensor module (30) which further includes an additional PCB (34), a sensor support (35) and connecting elements (38) between the additional PCB (34) and a main PCB of the watch. To ensure very precise positioning relative to the back cover, the intermediate ring (33) includes feet (35) that engage in holes in the additional PCB and in the sensor support. A sealing gasket (32) is radially compressed between the wall of the orifice (12) of the back cover and a tubular casing (47) of the pressure sensor. The back cover (11) is covered externally by a perforated cover.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device for conveying information in an analog manner at least in part by the use of at least one display hand positioned on the dial side of a dial, wherein the wearable electronic device uses the display hand(s) to convey information that is stored in the controller of the device and/or provided by sensors and/or an external transmitter. An actuation mechanism, preferably a stepper motor, is used to rotate the display hands in the clockwise and/or counterclockwise directions in predefined increments to convey the information.

Abstract: A sun dial including a housing, a light detector mounted on the housing exposed to detect ambient light, a logic circuit mounted in the housing for processing the detected light for determining over a preselected period of time the average light detected by the light detector, and an indicator to indicate upon demand, the average light detected during the preselected period of time. A method for determining average light detected over a period of time by detecting light above a preselected threshold indicative of darkness, while noting the time of darkness, adjusting the period of time by subtracting the time of darkness from the period of time, calculating the average light detected over the adjusted period of time, and giving a visual indication of the average light detected.

Abstract: A watch apparatus includes a wristwatch that includes a watch housing with a face, a back side and a peripheral edge. A wristband is attached to the peripheral edge. A bezel is rotatably mounted to the watch housing and extends around the face. A motor is mounted on the peripheral wall of the watch housing. A gear assembly is mechanically coupled to the motor. The motor is adapted for rotating the gear assembly. The gear assembly is in communication with the bezel so that the bezel rotates when the motor is turned on. A processor is electrically coupled to the motor. A heat sensor is mounted on the back side and is electrically coupled to the processor. The processor turns on the motor when the heat sensor detects heat above 80 degrees. The processor turns off the motor when the heat sensor detects a temperature less than 80 degrees.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device for conveying information in an analog manner at least in part by the use of at least one display hand positioned on the dial side of a dial, and a rotatable ring positioned on the opposite side of the dial, wherein the wearable electronic device uses the coordination of the display hand(s) and the ring to convey information that is stored in the controller of the device and/or provided by sensors and/or an external transmitter. An actuation mechanism, preferably a stepper motor, is used to rotate the display hand and ring in the clockwise and/or counterclockwise directions in predefined increments to convey the information. In the preferred embodiment, the wearable multimode electronic device is a wristwatch.

Abstract: An electronic device able to accurately receive external wireless information, a reception controller for the electronic device, and a reception control program for the electronic device. A radio-controlled timepiece has a stepping motor unit and an external wireless information reception unit for receiving a carrier wave with time information. The stepping motor unit has a magnetic field evaluation unit for detecting whether or not an external magnetic field is present and outputting a signal indicative of whether or not such an external magnetic field is present. The external wireless information reception unit has an antenna for receiving external wireless information and a receiving circuit for processing external wireless information received from the antenna. A reception controller controls the external wireless information reception unit according to the external-magnetic-field-detection signal output from the magnetic field evaluation unit.

Abstract: In an electronic device, a method of measuring an external field and displaying indicia related to the measurement, wherein the electronic device generates a first internal field and at least a second internal field, wherein the method includes the steps of measuring the external field when the electronic device is generating the first internal field; and only displaying indicia related to measurements taken while the electronic device is generating the first internal field. In the preferred embodiment, the first internal field is generated by a rotor of a stepping motor being in a first orientation, and the at least second internal field is generated by the rotor of the stepping motor being in a second orientation, wherein the method includes the steps of determining whether the rotor is in the first orientation before measuring the external field; and if not, causing the rotor to rotate into the first orientation prior to measuring the external field.

Abstract: A photo-timer module, including a upper cover which has a hollow window; a lower cover which could affix to said upper cover; a control and power circuit which is placed into said upper cover, wherein a portion of said control and power circuit is revealed in said hollow window, said control and power circuit has a plurality of input pins and a plurality of output pins wherein the plurality of input pins and the plurality of output pins are stretching out of said lower cover; a mask plate placing above said hollow window comprises at lease one hole thereon, so that a portion of said control and power circuit is revealed in said hollow window, and a transparent plate placing above said mask plate is used for protecting and convenient observing said control and power circuit. After assembly, said control and power circuit could control a power on or off by sensing variation of a light and show the status on said hollow window.

