Abstract: A device is configured to process medical-event related information, such as associated with a medical code event, such as by receiving medical-event related information, recording medical event information with timestamps, generating additional medical information, displaying medical events and additional medical information on media display, visual indicators, and user devices to provide real-time notifications of recorded and reminders for upcoming medical events, and sending medical events with timestamps and additional medical information to other devices for further processing. The device may be configured as a code clock which includes an analog clock.

Abstract: Methodologies and constructions of displaying elapsed time on a wristworn device, which include among other things, having at least two display hands one of which that will rotate faster or stop so that they become coincident with each other, then rotate together and then reassume their normal and accurate positions. Such is particularly important with respect to one of the hands that is preferably a seconds hand that might otherwise be displaying seconds of the time of day (“TOD”).

Abstract: An electronic multi-lane stop watch is disclosed. Said multi-lane stop watch can record multi-athletes' split times and final times simultaneously. Said multi-lane stop watch can also automatically save collected data to files and export/import information and data to/from external devices such as computers or printers.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, for each GOP, frames from an I frame present at a leading position of GOP to an I frame contained in a succeeding GOP and B frames referencing the I frame contained in the succeeding GOP are managed as a new GOP. For each new GOP, video frames from a leading I frame to a last I frame are subjected to a decoding process in order of increasing PTS value. For each new GOP with the last I frame of the video frames discarded, the video frames are subjected to video display in order of decreasing PTS value.

Abstract: A timing device monitors an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for an object in a process of traversing a predetermined range of distance by computing the estimated time of arrival based on a time the object has spent completing at least one interval during the course of traversing the distance. The computation is invoked each time a signal is received by the timing device indicating the completion of an interval. The signal can be sent by a user of the device of by a transmitter placed near an end of the interval.

Abstract: A clock object is provides, which includes a clock time and a monotonic time that are readable by the electronic device. The monotonic time is incremented every read of the monotonic time from the clock object. The clock object can also include an indication of a level of trust of the clock time.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a case accommodating a piezoelectric vibrating piece therein in a piezoelectric oscillator including the piezoelectric vibrating piece, including the steps of: applying deep drawing to a conductive plate member to shape the plate member in a nearly cylindrical shape with a bottom; pressing an inner surface of a bottom part of the plate member by a punch for step drawing while an outer surface of the bottom part is being abutted against a surface including an opening of a hole of a die having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the bottom part, whereby a projecting portion is formed on the outer surface of the bottom part; and cutting the plate member having the projecting portion at a predetermined position on the opening side thereof, whereby a case in a nearly cylindrical shape with a bottom having the projecting portion is obtained.

Abstract: An interval timer combining the features of a practice timer, means of measuring date and metronome into a single device for the purpose of measuring, recording, and displaying practice records over a period of weeks or months. During the measuring of practice time, the device may complement the passage of time by the use of lights, sounds, or vibrations. It features a display screen that can indicate total time practiced, current chronological time and date, and a record of practice accomplished over a period of chronological time. The device may also accommodate interchangeable face plates of electronic icons for user personalization of the device. An enhanced version may include means for displaying assignment and practice information.

Abstract: A clock has a solid state memory or other storage medium containing many messages, each of which preferably is appropriate to a particular date, time of day, week, season, etc. The clock is self-contained, without connection to any network for message content. In setting the clock the user can choose that a message be selected by the internal microprocessor at the appointed time. A specific embodiment is a clock radio which can be set for alarm, radio programming and/or day-specific message. The stored messages are presented in verbal form for the user, via digital storage or voice synthesizer. In specific forms the clock or clock radio contains messages relating to similar dates in history, horoscopes based on the user's birth date, anonymous-type programs, or other messages that have appropriate content for a particular time or date.

Abstract: An analog chronograph timepiece has a main plate and a setting stem for correcting time information. Defined at the main plate are a reference vertical axis line passing through the rotational center of the main plate and disposed parallel to a central axis line of the setting stem, and a reference horizontal axis line passing through the rotational center of the main plate and disposed orthogonal to the main plate reference vertical axis line. The main plate has regions disposed relative to the reference vertical and horizontal lines and in which a time coil block and first and second chronograph coil blocks are selectively arranged.

Abstract: A handheld childbirth labor timing apparatus includes a timing device with a visible display, a calculating device, a memory device and a selection device. In various embodiments the apparatus is programmed to execute methods for the simple timing of the durations of and intervals between actual childbirth contractions, for practicing selected sequences of such contractions in preparing for childbirth, and also for storing a set of expected sequences that, when matched, with an actual childbirth labor sequence will present an alerting signal to the user so as to timely summon medical help.

