Abstract: A watch module comprising a rotary dial (1) possessing an opening (2) for displaying a complication or an image. This rotary dial (1) is mounted rotatably on a base dial (3) via an annular low-friction member (4). This rotary dial (1) can be pivoted through a certain angle by the action of a pusher (9, 9?) to display another complication or image through the opening (2). This watch module, which comprises various parts (8, 13, 19, 21) for arresting and coupling the rotary dial (1) to the base dial (3), is arranged on the one hand in such a way as to decouple the rotary dial (1) from the base dial (3) when the pusher (9, 9?) is pushed, and on the other hand to drive the rotary dial (1) when the pusher (9, 9?) is released.

Abstract: A time display device (“TDD”) —equally adaptable to watches, clocks, computers, phones, and vehicles —indicates the current hour of the day by displaying a color that refers an observer to the disclosed color-to-hour matrix, thereby eliminating the traditional hour hand or digit altogether. Alternately adaptable to months, the system may be used with both mechanical and electronic displays. Various disclosed minute indicators provide minute indication by shape, complexity, company logo, air bubbles, or other novel methods. Environmental sensors allow switching between functions. TDD appearance is user-customizable via Internet. Birthstones, gemstones, and precious metals are alternately used as stand-alone time indicators. Licensing information may be obtained via www.inventerprise.com.

Abstract: A display device has a timekeeping unit that keeps time; and a display unit that displays numerals denoting the hour value of time information, numerals denoting the tens digit of the minute value of the time information, and numerals denoting the ones digit of the minute value of the time information at dispersed over the display area of the display device, and varies the position where time information is displayed by the numeral denoting the hour value, the numeral denoting the tens digit of the minute value, and the numeral denoting the ones digit of the minute value, based on time information kept by the timekeeping unit. The numeral denoting the hour value, the numeral denoting the tens digit, and the numeral denoting the ones digit are displayed on the display unit according to at least one of a specified display state and a specified display position.

Abstract: A children's clock comprising a housing, at least one clock display on the housing for displaying time and illustration means for visually illustrating the continuous passage of time to a child who cannot read time. The illustration means is on the housing and is synchronized with the at least one clock display. The clock helps a child to learn concepts of time by providing them with an identifiable visual image to illustrate the continuous passage of time.

Abstract: An indicator assembly for a wearable electronic device having a dial, a slotted opening therein and surface indicia to which an indicator can point and convey information thereby, wherein the indicator assembly comprises a track assembly comprising a first track and a second track spaced apart and aligned parallel thereto, wherein each track includes teeth running along at least a respective portion thereof, wherein the teeth of the respective tracks are in facing alignment; a track assembly gearing assembly that meshingly engages the teeth of the first and second tracks and the gears of a gear assembly so that the track assembly moves linearly; an indicating assembly coupled to the track assembly and extending through the slotted opening in the dial, wherein the linear movement of the track assembly causes the indicating assembly to move linearly in the slotted opening; whereby an indicator of the indicating assembly conveys information by referring to particular surface indicia on the dial.

Abstract: A display device is provided for a watch movement provided with a final gear train intended to drive, at least in a mediated way, means of displaying the time and an energy source driving the final gear train. In one implementation, the display device comprises a display disk for an additional function, and a display gearing of which one moving part carries the display disk. The display device also comprises a second energy source connected mechanically to the display gearing and operating means for the display gearing, designed so as to cause the gearing to be driven by the second energy source when the information for display has to be changed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clock display and particularly a clock display comprising a combined electronic display unit and mechanical clock hands. The clock hand has a visible state for showing the time and a transparent state used when in it is not desired to obscure the underlying display unit. The clock display may be incorporated in a portable device, such as a mobile telephone or a wrist watch.

Abstract: An electronic clock that produces both an analog and digital display and includes tracks that sequentially light to indicate passing seconds, minutes, and hours.

