Abstract: The present invention relates to a timepiece movement allowing the arrangement of the various displays to be varied. The movement according to the invention comprises a first module provided both with a first frame and with at least one first wheel assembly mounted rotatably on the first frame, a second module provided both with a second frame and with at least one second wheel assembly mounted rotatably on the second frame, which first and second wheel assemblies are connected kinematically together, positioning means, and, connected to the first and second frames, means for fixing the modules to each other. The positioning means are positioned concentrically with the axis of rotation of either the first or second wheel assembly and are arranged so as to allow relative positioning of the two modules in a plurality of angular positions with reference to the axis of rotation of the wheel assembly with which the positioning means are concentric.

Abstract: A timepiece with LED lights uses a simple light-medium body with a very rough finish to allow light from LED(s) to pass though input-end(s) of the light-medium body and travel within the body and obtain a very even brightness on all surfaces of the light medium that are seen by a viewer. Combined with a milky/frosted front sheet overlay, the light-medium surface can get perfect area illumination effects. The movement for the time display can include analog indicators with a guilt-in light-medium on the top cover to achieve a super slim LED illumination for the time piece. For night light application, the sealed-unit may consist of prong-means and an LED related circuit sealed within a safety standard plastic material and assembled with the night light body to save a lot of cost enable use of all kinds of materials. The invention may also be adapted to an LCD display timepiece.

Abstract: The invention concerns a child's clock indicator (1) comprising a housing (6) and a dial (7). Time-switch or timepiece elements are mounted in the housing (6) and are connected to a time adjusting indicator (4) which is adjustable with adjusting knobs (5, 8). Waking (2) or sleep (3) designs are activated in waking position or sleep position by the time-switch or timepiece elements and based on the adjustment of the time adjusting indicator.

Abstract: A Wristwatch having a housing (1); a movement (8, 9, 10) lodged in the housing; a watch glass (6) above the housing; a fluid pump (5) driven by the movement for pumping a fluid. And, at least one channel (60) through the glass (6), arranged so that the fluid circulated by the pump (5) reaches the channel, in order to sequentially color various portions of the glass for displaying time indications.

Abstract: A timepiece includes a movement, a ring member, and an hour plate. Upward engagement convex portions of the ring member have contact parts placed near an outer peripheral surface of the ring member. The hour plate has a plurality of interposition portions and a plurality of convex portion accommodation grooves opened to the peripheral surface thereof. The interposition portions divide the convex portion accommodation grooves, come into close contact with the contact parts in the state of being elastically deformed, and interpose the engagement convex portions therebetween along a direction perpendicular to a radial direction of the ring member. The convex portion accommodation grooves are housed in the respective engagement convex portions, and the hour plate is attached to the ring member.

Abstract: A golfing time-keeping apparatus is arranged to indicate time of day using a clock face and a movement which has at least a minute hand arranged to complete a revolution of the clock face every hour. The time piece includes means for indicating a plurality of subdivisions of a time period longer than 1 hour and shorter than 5 hours, the means comprising an indicator having a plurality of markings arranged for general visual alignment with the minute hand. The markings include a sequence of indicia circumferentially spaced apart and continuing for more than one but no more than five revolutions wherein some of the later indicia in the sequence are interleaved with some of the earlier indicia.

Abstract: A wrist worn electronic device includes a hollow casing including an internal protruding tab defining a groove. A display panel is arranged within the hollow casing. A touch panel is arranged on the display panel and is larger than the display panel. The touch panel includes a margin portion around the display panel and rests on the protruding tab. The margin portion is connected to the protruding tab by waterproof adhesive. The groove accommodates waterproof adhesive to form a sealing layer to prevent water from entering the casing.

Abstract: To provide a timepiece faceplate presenting a furred appearance that has been impossible to achieve in the past, and to provide a timepiece provided with the timepiece faceplate. A timepiece faceplate 1 of the invention comprises a plate-shaped member 11 provided on one surface 111 with a ridge 113 having a function for reflecting and scattering incident light, the plate-shaped member 11 made of a material having optical transmission properties; and a layer 12 in which numerous powder particles 121 having a function for reflecting light are dispersed on a surface 112 opposite from the surface 111 on which the ridge 113 of the plate-shaped member 11 is provided. The plate-shaped member 11 and the layer 12 of the timepiece faceplate 1 are superimposed when viewed from above.

Abstract: A visual indicator display device includes a bracelet, a transparent capillary chamber, and a displacement member. The transparent capillary chamber is matched to an indicia and has a primary length and a width less than the primary length. The displacement member is functionally disposed at one end of the capillary chamber and is responsive to a measureable input for moving a fluid contained therein a defined amount.

