Abstract: The invention concerns a push button device for a timepiece, in particular a chronograph, including a pusher head (2) associated with a pusher stem (4) arranged so as to slide in a recess (6) inside which it moves axially from a rest position against the resilient return force of a spring (12) when the pusher head (2) is pushed in, characterised in that the pusher stem (4) is also able to move axially from its rest position to a pulled out position when the pusher head (2) is pulled out.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dial, in particular for a timepiece, formed of a solar cell including a substrate, at least one plurality of superposed layers defining at least one n-i-p or p-i-n element and a conductive layer forming a first electrode arranged to be exposed to luminous radiation, characterised in that said electrode is formed of a partially reflective metal layer.

Abstract: A display device and an electronic watch permit various information to be clearly distinguished from a background when a solar battery is placed within a display area for displaying the information. A display device and the like include a polarizer, a liquid crystal layer, a polarization separating film, and a solar battery. The polarization separating film operates to transmit linearly polarized light polarized in one direction and to reflect other linearly polarized light. Since the surface of the solar battery has a dark color, such as black, a dark-colored background is displayed by light traveling along an optical path. Information, such as numbers, is displayed in a light reflection color by light that is reflected by the polarization separating film and travels along an optical path. The information, such as numbers, is displayed in a light reflection color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radio telephone watch (1) intended to be used in a mobile communication system, said watch (1) including a case (2) and a wristband (3) allowing said watch (1) to be worn on the wrist. According to the present invention, this watch further includes a casing (4; 8; 104), associated with a first strand (31) of said wristband (3), capable of receiving, in a removable manner, a SIM card (10) allowing access to said mobile communication system, an electronic module (5) arranged in said watch case (2) and allowing access to data stored in said SIM card (10), and electric connection means (6) between said SIM card (10) and said electronic module (5), integrated in said first strand (31) of the wristband (3). According to the present invention, a device (7; 9) assuring the fastening of said wristband (3) is further advantageously associated with said casing (4; 8; 104).

Abstract: The concept of an astrological watch is that of a watch which provides a daily horoscope based on ones astrological sign. The astrological watch matches up with a birth sign. The watch contains a computer chip that provides daily horoscopes for the sign of the person, based upon their birth date and time, covering one entire year. An LCD readout allows the person to read their individual daily horoscope each day. In addition, the astrological watch provides the function of a standard electronic digital watch.

Abstract: A linear time display including a first and a second time clock for a first and a second locale of a first and a second time zone is disclosed. In one embodiment, each linear time clock includes a plurality of time unit representations. A first visual indicator is displayed to correlate a first time unit representation in the first linear clock to a corresponding time unit representation in the second linear clock. In one embodiment, the linear time display is a digital device such as a digital watch, or a digital wireless phone. In another embodiment, the linear time display is an electro-mechanical time display, such as a wall mounted time display.

Abstract: Quadribalanced digital time displays and methods comprising increasing digital minutes displayed on the right flank of centrally positioned digital present hours, in relatively upper and lower positions during the first and second quarter hours, followed by decreasing digital minutes displayed on the left flank of digital next hours, in relatively lower and upper positions during the third and fourth quarter hours, are enhanced by simultaneously displaying markers in one or more of the three quarter hour minute positions not containing digital minutes at any one time to inform the viewer that such marked positions are functional elements of the display but not activated due to the current time being displayed in another of said minute positions at that time.

Abstract: A device for assisting an individual participating in a focused breathing session consisting of at least one respiration cycle. The device produces a first sensory cue which corresponds to the exhalation phase of the respiratory cycle and a second sensory cue which corresponds to the inhalation phase of the respiratory cycle. The first and second sensory cues are repeatedly produced by the device at a specific rate over the duration of the focused breathing session as selected by the individual or in accordance with a predetermined program. In one embodiment of the device, the sensory cues are visually produced by a light projecting sphere. In another embodiment, the sensory cues are audible.

Abstract: A luminous body mounted in a watch below hands and a protective crystal and controlled by a switch to produce light, the luminous body including an insulative layer sandwiched in between a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer, electroluminescent means arranged on the insulative layer for producing light upon electric connection of electricity to the first and second conductive layers, the electroluminescent means having a first electroluminescent layer formed of a plurality of electroluminescent indices respectively arranged on the insulative layer around the border area of the insulative layer and a second electroluminescent layer of annular shape arranged on the center area of the insulative layer, a plurality of marks covered on the electroluminescent indices of the first electroluminescent layer, and a light penetrable layer covered on the first conductive layer, the light penetrable layer having a plurality of raised portions corresponding the electroluminescent indices of the first elect

Abstract: The invention concerns a manual control device for a watch including a bolt sliding on the external surface of a watch case, in particular to set a repeater mechanism, said bolt being connected through an opening arranged in said watch case to a sliding block controlling the desired function, said device further including a sealing gasket arranged around said opening and control means associated with said bolt, said control means allowing said device to pass from a first state, called the rest state, in which the bolt is locked with respect to the case and said gasket is compressed, to a second state, called the setting state, in which the bolt is unlocked and said gasket is not compressed, characterised in that said sealing gasket is arranged to be applied around said opening between said bolt and the external surface of the case and in that the control means include an articulated lever provided with an eccentric portion, said lever allowing said device to pass from the setting state to the rest state and v

Abstract: A switching mechanism is provided for a multimode electronic timepiece having a casing, a device for indicating a time-of-day and an integrated circuit operable in a plurality of modes. The switching mechanism includes a setting stem mounted for rotational movement and positionable in a plurality of axial setting positions. The setting stem includes at least one tooth. The switching mechanism also includes a switch arm having a first end, a second end and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion engages the tooth of the setting stem. The switching mechanism further includes a first and a second electrical contact.

