Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a method for controlling the temperature of a surface. In some embodiments, the method includes applying a variable input to a heat pump (e.g., a Peltier) in thermal communication with the surface. The variable input may vary about a voltage and may include a powered period and an unpowered period. In some embodiments, the method includes measuring a temperature of an element in thermal communication with the surface, determining, based on the temperature of the element, whether a temperature of the surface is within a safe temperature range for a user in thermal communication with the surface, in response to determining the surface is not within the safe temperature range, adjusting the voltage of the variable input to the heat pump, and in response to determining the surface is within the safe temperature range, continuing operation of the variable input at the voltage.

Abstract: A wearable object (42) including an electronic unit and a power supply unit formed by an electromechanical converter (6A) which includes a rotor (44) carrying first magnets (10A), a mechanical resonator (12A) provided with an inertia mass (46) capable of oscillating at a relatively high resonant frequency and carrying second magnets (20), and coils arranged so that, when the mechanical resonator is oscillating, an induced voltage is generated in these coils. The electromechanical converter is arranged so that the first magnets and the second magnets can, during a rotational drive of the rotor, interact magnetically so as to apply to the inertia mass, momentarily or temporarily, a magnetic force torque allowing to excite the mechanical resonator, in order to generate at least one oscillation of this mechanical resonator at its resonant frequency in order to generate a relatively high induced voltage allowing to recharge an accumulator.

Abstract: A stepping motor, a driver, a current detection circuit, a first driving circuit configured to output a first driving signal to the driver, a rotation detection circuit configured to detect rotation of the rotor, and a second driving circuit configured to output a second driving signal selected from plural kinds of the second driving signals with different supply times of the driving current supplied to the coil, and configured to output a correction driving pulse that is preset to the driver when, after outputting the second driving signal, the rotation detection circuit detects that the rotor is not rotating, are included, and a resistance value R[?] of the coil and the driving voltage V volts of the stepping motor satisfy 900×V[?]?R[?]?1100×V[?], and 1.8 volts?V?2.4 volts.

Abstract: A medication dispenser apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a container configured to hold medication, a display interface, and a controller configured to perform, in sequence, a learning operation in which the controller learns a medication dispensing regimen of the container, a validation operation in which the controller validates the learned medication dispensing regimen; and a notification operation in which the controller provides on the display interface a status of use of the container for medication dispensing in relation to the learned medication dispensing regimen.

Abstract: A rocker switch assembly features a rocker switching mechanism and a rocker base housing. The rocker switching mechanism has a switch cover and rocker configured to rock between rocking positions in response to rocking switch forces applied thereon, and provide a rocking switch actuator force. The rocker base housing has a piezo buzzer and rocker switch circuitry, e.g., including contacts/terminals. The piezo buzzer is configured to respond to the rocking switch actuator force, and provide signaling from the piezo buzzer to rocker switch circuitry, based upon the rocking switch actuator force applied.

Abstract: An energy harvesting system for use with the human body may use an eccentrically mounted weight winding a mainspring that drives a mechanical clock mechanism. The mechanical clock mechanism in turn may produce pulses of electricity, for example, through periodic flexing of a piezoelectric or triboelectric material during the regular motion of the mechanical timing mechanism. By remaining in a mechanical rather than electrical domain, improved simplicity and efficiency may be obtained in the generation of regularly spaced uniform pulses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a case including a first compartment capable of accommodating a first device, possibly associated with a first display, the first compartment being delimited by at least a first wall delimiting a first opening and a first bottom integral with or capable of being fixed to the first wall. The case includes a second compartment which is removable with respect to the first compartment and which is delimited by at least one second wall and a second bottom which is integral with or capable of being fixed to the second wall and which extends along or parallel to a plane forming an obtuse angle with an extension plane of the first wall and/or the first bottom.

