Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for presenting date and time information are described. In some embodiments, a date and/or a time value is presented as a base-36 number. In some embodiments, an integral portion of the base-36 number represents a date value, and a fractional portion of the base-36 number represents a time value. Each base-36 digit may be represented by one of the numerals 0-9 and the letters A-Z. Both digital and analog clocks and a clock application displaying date and/or time information in which a day is broken into thirty-six increments are disclosed. A clock application displaying coordinates of a location based on a base-36 geo-positioning system is disclosed.

Abstract: Timepiece having a timepiece movement and comprising a time indicator hand which can indicate a first piece of time information when in a first position, and a second piece of time information when in a second position; a first time indication moving part; and a second time indication moving part, in which the timepiece movement includes a first cam (7) which is fixed to the first time indication moving part (9) and which is shaped to shift the time indicator hand to its first position, and a second cam (8) which is fixed to the time indicator hand and which is shaped to shift the time indicator hand to the second position.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for presenting date and time information are described. In some embodiments, a date and/or a time value is presented as a base-36 number. In some embodiments, an integral portion of the base-36 number represents a date value, and a fractional portion of the base-36 number represents a time value. Each base-36 digit may be represented by one of the numerals 0-9 and the letters A-Z. Both digital and analog clocks displaying date and/or time information in which a day is broken into thirty-six increments are disclosed.

Abstract: There is described a mobile device comprising a display screen for displaying an image of a clock having a resolution of at least a first digit representing a tenth of a second and a second digit representing a hundredth of a second; and a processor having an internal clock, the processor adapted to update at least the first digit of the image of the clock on the display screen with true elapsed time, and to update the second digit with a non-true number.

Abstract: Timepiece having a timepiece movement and comprising a time indicator hand which can indicate a first piece of time information when in a first position, and a second piece of time information when in a second position; a first time indication moving part; and a second time indication moving part, in which the timepiece movement includes a first cam (7) which is fixed to the first time indication moving part (9) and which is shaped to shift the time indicator hand to its first position, and a second cam (8) which is fixed to the time indicator hand and which is shaped to shift the time indicator hand to the second position.

Abstract: Digital wristwatch, digital watch, and digital clock. For example, a digital wristwatch comprises: a clocking module able to track: (a) current real time, and (b) rounded time; and a display unit able to display at least the rounded time. Additionally or alternatively, the digital wristwatch comprises: a clocking module able to determine current real time; a rounding unit able to determine that the real current time is at least two seconds prior to a rounded horological hour, and able to calculate rounded-up horological information; and a display unit able to display the rounded-up horological hour.

Abstract: A method for acquiring and analyzing time-series data using singularities is described. This method allows for the analysis of data over a wide spectrum of frequencies. Once the data is acquired in an oil field, singularities of the data are extracted; and the extracted singularities are utilized to interpret the formation properties related to the data.

Abstract: A method is provided of detecting contamination of engine fluid in an engine. Engine fluid is provided to a particle counter, and the cleanliness of the engine fluid is measured with the particle counter during operation of the engine.

Abstract: A medical information appliance which reminds a user of times to take medications or to perform medical-related activities. It features a delay mode, which shuts the alarm off but later reminds the user to take the indicated medication. Multiple alarms can be set for a variety of medications or other medical events, and multiple delay modes will be activated, so that the user is reminded to take medications which have been indicated by an alarm, but taking the medication was not confirmed by the user. The device also features a readout button for displaying stored medical information, for use by medical technicians in the field without connection to further equipment.

Abstract: A multimode electronic device having a plurality of manually actuated buttons for selecting between a plurality of modes and functions wherein at least one of the modes has at least two second level functions. The device can cycle among the modes upon the repeated activation of a first button and can cycle among the functions upon the repeated activation of a second button. The multi-level hierarchy including both modes and functions provides for a more improved user interface with improved functionality.

Abstract: Quadribalanced digital time displays and methods comprising increasing digital minutes displayed on the right flank of centrally positioned digital present hours, in relatively upper and lower positions during the first and second quarter hours, followed by decreasing digital minutes displayed on the left flank of digital next hours, in relatively lower and upper positions during the third and fourth quarter hours, are enhanced by simultaneously displaying markers in one or more of the three quarter hour minute positions not containing digital minutes at any one time to inform the viewer that such marked positions are functional elements of the display but not activated due to the current time being displayed in another of said minute positions at that time. A single displaceable crown control is also provided for facilitating the operation of a timepiece embodying such enhanced quadribalanced time displays and methods.

