Abstract: A thermometer is provided with a ROM, in which a program for controlling a CPU and plural predetermined emissivity data are memorized, and is further provided with a RAM having plural registers, in which plural emissivity data are entered and memorized. One of these memorized emissivity data is selected and used for measuring a temperature of an object. The selected emissivity data and an output of a temperature sensor are amplified by an amplifier, and are supplied to an A/D convertor to obtain digital data. The CPU processes the digital data to obtain temperature data, and displays the obtained temperature data. With this structure of the thermometer, emissivity data can be set with a simple operation.

Abstract: A system for recording designated physical activity during the period of activity by means of a digital timepiece carried by an athlete or user for subsequent playback after the activity via an audible transmission link to a digital computer for processing, analysis and display.

Abstract: A temperature radio telemetry system combined with an alarm clock, intended for home settings. The alarm clock can be a digital alarm clock, or a radio alarm clock, or a computer running an alarm clock subroutine, devices nearly ubiquitous in private homes. The telemetry receiver is integrated with the alarm clock in a bedside enclosure, or is plugged in the parallel or serial port of the computer. The telemetry system principally detects the skin temperature elevation in infants and children with fever, especially at night, and subsequently triggers an alarm for the parents. The system can also detect the peripheral skin temperature drop in diabetic patients with early symptoms of hypoglycemia, or the small temperature rise associated with ovulation. The telemetry link has several fail-safe attributes, is operable without a license, and resists to interference by using a running median data smoothing method. The transmitter is simple, inexpensive, and child-safe.

Abstract: The invention provides a compact electronic timing device for indicating procedural steps to be taken during the setting of a settable mixture which is to be formed by mixing two or more components in a mixing zone separated from the device. The mixture passes through a plurality of successive stages from mixing to setting, at least one stage having a duration which is temperature dependent.

Abstract: A multifunctional electronic watch of the present invention displays data measured by a built-in atmospheric pressure sensor by means of a small atmospheric pressure pointer and an atmospheric pressure pointer. It is also capable of displaying a differential between the present atmospheric pressure and an atmospheric pressure three hours before by means of an atmospheric pressure tendency pointer. A dial ring attached around a clockface of the watch is formed with an atmospheric pressure scale, on the outer periphery of which is a rotation bezel formed with a height scale. The built-in sensor is accommodated in the watch so as not to project from the rotation bezel of the watch. Accordingly, an electronic watch which has additional functions of indicating environmental data such as atmospheric pressure without complicating the constitution can be realized.

Abstract: A temperature-time-pressure detecting device for a closed heat treatment zone consists of a sealed discoidal-shaped capsule of substantially transparent material adapted for placement within the zone in a generally vertical position. The capsule is formed of two opposed preferably symmetrical circular shell walls sealed around their common rim and defining therebetween a central core region containing a shaped mass of a fusible indicating material having a defined melting point at least as high as the temperature to be detected. The central core region is surrounded by an inner and an outer annular chamber which are concentric with the core region and with one another.

Abstract: The portable precision watch, additionally to time-keeping functions, also comprises a GPS receiver with antenna, evaluation electronics, a compass, a destination coordinate memory, an input element and a display element. With the evaluation electronics the coordinates of the location and the direction to the destination are computed and are made directly viewable as a vector display in the display element. Thus a very compact precision watch is provided which may be personally carried everywhere and worldwide, and directly displays the direction to any destination, in particular as a pocket watch or wrist watch.

Abstract: An alerting apparatus for alerting residents to hazardous gas concentrations, comprising an alarm clock, a gas sensor, a microcontroller, and visual display and auditory speech warning means for producing a wake-up alarm and a hazardous gas warning. When the alerting apparatus detects a dangerous level of carbon monoxide, initial visual display and auditory speech warnings are provided to the user using a digital display and a voice synthesizer. The visual and speech warning messages provide the user with warnings and instructions appropriate to the concentration of gas detected and time of exposure. The user may then retrieve further visual and auditory messages which provide a detailed gas detection event history.