Abstract: An electronic hinge system is provided, including a first component and a second component. The first component may include a first enclosure, a first substrate extending within the first enclosure, a first connector, and a plurality of curved elements disposed in the first connector. The first substrate may have electrically conductive elements and microelectronic devices electrically connected with the electrically conductive elements. The curved elements may be electrically conductive and spaced apart from one another. Each curved element may be electrically connected with a respective one of the electrically conductive elements of the first component. The second component may include a second enclosure and a second connector disposed at an end of the second enclosure. The first connector may be configured to mate with the second connector, such that when the first component is engaged with the second component, the first connector is rotationally coupled with the second connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a haptic information provision device. The haptic information provision device (100) according to the present invention comprises: a receiver (120) for receiving external notification information; a controller (130) for converting the notification information to a haptic signal; and an operation unit (110) for transferring haptic information to a user according to the haptic signal, wherein the operation unit (110) includes a plurality of operation units (110a-110j), the respective operation units (110a-110j) operating in response to different notification information and thus transferring different haptic information to the user.

Abstract: A repeatedly bendable power storage device. A highly reliable power storage device. A long-life power storage device. A repeatedly bendable electronic device. A flexible electronic device. The power storage device includes a film, a positive electrode, and a negative electrode. The film includes a plurality of projections. A difference between the maximum height and the minimum height of a surface of the film is greater than or equal to 0.15 mm and less than 0.8 mm. The modulus of rigidity of the film is less than 6.5×109 N. The film includes a metal layer. The thickness of the metal layer is greater than or equal to 5 ?m and less than or equal to 200 ?m. The positive electrode and the negative electrode are surrounded by the film.

Abstract: A foldable watch charging adapter has a watch charging housing provided with an induction charge surface. The watch charging housing is coupled to a charge end of a charge arm. A joint rotatably couples a pivot end of the charge arm to a joint end of a connector arm; and an electrical connector is provided at a connector end of the connector arm. An angular interconnection orientation of the electrical connector may be adjusted by rotating the connector arm with respect to the charge arm about the joint. Further, a connection interface adapter may be included to increase the range of connection interfaces that may be utilized.

Abstract: The mechanical timepiece is equipped with a movement which includes an indicator mechanism of at least one time data item, a mechanical resonator forming a slave oscillator which paces the running of the indicator mechanism, and a mechanical correction device to prevent a possible time drift in the running of the indicator mechanism. The mechanical correction device is formed by a master mechanical oscillator and a mechanical braking device of the mechanical resonator, this braking device arranged to apply periodically to the mechanical resonator mechanical braking pulses at a braking frequency determined by the master mechanical oscillator. Then, the mechanical system, formed by the mechanical resonator and the braking device, is configured to enable the braking device to be able to start the braking pulses preferably at any position of the mechanical resonator. Preferably, the braking pulses have a duration of less than one quarter of a set-point period.

Abstract: An object is to reduce the time it takes to switch PWM signals used to perform drive control of a voltage converter. An inverted PWM signal used to perform drive control of a voltage conversion unit (20) is generated based on a result of comparison between a first voltage value and a first target value, and a second PWM signal used to perform drive control of the voltage conversion unit (20) is generated based on a result of comparison between a second voltage value and a second target value. Then, an AND signal or an OR signal is generated, the AND signal being in an ON state when both of the inverted PWM signal and the second PWM signal are in an ON state, the OR signal being in an ON state when at least one of the inverted PWM signal and the second PWM is in an ON state.

Abstract: A media system, method, and a computer program product for synchronizing device clocks including a plurality of devices having device clocks, where each device is capable of independently selecting a primary clock device from the plurality of devices to coordinate clock synchronization of the remaining devices, e.g., secondary devices. Each device can utilize the same criteria or set of rules to select the primary clock device from among the plurality of devices after an initial exchange of data during a discovery phase. The selection of the primary clock device can be based on random or arbitrary selection, or based on at least one devices characteristic exchanged within the data obtained during the discovery phase. Once selected, the primary clock device coordinates a clock synchronization sequence with each secondary device until each secondary device clock is synchronized to within a predetermined threshold with the primary clock of the primary clock device.