Abstract: The invention relates to an analogue display device for a timepiece. The inventive device consists of display means which are disposed such as to perform jumps in relation to a dial comprising a haphazard series of values to be displayed.

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 mechanical timepiece has a plurality of divisional segments divided in a movable manner, a driving source operable to produce a driving rotation for moving the divisional segments, an ornamental portion to be exposed by outward movement of the divisional segments, and a plurality of driving mechanisms operable to move the divisional segments and rotate them about their axes so as to change an exposure state of the ornamental portion by using the driving rotation transmitted from the driving source.

Abstract: A device for displaying an item, wherein the item being displayed can be selectively changed. The device includes an annular body with an inside circumferential surface having an associated mounting arrangement including a shoulder, a groove and a snap ring. A changeable item for display is generally received in the annular body and held in place between the shoulder and the groove by positioning the snap ring into the groove. In some embodiments, the annular body may be adapted to be carried and used on a strap or band, generally in the manner a wristwatch is carried and used. In other embodiments, the annular body may be free-standing or adapted to be supported by a suitable support. The present invention may further include a cover hingedly attached to the annular body. In some embodiments, the cover may have generally similar characteristics as the annular body, it may interchangeably display other selected items, and/or it may include or display a watch face.

Abstract: A display assembly for a wearable electronic device. The display assembly is disposed within a housing of the wearable electronic device. The electronic device is constructed to receive at least a first and second dial assembly each of which is adapted to provide a different display configuration. The display assembly comprises a liquid crystal display assembly comprising at least two display sections, driving means for providing driving signals to the respective display sections; and a controller, operatively coupled to the driving means, for signaling the driving means to provide the driving signals; wherein the display configuration of the wearable electronic device is changeable based on the dial assembly operatively coupled within the housing, wherein the first dial assembly provides for the viewability of at least the first display section and the second dial assembly provides for the viewability of at least the second display section.

Abstract: A bracelet with information display and inputting capability comprises twelve segments hinged together to allow the bracelet to be folded around the wrist of a user. An information processing unit receives inputted information from an inputting device, for example, by a QWERTY keyboard, and generates display for displaying information on display screen. The display screen and the keyboard each extends over more than one segment of the bracelet, and the segments of the bracelet are hinged to allow the bracelet to be arranged flat for input of information via the inputting device.

Abstract: An elapsed time indicator has a see-through region which has a plurality of windows. These windows are each congruent and are arranged at a uniform angular distance from one another. A solid disc is arranged below the said see-through region and has at least two sectors which have different colours and/or designs. In this case, the solid disc is rotatable and the see-through region is firmly connected to the dial plate. The solid disc has a number of radial sectors, adjacent sectors in each case having different colours or grey tints, and each sector has approximately the width of a window.

Abstract: A bracelet includes at least one electronic display unit. Each display unit has a display having a plurality of display elements arranged in a sequence lying along the length of the bracelet and/or arranged in a sequence lying substantially around the perimeter of the display. The bracelet has a control circuit to control the display elements so that the characters displayed by the display elements appear to move along the sequence of display elements with time. In the alternative, the characters appear to move along a discrete face which is provided along the bracelet.

Abstract: The timepiece includes a motor which drives at least one hand via a gear reduction train (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13), and means (22) for detecting at least one angular reference position of an intermediate wheel (9) forming part of the gear reduction train. The detection means are provided for supplying a signal having a first value when the intermediate wheel is occupying the angular reference position (?) and for supplying a signal having a second value when the intermediate wheel (9) is occupying a second angular position (?). The timepiece further includes identification (32) and comparison (33) means for determining, on the basis of the signals supplied by the detection means (22), at least once per revolution of the intermediate wheel (9), whether the real position of the intermediate wheel actually corresponds to the theoretical position thereof.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece including a hollow casing, an electronic L.E.D. module disposed in the casing, the module including a digital time and date display. A glass crystal is connected into an open bezel of the casing and covers the module and the display. By selective manual finger contact with the casing, the display is preferably orientable for reading alternately from either side of the timepiece by the wearer or by an observer. An illuminated image projection separate from the display preferably emanates from a top surface of the casing adjacent the crystal. Preferred first and second touch command bars extend around a different portion of a perimeter of the crystal wherein, when manually touched, current time or current calendar information is displayed. A thin film lamination may be attached atop the module or on an inner surface of the crystal for color enhancement of the display.

