Abstract: Accelerometer-based detection for controlling audio-reporting watches, resulting in button-free operation. A wristwatch can use an accelerometer to detect the orientation and/or movement of a user's wrist and subsequently activate audio time reporting, without requiring the user to find and lush a small button. For example, a talking wristwatch can use this method to automatically report the time whenever a user moves or orients his or her wrist to a natural position for listening. A position such as that in close proximity to the ear can additionally facilitate private listening without disturbing others. Furthermore, the wristwatch can report time using personalized audio time components that the user has previously recorded, so that reporting is in a custom voice or language. In such applications, accelerometer-based control of audio-reporting watches offers significant advantages over conventional means of control, particularly in terms of ease of use and durability.

Abstract: A motivational alarm having a timekeeping device; alarm programming means to produce an alarm signal at a programmed alarm time, the alarm programming means being operatively connected to the timekeeping device; a digital storage device operatively connected to the timekeeping device; a plurality of recorded messages recorded on the digital storage device; and playback means for converting at least a portion of the plurality of recorded messages into an audible signal upon receipt of the alarm signal. The recorded messages preferably have a topic related to exercise, spirituality, religion, religious text, esteem-building, health and wellness, encouragement for women, invigoration for long-term caretakers, wealth-building, or tragedy/loss recovery.

Abstract: A sound device with a motion detector. The device is used to provide a diversion while user occupies the shower, at the same time keeping track of time and alarming the occupant when time has elapsed. For example: A minute after entering the shower, the timer automatically starts and a trivia question is posed to the occupant. The occupant then has a predefined amount of time to come up with the answer. Upon time lapse, the answer is provided with a gentle reminder that your time is over. Any other variations on this principle are possible.

Abstract: An alarm clock includes a processor and a plurality of stored audio message files in data communication with the processor. The processor is in data communication with an audio source, a speaker, a display, a user input, and a clock. The alarm clock includes a case containing these components. The processor includes programming to actuate the display to visually present time data from the clock, actuate the speaker to audibly present a first audio message file at a first alarm time, actuate the speaker to audibly present audio from the audio source after the speaker audibly presents the first audio message file, and actuate the speaker to audibly present a second audio message file at a second alarm time, actuate the speaker to audibly present audio from the audio source after the speaker audibly presents the second audio message file.

Abstract: Described is an alarm clock for playing selected audio files according to a time-based schedule. More specifically, the alarm clock is adapted to maintain a calendar and a clock and to store a plurality of audio files. The alarm clock assigns each audio file a corresponding date and time, and when an assigned date and time occurs, the alarm clock plays the corresponding audio file such that file is perceivable by a user.

Abstract: An animated toy alarm clock resembles a stuffed puppy, kitten, or other lovable creature. When the alarm is armed, the creature rotates or bows its limbs so that its body assumes a sleeping position. It may emit audible purring or other soothing noises for the relaxation of its owner. When the alarm goes off at the preset alarm time, the creature rotates or stretches its limbs so that its body rises into an awake position. It may emit barking, meowing, or other excited noises to awaken its owner to the world. The alarm clock may be conveniently disguised as a pet tag hung around an animal collar.

Abstract: An electronic device with an alarm clock function includes a storage unit storing an alarm time, audio files and related information; an audio playing module for randomly playing an audio file via an audio output unit which matches the alarm time; an option generating module for generating and outputting preset number options, at least one of them containing the related information of the playing audio file; a comparison module for receiving inputs and determining whether the input matches the related information of the playing audio file; a managing unit for disabling the alarm clock function when the input matches the related information. A method of controlling the alarm clock function is also provided.

Abstract: A motivational alarm having a timekeeping device; alarm programming means to produce an alarm signal at a programmed alarm time, the alarm programming means being operatively connected to the timekeeping device; a digital storage device operatively connected to the timekeeping device; a plurality of recorded messages recorded on the digital storage device; and playback means for converting at least a portion of the plurality of recorded messages into an audible signal upon receipt of the alarm signal. The recorded messages preferably have a topic related to exercise, spirituality, religion, religious text, esteem-building, health and wellness, encouragement for women, invigoration for long-term caretakers, wealth-building, or tragedy/loss recovery.

Abstract: An electronic assistant issues audible, spoken, digitally recorded, medication reminders at programmed times, entered using a microphone and a recessed rotary switch that requires a tool for access. The device repeats medication reminders, and, if the reminders are not acknowledged within a predetermined time, it generates an audible alarm as well as an electronic signal that summons help and includes GPS-derived location information. A spoken medical history can be recorded digitally in the same device for playback by emergency personnel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for audibly playing through a speaker (12) of a timekeeping apparatus (1) comprising a visual replica of a shofar (11), at least one shofar call sound (14) in response to a timing device (17) of said timekeeping apparatus (1) reaching a predetermined time.

Abstract: A musical circle of fifths clock that allows a user to tell practical time as well as hear musical scales at the turn of each hour. The clock has a housing having a face portion and a rear surface. A music generator, positioned within the clock housing, stores the musical scales, and plays the appropriate scale at the turn of each hour. The face portion has an outer perimeter around which hour indicators are positioned. The hour indicators are represented by the tonic of different musical scales. When all of the hour indicators on the face portion are taken as a whole, a perfect circle of fifths is represented.