Abstract: A bicycle display unit is provided for displaying information to the rider. The bicycle display unit is preferably part of a bicycle computer that is battery operated. The bicycle display unit has a display panel with a front display surface and a backlight arranged to illuminate the front display surface for viewing the information displayed thereon. The battery is electrically coupled to the backlight to supply electrical energy thereto. The bicycle display unit also has a backlight switch command operatively coupled between the backlight and the battery to selectively turn the backlight “on” and “off”, and a control unit that extends the life of the battery by controlling the illumination of the backlight. The backlight switch command turns “on” the backlight upon receiving a predetermined operational command. The predetermined operational command can be a pre-selected time period, a shifting operation, a mode change, etc.

Abstract: A rotary switch laser indicator having a casing a mirror seat, and a laser unit, that will display different images by rotating the mirror seat to control the switch. The casing can be attached to a band and the switch can be used as an indicator in the watch display.

Abstract: A multimode electronic timepiece includes a display, a number of manually actuated switches, and an integrated circuit programmed to keep time, to provide a plurality of operating modes, including time-of-day, in a continuous loop, and to permit an operator of the timepiece to cycle through the operating modes sequentially by selectively and repetitively actuating a first of the switches. The improvement includes at least one preselect function mode which displays information from a preselected operating mode along with information from another operating mode. The preselect function mode(s) is engaged by selective actuation of a second of the switches, and in the preferred embodiment, this switch is also used to cycle through the preselect function modes sequentially (where there is more than one preselect function mode).

Abstract: A timepiece includes a timekeeper displaying the hour (4) and the minute (5), a receiver for radio broadcast messages adapted to be read on a display (7) and a control arrangement (2) including a rollerball (1) adapted to be manually rolled in a first direction (Y) for which received messages can be displayed one after the other and in a second direction (X) for which at least the functions of engagement, of disengagement or entry into a special operating mode may be chosen. The rollerball may also be pressed in a third direction (Z) for which the displayed message may at least be erased or protected.

Abstract: Improvement in a multimode electronic timepiece having a display, a plurality of manually actuated actuators, including first and second actuators, and an integrated circuit programmed to keep time and to provide a current sequence of a plurality of modes for performing a plurality of timepiece functions, including at least first and second modes, said integrated circuit being programmed to permit an operator to sequentially cycle said timepiece through said plurality of modes, by selectively and repetitively actuating a first of said plurality of actuators, wherein said improvement comprises: first automatic mode selection means, including a program for said integrated circuit adapted to calculate at least first and second values respectively comprising the number of times the respective timepiece functions of said first and a second modes are performed by a timepiece operator in said current sequence, and to provide a next sequence of said plurality of modes, including said first and second modes of said cu

Abstract: In accordance with the present improvement of the present invention, in a multimode electronic timepiece, actuation of a first actuator while the timepiece is disposed in a "home" mode will cause to be displayed an alternate mode for a first predetermined period of time. If said first actuator is released prior to the elapse of said first predetermined period of time, the timepiece will be returned to said "home" mode. However, if the operator continues to actuate said first actuator beyond this first predetermined period of time, the program is adapted upon elapse of said first predetermined period of time, to immediately display on said timepiece display for a second predetermined period of time, a message indicating to the timepiece operator that continued actuation of said first actuator will cause the timepiece to be disposed into a predetermined alternate mode.

Abstract: The operating program of a microcomputer is adapted such that once the operator initially selects a submode, the timepiece is disposed into the first operating state of that selected submode, and actuation of any actuator other than that actuator which cycles the timepiece through its plurality of modes, will dispose the timepiece only into other operating states of the chosen submode. The selected submode's operating states are completely independent of other submode operating states and thus the operator cannot dispose the timepiece into the operating states of another submode from any of the operating states of the initially selected submode. In fact the operator cannot exit the initially selected submode unless he actuates the actuator which cycles the timepiece through its plurality of modes, which will dispose the timepiece completely out of the chronograph/countdown timer mode into its next mode.

Abstract: Modulo timer apparatus including a chain of modulo counter stages is controllable by write signals generated by a central controller. The central controller is operative to generate a write signal corresponding to a selected counter stage, and a digital control signal. The initial counter stage of the chain includes a selecting circuit controlled by the digital control signal to couple either a reference clock signal or the corresponding write signal to the initial counter stage to alter the count thereof. Each successive counter stage includes a corresponding selecting circuit also controlled by the digital control signal to couple either a pulse signal generated from the preceding counter stage as it counts through its modulus value or the corresponding write signal to the successive counter stage to alter the count thereof.

Abstract: A pair of spaced apart probes generally approximating the contact geometry of conveyed object to be wave soldered is similarly conveyed past and in contact with the solder wave. A timing circuit interconnects with the probes and measures the dwell time of the pair of probes in contact with the solder wave. The probes may have different shaped solder wave contacting parts (e.g., linear edge, points).