Abstract: This invention is a Mathematical Formula, T=d/p, and corresponding tables, that are meant to initiate a manual Method of Process. This process is intended to meter the time differential between the LORDS 360 degree Day, vs. Mans 360 degree Day. Sort of like a shot clock in basketball, vs the basketball game clock. The method is used to acquire exact information concerning ones inquiries concerning the time differential between these two ‘Days’.

Abstract: A watch with a clockwork comprising a ringer whose actuation is controlled from outside the watch by means of a control unit, a dial plate comprising an opening, a shutter (10) movable between a first position covering the opening and a second position leaving the opening free. The control unit (12) is arranged in such a way that it enables the shutter to be moved from the first position to the second position when the ringer is actuated.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to time, and more specifically, to systems and methods for providing a design that replaces all numbers on a time piece utilizing only three colored shapes which change in specified color based on the hour (12 colors), one sixth of an hour (6 colors) and minute (10 colors) of a day. In one embodiment, the invention includes a timepiece for displaying time using colors, the timepiece having a display, the display configurable to providing a first color, a second color, and a third color, wherein the first color represents minutes, the second color represents increments of ten minutes, and the third color represents hours.

Abstract: A clock 1000 of the invention includes a dead-weight body, dead-weight body lifting means 100 for lifting the dead-weight body supplied to a lower position to an upper position, a rotation wheel 210 having, at its periphery, plural reception parts 212 which can hold the dead-weight body, and an escapement mechanism which actuates the rotation wheel intermittently. The dead-weight lifting means includes a drive body 110 provided with a spiral drive surface having a horizontal or inclined axis, and a rotation drive source which rotation-drives the drive body around the axis. The dead-weight lifting means is constructed such that the dead-weight body is driven on the drive surface by rotation of the drive body thereby to be translated from the lower position to the upper position. The dead-weight body lifted by the dead-weight lifting means to the upper position is supplied to the upper reception part, whereby the rotation wheel rotates by the predetermined angle.

Abstract: A display mode control method includes the steps of: enabling an electronic device to determine the time of day; and enabling the electronic device to operate a display panel thereof in a first display mode when the time of day corresponds to nighttime, and in a second display mode when otherwise. The display panel shows information in a light shade against a dark background when operated in the nighttime display mode, and in a dark shade against a light background when operated in the daytime display mode.

Abstract: A clock including a screen having graduations therealong representing time periods, and light bands representing hours, minutes and seconds hands traveling along the screen to indicate current time. When at least two of the three hands overlap one another, light flashes are displayed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a timepiece movement of the type including a fixed support (23), fitted with a display module (24) including a central bridge (26) secured to said support (22) and an annular display member (28) with an axis AA, mounted to rotate freely substantially around the bridge (26), abutting on the support (22). The display member (28) includes a contact surface (37) and the bridge (26) includes at least one positioning surface (40) cooperating with the contact surface (37) so as to position the display member (28) axially on the support (22).

Abstract: A watch having a civil time display (12, 16), a solar time display (13, 18) and a mechanism for correction (24, 34, 36) of these displays. The correction mechanism is arranged in such a way as to allow the relative desynchronization of the civil time and solar time displays. A way of displaying this desynchronization (20, 22) is provided.