Abstract: The technology provides for a wearable device including a body and an accessory adapted to be attached to the body. The body includes a first coil configured to inductively transmit power. The body may further include first power management circuitry configured to control the first coil to transmit power according to a wireless charging standard, and to modulate the power transmitted through the first coil to transmit data according to a wireless communication standard. The accessory may include a second coil configured to inductively receive power. The accessory may further include second power management circuitry configured to control the second coil to receive the power transmitted through the first coil according to the wireless charging standard, and to control the second coil to receive the data transmitted through the first coil according to the wireless communication standard.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece enables driving a motor in a reverse direction. The timepiece has a current detector detecting a current value flowing through a coil; a driver controller that outputs, according to the detected current value, a first drive signal turning the rotor in a forward direction to a position not pulled to a second statically stable position from a position where the rotor is pulled to a first statically stable position, outputs a second drive signal turning the rotor in a reverse direction past the dynamically stable position after outputting the first drive signal, and outputs a third drive signal turning the rotor in the reverse direction after outputting the second drive signal; and a driver that is controlled according to the first, second and third drive signals to an on state supplying drive current to the coil and an off state not supplying drive current to the coil.

Abstract: A wearable accessory device is disclosed. The wearable accessory device includes a flexible display coupled to a bi-stable spring. Coupling the display to the bi-stable spring allows the accessory device to be easily worn in a number of convenient locations.

Abstract: A wearable device is provided. The wearable device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a body member including a heartbeat sensor, a first band member and a second band member respectively coupled to both ends of the body member, and a flexible battery having a portion accommodated inside the body member and both remaining ends accommodated inside the first band member and the second band member.

Abstract: An oscillator device based on a ring oscillator, in which temperature-dependent fluctuations in the frequency of the clock signal of a ring oscillator can be compensated by adapting the supply voltage of the ring oscillator. For this purpose, the supply voltage of the ring oscillator is adapted as a function of an ambient temperature, using a voltage supply circuit.

Abstract: A wristwatch and a power saving method thereof are provided herein. The wristwatch comprises: a time indicating device, configured to provide time information; a housing, defining a receiving room; a short distance communication module disposed in the receiving room, configured to implement short distance wireless communication with an external device, the communication module comprising: a security element, configured to process user security data; and a first coil, coupled to the security element and configured to transmit electromagnetic signals to communicate with the external device; the wristwatch further comprising: a second coil, coupled to the communication module, configured to sense an external magnetic field to generate a sensing signal, the sensing signal provided for controlling the communication module to be turned on or off to enable or disable transmission of the electromagnetic signals of the first coil. The wristwatch can reduce power consumption.

Abstract: A circuit includes a rectifier, a charge pump, and a clamp control circuit. The rectifier has an input configured to be coupled to an alternating current (AC) power source. The rectifier rectifies an AC signal from the AC power source to produce a rectified voltage on a first voltage node. The rectifier includes a first transistor coupled to a ground node and to the input. The first switch has a first control input. The charge pump is coupled to the first voltage node. The charge pump is configured to generate a second voltage on a second voltage node. The voltage regulator is coupled to the second voltage node. The clamp control circuit is coupled to the first and second voltage nodes and has an output node coupled to the first control input.

Abstract: A dynamically flexible, attachable article, such as a wristband or an armband, includes a flexible electronic component coupled to a flexible support in a manner that is bendable or conformable to a user's wrist or other curved surface in a manner that makes the flexible electronic component easily viewable to the user. The attachable article also includes a connection mechanism disposed proximate to one or both of first and second ends of the attachable article to connect two different portions of the article together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slip ring, a motor, and a vehicle having same, the slip ring comprising: a cylindrical slip ring body; a plurality of blades formed protruding in the lengthwise direction of the slip ring body on an end portion of the slip ring body; and a brush contacting part disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the slip ring body, wherein the slip ring body and the blades are integrally formed. Accordingly, the motor, by means of the rotation of the blades, can dissipate frictional heat generated from friction between a brush and the slip ring and thus reduce the effects of heat, and can also guide and disperse airborne dust generated from friction between the brush and the slip ring to the outside.