Abstract: The two-digit number displayed by a display apparatus (1) is adjusted by means of a microcontroller (4) in response to actuation of increment (5) and decrement (6) keys. Each new actuation of the increment key results in incrementation of the displayed number by unity. However, if this actuation is prolonged the first number in each succeeding higher ranking decade are next displayed in direct succession. Similarly, each new actuation of the decrement key results in decrementation of the displayed number of unity. However, if this actuation is prolonged the first number of the current decade and then the first number of each decade of successively lower rank are next displayed in direct succession.

Abstract: A multimode electronic timepiece has a display, a group plurality of manually actuated switches, and an integrated circuit programmed to keep time and to provide several operating modes including time-of-day mode. The integrated circuit is programmed to permit an operator to sequentially shift the current mode of operation from one mode to the next by selectively and repetitively actuating a first switch. The improved timepiece includes an alternate mode selection when a second switch is temporarily depressed to display the operating condition of a mode other than the current mode. The display returns to the current mode when the second switch is no longer actuated.

Abstract: A microcomputer-controlled programmable time switch has a display for the acutal time and other functions. The other functions are obtained through easily understood legends, with keys for each individual function and with keys for the input, indication and erasure of time-dependent data and for the actuating of the switch independently of the time. If the sequence of operation is not arbitrary, the microcomputer guides an operator through the operating sequence by flashing the indicator lights required for the data readout or data input.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece or clock with a digital display, and with an arrangement for the setting or adjustment of the minutes and/or hour display through either a short or lengthier depression of a timing push button. A single timing push button is provided on the timepiece for the forward and for the backward setting of the display. The single timing push button also serves for the rapid setting of the display. In this connection, the arrangement for the setting of the minutes and/or hour display provides for a distinction between a short depression of the timing push button (t<t.sub.1) and a lengthier depression of the timing push button (t>t.sub.1).

Abstract: A digital timepiece operates in a normal mode and in a set mode for setting time. A keyboard is sequentially actuated for carrying out a switching operation, an entering operation to enter time data to be set, and an executing operation. A counter is connected to the keyboard for producing a first output when the entering operation is not initiated within a relatively short interval after carrying out the switching operation and producing a second output when a relatively long interval lapses after the initiation of the entering operation. A control circuit is connected to the keyboard and to the counter for switching from the normal mode to the set mode in response to the switching operation and for switching from the set mode to the normal mode in response to either of the first and second outputs.

Abstract: A timepiece includes a conventional circular analog display surrounded by one or more data entry dials. Data selection means such as a pointer or a window are utilized to select one of a plurality of uncoded characters on the data entry dial thereby enabling an associated coded character formed on the periphery of a rotatable wheel to be read. A stem is coupled to drive the wheel and also functions to enable the reading head to generate a data entry input signal. The signal from the reading head is an input to one or more memories associated with an alphanumeric display for visually indicating the entered information, and/or stored information and/or calculated information.

Abstract: A single push-pull stem control is provided for setting and operating digital time displays. The stem may be pushed into a first operative position, relative to a case housing the display and exposing it to view, in which it completes a circuit to the elements of the operating parts which generate normal timekeeping indicia in the display. Upon being pulled out of the case to a second operative position, the circuit to the normal timekeeping elements is discontinued and a circuit is established to elements of the operating parts which generate time setting indicia in the display. The stem may be turned in clockwise and counterclockwise directions while in the second position to perform setting and selecting functions, and also while in the first position to perform other desired functions.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece including a clock for providing an output indicative of natural time, a clock display for displaying time of day information provided by the clock, a chronograph for counting given elapsed natural time periods and a chronograph display for displaying the total such periods counted by the chronograph. The timeplace further includes a manually operable actuator, a calculator for counting sequential actuations of the actuator, and an other time display for displaying the accumulated total of sequential actuations counted by the calculator. Additionally provided in the timepiece are a manual chronograph reset for setting to zero the counted total of elapsed natural time periods and a manual other time reset for setting to zero the counted sequential actuations of the actuator.

Abstract: A test circuit for watch IC capable of setting an operating mode with the operations of a plurality of switches has a ROM for deciding next operating mode in response to the outputs of said switching circuit including the switches and the outputs of flipflips for holding a present operating mode.A signal from a test terminal sets an initial state and provides the predetermined data instead of the outputs of flipflops to the ROM whereby an operator can set an arbitrary operating mode readily in a short time.

Abstract: An electronic watch having a multiple of modes includes mode selection means operable from the outside and a plurality of external operating buttons for modifying the contents of indication of the watch or for issuing an operational command in each mode. Auxiliary indication means is provided directly with the mode selection means. Alternatively, the auxiliary indication means may be provided separately from the mode selection means but in an interlocked fashion with it. The indication surface of the auxiliary indication means carries at a position corresponding to each of the external operating buttons a symbol or characters which represent the function of said each of the external operating buttons in each selected mode.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece has a timepiece standard generator, a frequency divider having a resettable terminal, a circuit for controlling an optically displaying device connected to the frequency divider, a circuit for controlling a hand displaying device connected to the frequency divider, a below second linking control circuit for detecting first the content of the frequency divider in response to the operation of either first switch for resetting to zero the digit of second of the optically displaying device or second switch for initiating to act the hand displaying device and for resetting next to zero the digit of second of the optically displaying device and initiating to act the hand displaying device after the time adjustment of the hand displaying device respectively. At the time of detection of a below second linking control circuit, the below second linking control circuit controls to advance by one second on the hand displaying device if the content of the frequency divider is 0.