Abstract: A recording status indicator that utilizes the familiar pattern of an analog clock face to convey the length and viewing location of an individual recorded program. The indicator is preferably overlaid over the program material on the television monitor or other display in a corner of the screen or some other non-obtrusive location on the screen. In a preferred embodiment, a “clock face” status indicator preferably includes a clock face, a recording starting point marker preferably represented at the top of the clock face, a thirty minute marker represented at the bottom of the clock face, fifteen and forty-five minute markers represented about the sides of the clock face, a first recording marker to show the current recording point or time of the program, and a second recording marker to show how much of the recording has been viewed (or the time location within the recording).

Abstract: A device for teaching one about telling time is provided. The device includes a clock face with rotatable minute and hour hands. The minute and hour hands are adapted so that a user of the device can rotate them manually to indicate a preselected time. The device is able to detect the positions of the hands around the clock face, and to move the hands to indicate a predetermined time without any manual manipulation of the hands by the user. The device can be programmed with a variety of games that a user of the device can play to learn about telling time. The user can manually set the clock hands to indicate a time requested by the device and, if the time the user sets is incorrect, the device can automatically set the hands to the correct time.

Abstract: A display assembly for a wearable electronic device. The display assembly is disposed within a housing of the wearable electronic device. The electronic device is constructed to receive at least a first and second dial assembly each of which is adapted to provide a different display configuration. The display assembly comprises a liquid crystal display assembly comprising at least two display sections, driving means for providing driving signals to the respective display sections; and a controller, operatively coupled to the driving means, for signaling the driving means to provide the driving signals; wherein the display configuration of the wearable electronic device is changeable based on the dial assembly operatively coupled within the housing, wherein the first dial assembly provides for the viewability of at least the first display section and the second dial assembly provides for the viewability of at least the second display section.

Abstract: A mobile wake-up device responds to a snooze-button in an alarm clock. The mobile wakeup device includes a mechanism for making the device mobile, a controller for directing the movement of the device and responding to input, and an alarm off input. When the alarm clock's alarm goes off and an individual activates the snooze button, the mobile wake-up device moves forward, drops from a table to the floor, and moves to a remote location. While moving, the device may use sensors to avoid objects in its path. After the mobile wake-up device has reached the remote location, the alarm signals again. To turn off the alarm, the individual must get out of bed and locate the mobile wake-up device.

Abstract: A watch assembly includes a case, a movement provided at an inner side of the case, hands coupled to the movement for indicating hours, minutes, and seconds, and a watch-glass provided at the case, the watch-glass having a dial so that the hands indicate a character thereon to thereby display the time. The watch assembly provides the dial which is integrally provided at the watch-glass, and various designs including photographic portraits, natural photographs, artistic photographs, sketches, and the like or characters are displayed on the dial, thereby embodying an appearance having a refined design.

Abstract: A position indicator comprises: a first indicator pattern composed of a plurality of substantially identical first partial patterns periodically arranged in a direction of extension, and a second indicator pattern composed of a plurality of substantially identical second partial patterns periodically arranged in the direction of extension. The first partial patterns may extend, along a first line extending transversely to the direction of extension, and the second partial patterns may extend along a second line extending transversely to the first line and the direction of extension The first and second partial patterns may be each composed of plural sub-patterns disposed adjacent to one another in the direction of extension. The sub-patterns of each pair of sub-patterns of the respective partial pattern are different from each other.

Abstract: A novel device for displaying the correct time comprises a clock with interchangeable and attachable panels comprising decorative indicia or figures; a second hand with replaceable indicia or figures, minute hand, and hour hand; and means to drive said timing hands. The interchangeable panel is removably attached to the front face of a clock with a viewing window for viewing the normal travel of the second, minute, and hour hands. The movement of the second hand with the replaceable indicia simulates a sports action as it moves from the 9:00 position to the 3:00 position.