Abstract: Timepiece including indicator members actuated or not actuated by the movement. These indicator members are composed of movable hour marks represented by the faces of the studs (30, 40) mounted on staffs having planet wheels (34) driven by a rack (50). The faces of the studs carry stones of various colors. When the movement operates the rack, it determines the change of the hour marks. When operation by the movement is disengaged, manual control elements allow the hour marks appearing on the dial to be changed.

Abstract: A hidden display may be used in an apparatus to display information to a user. The display hardware is generally hidden within the apparatus and illuminated information appears on an outside surface of the apparatus to display the information. The hidden display may couple light into a display panel from the inside of the apparatus to provide the illuminated information on the outside surface of the display panel. The display panel may provide diffuse reflection of ambient light on the outside of the display panel such that the display hardware is not visible behind the display panel but without providing a mirror-like reflection. The display may be used in a variety of different apparatuses or devices including, but not limited to, clocks and clock audio devices.

Abstract: A clock assembly having a primary body in the shape of a type of animal. The primary body has a front face and a back face, and the secondary body has a front portion and a back portion. The primary and secondary bodies each have substantially circular openings with inner surfaces that are configured for selective receipt of a clock. At least a portion of the secondary body is secured to at least a portion of the secondary body, such that when the primary body and the secondary body are secured together, the substantially circular openings of the primary and secondary bodies are flush with one another. The clock assembly has at least one eyepiece. The outer surface of a clock having a clock display and a housing is mounted inside the inner surface of the opening of the primary body and the inner surface of the opening of the secondary body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clock device and a method for processing a clock device, wherein the clock device comprises a control unit which operates a display unit in a first operating mode or in a second operating mode, wherein the display unit displays the exact current time in the second operating mode and fades out the exact current time in the first operating mode.

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 includes: a housing (10), a movement (12) provided in the housing, a piece of glass (14) closing the housing, a dial (60) provided between the movement and the glass, wherein the dial can assume a first state in which the elements located behind the dial opposite the glass are visible from the glass side and a second state in which the elements are hidden, a mobile part capable of movement between at least one first position and at least one second position respectively corresponding to the first and second states of the dial, and display members (16) provided between the dial and the glass. The timepiece further includes a lid movably mounted relative to the housing and kinematically connected to the mobile part for urging the same from the first to the second position.

Abstract: A timepiece (1) with an endless ribbon (2) that shows time indications and travels around two parallel rollers (3, 4), and a rotary drive mechanism for at least one of these rollers, this roller being called the drive roller. The ribbon (2) is made up of strips (6) consisting of plates articulated together and extending parallel to the rollers (3, 4). At least the drive roller includes drive elements (17) for driving the strips (6).

Abstract: A Golf Round Pace Regulator timing device is shown and described. The invention, with a custom course specific face decal, illustrates the time allocated to each hole on the golf course to help golfers maintain a steady pace of play to complete the course in the time allotted by the golf course management. The golfer(s) are responsible for maintaining the same pace on the course as the pace of the invention's moving clock hand across the easy to read face decal. The invention solves the problem of slow play and decreased course revenue due to slow play. The invention solves the expensive customization manufacturing problem since it may be mass produced, and after manufacturing the customized course decal may be created and applied. The Invention is easy to implement and use on any golf course.

Abstract: A clock comprising: a housing; a first face located on the housing; a front end, adjacent to the first face; a second face located on the housing and adjacent to the front end; a first time display located on the first face; a second time display located on the second face; a single control unit located in the housing, and in signal communication with the first time display and second time display; an angle ?, defining the angle between the first face and the second face, and where the angle ? is greater than 0° and less than 180°.

Abstract: A solar panel determines whether or not a wristwatch is in darkness. When the darkness has continued for a predetermined time period, e.g., for 61-70 minutes, it is determined that the wristwatch is not in use and set in a sleep state. Out of seconds, center and hour hands, at least the seconds hand is rotated to a reference position (00-second position) and stopped, and positions of the center and hour hands are detected. Therefore, power consumption during can be reduced when the wristwatch is not in use.

Abstract: A timepiece, includes a frame supporting a drive element, a time base and drive trains pivotably mounted on the frame and arranged so as to drive at least one display train intended to carry an element displaying information, such as the time. The movement also includes a fixed gear, firmly attached to the frame, with which a toothed element of the display train is arranged to mesh, and a drive element having first and second kinematic links, respectively, with one of the drive trains and with the toothed element so as to drive the latter in translation in a first direction along the fixed gear. Preferably, the drive element is embodied in the form of a deformable element, and the movement also includes a retrograde mechanism for driving the toothed element rapidly in the opposite direction by means of the drive element.

