Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a waking system that wakes an individual gradually over a period of time in order to promote the wellness of that individual. The user sets the system controller with a desired final wakeup time, which is the time that the user must be awake. When the actual time reaches a stimulus introduction time (i.e. some time prior to the desired final wakeup time), the system controller causes the introduction of stimulus. The system further comprises a detection system that measures a parameter correlated to the individual's sleep level (preferably motion). This measured parameter is then used in a feedback loop to control the level of stimulus experienced by the individual. In this manner, the user is woken gradually over a period of time between the stimulus introduction time and the desired final wakeup time, without introducing any sudden shocks to the user's physiological systems.

Abstract: A combination clock radio, weather station and message organizer includes a base unit having a visual display, a controller located in the base unit including a central processor for controlling operation of the combination, and a temperature sensor for obtaining outdoor temperature readings, the temperature sensor being in communication with the controller. The controller is adapted to present a hue on the visual display that is a function of the outdoor temperature reading. The combination may also include a pressure sensor in communication with the controller for monitoring a rate of change in atmospheric pressure and providing a weather forecast animation that is a function of the changes in the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A method of reminding a user of a forthcoming event, the method being performed by a processor and comprising the steps of: (a) acquiring the time when the forthcoming event is due to occur; (b) acquiring a user-selected digital image associated with the said forthcoming event; (c) storing the digital image in a digital image storage device; and (d) displaying the said digital image before the user a predetermined time period in advance of the said time when the said forthcoming event is due to occur, in order to remind the user of the said forthcoming event.

Abstract: The present invention is an audible timepiece designed and configured to sound a message when desired. This audible timepiece includes a first embodiment wherein at least one pre-recorded, un-eraseable message can be played at a pre-determine time. A second embodiment provides for the user to record at least one desired message that can be played at the pre-determined time. In this embodiment, the recordable message can be recorded over when desired, so as to allow for a new message to be stored and used as preferred by the user. In still a further embodiment of present invention, the timepiece will include at least one pre-recorded, un-eraseable message and include the option of having at least one recordable messaged stored therein. In this embodiment, the user can select either the desired pre-recorded or recordable message to be played at a predetermine time.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating system (10) in which the actuating time can be adjusted according to external factors, some of which can be found on one or more servers (19) on the Internet (18).

Abstract: This invention relates to a reminder watch to be worn on the body of a forgetful person. The watch has a digital display of the date of the day, the time of day, and the name of the weekday; a knob for setting the time and a knob for starting and stopping the time to function as a stop-watch; and the remaining parts of the watch include a small speaker to play sounds such as the voice of a parent and an alarm to indicate that time has run out, a battery to provide power for operating the watch and its functions, and a computer chip specifically designed to announce commands relating to the daily activities of the wearer of the watch, who may be a child. The watch may be worn as a wrist watch fastened to a waist belt, hung around the neck, upper arm, or shoulder, carried in a pocket, or carried in any other fashion so as to be near enough to be heard.

Abstract: An audio apparatus comprises an internal clock capable of generating time data; a display section capable of displaying one form of information selected from several predetermined forms of information; and a controller capable of changing the selected information and enabling the selected information to be displayed on the display section, in accordance with the time data generated by the internal clock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alarm system for a desktop clock capable of generating an audio alarm in the form of, for example, a voice message or the sound of running water at a preset wake-up or retiring time. More particularly, the invention relates to an alarm system for a desktop clock provided with an improved wake-up time indicating alarm unit on the main body, in which an hour hand alarm connecting gear wheel and a minute hand alarm connecting gear wheel are separately provided to facilitate the user's manipulation of the time setter on the casing in setting the wake-up and retiring time indication hands to a desired call time, thereby generating an audio alarm that reminds the user in a timely manner of the retiring time and a snooze time period of less than one hour, as well as the wake-up time.

Abstract: A small personal timing device having a vibration alarm or a beeping alarm and multiple ways to program the alarms, including a meeting/interval timer, a timer with repeating option, twelve daily alarms and a stopwatch. The meeting/interval timer sends 3 unique alarms for any programmed interval between 10 minutes and 120 minutes, and it automatically resets itself for the next ½ hour or hour. The 12 alarms can be used together with the meeting/interval timer and the timer and the stopwatch. An electronic circuit is located within the housing member and includes one AAA battery for power and a micro controller unit that has been masked with a software program.

