Abstract: The present invention concerns an electronic timepiece with two analog type hands. The timepiece includes an hour hand and a minute hand, the hour hand and the minute hand being arranged to operate independently of each other. The hour hand and the minute hand are arranged to operate in a first operating mode and in a second operating mode, which is arranged to be actuated by the timepiece detecting an event. In the second operating mode, the hour hand and the minute hand are arranged to operate in a different manner from their mode of operation in the first operating mode.

Abstract: Portable object comprising a frame arranged to serve as a cradle for a control stem, the actuation in rotation of which makes it possible to control at least one electronic or mechanical function of the portable object, a magnetized ring being driven in rotation by the control stem, the rotation of the magnetized ring being detected by at least one inductive sensor disposed inside a housing of the frame inside which the inductive sensor is held by elastic means.

Abstract: A motorization group including power and control devices, and a motor module for watches, with a motor with a coil driving an output wheel set on an output arbor, this motor module includes main mechanical and electrical connectors to a structure or another motor module, and flat links cooperating with another motor module, each coil being electrically connected to two main connectors or to two flat links, more particularly, the flat links of the motor modules are arranged for an electrical connection, a main motor module carrying a main arbor parallel to each output arbor, electrically connected by main connectors or flat links, either to the structure, or to another motor module.

Abstract: A device for setting watches arranged to be pressed onto a crystal of a watch and including plural display mechanisms. The device is arranged to enable the user to see the display mechanisms of the watch as they are set.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable electronic device including a case and a watchband link attached to said case, the case comprising a pair of horns, between which is disposed a female electrical connector, the link comprising a male electrical connector disposed at the end of the link and adapted to make an electrical connection with the female electrical connector when the link is mounted on the case. According to the invention, each horn comprises a bar intended to come to be housed in an opposite housing of the watchband, the bars engaging successively in a guide groove and then in a locking groove formed in the link, the device comprising a manual actuation member for moving the bars into a retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a push-piece winding button control device for a portable object of small dimensions. This device includes a pivoting control stem axially movable between at least a transitory first position and a stable second position, wherein said device further includes a position indexing plate arranged to be integral in translation with the control stem, while keeping the same orientation relative to the frame, and wherein the device further comprises a cam follower arranged to cooperate with a longitudinal cam path formed in the position indexing plate. The cam path includes a recess defining the stable position of the control stem, and a ramp-shaped profile portion which rises from the recess towards the transitory position.

Abstract: A push-button arrangement includes an electronic plate. The push-button is of the type surface mounted on a flexible printed circuit sheet that is itself partially fixed to the electronic plate. A portion of the flexible printed circuit sheet that carries the push-button remains free and is folded around a peripheral edge of the electronic plate, such that the push-button extends substantially perpendicularly to the electronic plate and bears against a lateral surface of the electronic plate.

Abstract: The electromechanical timepiece movement comprises a stepping motor, a wheel driven in rotation by the motor, a pinion meshing with the wheel and a device for detecting the angular position of the wheel, the detection device making it possible to determine the passage of a reference half-axis of the wheel through a reference angle defined by the wheel and the pinion and comprising for such purpose an electronic circuit capable of detecting an additional localised resistive torque when the wheel is driven in a stepping motion. The localised resistive torque is achieved by a resilient element integral with the wheel and one portion of which is at least partially superposed on a given hollow of the toothing of said wheel. The movable component has a toothing which is at least partially situated at the level of the resilient element, such that the toothing moves and presses against the resilient element when it penetrates inside said given hollow.

Abstract: Movable assembly for a timepiece display device, with a display member pivoting about an axis and having a first off-center center of inertia positioned in a direction of unbalance, and a mobile element pivoting about the axis integrally with the display member and having a second center of inertia in the direction of unbalance on the opposite side to that of the first center of inertia and including at least one cutout on the opposite side to that of the second center of inertia with respect to the axis, and/or at least one inertia block situated entirely on the side of the second center of inertia, and any bore or recess or cutout comprised in the mobile element, other than a bore around the axis, is situated entirely on the side opposite to that of the second center of inertia with respect to the axis.

Abstract: Timepiece display mechanism comprising a centre pipe fixed on a plate, this centre pipe comprising a main bore or a main guide bearing surface for receiving and guiding in rotation, about a main axis, a display wheel set internal or external to the centre pipe, and this display mechanism comprises an axial stop arranged to limit to a predetermined value the axial play in the direction of the main axis between the centre pipe and the display wheel set, and which is an added axial stop which is either captively mounted between the centre tube and the display wheel set, or fixed to the display wheel set.

Abstract: A capacitive sensor to determine instantaneous angular position of a rotatable element in a timepiece, such as a setting stem of a wristwatch. Static electrodes are configured to form, in conjunction with rotor electrodes of the rotatable element, a first differential capacitance pair and a second differential capacitance pair. A sensor calculation unit is configured to sense difference values from the differential capacitances pairs and to evaluate the angular position of the rotatable element from the difference values using predetermined information relating the differential capacitance values to angular position values.