Abstract: A mechanical timepiece has an ornamental portion and a plurality of movable units operable to expose and hide the ornamental portion. Each of the movable units includes a divisional segment for exposing and hiding the ornamental portion by inward and outward movement, a holding plate configured to hold the divisional segment in a movable manner so as to move the divisional segment in inward and outward directions, and an attachment structure for attaching the divisional segment to the holding plate. The attachment structure is formed integrally with at least one of the holding plate and the divisional segment. The attachment structure includes engagement portions projecting from both sides of the holding plate and a pair of holder members formed on a surface of the divisional segment so as to have an L-shaped cross-section with their tip portions being opposed to each other.

Abstract: Provided is a bracelet comprising a band which is removably attachable to a wrist of a person. The band may have a plurality of first time indices printed about a circumference of the band. The bracelet may further comprise a first time indicator slidable along the band circumference and fixedly positionable to a selected first time indicia to indicate a time of an event.

Abstract: A device for indicating elapsed time by way of the state of indicators is disclosed, such indicators being arranged in at least four groups such that the first two groups taken together indicate elapsed hours and the second two groups taken together indicate elapsed minutes. The indicators are switchable between a first and second state, such as illuminated or not illuminated. The number of indicators in a first state, such as illuminated, indicate the value of a digit.

Abstract: A dual-powered timepiece for independently displaying time information and driving one or more other timepiece functions comprises a case comprising a case interior and a case opening substantially defined by a periphery of a first side of the case. The timepiece further includes an analog movement comprising a first timing device within the case interior, where the analog movement drives the display of time information in hours and minutes. Also, the timepiece may comprise a lever escapement mechanism comprising a second timing device within the case interior. This level escapement mechanism is substantially independent from the analog watch movement and drives at least one timepiece function.

Abstract: The invention concerns a portable electronic apparatus (50) including a dial (52) provided with at least one aperture (54), a support piece (1), fixed in relation to the dial, arranged for receiving display means (2). The support piece has at least first (5a-5b) and second (6a-6b) bearing surfaces defining a fixed position for the display means in the support piece in relation to the aperture in the dial, the fixed position being defined in a parallel plane to the dial. First (7), respectively, second (8) mechanical means are provided for moving the display means in abutment against the first, respectively, second bearing surfaces, in the fixed position that they define.

Abstract: A mechanical-type watch movement is disclosed. In one implementation, the movement may include a frame. The frame may support a work train that is periodically driven in rotation by a driving element. The frame may also support an animation part. The animation part may be configured to be visible, and may be arranged to be animated by an oscillating movement that is capable of simulating, for example, a pendulum movement. The movement may also include, supported by the frame, an animation train that meshes with a mobile of the work train, and is kinematically connected to the animation part.

Abstract: A mechanical timepiece has an ornamental portion and a plurality of movable units operable to expose and hide the ornamental portion. Each of the movable units includes a divisional segment for exposing and hiding the ornamental portion by inward and outward movement, a holding plate configured to hold the divisional segment in a movable manner so as to move the divisional segment in inward and outward directions, and an attachment structure for attaching the divisional segment to the holding plate. The attachment structure is formed integrally with at least one of the holding plate and the divisional segment. The attachment structure includes engagement portions projecting from both sides of the holding plate and a pair of holder members formed on a surface of the divisional segment so as to have an L-shaped cross-section with their tip portions being opposed to each other.

Abstract: A clock includes a main body having a lower space and provided with a protruding post extended into the lower space, a face plate mounted on the main body and formed with a plurality of holes, a tumbler mounted in the lower space of the main body and rested on the protruding post, a top cover mounted on the main body to form an upper space, and a plurality of rolling balls mounted in the upper space and placed on the face plate. Thus, the clock has a playing function and can produce a figure arrangement variation.