Abstract: A device for conditioning children to perform special tasks that utilizes a generated signal controlled by a central processor unit (“CPU”) which acts to, among other things, establish normal time intervals so that the signal is activated at the end of that interval. An accomplishment switch will signal and reset the timer to the normal time interval when activated. A clock is associated with the CPU to show the time remaining before the next signal activation, and visual means is provided to display timer intervals and real time. The generated signal can be audible, visual, or vibratory, or combinations thereof, and visual means can be utilized with the device to selectively display graphics during the time interval and/or upon its termination. A reward feature is incorporated in or with the device to encourage a willingness to participate on the part of the child or children being trained.

Abstract: A pointer electronic timepiece (1) has a plurality of step motors, a plurality of pointers (11 to 18), and a plurality of external operation members of a winding crown (5) and buttons (6, 7). The pointer to be adjusted is selected from the plurality of pointers (15 to 18) by operating one of the buttons (6) while drawing out the winding crown (5) to a second stage and the other button (7) is operated to adjust the position of the selected pointer. Since the position of the pointers (15 to 18) driven by three step motors can be adjusted by the two buttons (6, 7), the number of the external operation member is not necessary to be increased even when the pointers (15 to 18), i.e. the step motors, are increased, so that the size and thickness of a movement-holder and cost thereof can be reduced and operability during adjustment can be improved.

Abstract: A programmable time switch is disclosed. A time or time interval set by a user to be reserved is displayed on a display. The display has a current time display part for displaying an hour hand and a minute hand which represent a current time, an hour unit display part for displaying the reserved time or time interval in terms of hours, and a minute unit display part for displaying the reserved time or time interval in terms of minutes. The current time and the AM or PM are digitally displayed on a current time display section and an AM/PM display section, respectively. A set section having a plurality of buttons are used for setting, canceling or confirming the reserved time or time interval. A control section controls through a drive section a peripheral interface in accordance with the reserved time or time interval set through the set section, and displays the reserved time or time interval through the display.

Abstract: A device of small dimensions includes a two coaxial wheels (4, 6) respectively including two plates (44, 46) parallel to each other. A sensor (10) including a detection element (14).formed by a magnetic or capacitive element, in particular a flat spiral coil, is provided for detecting the angular position of both of the two wheels. In order to do this, the sensor (10) detects the presence or absence of an active material above the detection element (14). For this purpose, each of plates (44) and (46) has at least one inactive region for the sensor and is formed at least partially of active material for the sensor. The sensor is arranged relative to the wheel the closest to the detection element in such a way that the latter is at least in part above or below said at least one inactive region in at least one determined angular position of said wheel so as to allow the sensor to detect the angular position of the wheel whose plate (44) is furthest from the detection element (14).

Abstract: An alarm device for ringing an alarm at a variable time comprises a receiver, a processor and a speaker. The receiver receives a radio frequency signal carrying a standard time and an alarm time correction and transfers the standard time and the alarm time correction to the processor after decoding the radio frequency signal. The processor is coupled to the receiving circuit for input of the standard time and the alarm time correction. The processor keeps the current time by and stores an alarm time reference. With the input of the standard time and the alarm time correction, the processor calibrates the current time with the standard time, corrects the reference to obtain an alarm time according to the correction, and outputs a driving signal at arrival of the alarm time. The speaker is coupled to the processor and driven to sound by the driving signal.

Abstract: A remotely activated snooze control circuit for enabling a snooze alarm from a position remote from the snooze control circuit. The remotely activated snooze control circuit includes a remote control unit including an infrared signal generator and a transmitter. An alarm clock is located remotely from the remote control unit and includes an infrared receiver and a control unit connected to the infrared receiver and the snooze control circuit. When the infrared signal is transmitted by the remote control unit and received by the alarm clock, the snooze control circuit is activated to prevent the alarm clock from generating an alarm signal for a predetermined period of time. The remote control unit is preferably in the form of a laser gun and includes a trigger, a speaker and a visual alarm generator. Pressing the trigger initiates activation of the infrared signal and causes the speaker and visual alarm generator to produce audible and visual alarm signals simulating the firing of a laser gun.

Abstract: A register group (REG) is constructed by a register for calendar data of year, month, date, hour, minute and second, a data register constructed by an empty area, for storing alarm time of month, date, hour, minute and second, and a register for controlling generation of various interrupts. A comparator compares calendar information of month, date, hour, minute and second of the present time with month, date, hour, minute and second of set alarm time and an interrupt is generated when the compared values coincide with each other.