Abstract: A timepiece push-button structure comprising a spring member composed of tongue portions interconnected by a connection portion, each tongue portion being bridge-shaped so that the central portion is raised while both end portions of the central portion abut against a pressure conductive rubber holder, each tongue portion further including a substantially centrally located arcuate notch and a bifurcation extending therefrom. A push-button having a groove is adapted to engage said notch, and a pressure conductive rubber is adapted for the application of pressure and disposed directly below the push-button.

Abstract: A solid-state electronic timepiece in which the output of a high-frequency time base is divided down to produce low-frequency timing pulses that are applied to a display actuator adapted to selectively control a multi-digit electro-optic display to present the "time-of-day" and "seconds" as well as other aspects of time information such as calendar date and month. The actuator also serves to supply roll-over pulses to advance the display at a rapid rate for setting purposes. In order to selectively render the display effective in any one of the several aspects or in the setting mode therefor by means of a singlmdmanually-operated coding key, a mode selector is provided which is responsive to the key and operates in conjunction with the display actuator. Code signals produced by the key are decoded by the logic system to produce command signals that are fed to the actuator to cause the display to operate in the aspect mode to present the desired aspect or to operate in the setting mode.

Abstract: In a digital electronic timepiece in which days of the week, hours and minutes are displayed on a display device and the displayed days of the week, hours and minutes can be corrected with a correction switch, a time correction switch is used to also correct a displayed day of the week.

Abstract: A thin-film transparent electrode is provided on the front glass of an electronic wristwatch to form a part of a switching mechanism cooperation with a metal frame provided at the back of the wristwatch. The metal frame is maintained in contact with the operator's wrist in an operative condition. When the operator touches the thin-film transparent electrode, the switching mechanism in its ON condition provides a signal for controlling an operation mode of the electronic wristwatch, for example, a display condition.

Abstract: A time data processing circuit for an electronic timepiece comprises a common line; a signal generator for generating time data signal and first, second, third and fourth control signals; first and second shift register circuits; an arithmetic operation circuit for processing the time data signal and the output signal of the first shift register circuit; a first input/output circuit for coupling, in response to the first control signal, the output terminal of the arithmetic operation circuit to the common line and the input terminal of the first shift register circuit and coupling, in response to the second control signal, the common line to the input terminal of the first shift register circuit; and a second input/output circuit for coupling, in response to the third control signal, the output terminal of the second shift register circuit to the input terminal of the second shift register circuit and the common line and coupling, in response to the fourth control signal, the input terminal of the second shif

Abstract: A digital timepiece is provided with a quartz oscillator, frequency divider and counting circuits, a decoder and a digital electrooptical display device. The timepiece is suitable to operate as a standard digital wristwatch to display the present, i.e., elapsed, time or in the alternative to indicate the remaining time of minutes in the hour or remaining seconds of the minute, i.e., the complement of the elapsed time. A data converter circuit responsive to a manually actuatable switch device is provided for performing the data complement conversion function.

Abstract: Supplied usually with a first information signal, an indicator displays information carried by the signal, such as time indicated by a clock. Information carried by a second information signal, such as a frequency to which a radio receiver is tuned, is optionally variable. The second information is successively memorized in a memory and supplied to a comparator to be compared with the second information signal. The comparator produces an anticoincidence signal when the second information is subjected to a change. A timer produces a switch signal for a predetermined duration after the change of the variable information. Responsive to the switch signal, a switch temporarily supplies the indicator with the memorized information relating to the second information instead of the first information signal.

Abstract: A control device for controlling the display of an electronic watch capable of providing two different types of information. The control device enables selection of the information to be displayed and differentiation between the two types of display available.

Abstract: A one button-switch time display set and adjustment apparatus for an electronic timepiece having a digital electro-optic display. The (time) information being displayed is set or adjusted by depressing and holding depressed the buttonswitch which causes the display indicia, i.e. digit (s) and other time display intervals, each to flash or flicker separately in a predetermined order. If the button-switch is released while the segment to be adjusted is being interrogated, indicated by the flickering or flashing of that indicia, the interrogation operation or sequence is interrupted and that indicia continues to flicker. Depressing and holding depressed the button-switch again, for a predetermined time, causes updating of the interrogated indicia at a 1 HZ rate. Releasing the button-switch stops the updating of the selected display indicia and causes the timepiece to return to the normal running mode or operation.