Abstract: A “medication communicator” chart is used as a teaching tool to educate patients and to schedule events corresponding to a prescribed medication regimen. The “medication communicator” chart includes a scheduling graph having the shape of a 12-hour or 24-hour analog clock. The scheduling graph is divided into regions corresponding to each hour of a day for scheduling event information. Fields, on the “medication communicator” chart, are receptive to labels communicating information corresponding to numerous medications in the medication regimen. Timing indicators may be applied to the regions of the scheduling graph to indicate consumption or application times of each of the medications.

Abstract: In an electronic device that includes a first display unit (28) and a second display unit (29) that differs from the first display unit (28) in at least a type, a driving method to perform a display control, and a mode of driving to perform the display control, and that displays a plurality of functions using the first display unit (28) and the second display unit (29), a change request to change from a display in a normal mode (11) to a function mode (13) is acquired, and only a display mode of the second display unit (29) is changed, when the change request is made, to a preparation mode (12) without changing a display mode of the first display unit (28) that is in the normal mode (11) when the display modes of the first display unit (28) and the second display unit (29) are to be changed based on the acquired change request.

Abstract: A dial indicator display device according has a needle indicator; a needle moving means for moving the needle indicator; a display panel disposed behind the needle indicator and capable of displaying an image; and a drive control means for controlling the needle moving means and driving the display panel. The drive control means includes a scale display control means for displaying a scale in a scale display area on the display panel overlapping the range of needle movement in plan view, a needle position detection means for detecting the position of the needle indicator, and an information display means. The scale display control means segments the scale display area into a scale area and a no-scale area not including the scale area based on the needle position detected by the needle position detection means, and displays a scale for reading values indicated by the needle indicator only in the scale area, and the information display means displays information in the no-scale area.

Abstract: A watch for providing a digital time display comprises a movement mechanism disposed in a case that includes a number of continuous belts. The belts each have a numerical indicia consistent with hours, minutes and optionally second. The belts mounted over opposed drums, and the drums are rotated through gear engagement motors to move the belts. The arrangement of belts and drums are mounted on a frame separate from the case. The motors are operated to move the belts to cause the numerical indicia of the combined belts to register with one or more windows visible through a transparent cover to provide a time display. The belts may be oriented to overlap one another. The watch includes a microcontroller for controlling the operation of the motors, an optical sensor to determining the position of the belts, and a wirelessly rechargeable battery pack for powering the motors.

Abstract: A time display device and a time display method are provided. The time display method implemented by the time display device, the method comprising, providing a current time information; controlling the first stepper motor to drive the light source to rotate an angle, then the emitted light representing as an hour hand; determining the current emitted reflector according to hour value in the second time information; determining a rotation angle of the reflector according to hour value, minute value in the second time information and a calculation formula; and controlling the second stepper motor group to drive the reflector to rotate the rotation angle, thus emitted light reflected by the reflector points to a corresponding minute marker, the reflected light representing as a minute hand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a watch provided with time indicators with three dimensions placed at the periphery of the movement of the watch, in the space delimited by the middle, the glass, the base and the movement. The movement of these indicators is provided by various clockwork mechanisms that are either independent or connected to the principle movement.

Abstract: A timepiece includes a flexible endless ribbon (10) bearing time indications (13, 14) and stretched between two parallel rollers (11, 12), and a mechanism for turning at least one of these rollers including a spring wound up inside a barrel, an escapement and a regulator member coupled to the escapement. The spring is wound up inside at least one of the rollers which thus forms the barrel of the drive mechanism.

Abstract: A timepiece (40) includes optical means for forming a decorative pattern, in the form of a figurative image, in response to user action. The optical means forming a figurative image include an optical guide (1, 51) having two large faces (10, 11) and at least one lateral face (12). Optical extractors (19), each having at least one light reflective surface (20), are arranged in at least one of the large faces (11). A light source (8, 8a, 8b, 8c) is arranged so as to emit light in the direction of the reflective surfaces (20), via the lateral face (12) of the optical guide. Thus, each of the reflective surfaces causes a reflected light beam to form in a well defined direction, and the set of light beams forms a figurative image in that direction, which can typically be selected as the normal with respect to the mid-plane of the watch.

Abstract: The inventive mechanism comprises a series of toothed wheels meshing each with other or by groups and driven by a mobile which is connected to a basic timepiece movement by means of a mobile, wherein each toothed wheel is superimposed by a plate or disc carrying figures or signs and rotating in a corresponding bore of the timepiece dial.