Abstract: The intelligent alarm system of the present invention provides a reliable, low cost system for alerting a user to the presence of snow outside of a building. The system includes a sensor and an intelligent alarm clock for use inside a building or dwelling. The system can be set by a user to signal an alarm a programmable amount of time earlier or later than the user's normal waking time if an accumulation of snow is detected. The system is capable of processing preprogrammed data, user entered data and data accumulated from the sensor to determine whether a true snow condition exists and to generate an appropriate alarm signal.

Abstract: A coincidence signal is output when coincidence of a timer counter with the set value of a comparison register is detected by a coincidence detecting circuit and the coincidence signal is input to the external CPU as an interruption signal to execute a CPU to start an interruption routine. In the interruption routine, a reverse enable flag is set, a flag indicating permission to reverse an output signal when the value of a key counter is larger than the value of a buzzer counter and a reverse enable flag is set, a flag indicating prohibition of reversing the output signal when the value of the key counter is smaller than that of the buzzer counter.

Abstract: In a compact, highly precise position detecting apparatus which can perform automatic detection of a hand position, which is required to add a function such as automatic time correction to a time-measuring apparatus, an identification pattern (20) in which identification marks are discretely disposed on a surface of a center wheel (17) moving together with a minute hand (12), which serves as an encoder surface, is formed by hard-magnetic thin film, and sampling is performed by a magnetic sensor (21b) at a plurality of sampling points to determine whether identification marks are provided. The detection signal of the magnetic sensor at each sampling point is classified into three data, "1" and "0" indicating whether identification marks are provided or not, and "*" indicating that identification marks are indefinite. A sampling code obtained by data sampled at the plurality of sampling points is compared with reference identification codes to determine the position.

Abstract: An apparatus designed to damp external noises, allowing the user to sleep in noisy environments. More particularly, it relates to a pair of hearing-protecting ear covers that insulate the user's ears from external noises, ear covers that incorporate a headphone stereo for transmission of a time, smoke, fire and/or security alarms. The headphone stereo can also transmit music, peaceful sounds, or noise reducing frequencies. The sound producing circuitry is connect in parallel to the alarm system to allow alarm detection even when the user is listening to music or other sounds.

Abstract: A clock movement includes a middle body frame defining a first and a second partitions, an upper cover secured, at the first partition, to the middle body frame, and a base cover secured, at the second partition, to the middle body frame. Components for the movement are disposed in the first and second partitions enclosed, respectively. This converts a planar type arrangement of the components into a two-floor type arrangement, with the result of a decrease in diameter of the movement constructed.

Abstract: A novelty electric and digital alarm clock with or without a radio is configured as a gambling slot machine or a "one-armed bandit" and computerized to perform various functions. A lever arm on one side sets the alarm by being moved forward. The alarm clock has a red dome light on top which lights up when the preset awakening time is reached. A first display screen comprising light emitting diodes with or without light pipes, electroluminescent devices, or a liquid crystal display initially shows three different fruits in color, but shows three sevens when the alarm is initiated. One or a plurality of switches on the back of the clock permit the selection of a vocal phrase, a tune, a ringing bell or a radio program which will be activated as the alarm. The payout chute at the front and bottom of the clock displays metal or plastic coins under a transparent cover to simulate a payout chute which lights up or flashes when the alarm is activated.

Abstract: A data recorder constructed in the form of a hand set (10) with an actuating mechanism function switch (14) and a time switch clock coupled to an audible signal transmitter with a time setting means, the reset key or the reset function is inhibited until after the data recall, in which each data recording is storable with a presettable time at which the audible signal transmitter is activated by means of a timing circuit, and/or wherein the data recording is individually inhibited until its recall againt an inadvertent reset so that the recorder can be employed as an appointment scheduler.

Abstract: When the user specifies the hours, minutes at which the system is to be started automatically, the year, month, day-of-month that the system is to be started automatically is determined by determining whether or not the specified hours, minutes has already passed the actual hours, minutes at the point in time at which the user specified the time. The determined year, month, day-of-month and the hours, minutes specified by the user are stored in a nonvolatile memory. In an RTC device, at least the hours, minutes of the year, month, day-of-month, hours, minutes stored in the memory can be set. When the actual hours, minutes has reached the set hours, minutes, the RTC device generates an alarm. When the RTC has generated an alarm, it is judged whether or not the actual year, month, day-of-month, hours, minutes at the point in time at which the alarm was generated coincides with the year, month, day-of-month, hours, minutes stored in the memory.