Abstract: An audio-recorder alarm-clock permits an individual in bed to easily memorialize an audio message without leaving or moving much in bed, with minimal interruption to sleep or falling back asleep.

Abstract: The present invention is an alarm clock device which programmably and automatically coordinates the movement of one or more electric toy trains, or the like. The present invention alarm clock preferably triggers the movement of an electric toy train when a pre-set alarm time is reached. The alarm clock device comprises at least one base that defines an elongated substantially non-linear track for regulating the movement of a toy train. The traveling speed of the train is preferably regulated by a voltage varying device, such as a transformer, that is attached to the track and also coupled to a manually adjustable speed controlling member within the alarm clock. The movement of the train is preferably accompanied by applicable audible sounds that correspond therewith. The duration of movement may be programmed manually and may be adjusted in any variety of ways.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for instructing an impaired individual to perform an act using:a voice recorder capable of recording a series of different voice recordings of a person whose voice is recognized by the individual to provide a series of different recorded instructions to the impaired individual, a playback capable of playing seriatim one of the series of said recorded instructions in the series, a repeating means connected to the playback and capable of repeating the playing of said recorded instructions until stopped, a timer connected with the playback, the timer capable of activating said playback at multiple, preselected time intervals to provide for a series of multiple timed recorded instructions played seriatim during the day to the impaired individual, and a switch for the repeating means operated by the impaired individual to stop the repeating means after anyone of a selected playback of a recorded instruction.

Abstract: A clock includes a base, a seat and a frame fixed above the base, a motor fixed on the seat, a tape device for telling time being disposed in the base and coupled to the motor so as to be driven by the motor. A head, a body, an arm, a leg are supported on the frame and coupled to the motor so as to be rotated by the motor in order to simulate the head, the body, the arm and the leg of creature.

Abstract: An alarm clock structure configured of a simulation train structure is provided with the alarm in electrical communication with a cassette tape to effect actuation of the cassette tape and its play for simulation of various train audio reproductions, wherein the organization may optionally be provided with a chamber within the locomotive portion of the structure in electrical communication with the alarm of the clock to effect heating of a container therewithin to project simulation steam and smoke from the structure.

Abstract: A clock assembly includes an enlarged planar support face for receiving a first picture thereon, wherein a secondary support surface within the first support surface mounts a secondary picture, with the clock member projecting through the first support surface and a perimeter frame work projecting forwardly of each support surface for directing visual attention therewithin. A modification of the invention includes removable dials mounted to the clock to permit mounting of clock hands with appropriate symbology relative to desired sports figures. Further, a modification of the invention provides for enclosed pocket structure for mounting and receiving a secondary picture therewithin.

Abstract: A clock has a set of clock hands driven in accordance with a time base signal to indicate time. The time base signal is counted by a resettable counter which produces a time count value on the quarter, half and three-quarter hours to activate a melody generating circuit. Each time the clock hands reach an hour position, an hour signal is generated and fed to an hour striking circuit. During time correction of the clock hands or when electric power is initially applied to the clock, the melody generating circuit is inhibited until the next hour signal is generated, thereby ensuring that a melody will only be generated when the time count of the counter coincides with the time indication of the clock hands.

Abstract: A timekeeping system for providing selected ones of a plurality of audio signal portions, obtained from stored audio information, to be synchronized with selected time events even though the audio signal portions are of durations differing from one another. A rotator, operating with independent rotation timing, can be synchronized to the timing generator output signal by at least temporarily removing power from the rotator before the rotation period thereof drifts by more than a selected fraction of the period of the timing generator output signal. Further, the rotator rotation period for the angular rotation of the output structure can be effectively increased by selectively removing power from the rotator.

Abstract: An electronic musical instrument having key input means selectively actuable to cause the production of sounds corresponding to respective notes of the musical scale, comprises a memory circuit for storing the respective notes, and a clear circuit actuated to partially amend at least one of the notes from the contents of the memory means.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic musical instrument with musical information input keys for producing musical information. A plurality of keys are provided for generating musical information of musical notes to introduce musical tones and pitches of the musical notes into the electronic musical instrument. A memory is included within the electronic musical instrument for sequentially memorizing the musical information. A musical generator is provided for sequentially reading out the stored musical information and providing an audio music in response to the stored musical information. The electronic musical instrument may function as an attendant feature of a conventional electronic calculator and/or an electronic timepiece. In a combined electronic musical instrument and calculator, the audio music can be utilized for announcing alarm conditions such as error, premature actuations of keys, overflow, voltage drop in power supply, etc.

Abstract: Voice sounds can be recorded by recording sections in an electronic device having a timepiece function. The voice sounds indicate the purposes corresponding to alarm times so that the recorded contents may be reproduced upon operation of a particular switch.

Abstract: The present invention is an alarm clock device which programmably and automatically coordinates the movement of one or more electric toy trains, or the like. The present invention alarm clock preferably triggers the movement of an electric toy train when a pre-set alarm time is reached. The alarm clock device comprises at least one base that defines an elongated substantially non-linear track for regulating the movement of a toy train. The traveling speed of the train is preferably regulated by a voltage varying device, such as a transformer, that is attached to the track and also coupled to a manually adjustable speed controlling member within the alarm clock. The movement of the train is preferably accompanied by applicable audible sounds that correspond therewith. The duration of movement may be programmed manually and may be adjusted in any variety of ways.