Abstract: The method includes configuring a power supply to send an electrical current to a heater in an e-vaping device, the power supply and the heater being in an electrical circuit. The method further includes inserting a removable insulator between electrical elements to disrupt the electrical circuit, the electrical elements being both electrically conductive and electrically passive elements that are in the electrical circuit.

Abstract: A configurable watch stand capable of supporting and charging a smart watch, such as an Apple Watch is disclosed. The watch stand includes a base support, a multisided open-ended sleeve extending from the base support, and a post configured to be removably inserted into an opening of the sleeve and fixedly positioned thereon. The post includes an angled support surface that is configured to retain a watch charger and a helical groove that encircles the exterior of the post that is configured to receive and manage a cable wrapped thereabout. The base support may be sloped and may include a lip structure on one side, a cable management system on the underside, and a wireless charging surface on the top side. The height and/or orientation of the angled support surface relative to the base may be configurable or adjustable.

Abstract: A metallic mesh material used to form a portion of a band or securing strap for a wearable electronic device. The band may include a magnetic tab for securing a wearable device to the wrist of a user. The tab may include one or magnetic elements that are configured to engage a surface of the mesh to secure the wearable device to the wrist of a user.

Abstract: A watch including a case containing a plate and an electronic module powered by a button cell battery, a conductor electrically connecting the button cell battery to the electronic module and a clamping device capable of ensuring an electrical connection between the button cell battery and the conductor, wherein the clamping device includes a magnet.

Abstract: A magnetic flux pad for receiving or generating magnetic flux. The pad includes two pole areas (11, 12) associated with a magnetically permeable core 14. Coils 17 define the pole areas. The pad allows useable flux to be generated at a significant height above a surface of the pad.

Abstract: A vibration generation device includes a rotor rotatable about a rotation axis, the rotor including a weight having a center of gravity that is eccentric with respect to the rotation axis. A shaft is inserted into the rotor and rotatably supports the rotor. A restriction part is disposed further inward than the weight in a radial direction, the restriction part being attached to one end of the shaft for restricting movement of the rotor in an axial direction.

Abstract: An adjustment method of an atmos clock and a detection system performing the adjustment method are provided. The adjustment method includes detecting a magnetic field around a balance wheel of the atmos clock via a magnetic sensor, generating a measured signal, receiving the measured signal via a processing unit, and performing a clamping process on the measured signal. A clamping value is subtracted from the measured signal to generate a clamped signal. A zero value line crosses a waveform of the clamped signal to form a zero crossing point in each of the periods of swing motion of the balance wheel. The adjustment method further includes retrieving a time of the zero crossing point, calculating a time difference between the zero crossing points of two adjacent periods, calculating a length of the period according to the calculated time difference, and outputting the calculated length to an output device.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a battery, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), that is electrically connected to the battery, adjusts at least part of power received from the battery, and outputs a controlled power, a processor electrically connected to the PMIC, at least one power sensor that is one of electrically connected between the battery and the PMIC and constitutes a part of the PMIC, and a control circuit electrically connected to the at least one power sensor. The control circuit acquires at least one of a current value and a power value input into the PMIC from the battery, determines whether at least one of the acquired current value and power value is greater than or equal to a threshold, and generates a first signal for controlling at least one of the PMIC and the processor, at least partially based on the determination.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device may include: a housing including a front plate, a rear plate, and a side member surrounding an inner space between the front plate and the rear plate, wherein the side member includes at least one portion including an external opening and an inner channel connecting between the inner space and the external opening: an insulating structure inserted into the inner channel; a conductive path partially embedded in the insulating structure, wherein the conductive path includes a first end exposed to the inner space and a second end exposed to the external opening; at least one printed circuit board positioned in the inner space and electrically connected to the first end of the conductive path; a display exposed through the front plate; and a band structure connected to the portion of the housing and configured to be mounted on a portion of a human body.