Abstract: A linear clock that contains a main body, twelve one hour indicators located on the main body, eleven five minute indicators interposed between the twelve one hour indicators, and four one minute indicators evenly spaced on the main body such that each indicator may be activated at an appropriate time to accurately represent the time.

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: The inventive mechanism comprises a series of toothed wheels meshing each with other or by groups and driven by a mobile which is connected to a basic timepiece movement by means of a mobile, wherein each toothed wheel is superimposed by a disc carrying pictures, figures or signs and rotating in a corresponding bore of the timepiece dial.

Abstract: A mechanism for setting a clock hand indicates for example a date in defined positions of a scale. The mechanism includes a cam disc and a first rake which is connected to the cam disc in a force-transmitting manner and has teeth which engage into the teeth of a pinion and transmit a force. A second rake has teeth that engage into the teeth of the pinion. The second rake exerts a force on the teeth of the pinion that is opposite to the force exerted by the first rake exerts on the pinion. The first rake and the second rake are arranged so as to overlap, and the second rake can be borne pivotally around the first axle. The embodiment has the advantage that it is space-saving and the rakes stabilize one another mutually.

Abstract: The display device, which is arranged to display the minutes and hours, includes two cams (14 and 34) driven separately and respectively from the cannon pinion (11) and the hour wheel (31) of a horological movement. A lever (15, 35) held in the idle position by a spring (18, 38), is arranged so as to be actuated on demand by means of a push button (4) placed outside the corresponding timepiece, so as to make a rack (24, 44) pivot until the moment when a sensing finger (25, 45) of each rack abuts against the periphery of the corresponding cam. Each rack during its rotation drives a pinion (26, 46) carrying hands indicating the minutes and the hour.

Abstract: A “medication communicator” chart is used as a teaching tool to educate patients and to schedule events corresponding to a prescribed medication regimen. The “medication communicator” chart includes a scheduling graph having the shape of a 12-hour or 24-hour analog clock. The scheduling graph is divided into regions corresponding to each hour of a day for scheduling event information. Fields, on the “medication communicator” chart, are receptive to labels communicating information corresponding to numerous medications in the medication regimen. Timing indicators may be applied to the regions of the scheduling graph to indicate consumption or application times of each of the medications.

Abstract: The display unit (2) equips a portable instrument, such as a wristwatch (1) with hands (13, 14, 15) for indicating the time. The unit comprises at least one display cell (4) which comprises a transparent front substrate (41) having first transparent electrodes (45) on an interior face, a transparent rear substrate (42) having at least one transparent second electrode (46) on an interior face and a fixing frame (43) for the two substrates in order to define a closed space between the substrates. A substance (44), the optical or physical properties of which can be modified between the electrodes which are activated by a difference of potentials applied via control means, occupies the closed space between the first and second electrodes. Via the action of the control means, the display cell (4) makes it possible to display information, for example temporal information.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed invention relates to a user personalized, wearable device that displays time along with other content in a highly customizable manner.

Abstract: A display device for displaying an event and method for monitoring and displaying a time interval related to a non-displayed past event and/or a non-displayed future event. A displayed event of a person or event is displayed on a support member, such as a frame or plaque. A timer is provided to calculate an accumulating time interval and/or a reducing time interval. The accumulating time interval measures the current elapsed time from a non-displayed past event. The reducing time interval measures the time remaining from a current time to a non-displayed future event. The time intervals are displayed on a timer display that is disposed adjacent the displayed event to remind an observer of the time to a non-displayed future event and/or of the time from a non-displayed past event.

Abstract: A timing device for indicating a passage of a duration of time is disclosed. The timing device in accordance with the embodiments of the invention has a grid array architecture. The grid array architecture includes an electrode structure with an anode layer, a cathode layer and a thermistor layer. The anode layer and the thermistor layer are electrically coupled through a plurality of cathode trace structures. In operation the timing device is actuated through a suitable mechanism to initiate depletion of the anode layer and, thereby, indicate a passage of a duration time. As the anode layer depletes, sequential cathode trace structures are exposed and the thermistor layer acts as a temperature dependent resistor through a plurality of exposed cathode trace structures.

Abstract: Day of the month display mechanism for watch movement, comprising two mobiles (1), each bearing a sequence of digits (10). The two mobiles are disposed in such a manner that, at least for certain dates, the day of the month (3) displayed to the user corresponds to the combination of indications borne by the first mobile (1) and of indications borne by the second mobile (2), whilst for other dates, the day of the month (3) corresponds to the combination of two digits borne by the same mobile (2). The second mobile (2) is driven by the first mobile (1) through a star wheel (50) held by a jumper (51) to prevent the undesired rotation of said star. A banking element (511) is arranged in a manner to prevent said jumper from passing directly from one tooth (501) of the star to a non-adjacent tooth when the date changes.