Abstract: An alarm clock comprises circuitry for a primary alarm that causes an alarm to sound at a preset time of day and a secondary alarm which causes the alarm sound after countdown of a secondary alarm time period. The alarm clock includes a secondary alarm switch, a central processing unit and a memory electrically connected to the central processing unit and the secondary alarm switch. The memory contains a program which enables a user to set the alarm to activate at the end of the secondary alarm time period. The program preferably further provides that the secondary alarm period can also be set independent of whether the alarm has sounded at the primary alarm time or whether the primary alarm on/off switch is in an on or an off state. The program also preferably causes the secondary alarm time period to be displayed on the display unit.

Abstract: A driver alertness maintaining device that includes timer/output mechanism circuitry that is programmable by the user to select and repeatedly output an audible alerting message through a speaker at a user selected interval; the driver alertness maintaining device further including a device housing including a circuitry compartment for containing the timer/output mechanism circuitry; a time display unit responsive to a display output signal from the timer/output mechanism circuitry; a visual alarm LED responsive to a visual output signal from the timer/output mechanism circuitry; a speaker responsive to an analog audio signal generated by a digital-to-analog converter circuit forming a portion of the timer/output mechanism circuitry, a speaker cover provided on the exterior of the device housing, an on/off switch in controlling connection with the timer/output mechanism circuitry, an interval set switch in controlling connection with the timer/output mechanism circuitry, a time set switch in controlling conne

Abstract: An electronic timepiece in accordance with the present invention includes a time clocking circuit for counting reference signals from a reference signal generating circuit to provide time information as its output; a warning device for warning the user of a specific time, by use of vibrations or a buzzer, on the basis of time information derived from the time clocking circuit; and a timepiece state detection device for detecting the states of the temperature and the power source voltage of the timepiece and, if the detection values deviate from predetermined values, the detection device operates to stop the warning action of the warning means. The timings of time information derived from the time clocking circuit differ from each other between when the timepiece state detection device has detected a low temperature of the timepiece and when it has detected a low voltage at the power source, and differ from the time information timing at the normal state.

Abstract: A novelty alarm clock system incorporating a game of skill comprises an alarm clock base unit including a clock assembly operative to display the current time and to audibly reproduce an audible alarm when the current time corresponds to a preselected alarm time, and a sensing element. The sensing element detects a remotely actuated alarm interruption signal and, in response thereto, discontinues the audible alarm for at least an interval of time. A game of skill is introduced by the manner in which the alarm interruption signal is remotely actuated. Specifically, a remote hand-held unit supplies a narrowly focused visible beam of light which must be precisely aligned with the sensing element (i.e., the target) on the alarm clock base unit in order to terminate or suspend reproduction of the audible alarm signal.

Abstract: An alarm clock housing with lockable keypad enclosure that includes a time/alarm entry keypad. The lockable keypad enclosure is lockable with an enclosure cover combination locking mechanism that includes a receiving tube cavity formed into the molded alarm clock housing member, a locking solenoid with a normally extended retractable locking bolt, three rotary combination wheels each having a shaft receiving aperture and a shaft conductor contact, a split conductor wheel shaft including three nonconducting gaps along the length thereof, and left and right rotary shaft contacts each with a conducting lead wire. The normally extended retractable locking bolt is sized and positioned to be extendable into the locking bolt receiving tube when the pivoting enclosure cover is pivoted into the closed position.

Abstract: A reminder device includes a case sized so that said case is adapted to be worn on the wrist of a user. The case holds a microprocessor, a tactile alarm, an electric clock, and a battery which provides electric power to the microprocessor, the tactile alarm, and the electric clock. A display on the case displays from time to time (a) a pay attention notice alerting the user to be attentive, and (b) one of a plurality a pre-programmed reminder messages. A control panel enables the user to select a periodic interval at which the pay attention notice is displayed, the desired pre-programmed reminder message displayed, and the day and time at which the pre-programmed reminder message is displayed. The alarm is activated when the pay attention notice is displayed and when the pre-programmed reminder message is displayed.

Abstract: An electronic calendar for finding out the corresponding Lunar Calendar date from Gregorian Calendar/National Calendar of R.O.C. date includes a display screen for displaying the date in two different calendar systems at the same time. The display screen contains one set of display units for displaying National Calendar of R.O.C/Gregorian Calendar date, one set of display units for displaying Lunar Calendar date, one set of display units for displaying hour and minute, and one set of display units for displaying the day of the week. A central processor unit and a timing control circuit are used to perform the conversion between Lunar Calendar date and Gregorian Calendar/National Calendar of R.O.C. date, and supplies display information to the display units. A keypad consists of multiple keys, the keys are used for entering the date for conversion to the other calendar system. The entered date and the converted date will be displayed on the same display screen at the same time.