Abstract: A combination case or holder and stand with removable charger for a smart watch. The case includes a top hingedly attached to a bottom, the top with a recharging disk holder with a recharging cord or recharger located in the interior or bottom of the case. The smart watch is laid on top of the case, or the entire case may be inserted into the watch band and secured. The case also may be used with the top open, and the smart watch placed so the case functions as a recharging watch stand.

Abstract: A patient movement notification device is provided that includes a sensor pad for sensing movement of a patient and generating a signal when movement of the patient is sensed, and an electronics module for generating a notification of patient movement in response to receipt of the signal from the sensor pad. The patient movement notification device may be disposable. Accordingly, the electronics module may permanently shut down to become non-functional a specified time period after activation. Further, the electronics module may include a housing including a slot; a contact terminal disposed in the housing; a battery disposed in the housing; and a tab extending between the battery and the contact terminal and extending out through the slot, wherein the tab prevents the electronics module from receiving power until such time as a user pulls the tab from the slot. The housing may be sealed to prevent access to the battery.

Abstract: The invention relates to an autonomous device (10) for storing and releasing energy in order to power a piece of electrical equipment (12), in particular a piece of electrical equipment (12) of an aircraft, characterised in that said device comprises: a first means (16), configured to transform a variation in the surrounding pressure (P) to which the device (10) is subject into mechanical energy, at least one second means (20, 22), configured to mechanically store said mechanical energy by transforming same into the form of mechanical potential energy, a third means (24), configured to control the release of the mechanical potential energy contained in said second means (20, 22) and transform same into restored mechanical energy, a fourth means (28), configured to transform the restored mechanical energy into electrical energy suitable for powering said piece of electrical equipment (12).

Abstract: A wearable device assembly has a housing supporting a controller, display and indicator system thereon. The controller has at least one sensor wherein activity of a user wearing the device is detected. The controller selectively illuminates the indicator system to indicate a level of activity of the user.

Abstract: An electronic watch circuit for controlling the operation of a watch having analogue hands has an integrated circuit which contains data values to be transmitted to registers and transmitted to peripheral members of the watch. The electronic watch circuit further has a quartz crystal providing the clock base frequency to the integrated circuit and a connecting device arranged for enabling the peripheral member controllers, the quartz crystal, and the processor to communicate data relating to the operation of the watch to each other. The electronic circuit further has a microcontroller including a processor connected to a programmable memory. The integrated circuit has an interface, the microcontroller has a further interface, and the microcontroller is connected with integrated circuit by the interfaces allowing bidirectional exchange of data between the microcontroller and the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A dynamically flexible article or device, such as a mobile device includes a first flexible electronic component (e.g., a flexible display) disposed on a first surface of the device and a second flexible electronic component (e.g., a flexible display) disposed on a second surface of the device different from the first surface.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a wearable electronic device, such as a bracelet, watch, wristband or armband that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of a wearable electronic device may include a strap portion and a first display portion included in the strap portion. The first display portion can include a main display and a first fingerprint sensor configured to capture one or more fingerprints placed on the main display at one or more capture locations. The captured fingerprints can be used to identify a user and log-in the user to the device if the user is authorized to log-in to the device. A fingerprint can also be captured for a finger placed on a secondary display that may be contained in a latch portion of the device.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a portable electronic device having a substantially concealed barometric vent. The vent may be used to equalize air pressure within the enclosure while forming a barrier between external contaminants, moisture, and so on and various internal component and assemblies of the device. In one embodiment, the vent may include a screen configured to impede ingress of particulates and an air-permeable membrane configured to impede ingress of moisture.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a host and plural functional modules. The host includes a first housing and a controlling unit. The controlling unit includes a first electrical conduction part and a second electrical conduction part. Each functional module is capable of detachable coupling with the host. Every two adjacent functional modules are detachably coupled with each other. Each functional module includes a second housing, a functional circuit unit and a connection unit. The functional circuit unit includes a third electrical conduction part and a fourth electrical conduction part. The connection unit includes a first connection part and a second connection part. The first connection part is connected with the third electrical conduction part. The second connection part is selectively connected with the first electrical conduction part, the second electrical conduction part of the host or the fourth electrical conduction part of the adjacent function module.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece includes a letter plate that has an ALT region, a BAR region, and a COM region and a first display hand that displays indication of an altitude display mode by pointing the ALT region, displays indication of a barometric display mode by pointing the BAR region, and displays indication of an azimuth display mode by pointing the COM region. In the letter plate, the ALT region, the BAR region, and the COM region are arranged in a line in this sequence. In a rotation direction of the first display hand, a distance between the ALT region and the BAR region and a distance between the BAR region and the COM region are shorter than a distance between the COM region and the ALT region.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for utilizing a component with a helical antenna for communicating radio frequency (RF) signals. Included is a housing and a component coupled to the housing. Further provided is a helical antenna coupled to the component. In use, the helical antenna serves to communicate RF signals.

