Abstract: A method of calibrating a display hand in an electronic device.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device comprising a rotateable member for indicating the day of the week, wherein each day of the week is displayable with an AM indicator and a PM indicator, an actuation mechanism, operatively coupled to the rotateable member, for rotating the rotateable member in at least one of the clockwise and counterclockwise direction; and a controller, operatively coupled to the actuation mechanism, for causing the rotation of the rotateable member after at least essentially 12 hours so as to shift between indicating a day indicator with the AM indicator and (ii) the day indicator with the PM indicator. The rotateable member can be a day ring, merely an elongated member or a display hand. After essentially 12 hours the rotateable member again rotates so as to shift between displaying in the window (i) the day indicator with the PM indicator and (ii) a successive day indicator with the AM indicator. In a preferred embodiment, the wearable electronic device is a watch.

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: An electronic device comprising a controller having an integrated circuit operable in at least a first and second mode, and a dial having a window through which at least one indicator is visible, wherein the electronic device comprises a mode indicator positioned on an actuation mechanism side of the dial, wherein the mode indicator has at least a first indicator and a second indicator each respectively representative of one of the at least two modes within which the electronic device is operable; a gearing assembly comprising one or more wheels, being meshingly coupled to the mode indicator so that the rotation of the one or more wheels causes the rotation of the mode indicator; an actuation mechanism, rotateably coupled to the at least one or more wheels of the gearing assembly, wherein the rotation of the actuation mechanism causes the rotation of the mode indicator; wherein the integrated circuit controls the actuation of the actuation mechanism so as to initiate the rotation of the mode indicator; and ac

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 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 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 timepiece comprising a date display, comprising a date display assembly comprising a date ring, a first gearing assembly being meshingly coupled to the date ring for causing the rotation of the date ring; and a stepping motor comprising a rotor, wherein the rotor of the stepping motor is rotateably coupled to the at least one or more wheels of the first gearing assembly, wherein the rotation of the rotor causes the date ring to rotate; a date-keeping assembly operatively coupled to the date display assembly, comprising: at least a second gearing assembly comprising at least an hour wheel and a detection wheel assembly, wherein at least certain rotational increments of the detection wheel, and the clockwise or counterclockwise direction thereof, causes the rotor of the stepping motor to rotate so that the date ring can be rotated in one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; whereby the rotation of the hour wheel through a predetermined midnight position results in that the stepping motor causes the d

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 circuit for selectively driving n motor coils associated with a plurality of stepping motors, wherein only (n+1) motor coil drivers are needed. A timepiece that utilizes such a circuit is also provided.

Abstract: A timepiece comprising a date display, comprising a date display assembly comprising a date ring, a first gearing assembly being meshingly coupled to the date ring for causing the rotation of the date ring; and a stepping motor comprising a rotor, wherein the rotor of the stepping motor is rotateably coupled to the at least one or more wheels of the first gearing assembly, wherein the rotation of the rotor causes the date ring to rotate; a date-keeping assembly operatively coupled to the date display assembly, comprising: at least a second gearing assembly comprising at least an hour wheel and a detection wheel assembly, wherein at least certain rotational increments of the detection wheel, and the clockwise or counterclockwise direction thereof, causes the rotor of the stepping motor to rotate so that the date ring can be rotated in one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; whereby the rotation of the hour wheel through a predetermined midnight position results in that the stepping motor causes the d

Abstract: An electronic device that includes functionality to perform at least two functions, a first of which may be timekeeping and the other of which is at least a function other than the first function.

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 comprises 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 comprises 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 method of calibrating a display hand in an electronic device.

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 circuit for selectively driving n motor coils associated with a plurality of stepping motors, wherein only (n+1) motor coil drivers are needed. A timepiece that utilizes such a circuit is also provided.

Abstract: An electric vehicle has one or several separate energy supply units for supplying electric energy for the energy supply of the electric vehicle. At least one energy supply unit is removably arranged as a compact module on the vehicle roof.

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: In a hair treatment device with a winding mandrel driven by a motor and used to wind up hair, the current used by the motor is led through a current limiter circuit in order to limit torque. The current limiter circuit comprises an operating stage and a safety stage. The safety stage is utilized to limit current if the operating stage fails.

Abstract: The invention comprises a universal stepping motor/gear train module for a wrist instrument having a frame plate, a bridge plate attached thereto and spaced therefrom, a stepping motor comprising rotor and stator disposed between said plates, a reduction gear train having gear members coupled to be driven by the rotor and having coaxial output members adapted to receive analog hands, an input/output circuit board disposed in said frame plate and having a pair of power supply terminals thereon, said frame plate defining a recess large enough to receive at least a portion of a button energy cell, and first and second spring contact connectors having ends adapted to contact the terminals of the energy cell and extending between the recess and the power supply terminals on the input/output circuit board, whereby power may either be supplied to said board directly from said power supply terminals or from said energy cell.