Abstract: A wrist-worn portable electronic device comprises a main unit having a display member for displaying information including time, etc., a wrist band connected to the main unit for allowing a user to wear the device on the wrist, and a connector mechanism for allowing signals to be input to the main unit. The connector mechanism comprises a connector member disposed on an edge of the main unit at a 6 o'clock or 12 o'clock position of the main unit and a connector piece for removably coupling to the connector member. The connector member includes a first terminal group comprising a plurality of terminals. The connector piece includes a second termination group comprising a plurality of terminals for electrically connecting to the first terminal group. The second terminal group receives signals for inputting to the main unit. In the wrist-worn portable electronic device, the connector mechanism allows easy attachment and detachment of a cable, etc., to the main unit.

Abstract: A low power consumption system for monitoring time of use of appliance incorporates a controller and a temperature sensor that is activated by the controller at intervals of X minutes to determine the temperature of the sensor. The sensed temperature is then compared with a threshold temperature and a counter is turned ON to accumulate time if the sensed temperature is at the desired level or turned OFF when the sensed temperature is not in the desired range. The counter remains in its ON or OFF position until the sensed temperature causes the counter to shift to the opposite position to the one it is in at that time. The counter receives oscillations from the oscillator which is continuously operating and only counts those oscillations when the counter is set in the ON position.

Abstract: A portable apparatus is provided which is easy to use, for measuring environmental 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.

Abstract: A current measured value measured by sensor is indicated by a measured value pointer. A maximum or minimum value pointer is interlocked with the measured value pointer and moves only in an incremental or decremental direction to indicate the maximum or minimum measured value. Therefore, a current measured value and the maximum or minimum value can be indicated simultaneously by a single drive source.

Abstract: A system for recording designated physical activity during the period of activity by means of a digital timepiece carried by an athlete or user for subsequent playback after the activity via an audible transmission link to a digital computer for processing, analysis and display.

Abstract: A pulsimeter having an improved pulse measurement accuracy by having a good shading is provided. The pulsimeter include a main body 2, a finger insertion section 4 disposed on the main body to be inserted by a finger (FIG. 2), a pulse sensor 5 for sensing pulses of a finger inserted into the finger insertion section 4 (FIG. 2), and a display 6 for displaying the pulses sensed by the pulse sensor 5. The finger insertion section 4 is disposed on a surface (the reverse side of the main body 2) opposite to a surface provided with the display 6.

Abstract: A sensor housing pipe is secured to a back of a watch at a recess formed on an underside of the back. A sensor is housed in the sensor housing pipe. A sensor lid is provided for securing the sensor in the sensor housing pipe. The sensor lid has openings for communicating the sensor with the outside of the watch.

Abstract: In an electronic appliance equipped with an electronic wristwatch equipped with a sensor, a trend in various variations such as temperatures, altitude and waterdepths can be visually and intuitively recognized. In the electronic appliance, measurement data constructed of plural digits are acquired in response to output signals from the sensor. The upper digit data among the plural digits of measurement data are digitally displayed by way of an electronic/optical digital display unit, e.g., an LCD display, whereas the lower digit data among the plural digits of measurement data except for the plural digits are displayed by way of either a pointer type display unit, or an electronic/optical analog display unit, e.g., a meter.

Abstract: A watch including an arrangement (14) indicating the terrestrial magnetic north. Such terrestrial magnetic north indicating arrangement is fitted into the watch case (32) in a lateral peripheral region of the horological movement (2). Specifically, the terrestrial magnetic north indicating arrangement comprises a permanent magnet (16) mounted on a shaft (18) and a direction indicator (24) fixed to such shaft. In accordance with three specific embodiments, the watch according to the invention enables, firstly, indication of the north direction, secondly, any direction whatsoever permitting the user to follow a predetermined direction and, thirdly, the direction of Mecca from at least one place on the terrestrial globe where such user is located.

Abstract: A pulsimeter includes a main body having a front face and a back face that is opposite the front face. A finger insertion section, into which a finger may be inserted, is arranged on the back face of the main body. Also included is a pulse sensor which is configured to sense pulses from a user's finger that has been inserted into the finger insertion section. A display, which is arranged on the front face of the main body, is configured to display the pulses sensed by the pulse sensor. The display and the finger insertion section are arranged such that the display may be observed by the user while the user's finger is inserted into the finger insertion section.