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 clock stores time data indicative of time of operation of a power machine. A timing circuit provides a timing signal and a controller is coupled to a timing circuit and to a memory, which includes a plurality of memory locations. An elapsed time value is maintained, based on the timing signal, by the timing circuit, and a subset of a plurality of memory locations is intermittently updated with the elapsed time value.

Abstract: A portable system for reminding a patient and keeping track of the prescription and use of medications. The system comprises a portable unit and a software application program loaded in a PC-type computer. The portable unit consists mainly of a compact portable housing which contains an LCD display; audible alerts; pushbutton controls; battery power; and electronic circuitry to receive, store and display data. The portable unit can be programmed with dosage information regarding the particular medication, track when a particular medication has been taken, and sound an alarm when time to take another dose. The portable unit also checks for contraindications and warns of adverse reactions the patient would have with a particular drug or if a particular drug cannot be mixed with another drug presently being taken by the patient.

Abstract: According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, an electronic apparatus and a method of its use are provided to keep track of events and elapsed time, during the life of a child, from a time prior to the child's birth. The apparatus has the functionality that helps satisfy the needs of parents who wish to commemorate events in the life of their child. Once the current time of day and/or date and the expected delivery date of the child have been programmed, the apparatus counts down the remaining period of time until birth in terms of months, weeks, and days. Upon reaching zero (delivery), the apparatus can be configured to perform certain celebratory acts, such as flash the display and play a tune. The apparatus then automatically switches to counting upwards and at any given moment thereafter will display the newborn's instantaneous age.

Abstract: A time recorder stores on and off times of technician repair jobs and receives repair order numbers and flat rate times through a key pad input. The time recorder prints flag tickets on adhesive-backed paper for application to repair orders. The system also prints daily time cards and efficiency in progress reports when requested by a supervisor. Technicians are identified to the time recorder by key pad input or by a bar code wand and supervisors are identified through key pad input or badges having magnetic stripes.

Abstract: A display unit is arranged in cooperation with a twenty-four hour clock to effect registration and storage of timed events and permitting recall of the timed events, with the unit arranged for ease of mounting within an emergency vehicle and the like.

Abstract: A digital multi event timer that makes it simple to measure and record both time intervals and the actual times at which they begin. An electronic time base generates driving signals for seconds, minutes and hours. When a measurement set button is pressed, a counter begins at zero and counts up to the elapsed time count. Each time this button is pressed the beginning time and the interval are stored in non-volatile memory. The stored information can be retrieved from an ordered and index list. An independent index counter automatically stores data in the appropriate memory location. On retrieval, the user can manually scroll up or down the list.

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 timing device for pacing an examinee through a timed, multi-question examination. The device includes means for inputting a plurality of signals corresponding to a number of questions and a time interval for answering them. Memory means are provided for storing the signals. The device includes a clock means for generating a real time signal indicative of the current time. A central processor determines a response time interval for answering each question by dividing the total time interval by the number of questions. The CPU successively decrements the total time interval by the response time interval until the total time interval is zero, at the same time successively incrementing the number of questions by one each time the total time interval is decremented. These changing values are continuously displayed on an LCD display.

Abstract: A wearable device for automatically counting and timing the repetitions or laps during an athletic activity. The device preferably is worn either on the palm of the hand or the ball of the foot and comprises a raised, pressure-sensitive area which is depressed automatically through contact with a solid surface as part of the user's natural action in completing a lap or repetition. The device preferably also comprises a watertight case enclosing a microprocessor circuit which records and calculates various information for the user and displays this information on a liquid crystal display. Selecting means are provided on the case for selecting the information appearing on the display such as laps completed, total distance traveled, time to complete each lap, average lap time, average speed, total elapsed time, real time, and best lap time. An adjustable strap holds the device to the user's body.

Abstract: In an electronic time measuring apparatus combined with a timepiece, acoustic data such as voice information related to the time measurements can be recorded in relation to the measured time data, for instance, split times and lap times the electronic time measuring apparatus includes: a time measuring circuit for counting a reference signal so as to obtain time data; a display unit for displaying the time data acquired by the time measuring circuit; a start/stop controlling circuit for controlling a start/stop of the counting operation for the reference signal by the time measuring means; a switch operable while the counting operation by the time measuring circuit is carried out under the control of the start/stop control means; an intermediate time data memory for storing intermediate time data measured by the time measuring circuit when the switch operation by the switch is performed; a recording circuit coupled to the switch, capable of recording acoustic information externally supplied thereto when the s