Abstract: A magnet assembly connectable to a metal assembly in an engaging fashion, a metal assembly connectable with the magnet assembly in an engaging fashion and a snapping mechanism comprising the magnet assembly and the metal assembly are disclosed, to be used with a strap and a watch case. A leaf spring element and a base element to be used with a watch case are also disclosed, together with manufacturing processes and a system and method to teach the concept of time.

Abstract: Clockwork movement for a wristwatch, comprising a kinematic chain including at least one belt (20, 21) for transmitting the movements and/or couples between at least two pulleys. The pulleys are held on the bottom plate or the bridges by ball bearings (151, 161, 171, 181). The movement is rewound by means of linear oscillating mass (14) charging four barrels (15, 16, 17, 18) through a couple distributor (40). The barrels are non-parallel to one another. The back cover is covered by inclined glasses (110, 120, 130) allowing the barrels, the linear oscillating mass and at least certain pulleys to be seen. The regulating organ (51) is removable.

Abstract: A dial plate unit includes a dial plate provided with an outside dial plate element having an opening, an inside dial plate element spaced at a predetermined distance from the outside dial plate element, and a frame member provided in the opening of the outside dial plate element and closing a gap between the periphery of the opening and a part of the inside dial plate element corresponding to the periphery of the opening. The unit further includes one indicating member disposed in a side of the outside dial plate element opposite to the inside dial plate element and being movable along the outside dial plate element, and one auxiliary indicating member disposed in the opening and being movable between the outside and inside dial plate elements. A device using the dial plate unit includes a indicating member operating module which operates the indicating member and auxiliary indicating member.

Abstract: A display mechanism is described, driven by the hour wheel of a mechanical or quartz horological movement, the hour wheel driving a cam controlling a rack turning about an axis and arranged in engagement with a pinion, secured to an hour hand, the cam having a configuration allowing different spaces or angles between the hours to be displayed.

Abstract: A timepiece has a display panel having electrophoretic particles between two opposing substrates, and a drive circuit unit having a display drive unit for applying an electric field between the substrates and a timekeeping unit for keeping time information. A plurality of first electrodes are rendered in the shapes of a plurality of symbols used to display time information content on one of the substrates, and a second electrode is disposed on the other substrate for applying a voltage between the first electrodes and the second electrode.

Abstract: Timepiece fitted with a movement, characterised in that it includes a plate (6) driven in rotation by the movement (1) and which carries at least two off-centre display members which rotate about themselves and which are coupled to each other by a gear train (67, 80) whose ratio determines the frequency with which the decorative designs covering the display members cooperate with each other to form a determined fancy decoration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a timepiece wherein the passage of time is represented by the movement of a fluid column from within an inner tube to a space between the inner tube and a concentric outer tube. In one embodiment, the timepiece includes a display mechanism adapted to adjust a fluid column height based on a capacitance proportional to the fluid column height.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to software and mechanics, and more specifically, to systems and methods for providing time using color. In one embodiment, the invention includes a clock for providing time using colors, the clock including a time component, the time component configurable to produce a measurable mark of time; a color decoding component, the color decoding component configurable to associate the measurable mark of time with a given color group, the colors of the given color group being representative of numbers; and a display component, the display component configurable to visually display the given color group in an arrangement, wherein the displayed color group is usable to determine a time.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for assembling a wall clock having physically separate time indicators onto a wall surface in an accurate and repeatable manner. A plurality of time indicators are temporarily attached to a transfer sheet, each time indicator having a back surface with an adhesive. The time indicators are pre-arranged in a clock pattern on the transfer sheet, such that when the transfer sheet with indicators is placed against a wall surface, the time indicators adhere to the wall surface by way of the adhesive, enabling the transfer sheet to be removed with the time indicators remaining in the clock pattern on the wall surface. The system further includes a clock mechanism having one or more hands configured for placement on the wall surface in operative relation with the time indicators.

Abstract: A timepiece includes a flexible endless ribbon (10) bearing time indications (13, 14) and stretched between two parallel rollers (11, 12), and a mechanism for turning at least one of these rollers including a spring wound up inside a barrel, an escapement and a regulator member coupled to the escapement. The spring is wound up inside at least one of the rollers which thus forms the barrel of the drive mechanism.