Abstract: A self adjusting clock system operable to provide a uniform time display on clocks throughout a facility including a master time-keeper, a plurality of slave time-keepers, and a time-keeping correction apparatus for correcting time of the slave time-keepers in accordance with the master timekeeper. The master time-keeper keeps the correct time and is operable to generate a master signal representative of a time correction. This master signal is then received by the time-keeping correction apparatus and analyzed in combination with other applicable information. The time-keeping correction apparatus supplies a slave correction signal to the slave time-keepers. The slave time-keepers independently keep and display the slave time-keeper time and respond to the slave correction signal to correct their slave time-keeper time when it deviates from the correct time kept by the master time-keeper.

Abstract: In a solar-powered, radio-controlled timepiece an incorrect display can occur before the operating voltage definitively falls below the switch-off level if each pulse for the electromechanical transducer is no longer sufficient for advancing the display. A step monitor senses such an insufficient pulse and triggers a reset command in order to switch on the radio signal receiver for automatically correcting the hands position to the absolute time which is decoded from the current time telegram.

Abstract: Timer apparatus (10), comprising a timer (11) and command means (12, 14, 15, 19) and alerting means (13) connected to the timer, in which at a starting time (tr) the timer (11) determines a first nominal alert interval (Tn) which begins at the starting time (tr) and ends at a nominal alert time (tn), on the occurrence of the nominal alert time (tn) the timer (11) controls the alerting means (13) so that they deliver an alert signal, and on receipt of a starting signal from a starting command element (12) of the command means the timer (11) restarts with the current time (t) as the starting time (tr). On receipt of the starting signal the timer (11) determines a time window (Tw) which contains the nominal alert time (tn). The timer (11) controls the alerting means (13) so that they deliver the alert signal during the window (Tw).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of monitoring patent compliance using a multiple step event acknowledgment process. a) programming a device with event times and descriptions, b) comparing the event times to a system time, c) alerting the patient when an event is to occur, d) pausing the alert, e) waiting a predetermined amount of time, f) acknowledging said alerting after said alert was paused and before the end of said predetermined amount of time. An apparatus for carrying out said method. The apparatus consisting of a portable device having a microcontroller with memory for storing said event times and descriptions. The device further including a prompting means for alerting the patient and event pause and acknowledgment functions. In an alternate embodiment, the portable device includes a microphone for allowing the patient to record verbal messages for later replay by a clinician.

Abstract: An electrochemical timer is described that is compact, lightweight, inexpensive to manufacture, and simple to use in which the consumption of reactive materials in an electrochemical reaction provides a visual indication of the passage of time. In one embodiment, the electrochemical timer includes a first electrode, an electrolyte, and a second electrode. The electrodes and electrolyte are chosen such that the first electrode is consumed at a predetermined rate upon electrochemical contact of the electrodes and electrolyte. The electrodes and electrolyte are further configured such that the consumption of the first electrode can be monitored to provide an indication of the passage of time. In one embodiment, the electrochemical timers provided herein are used to monitor the shelf-life of perishables.

Abstract: A portable processing device, such as a laptop computer, includes a time-of-day clock that is dynamically adjusted based upon occurrences of travel among different time zones. An itinerary is stored as a travel schedule of departure and arrival information and is used to identify anticipated multi-zone travel. When there is a coincidence between the clock and the occurrence of an anticipated multi-zone trip, the clock is automatically adjusted. The itinerary may be input via a user interface mechanism, such as a keyboard, may be entered by means of synchronization with a compatible program of a second device, or may be input via a network, such as the Internet. The determination of the relevant time zones preferably utilizes a database and most preferably utilizes an internal database of cities and time differentials among the cities. The dynamic adjustments of the time-of-day clock occur en route, without accessing externally generated signals or external devices.

Abstract: A diabetic care overview wristwatch provides a bodily attached watch which incorporates additional functions required for daily diabetes management. A raised numeric keypad encircles a watch face, and minus, equals and clear keys are provided adjacent the watch band. On the display face, a standard time display is provided. A number of additional icons signal various conditions, including low battery, the need for blood glucose testing, the need for insulin injection or oral medication, and a special “thumbs up” signifing proper calculation of carbohydrate counts in diet management. In the event the carbohydrate calculation is improper, a negative carbohydrate count will be displayed. Several alarms are programmable through a depressed key on the side of the watch, and the case is designed to be waterproof. On the back side of the case, the word “diabetic” or other similar legend is imprinted.

Abstract: A small electronic apparatus provided with a functional display unit is formed of function driving device for generating function driving signals corresponding to a plurality of functions, a plurality of functional display devices corresponding to the functions and including first and second display devices, and a single motor electrically connected to the function driving devices and operated according to the function driving signals from the function driving device. A driving device transmits a driving force to the first functional display device, and an intermittent driving device is connected to the driving device to operate in association therewith. The intermittent driving device rotates the second display device intermittently. A clocking device is electrically connected to the function driving device.

Abstract: In an electronic watch including a so-called automatic winding dynamo, structures of parts themselves and layout of the parts are improved to achieve a reduction in thickness of the electronic watch. Bearing portions for a rotational shaft (211) of a dynamo rotor (21) are made up of hole jewels (212, 214) and ring-shaped caps (213, 215). The cap (215) covers, from the outer side, one end surface (216) of the hole jewel (214) which locates on the side facing a dynamo rotor (21), and defines a lubricant holding annular slot (G3) between the cap and an outer circumferential surface of the rotational shaft (211). Accordingly, even with the dynamo rotor (21) rotating at a high speed, a lubricant is prevented from scattering to the surroundings from the annular slot (G3). Spacings between adjacent parts can be narrowed and the thickness of the electronic watch can be reduced.