Abstract: A signalling device to be worn on the person includes an emergency button (2) which triggers an internal transmitter to transmit an encoded identification signal followed by audio signals derived from sounds picked up by a microphone (3). The transmitted signals are picked up by a control box (21) containing a radio receiver which encodes the signals and commands an alarm box (24) to send out an audible and/or visual warning. Such warnings alternate with periods in which the alarm box broadcasts sounds picked up by the microphone (3).

Abstract: A water detecting means 5 and an operation designating means for operating a depth measuring function means 6 are arranged. When the water detecting means 5 detects water, the depth measuring function means 6 is forcibly operated by the operation designating means. When a depth state representing a value smaller than a predetermined depth value continues for a predetermined period of time, although the water detecting means detects water, a wet alarm is displayed, and the operation of the depth measuring function means is terminated. Also in a non-diving mode, a 0-m depth reference pressure is measured and stored at predetermined time intervals.

Abstract: An analogue timepiece capable of indicting a pressure variation, such as that of atmospheric pressure, comprises at least two hands (2, 3) for providing time information, a watch movement (12) for driving the hands and a pressure sensor (13, 13a) for measuring the atmospheric pressure variation. One of the hands (2, 3) indicates the measured pressure variation while one of the others of said hands (3, 3) indicates at the same time a weather forecast as a function of the variation.

Abstract: A temperature indicator has a substrate (1) comprising several distinct juxtaposed zones (I to VIII), each being covered by a first thermosensitive material (A) and at least one second thermosensitive material (B, C) each of which reacts within a predetermined temperature range which is different for each zone but of constant scope. There is no overlapping of the temperature ranges of each material is within each zone. Each of the thermosensitive materials (A,B,C) has a portion of its range of reaction temperatures in common with a portion of the temperature range of one of the materials (A,B,C) of an adjacent zone. This overlapping is lower by one step in each of the temperature ranges. With three thermosensitive materials per zone, 24 sensing elements are available, which enables obtaining 18 times a single non-active sensor, namely 18 temperatures at the step resolution. The temperature is read at the side of the non-active zone.

Abstract: A sensor unit which comprises a sensor, and a detector for detecting an output from the sensor is attached removably to a device case with a display. Data on the basis of detection signals from the detector of the sensor unit is displayed on the display of the case. Thus, only a desired sensor can be provided in the case to thereby reduce the size and power consumption.

Abstract: The analog watch, more specifically the wrist watch, having watch and dial means as well as motor-driven actuating means and battery in one housing also comprises additional means for measuring and indicating, especially of nuclear radiation, disposed in the watch housing, which means include a circuitry carrier with a printed circuit that is folded into the housing, flexible, and planar in its development, which circuitry carrier connects a measuring sensor with the indicator means via an amplifier and evaluator circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a watch comprising a device for indicating the temperature (16) of the environment in which the watch is situated comprising a first series of thermochromic liquid crystal temperature sensors (18) facing a first temperature scale (20) arranged in such a way that the reading given by the sensors (18) of the first series, in combination with said scale, is directly representative of the temperature of the environment in contact with the sensors, and wherein the device differentiates the temperature indicated by the sensors according to whether the watch is worn or not worn.

Abstract: A watch having a sensor, a watch case (2), a sensor holding portion (5) mounted in the watch case, sensor housing spaces (11, 25) formed in the watch case and the holding portion, a sensor protecting tube (15) secured in the spaces in which the sensor (17) is supported.

Abstract: A device for displaying information by a hand which is driven by a stepping motor in both forward and backward directions and which moves within a limited range, in which the stepping motor receives a driving signal enough to move and scan the hand in one direction in the whole range of the limited region for facilitating the attachment of the hand, and depending on the object to be measured, overtravel inhibiting circuit means are added to prevent any misdisplay.

Abstract: A clock, a lamp, an alarm, a motion detector and a smoke alarm are advantageously combined in a travel device which provides the user with both convenience and security when travelling. The motion detector detects motion and controls the delivery of an alarm signal and/or the delivery of light from the lamp. If motion occurs under circumstances suggesting that an intruder is present or if smoke is detected, the alarm signal and the degree of illumination alert the user to a potential security concern. If motion occurs under circumstances indicating the user is present and engaging in normal activities, the illumination is sufficient for those activities. If motion is not detected during a predetermined time period, suggesting that the user has gone to sleep, the illumination is ended. The alarm and the illumination may also be activated by clock functions, thereby achieving alarm clock functionality.