Abstract: A system and method for dynamically adjusting expiration dates displayed on consumer products, the system and method utilizing an LCD display for displaying an expiration date and messages, sensors for monitoring environmental conditions, a clock for counting back the expiration date, and a controller for determining messages and adjustments to the displayed expiration date based on monitored environmental conditions.

Abstract: A combination clock radio, weather station and message organizer includes a base unit having a visual display, a controller located in the base unit including a central processor for controlling operation of the combination, and a temperature sensor for obtaining outdoor temperature readings, the temperature sensor being in communication with the controller. The controller is adapted to present a hue on the visual display that is a function of the outdoor temperature reading. The combination may also include a pressure sensor in communication with the controller for monitoring a rate of change in atmospheric pressure and providing a weather forecast animation that is a function of the changes in the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: The invention detects loft time and/or speed of a vehicle and/or person during activities of moving and jumping. A loft sensor detects leaving the ground and returning to the ground. A microprocessor subsystem converts the sensed information to determine a loft time. A display shows the recorded loft time to a user of the system. A speed sensor can detect speed for selective display to the user, and height may also be determined during airtime.

Abstract: An electronic diving watch (1, 100) with analog display is described, comprising bidirectional means for moving the hour (13) and minute (14) hands respectively. The watch provides a diving mode of operation in which the hands displaying the current time are also used to display data relating to the dive. More particularly, the hour hand (13) is used to provide information vital to the wearer of the watch, namely the maximum remaining duration before it becomes necessary to effect a decompression stage during the ascent. An embodiment is described in which the duration of a single stage at 3 meters is also indicated once the maximum remaining duration has been exceeded.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device for conveying information in an analog manner at least in part by the use of at least one display hand positioned on the dial side of a dial, wherein the wearable electronic device uses the display hand(s) to convey information that is stored in the controller of the device and/or provided by sensors and/or an external transmitter. An actuation mechanism, preferably a stepper motor, is used to rotate the display hands in the clockwise and/or counterclockwise directions in predefined increments to convey the information.

Abstract: Method of measuring the heart rate of a human being, including the steps of:—

Abstract: To make it possible to detect that a detection object reaches a position at a predetermined distance. A sensor and a sensor are located on a substrate. The sensors each include a pyroelectric infrared sensor element and a cover member that has a through hole and covers the sensor element. The sensor elements each are constructed such that the detection object can be detected only through the through hole, so that the sensor have the same predetermined directivity. The sensors are located such that detection areas of the respective sensors cross each other. Each of the sensors detects an infrared ray having a frequency emitted from a skin of a human and outputs a detection signal. When the detection object reaches the intersection of the detection areas of the sensors, the detection signals are simultaneously obtained from both the sensors.

Abstract: An electronic diving watch (1) with an analog display is described, comprising bidirectional driving means respectively of an hour hand (11) and a minute hand (12). The watch has a diving operating mode in which the display hands of the current time are likewise used in order to display data relating to the dive. More precisely, the hour hand (11) is used for the indication of information which is vital for the wearer of the watch, i.e. either that his body has not been subjected to physiological modifications which are significantly substantial enough for him to be required to observe a decompression stage during the ascent, or the parameters of the stage(s) to be effected, if need be. Liquid crystal screens (14, 15) are furthermore provided in order to display complementary information.