Abstract: A configurable watch stand capable of supporting and charging a smart watch, such as an Apple Watch is disclosed. The watch stand includes a base support, a multisided open-ended sleeve extending from the base support, and a post configured to be removably inserted into an opening of the sleeve and fixedly positioned thereon. The post includes an angled support surface that is configured to retain a watch charger and a helical groove that encircles the exterior of the post that is configured to receive and manage a cable wrapped thereabout. The base support may be sloped and may include a lip structure on one side, a cable management system on the underside, and a wireless charging surface on the top side. The height and/or orientation of the angled support surface relative to the base may be configurable or adjustable.

Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosure includes an input module. The input module includes a switch, a rotatable and translatable input member operably connected to the switch and configured to actuate the switch, and an electrical contact operably connected to the switch and in electrical communication with the input member. During operation, the electrical connection between the input member and the electrical contact is maintained during translation and rotation of the input member. The input module may be used with a variety of electronic devices and can be used by a user to provide input to those devices.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece includes: a first time counter which clocks the time; a first timer which clocks a predetermined elapsed time period from the time of communication establishing processing with a portable electronic device; and a near field wireless communication portion which is capable of establishing communication in a case of synchronizing the time with the time of the portable electronic device.

Abstract: Techniques for supplying auxiliary power to lighting driver circuitry are disclosed. An auxiliary power supply can be used, for example, to provide auxiliary power to a current source that drives an LED string. In some embodiments, the LED string is effectively used as a series resistor to charge a capacitor that provides the auxiliary voltage Vaux. As soon as the capacitor is charged to a given threshold, the LED string can be disconnected from the capacitor and the current through the LED string bypasses the auxiliary supply circuit. Thus, the current source provides a current through the LED string, which in turn may be selectively fed to the auxiliary power supply to provide auxiliary power back to the current source or to provide auxiliary power to other circuitry.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a telephone, a switchboard, and a method for sending a message between the telephone and the switchboard using a Dual Tone Multiple Frequency (DTMF) signal. The telephone includes a sensor interface unit for collecting sensing signals by being connected to sensors, a transmission unit for generating a message using the sensing signals, converting the message into a DTMF signal, and transmitting the DTMF signal and a telephone signal, and a power distribution unit for being supplied with power from the switchboard and distributing the power to operation units.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic band for a wearable device having: a first band segment including a first affixing structure configured to couple the first band segment to the wearable device when inserted into a first channel of the wearable device, a processing unit, and a first electrical connector having a plurality of contact pins at least some of which are electrically connected to the processing unit; where the first electrical connector electrically connects the processing unit of the first band segment to a second electronic component positioned within the wearable device when the first affixing structure is inserted into the first channel.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a watch having a touch-sensitive display and a switch assembly positioned along or within an enclosure. The switch assembly includes a shaft extending into an opening of the enclosure and is configured to receive rotational and translational input. A switch, positioned within the enclosure, is configured to detect the translational input. An optical sensor, positioned within the enclosure, is configured to detect the rotational input. The watch also includes a processor positioned within the enclosure and configured to modify a graphical output of the display. The graphical output may be responsive to various inputs, including a touch input provided at the display, the translational input provided at the switch assembly, and the rotational input provided at the switch assembly.