Abstract: A remotely actuatable sports timing system automatically responds to a whistle blown by the sports official to generate a frequency modulated radio signal which is utilized to provide an instantaneous switching signal to actuate the game clock.

Abstract: A device for sensing smoke and providing an indication upon the sensing of smoke is disclosed. A housing, being in the shape of a wrist watch, includes an electronic circuit that senses smoke and provides an indication to those in the vicinity of the device. This indication allows those in this vicinity to easily locate the device. The housing further includes the features of providing the time of day to a user.

Abstract: A device for measuring altitude and barometric pressure having a barometric pressure sensor, an amplifying circuit for amplifying the output signal from the pressure sensor, an analog to digital converter for converting the output signal from the amplifying circuit to a digital signal, and an altitude information generator for generating altitude information from the output signal of the analog to digital converter. A display displays the altitude information from the altitude information generator and the pressure information detected by the pressure sensor with pressure variation information and converts it into precise altitude information in accordance with temperature compensation data and altitude compensating data based upon regional and time information. The device may be used in climbing or the like with remarkable reliability.

Abstract: A timer for measuring time spent productively in an activity, with a minimum of interference with the activity, which includes a sensor and a delay circuit. The delay circuit compensates for productive time spent in an intermittent activity which may not result in the production of energy to which the sensor is responsive, as often occurs, for instance, during the practice of performing arts. Sensors preferably are responsive to energy which can be conducted through the atmosphere, such as sound and visible light. The timer may be fabricated as a free-standing unit, included within an electronic metronome or functionally combined with a variety of equipment.

Abstract: An electronic seal for a casing records the time of changes in the seal state. A sealing strip is fixed in the casing and is formed as a safety loop. A monitoring device is located in the casing and attached to the sealing strip. The monitoring device generates time values which are recorded when changes in the seal state occur.

Abstract: A small-sized electronic device with depth gauge includes a pressure sensor for measuring a present water pressure and outputting a pressure value. A memory stores the pressure data. A dive time measuring circuit measures a dive time interval. A mean depth calculator receives the pressure data and dive time interval and in response thereto outputs a mean depth value which is displayed on the device.

Abstract: A time displaying apparatus is constituted in a manner that when a temperature sensor 54 or 55 installed in an electric appliance is turned on, a display controlling part changes-over the displaying operation by the numeric display 50 to a blinking operation, and thereby informs the user of that the electric appliance has risen in temperature above a predetermined value. Conventionally this kind of information is performed using an alarm buzzer or an alarm lamp, but in accordance with the present invention, such a special alarm component can be dispensed with, and there is no fear of incurring an increase in the number of parts and a rise in the cost.

Abstract: In a pressure instrument with depth/altitude and time display, a measurement time period from a starting instant up to a stopping instant of the time measurement is measured by measurement-time counting means, and also another measurement data is acquired by detecting pressures from the starting instant up to the stopping instant of the pressure measurement. After the measurements are taken and when a measurement stop signal is outputted, a determination is made whether or not the measured time periods are longer than a predetermined time period. If the measured time period is longer than a predetermined time period, this dive is regarded as one for which it is required to store a record, and then the measurement data acquired between the starting instant and the stopping instant of the measurement are stored in a memory.

Abstract: A timepiece for continuously calculating and displaying the actual biological time of day of an individual. After an initial biological time of day is entered, the timepiece runs at a pre-determined rate corresponding to the rate at which time would progress in a free-running circadian clock for the individual. When the individual is exposed to clock-altering stimuli, such as bright light, the timepiece computes a new operation rate based upon the relative effects of the clock-altering stimuli as determined by a phase response curve for the individual. By combining information concerning the presence or absence of clock-altering stimuli with information concerning the effects of that stimuli, the watch is able compute and continuously display the individual's accurate biological time.

Abstract: A method for controlling the luminescence of a fluorescent lamp in which a light sensor operates in response to light other than that from the fluorescent lamp striking it to increase the luminescence of the lamp.

Abstract: A wrist watch with a sound alarm is used for pill takers. The wrist watch is a standard wrist watch (displays time and date) except for two temperature sensors (one on the bottom and the other on the top). These temperture sensors prove when an owner is wearing the wrist watch. A pill taker can make a schedule of alarms based on when he/she wakes up, when they go to sleep, relative time (from when they wake up or go to sleep) or absolute time of day and date.