Abstract: Arrangement of electrodes for a juxtaposed two digit display including a left digit and a right digit is disclosed. The right digit includes an upper electrode, a median electrode and a lower electrode. The right digit includes a lateral upper left electrode, a lateral lower left electrode, a lateral upper right electrode and a lateral lower right electrode. The left digit includes an upper electrode, a median electrode and a lower electrode. The left digit includes a lateral upper left electrode, a lateral lower left electrode, a lateral upper right electrode and a lateral lower right electrode. In the left digit, the upper electrode, the median electrode and the lower electrode are each formed of a first and second point-shaped electrode.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes at least one electronic module and the electronic module includes, in particular, a main plate provided with a cavity arranged for receiving an electrical energy source, at least one movement associated with a printed circuit, an elastically deformable contact member for ensuring an electrical connection between the electrical energy source and the printed circuit, and a holder for holding the electrical energy source. The holder includes a removable holder made of insulating material arranged to receive the energy source and including a removable clamp for holding the energy source in place. The holder can be inserted inside the cavity.

Abstract: An electronic clock mechanism includes an analog display device including a ring of dates and a stopwatch hand associated with a graduation of a small counter. The ring and hand are driven by a same electric motor via a permanent gear train, the hand being mounted on a wheel of the permanent gear train, the wheel arranged between a motor pinion and a movable element including a date driving wheel. The ring and date driving wheel respectively include two sets of teeth forming a permanent gear having a relatively large clearance to define a dead angle region for the date driving wheel as the ring is positioned by a jumper. The dead angle region is used to drive the stopwatch hand independently of the ring. The permanent gear train is arranged such that torque for positioning the rotor creates for the date driving wheel a blocking torque for shock-resistance.

Abstract: An electromechanical or digital watch includes a middle part that delimits with a glass a watch case. The glass includes an upper surface oriented upwardly, and a lower surface oriented towards the watch case. The watch also includes a dial made of an electrically non-conductive material. The dial includes a lower surface and an upper surface located opposite the watch case. Electrically conductive paths for the connection of one or more electronic components are structured on at least one of the lower or upper surfaces of the dial. The watch includes a flange that ensures, via the electrically conductive paths, the electrical connection between an electronic device arranged on the lower surface of the glass and the electronic components. The flange supports the dial or is made in one-piece with the dial.

Abstract: Timepiece display mechanism comprising a centre pipe fixed on a plate, this centre pipe comprising a main bore or a main guide bearing surface for receiving and guiding in rotation, about a main axis, a display wheel set internal or external to the centre pipe, and this display mechanism comprises an axial stop arranged to limit to a predetermined value the axial play in the direction of the main axis between the centre pipe and the display wheel set, and which is an added axial stop which is either captively mounted between the centre tube and the display wheel set, or fixed to the display wheel set.

Abstract: Electromechanical apparatus including a wheel set and an analogue indicator member which are integral in rotation, a stepping motor, and a capacitive device for detection of the angular position of the wheel set, including a rotor, a stator and an electronic measuring circuit, the stator including a first pair of electrodes having a first capacitance and a second pair of electrodes having a second capacitance, the rotor being adapted such that the values of the two capacitances depend on the angular position of the rotor, and an electronic measuring circuit being provided for generating an output signal representative of a difference between the respective values of the first and of the second capacitance.

Abstract: A device for detecting and synchronizing a position of at least one first wheel of a timepiece mechanism for an electronic analog wristwatch, includes this first wheel extending in a plane. The detection and synchronization device includes at least one light source emitting a light beam and at least one light detection system. A first light-reflecting element projects from one of an upper or lower surfaces of the first wheel of the timepiece mechanism. The light source and the light detection system are arranged so that in a determined position of the first wheel of the timepiece mechanism, the light beam emitted by the light source is reflected by the first light-reflecting element in the direction of the light detection system. The detection and synchronization device is housed within a case of the wristwatch.

Abstract: In the control method for an analog display device fitted to a timepiece movement, the motor is used both for driving a first indicator of a time parameter and a second periodically driven indicator. To this end, the motor is controlled such that, when the first indicator is in an operating mode and the second indicator is arranged to remain substantially immobile, said first indicator is driven in rotation by the motor alternately. The first indicator is driven in a forward direction, to display the time parameter, during a first period in which a periodic actuation wheel set is simultaneously driven in positions of its area of non-actuation, and in a backward direction, in accelerated mode, during a second period following the first period, before the periodic actuation wheel set is driven in a position of its area of actuation.

Abstract: Electromechanical apparatus comprising a wheel set and an analogue indicator member (14) which are integral in rotation, a stepping motor, and a capacitive device for detection of the angular position of the wheel set, comprising a rotor (4: 10), a stator (18a, 18b, 20a, 20b, 22, 24, 26a, 26b, 26c) and an electronic measuring circuit (28), the stator comprising a first pair of electrodes (18a, 18b) having a first capacitance (C1) and a second pair of electrodes (20a, 20b) having a second capacitance (C2), the rotor being adapted such that the values of the two capacitances depend on the angular position of the rotor, and an electronic measuring circuit (28) being provided for generating an output signal representative of a difference between the respective values of the first (C1) and of the second (C2) capacitance.