Abstract: A watch-type mobile terminal adopting an analog clock operating with hour/minute hands. The watch-type mobile terminal has a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and includes hour/minute hands for surrounding an outer circumference of the LCD and rotating with respect to a rotation axis along the outer circumference of the LCD and a movement device for providing the rotation axis through a center and rotating the hour/minute hands.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods that display approximate time are described. An approximate representation of time is displayed on an information display. The approximate representation of time communicates an approximate time to an observer. A characterization indicium associates a theme with the approximate time to provide a characterized approximate time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a watchcase comprising: (a) a lower case characterized by a first annular recess for receiving an optically transparent cylinder and a timepiece support for receiving a timepiece mechanism; (b) an upper case characterized by (i) on the bottom surface thereof, a second upper annular recess for receiving an optically transparent cylinder; (ii) on the upper surface thereof, a track for removably receiving and securing an ornamental top; (c) an optically transparent cylinder placed in said first and second annular recesses and between the lower and upper cases wherein the lower case, upper case and optically transparent cylinder are fixedly connected. The invention also relates to a watch that comprises the watchcase and a cylindrical timepiece, with or without one or more ornamental tops and watch bands.

Abstract: Watch module comprising a rotary dial (1) possessing an opening (2) for displaying a complication or an image. This rotary dial (1) is mounted rotatably on a base dial (3) via an annular low-friction member (4). This rotary dial (1) can be pivoted through a certain angle by the action of a pusher (9, 9?) to display another complication or image through the opening (2). This watch module, which comprises means (8, 13, 19, 21) for arresting and coupling the rotary dial (1) to the base dial (3), is arranged on the one hand in such a way as to decouple the rotary dial (1) from the base dial (3) when the pusher (9, 9?) is pushed, and on the other hand to drive the rotary dial (1) when the pusher (9, 9?) is released.

Abstract: To realize a small-sized analog multifunction timepiece by adopting a fan shape moving hand mechanism which does not use a hairspring. A multifunction timepiece of the invention is provided with a day display mechanism for operating a small hand moving in a fan shape. The day display mechanism is provided with a day indicator driving wheel, a day jumper, a small day wheel for displaying calendar information, a hammer constituted to rotate based on rotation of a day indicator transmission wheel, and a day return spring for exerting a rotational force to the small day wheel. By bringing a cam contact portion of the hammer to a transmission cam outer periphery portion and exerting an elastic force to a return cam outer shape portion by a return spring portion of the day return spring, the small day wheel is constituted to be exerted with a rotational force in a constant direction.

Abstract: To realize an analog multifunction timepiece which is small sized and does not need much time period in operation of fabricating and integrating a part by adopting a fan shape moving hand mechanism without using a hairspring. A movement of a multifunction timepiece is provided with a calendar information display mechanism. The calendar information display mechanism is provided with a transmission wheel having a transmission cam portion, a display wheel constituted to rotate based on rotation of the transmission wheel and for displaying calendar information, a first hammer rotatably provided by being brought into contact with a transmission cam portion, and a second hammer rotatably provided in corporation with the display wheel. The first hammer includes a cam contact portion and an operating wheel portion. The second hammer is constituted to always receive a force of rotating in a constant direction.

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

Abstract: A timepiece enables knowing the cumulative drive time indicating how long the timepiece was actually operating. The timepiece 10 has a movement 20, hands disposed to the time display wheel train of the movement 20 for indicating the time, and a month display ring 41 and year display ring 51 that are connected to the movement 20 and count how long the drive source has been driving inside a case. The movement 20 includes a movement barrel 30 housing a spring as the power source, a time display wheel train linked to rotation of the movement barrel 30, and a cumulative drive time display mechanism that operates in conjunction with rotation of and transfers torque from the movement barrel 30. The case includes at least a crystal, a casing 11, and a back cover 12. Part of the back cover 12 is transparent to enable viewing the month display ring 41 and year display ring 51.

Abstract: The invention provides a water feature comprising a vessel containing a volume of water and means for imparting rotational motion thereto, wherein means are also provided for varying the height of the volume of water in the vessel. The invention also provides a method of operating a water feature comprising at least one vessel containing a volume of water, comprising the steps of causing the or a volume of water to rotate about an axis thereof so as to form a vortex therein and causing the rotating volume of water to vary in height over time.