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling an information signal on a rotary recording medium comprising a pre-recorded track recorded with pre-recorded information signals and an unrecorded track not recorded with information signals by use of a light beam in which an information signal to be newly recorded on the rotary recording medium is recorded continuously from the pre-recorded information signal already recorded on the pre-recorded track. The apparatus by use of a light beam searches for a pre-recorded track turn which is a portion of the pre-recorded track immediately preceding the unrecorded track and continuously reproduces the information signal from the searched pre-recorded track turn as it waits for a command signal commanding the recording of the information signal to be recorded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for interconnecting memory slot machines, for example parking meters or ticket vending machines. Each slot machine (B.sub.1, B.sub.2, . . . ) includes a circuit (C.sub.1, C.sub.2, . . . ) which receives data to be transferred. These circuits are interconnected by a seizure loop (18; 20, 22) and by a data transmission loop (26, 28). When information becomes available at a slot machine, this causes the seizure circuit to be powered up, thereby supplying power to the data transfer loop and to the data-receiving circuits (C.sub.1, C.sub.2, . . . ) of the other slot machines. Once the information has been transmitted to the other slot machines, the above-mentioned circuits are no longer powered.

Abstract: A microprocessor-based electronic timekeeping apparatus or stopwatch for measuring multiple intervals of time, such as the elapsed times of a race horse covering successive distances of a race course, is disclosed. This hand-holdable, self-contained stopwatch has four multiple-digit display fields for simultaneously displaying up to four measured intervals of time preferably in minutes, seconds and fractions of a second. In a first mode of operation, the stopwatch is used to measure and display four overlapping intervals of time having a common starting time and different stopping times. In a second mode of operation, the stopwatch is used to measure multiple intervals of time which have an operator-determined untimed period between successive intervals. The stopwatch includes additional display fields for indicating the mode of operation and the specific intervals of time being displayed.

Abstract: A watch, comprising a reference signal generator circuit, a stop watch circuit, an external operation switch, a display selection circuit, an elapsed time display timer, and an impact detecting circuit, wherein an elapsed time is displayed at a display element for a predetermined time, by utilizing an impact force, and the display of the elapsed time is fixed at the display means, and further, the elapsed time is memorized in a plurality of memories for later retrienal.

Abstract: An electronic time computer and display particularly suitable for use by road race runners in the form of an electronic stop watch indicating cumulative time and including a second display indicating an element of time between the latest two actuations of an operating switch and a third display of the average element of time between all previous consecutive actuations of the operating switch. The computer will also include a display of a predetermined element of time for covering a unit distance selected through an independent control and a display for that element of time to be taken before the next actuation of the operating switch to achieve an average element of time for all the unit distances covered equal to the predetermined element of time for the unit distance.

Abstract: A system and method for timing a plurality of entities, typically marathon runners over a premeasured course including a first transmitter at the starting line for transmitting a predetermined type signal. Each runner carries a timing unit actuable upon passing within a predetermined distance of the first transmitter. At another location is a second transmitter and as each runner passes within a predetermined distance the respective timing units are stopped. A read-out means is provided for having each timing unit connected thereto at the end of the event for obtaining the time elapsed.

Abstract: A dive timer for divers which automatically begins measuring bottom time after detecting submergence below a predetermined depth and, upon resurfacing, automatically stores the measured bottom time in memory and begins measuring the surface time following the dive. The current bottom time and current surface time are alternatively displayed during their respective time intervals, and bottom times and surface times from previous dives may be recalled from memory for display. The apparatus incrementally numbers dives, and stores and displays a particular bottom time and surface time with the dive number associated therewith. Bottom times and surface times are recalled from memory in the reverse sequence to that in which they were measured. Additionally, circuitry is disclosed for measuring and displaying time of day and calendar information, and for operating the apparatus as a stop watch and an alarm.

Abstract: In an aspect of the present invention, a speech synthesizer timepiece is provided which is easy and convenient to handle by providing a single common switch useful for starting the timekeeping operation, outputting the results of the timekeeping and delivering an audible indication of the results of the timekeeping.

Abstract: An electronic pace timing device whereby a physically perceptible pace timing signal can be repetitively generated, and whereby the repetition frequency of this pace timing signal can be set into the pace timing device as a numeric value, by actuation of external operating members. No calculations are performed in order to convert the numeric value specifying the repetition frequency of the pace timing signal into an actual pace timing signal, so that the overall circuit configuration can be very simple.

Abstract: An electronically actuated system for a control clock device is provided with an instrument panel arranged in such fashion that an operator having virtually no familiarity with the technical aspects of the system can set up a program of activity, such for example as the playing of various melodies on a carillon on different days of the week, and varying them automatically from day to day. The panel is provided with controls in the form of push buttons, dials and lights, appropriately labeled, a digital clock face showing the time of day in hours, minutes and seconds, selectors for the day or days during the week when a program is to be played, and a selector for any one or more of the programs from a bank of programs. Visual displays show what has been set up in the device as a check against errors which the operator may have made during the setting.