Abstract: A small electronic device having a depth gauge is provided. An electronic device includes a pressure sensor which produces a signal corresponding to a depth. A first memory stores decompression data while a second memory stores residual nitrogen time. The first counter counts a dive time while a second counter counts a surface interval time. A calculating circuit calculates non-decompression time limits based upon the depth information and decompression data. A decompression management circuit determines when the decompression time limit has exceed and calculates the decompression dot profile and output decompression dive data. A second calculating circuit calculates repetitive dive non-decompression time limits based upon the previous the dive depth, dive time interval surface time interval and the residual nitrogen time. The control circuit receives each bit of information and causes a displayed display information either simultaneously or independently.

Abstract: A wrist watch has a casing having a face, an analog time display on the face on which the current time is marked by a pair of hands, a semicircularly arcuate bar depth gauge display on the face on which the depth is marked. The depth display is of a circular like configuration and generally surrounds and lies outside the orbits of the hands on the watch face. The bar display is operative for displaying depth by changing the appearance of an analogous portion of same.

Abstract: A personal security device is disclosed which includes, in combination, a smoke detection and smoke alarm system, a radio, a digital time clock, a compass, a high intensity lamp, and a retractable writing table. The writing table is disposed below the lamp beam to facilitate use of the table in a darkened area.

Abstract: A sensor signal processing apparatus for measuring a physical quantity through the use of a sensor. A data processor automatically provides an operation equation by applying two known physical quantities, at two points, to the sensor and storing the data at these two points in a pair of memories. The quantities in the memories are then converted in accordance with a sensor characteristics equation and displayed on a display unit. In addition, a battery is used to supply the data processor with power. If that battery's voltage level falls below a certain point an alarm is sounded, indicating that the battery should be replaced.

Abstract: A ski pole presenting survival information is set forth and particularly a replacement ski pole handle in combination with a ski pole is disclosed wherein said handle provides a digital readout of both current time and ambient temperature.

Abstract: A monitor utilizes a sensor which transmits a signal when a specific phenomenon has occurred. The time of the phenomenon is recorded in memory for later withdrawal and analysis by the operator. Being small, palm-sized, the monitor can easily be attached to such items as a drawer to monitor when the drawer is opened. Additionally, through the use of two-sided adhesive tape or the like, the security monitor can be easily moved from one location to another.

Abstract: A wrist worn device includes a digital watch circuit and a receiver circuit which responds to coded message signals including selective call signalling and message information. An input steering circuit interfaces between the watch circuit and the receiver circuit for normally providing control of the watch circuit by switches located in the device case. The normal watch functions of the switches are permanently marked on the device case. The watch circuit and the receiver circuit couple to an information selector circuit which normally selects the watch output for a common display. When coded message signals are received, the switches are enabled to control the receiver circuit, and the received message information is selected for display. New indicia, electronically selected by the information selector circuit, are displayed on the display defining the new functions of the switches.

Abstract: An electronic diving wristwatch having a pressure sensing depth meter provided in a projection on a case of the watch without interferring with the existing crown, pushbuttons, etc. The depth meter has a piezoelectric type sensing element which produces electrical output in response to the water pressure. The output is converted to a water depth which is displayed in a digital display window of the watch.

Abstract: An analogue display has a circle of electrically-energizable elements that are selectively energized so as to represent time. A rotatable setting wheel has a knurled edge that projects from the display casing. A leaf spring engages the knurled edge, the spring having a piezo-electric element on its surface which produces pulses dependent on rotation and direction of rotation of the wheel. Different elements are energized around the circle, as the wheel is rotated, according to the speed and direction of rotation. A second value, such as temperature, can be represented if each element extends radially and is divided into separate sub elements. By energizing different numbers of the sub elements, the apparent radial length of the element can be varied to represent the second value.

Abstract: A timepiece includes a variable color display for providing an analog indication of time and a transducer for measuring values of a diverse quantity. The color of the analog indication may be controlled in a plurality of steps in accordance with the output of the transducer.

Abstract: A timepiece includes a variable color display for indicating time in digital format and a physical transducer for measuring values of a physical quantity. The color of the display may be controlled in a plurality of steps in accordance with the output of the physical transducer.