Abstract: A body weigh scale that mounts into a floor of a room, for example in the floor of a bathroom, and that is designed to receive tiles or other floor covering materials thereon. A weighing mechanism of the body weigh scale generates weight information and transmits that weight information to a remote countertop or wall mounted display. The display may normally show a clock or another displayed item, and may convert its view to show weight units when a user steps on a platform. The display may also be configured to receive medical information from other medical devices, such as blood glucose monitors, heart rate monitors, or blood pressure monitors. The medical information may be shown by the display, may be received by the display and transmitted to another computer (e.g., at a hospital), or may be stored in the display for later transmission or evaluation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wristwatch equipped with a device for the elimination of static electricity, the static electricity resulting from contact with metallic wardrobes, textiles, automobiles, electronic devices, and so on. Ground protrusions are disposed on a metallic upper cover in the upper portion of the watch. An external casing through which electricity is not transmitted is disposed in the middle portion of the watch. Connection protrusions and a watch chain are disposed in the lower portion of the watch. The device along with components of a general wristwatch is disposed in the watch, includes a coil for preventing a rapid current surge, a resistor for performing discharge, and a discharge bulb connected in series with each other, and is connected from the upper cover to one of the connection protrusions. Accordingly, static electricity is eliminated by touching objects generating the static electricity to ground protrusions disposed on the upper cover.

Abstract: The wristwatch includes in its case a resistive piezo-electric pressure and temperature sensor (26) exposed to a pressure chamber (42) communicating with the outside environment, for measuring ambient pressure. In order to provide individual calibration as a function of temperature followed by a permanent correction of the sensor pressure signals, the latter is fixed to the lower surface of a printed circuit board (30) bearing the electronic circuits (35) processing the sensor signals. The calibration parameters are stored in a non-volatile memory (36) of said circuits. A rigid and sealed separating wall (43) forms an internal bottom separating the pressure chamber (42) from the watch sealed part.

Abstract: The invention provides a carry-on chronometric device having UV detection and warning functions, comprising a housing for defining a containing space which contains a control circuit, a display unit, a memory unit, and an input unit, a chronometric unit, a battery, and an UV detector unit and a time-varying intensity accumulator whereby the ambient UV intensity and its accumulating intensity can be detected and displayed at any time and any place for reference so as to achieve an efficacy of warning.

Abstract: An electronic diving watch (1) with an analog display is described, comprising bidirectional driving means respectively of an hour hand (11) and a minute hand (12). The watch has a diving operating mode in which the display hands of the current time are likewise used in order to display data relating to the dive. More precisely, the hour hand (11) is used for the indication of information which is vital for the wearer of the watch, i.e. either that his body has not been subjected to physiological modifications which are significantly substantial enough for him to be required to observe a decompression stage during the ascent, or the parameters of the stage(s) to be effected, if need be. Liquid crystal screens (14, 15) are furthermore provided in order to display complementary information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wearable wrist watch means having function for detecting unlawful recorded radio audio/video signals, comprising a housing, a display unit, a control circuit unit, a memory unit, an input unit, a toggle switch, a chronometric unit, a power supply and a radio multi-frequency scanner having a frequency modulation unit and a radio multi-frequency scanning unit. A user can detect at any time an unlawful recorded radio audio/video signals by means of the wearable wrist watch means with various radio frequencies and, a value of the detected frequency and strength of the detected signal also can be displayed on the display unit, and an additional buzzer of the watch means will be energized for functioning.

Abstract: An electronic diving watch (1, 100) with analog display is described, comprising bidirectional means for moving the hour (13) and minute (14) hands respectively. The watch provides a diving mode of operation in which the hands displaying the current time are also used to display data relating to the dive. More particularly, the hour hand (13) is used to provide information vital to the wearer of the watch, namely the maximum remaining duration before it becomes necessary to effect a decompression stage during the ascent. An embodiment is described in which the duration of a single stage at 3 meters is also indicated once the maximum remaining duration has been exceeded.

Abstract: In order to reduce confusion about a displayed absolute altitude and to enhance reliability and correctness, the present invention provides a display method of an altitude display apparatus for displaying an absolute altitude wherein an initial atmospheric pressure is detected, and an absolute altitude is calculated and displayed based on a pressure difference between the initial atmospheric pressure and a current atmospheric pressure if the detected initial atmospheric pressure is larger than a predetermined atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A response form containing a means of input that on manual influence can switch a conducting electrical circuit connected to an electronic unit (40) incorporated into the response form for registration of the said influence. The present invention provides such a response form at low cost and enables the use of the response form as a patient journal. The patient journal also can be integrated with a pharmaceutical response package. The response package is formed of a disposable material in the form of a sheet (12), and a conducting circuit (26) is printed onto one side (16) of the disposable material. The means of input can consist of circuit makers (30, 32) that are visually marked-on one side of the disposable material and that are arranged to make electrical contact across an interrupted loop (28) of the conducting circuit (26) upon pressing together localized inner surfaces (14, 16) of the disposable material which face each other.