Abstract: Upon depression of a number key, the timer memory corresponding thereto is started to be in its counting operation state, and when the number is depressed again, the timer memory stops its counting operation. When a relative difference key is depressed, a maximum (or minimum) value is selected from the count contents of respective timer memories and then, when the relative difference key is depressed repeatedly, a difference between the selected value and each of the other count contents in a decreasing (or increasing) order, the number of the number key corresponding to the count contents and its ranking are displayed on a display unit upon each depression of the relative difference key. With one instrument, it is possible to obtain a plurality of timer operations, the ranking of the measured results and their relative differences.

Abstract: An analog display timepiece includes an hours hand and a minutes hand. A control in association with electronic means enables transformation of the minutes hand into a seconds hand and the hours hand into a minutes hand which advances through an angle of 30.degree. per minute. In one version a first operation of the control positions the hands at noon and stops them. A second operation starts the timing operation with a span of 12.times.60 seconds. A third operation stops the timing and a fourth operation returns the hands to display the actual time of day following which operation is normal.

Abstract: The watch, as exemplified by FIG. 6, comprises a motor 9 which drives the hands of a timepiece mechanism and a motor 15 which advances those of a chronographic mechanism. When the timepiece mechanism is in operation, a counter 98 receives every six seconds a pulse which opens a gate 85 which passes a pulse of 32 Hz and causes the shaft of the motor 9 to advance one step. When the stopwatch mechanism is in operation, a counter 78 receives ten pulses per second; every ten pulses it sends a pulse to the motor 15 and drives the chronographic second hand. When the chronographic mechanism is stopped, this second hand shows the seconds of chronometric time, the supplementary tenths of seconds being stored in the counter 78. The state of this counter 78 is compared with the state of an UP-DOWN counter 86 which determines the position of the second hand of the timepiece mechanism.

Abstract: A timer device includes a counter which counts output pulses from an oscillator, and, when counting a prescribed number of pulses, sends forth an output signal, a transistor rendered conductive in response to the output signal from the counter, and a relay energized when the transistor is rendered conductive. A light-emitting diode connected is in parallel with the current path of the transistor to serve as an indicator as well as a latch for the relay.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece with analog display by seconds, minutes, and hours hands driven by a bidirectional stepping motor, in which the seconds hand can be used to display information different from the seconds count, the time displayed by the minutes and hours hands being conserved and the passage from one information mode to the next being made by a rapid bidirectional catching up. The electronic circuit comprises means for comparison (10) comparing the information delivered by counting means (16, 18) synchronous with the seconds hand and the information to be displayed, delivered by selection means (5, 9, 12). The state of the output of the comparison means (10) acts by control means (FF6, 7) on the stepping motor, so that the seconds hand displays the desired information.

Abstract: A digital electronic timepiece which comprises an oscillator circuit providing a relatively high frequency signal, a frequency divider dividing down the relatively high frequency signal to provide a first low frequency signal representative of the count of one second and a second low frequency signal higher in frequency than the first low frequency signal and representative of the count less than one second, a first counter responsive to the first low frequency signal to provide time and calendar information signals; and an additional data signal a second counter responsive to the second low frequency signal to provide output signals representative of the count less than one second, first display means for displaying time and calendar data in response to the time and calendar information signals, second display means composed of a plurality of display segments for displaying data representative of the count less than one second in step-wise fashion in response to the output signals from the second counter, sa

Abstract: The disclosed is an electronic timepiece which has storage circuits for respectively storing data regarding a variety of times such as an alarm time for different operating modes, stop watch, timer, etc., a data processing circuit commonly provided for all the storage circuits for executing various time processes, and a control circuit for controlling a mutual transfer of the data between the respective storage circuits and the data processing circuit to selectively process the various times. Accordingly, this timepiece can process a large number of times without increasing the number of the time processing circuits.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece comprising a counter circuit adapted to present reference data indicative of an existing year, month, date and day of the week, and operative to count leap years, years, months, dates, and days of the week at a high speed with a preset reference data as a starting point, a register for storing calendar data indicative of a desired year, month, date and day of the week to be determined, a comparator for comparing the content of the counter circuit and the content of the register and generating a coincidence signal when the contents are in agreement, and a controller for halting counting operation of the counter circuit in response to the coincidence signal to cause a display device to display the contents of the counter circuit to obtain an indefinite item concerning calendar.