Abstract: A function module unit having a memory function is removably attached on one of wrist bands, while a function module unit having a sensor function is removably attached to the other wrist band. On both wrist bands, bus line wires are embedded along the longitudinal direction. Each of the bus line wires comprises a Vcc line, a serial data line, a clock data line, and a ground line. Each of these lines is provided with a connector member which is exposed on the back surface of the wrist band at a position corresponding to the function module unit.

Abstract: A stopwatch has a measuring section for measuring a primary physical quantity, a memory section for previously storing as a target value the value of the primary physical quantity at a point where a time is to be recorded, and recording sections for recording a measured value of time at a time point when the value measured by the measuring section becomes equal to the target value, after initiation of measurement of time. The target value is, for example, a value actually recorded before initiation of measurement of time by the measuring section at the point where time is to be recorded.

Abstract: A diving computer provides not only a digital, but also a graphic display of depth for a safety stop and a decompression stop, thereby providing a safe diving watch enabling prompting of a diver for simple maintenance of depth, and has a timekeeping means for keeping the diving time, a measuring means for measuring diving information, a calculating means for processing diving information obtained from the measuring means, and a displaying means for displaying diving information obtained from the calculating means, wherein the display means minimally has a first display function for displaying the current depth of the diver and a second display function for graphically displaying information giving an instruction for a safety operation.

Abstract: A device for timing the cooking of a food item, comprising timing means, apt to compute a cooking time interval, signalling means, actuatable by the timing means to signal that the time interval has elapsed, and temperature sensitive means, apt to be arranged in proximity of the food item and to determine the starting of computing of the time interval by the timing means at a pre-determined temperature.

Abstract: A system for managing delivery of medication is formed of a blister package that includes a plurality of cells wherein each cell is sealed by a breakable wall and holds a unit-dose of medication. A user gains access to the medication by puncturing the breakable wall. A severable conductor is positioned proximate to each breakable wall and ruptures upon puncturing. A monitoring circuit senses the puncturing of each of the severable conductors. An RF transmitter sends information corresponding to usage of each medication stored in the blister package to a remote information transceiver. The package may also be provided with environmental monitoring sensors to allow analytical determinations of medication expiration. The package may furthermore be provided with a power supply which conforms to the back side of the package and an antenna formed by a printing a conductive element on the back side of the package.

Abstract: A portable pressure measuring apparatus detects a designated altitude by sensing an outside atmospheric pressure. An A/D converter generates pressure data corresponding to the outside pressure. Pressure data corresponding to a designated altitude is stored in a memory, and the pressure data generated by the A/D converter is compared with the stored pressure data. The designated altitude may be set to any value through a manually-operated input switch and converted into pressure data. Alternatively, the designated altitude may be set as the altitude at which the apparatus is positioned by converting pressure data generated by the A/D converter at that altitude into a corresponding altitude.

Abstract: Provided is a diver's information processing device for notifying a diver of a change in a pressure decrease ratio, at which pressure decreases during surfacing, for the purpose of minimizing the risk of a diver's decompression sickness and excess pulmonary expansion. In particular, when diving is performed at a high altitude, notification is made so that a pressure decrease ratio will be held lower than a pressure decrease ratio permitted at a low altitude. A diver's information processing device 1 includes means that uses a pressure meter 61 and a timer 68 to calculate a pressure decrease ratio. Moreover, the diver's information processing device 1 includes means that uses an acoustic notifier 37, a vibration generator 38, and a display panel 11 to continuously notify a pressure decrease ratio, at which pressure applied to a diver decreases during surfacing, for the purpose of minimizing the dangers of diver's surfacing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling an alarm clock. The method comprises the steps of receiving an identification of a date and time at which an alarm is desired, storing the received date and time, and transmitting the date and time to a control module of the alarm clock via a network such that the control module can configure the alarm clock to sound the alarm at the desired date and time. The present disclosure also relates to a method for operating an alarm clock. The method comprises the steps of receiving an alarm schedule sent from a remote location via a network, storing the alarm schedule, enabling the alarm schedule, and emitting an alarm according to the alarm schedule.

Abstract: An electronic watch with a meter function, capable of a multifunctional display, wherein the dial of the watch is divided into a data display region and a mode display region and the area for displaying the mode, and the area for displaying functional quantities are increased to make the graduations easier to read, with one hand indicating a data display region for data corresponding to physical quantities, and one hand indicating the mode region.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating system (10) in which the actuating time can be adjusted according to external factors, some of which can be found on one or more servers (19) on the Internet (18).

Abstract: A system for managing delivery of pharmaceutical drugs is formed of a blister package that includes a plurality of cells arranged in a grid. Each of the cells is sealed by a breakable wall and holds a unit-dose of medication. A user gains access to the medication in a given cell by puncturing the breakable wall associated with the given cell. A severable conductor is positioned proximate to each breakable wall. The severable conductor associated with a given cell ruptures upon puncturing of the breakable wall associated with the given cell. A computer chip is electrically connected to the severable conductors. The computer chip senses the puncturing of each cell in the grid by monitoring the rupturing of each of the severable conductors. An RF transmitter is coupled to the computer chip. The RF transmitter sends information corresponding to usage of each of medications stored in the blister package to a remote information transceiver.

Abstract: A watch, in particular a dive watch, having a movement (16) which is arranged in a watch case (12) and can be used to drive an hour hand (3) via an hour tube and a minute hand (4) via a minute tube in a fashion sweeping over a dial (1). Also present is a pressure detecting device for detecting the ambient pressure outside the watch case (12) and a display for representing the detected pressure values. There is arranged in the watch case (12) a mechanical pressure transducer to which the ambient pressure outside the watch case (12) can be applied and by means of which a mechanical depth measurement mechanism (17) of a mechanical display can be driven.

Abstract: The timing system for a game or timed event comprises a mobile device (1) including a transmitter (4) adapted to transmit a wireless electromagnetic radiation signal from the field of play. At least one receiver (5) is located outside the field of play in any one direction to a maximum distance allowed by radio frequency laws to receive such signal. Each of the device (1) and the main scoreboard (2) has a timer system (9, 10), adapted alternately to start and stop timing in response to each actuation signal from switch (3). Hence any interruption of time played in the game is made visible and conveyed to the supporters in an unambiguous way, and which allows the umpire or referee on the field to control the game absolutely. With a further need to improve refereeing decisions an addition to the system, a 4th official device (A) also located outside of the field of play in a game or timed event, that includes:—A receiver (B) adapted to receive signals from the mobile device transmitter (4).

Abstract: A device for timing the cooking of a food item, comprising timing means, apt to compute a cooking time interval, signalling means, actuatable by the timing means to signal that the time interval has elapsed, and temperature sensitive means, apt to be arranged in proximity of the food item and to determine the starting of computing of the time interval by the timing means at a pre-determined temperature.

Abstract: A function module unit having a memory function is removably attached on one of wrist bands, while a function module unit having a sensor function is removably attached to the other wrist band. On both wrist bands, bus line wires are embedded along the longitudinal direction. Each of the bus line wires comprises a Vcc line, a serial data line, a clock data line, and a ground line. Each of these lines is provided with a connector member which is exposed on the back surface of the wrist band at a position corresponding to the function module unit.

Abstract: A device for monitoring the travel time of mail shipments and including a motion sensor, a memory for compiling the measured motion values, an electronic evaluation unit and a current supply. The motion sensor, the memory for the measured values, the electronic evaluation unit and the current supply are arranged on a partially flexible support or circuit board that is configured such that it includes rigid circuit board portions for the arrangement of the motion sensor, the memory for the measured values and the electronic evaluation unit as well as the current supply and these rigid circuit board portions are connected with one another by flexible circuit board portions or components.

Abstract: A self contained, wearable personal protection device that incorporates a silent security alarm feature, a smoke detector alarm feature and, optionally, the feature of providing the time of day to the wearer is disclosed. The personal protection device with these features is incorporated into a housing case that is sized to be worn about the wrist of an individual user. The personal protection device is particularly suited for use by children. The smoke detector alarm feature of the device automatically activates an audible alarm feature when smoke is detected. The silent security alarm feature is activated when the wearer pushes a button on the device. Further, the wrist worn personal protection device optionally provides the wearer with the time of day as a further incentive for the child to wear the device.

Abstract: In order to provide a sensor-mounting structure which is applicable to various apparatuses, such as electronic apparatuses and portable apparatuses, and which reduces the number of components, simplifies assembly operation, prevents tampering from outside, and the reduces the cost of manufacturing, a pressure sensor 23 is inserted into a mounting pipe 22 from the inside and is pressed and supported by a pressing plate from the back. An engaging end 25b formed on the upper end of the pressing plate 25 engages with an engaging rib 20c, and a fixing plate 25d formed on the lower end is fixed to a fixing surface 21c by a fixing screw 26.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece has an oscillating circuit for producing a clock signal. A dividing circuit divides the clock signal and produces a divided output signal used to count elapsed time. A calculating circuit calculates time information in accordance with the divided output signal produced by the dividing circuit. A detecting circuit detects a horizontal state of the electronic timepiece relative to a ground reference. A bearing measurement device measures bearing information when a horizontal state of the electronic timepiece relative to the ground reference is detected by the detecting circuit. A display circuit displays time information calculated by the calculating circuit and displays bearing information measured by the bearing measurement circuit.

Abstract: An alert system (100) for alerting a user is disclosed. The alert system (100) comprises an input (102) for setting alarm conditions, and an interface (110) for coupling to a communication network (114) to obtain alarm data from a data source (118). The alert system (100) further comprises an alarm (124) for alerting the user in response to an alarm signal, and a processor (106). The processor (106) is operable to receive the alarm conditions, to control communication network (114) access to the data source (118), to receive and evaluate alarm data, and to generate the alarm signal in response to the evaluation. More specifically, the alarm signal may be based on information such as traffic or weather.

Abstract: A monitoring device for assisting hunter's and other person seeking to view animals in the wild along game trails and the intersection of multiple game trails. The monitoring device includes a monitoring assembly for detecting movement of an animal on or along the trail and a speaker used for generating an alerting sound to alert the individual of the approaching animal long before the animal appears. To assist individuals positioned at the intersection of multiple game trails the monitoring device is provided with a selection mechanism for allowing the user to select one sound from a number of different sounds. To prevent the sound from spooking the animal in the wrong direction the speaker is connected to the monitoring assembly by a length of cable greater than twenty feet.

Abstract: The intelligent alarm system of the present invention provides a reliable, low cost system for alerting a user to the presence of snow outside of a building. The system includes a sensor and an intelligent alarm clock for use inside a building or dwelling. The system can be set by a user to signal an alarm a programmable amount of time earlier or later than the user's normal waking time if an accumulation of snow is detected. The system is capable of processing preprogrammed data, user entered data and data accumulated from the sensor to determine whether a true snow condition exists and to generate an appropriate alarm signal.

Abstract: An antenna for use in an electronic apparatus includes a plurality of insulating film substrates arranged side by side. The insulating film substrates each have a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a connector piece is positioned between adjacent ones of the insulating film substrates for connecting the insulating film substrates in series. Each connector piece is bendable so as to stack the insulating film substrates one on another. A spiral wire is provided on at least the first surface of each of the insulating film substrates, and an electrical connection portion is formed in at least one of an outer circumferential section and an inner circumferential section of each of the spiral wires. A connection pattern is formed on the second surface of each of the insulating film substrates for electrically connecting adjacent ones of the spiral wires via the electrical connection portions.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece in accordance with the present invention includes a time clocking circuit for counting reference signals from a reference signal generating circuit to provide time information as its output; a warning device for warning the user of a specific time, by use of vibrations or a buzzer, on the basis of time information derived from the time clocking circuit; and a timepiece state detection device for detecting the states of the temperature and the power source voltage of the timepiece and, if the detection values deviate from predetermined values, the detection device operates to stop the warning action of the warning means. The timings of time information derived from the time clocking circuit differ from each other between when the timepiece state detection device has detected a low temperature of the timepiece and when it has detected a low voltage at the power source, and differ from the time information timing at the normal state.

Abstract: A portable apparatus is provided which is easy to use, for measuring enviromental and biological data and is useful for health care during exercise. The apparatus includes a measuring unit for measuring biological data, such as, a pulse rate and is disposed on a portion of a side portion of a wrist watch type apparatus body. The measuring unit is pressed by the user with his finger. At least one operation button is provided to operate an electrical circuit for processing the measured biological data.