Abstract: An alarm clock including clock having a control circuit with a solenoid switch, and a rack having an upright post with a magnet, wherein when the alarm circuit of the clock is ringing, the battery lid and the alarm button of the clock are locked if the clock is not put in the rack; when the lock is put in the rack as the alarm circuit of the clock is ringing, a solenoid switch is induced by a magnet in the rack to unlock the battery lid and the alarm button, for permitting the user to turn off the alarm.

Abstract: A clock has at least one display unit for the real time, at least one input unit for at least one adjustable set-time, if necessary linked to a date, that can be stored in a memory and that triggers a process when it is attained, as well as at least one display unit for the set-time(s). The input unit has at least three main input means. Each main input means allows a moment in time located in the future with respect to the time presently displayed in the set-time display unit to be reached, starting from the real time or from an adjusted set-time that has been programmed immediately beforehand with the same or another main input means. Said future moment in time represents an integral multiple or an integral fraction of an hour and/or the beginning of an explicitly named set period in time adapted to our natural time perception conditioned by culture and tradition.

Abstract: A digital clock comprises an electronic timekeeping circuit, plus an electronic digital display connected to the time keeping circuit to display time as controlled by the circuit. An electronic control is provided to permit changing of individual numerals displayed in a plurality of locations by manually pointing at the individual numerals. The electronic control may comprise a transparent, touch-sensitive detector, positioned in front of the digital display to permit manual changing of the individual numerals.

Abstract: A set of I/O indexed configuration registers are provided within a real time clock circuit of a computer system to allow the storage of the day, month and century for an alarm activation event. The I/O indexed configuration registers that store the alarm year, the alarm month, and the alarm day information are shadowed with respect to the I/O indexed configuration registers that store the current year, month, and day information for the real time clock circuit. An additional configuration register mapped within the configuration space of the computer system is provided that stores a bit that controls whether the configuration registers for the current year, month, and day will be accessed during an I/O cycle to a predetermined address of the indexed configuration registers, or whether the configuration registers for the alarm year, alarm month, and alarm day will be accessed during an I/O cycle to the predetermined address.

Abstract: In order to avoid erroneous manipulation of alarm ON/OFF and sleep buttons, on a clock radio type alarm, a night light is provided to illuminate at least these two buttons when the alarm ON/OFF button is set to it's ON position. An illumination level control is provided which allows the brightness of the night light to be selective controlled or turned off irrespective of the alarm button being set to its ON position. The night light preferably includes two readily replaceable bulbs which are circuited in such a manner that when one becomes defective, the other can be still be energized.

Abstract: An alarm clock system with a remote control is provided, which includes an alarm clock base unit with an audible alarm, and a remote controller for suspending, or delaying, operation of an activated alarm signal. A limited number of times in which such delaying of the alarm signal can be activated may be preselected, for stimulating the operator to rise out of bed in order to deactivate the alarm.

Abstract: An alarm clock produces a wake-up sound by simulating an incoming telephone and causing the telephone to ring. The alarm clock has a timing device for generating an alarm signal at a programmable time instant and a circuit responsive to the alarm signal for sending a signal simulating a standard incoming telephone signal to the telephone through a standard interface of the telephone.

Abstract: An analog timepiece has an hour and a minute hand which may show either the time in a normal manner or information other than the time. When the timepiece is in its normal time display mode, a display function may be activated to display information other than the time by means of external command means. When this function is activated, the hands are superimposed and selectively occupy together the same angular position representative of the information apart from an indication of the time.

Abstract: A multifunction electronic analog timepiece includes a face and a plurality of indicators positioned on the face for displaying at least two time keeping functions. At least two step motors are provided for driving the plurality of time keeping function indicators. The time keeping function indicators are arbitrarily disposed about the face dependent upon the number of step motors and position of step motors required to drive the indicators. A microcomputer is provided and includes a program memory for storing software instructions for controlling the step motors.

Abstract: A timepiece to be worn on the person which provides a silent mechanism alarm in the form of a tactile stimulus to the wearer when the chosen alarm time is reached. The tactile stimulus is provided by a motor attached to or integral with the timepiece and which may be driven by the same battery. The motor may actuate an element which creates the tactile stimulus in the form of vibrations, oscillations, a thumping sensation or a tightening of the wristband, among others.

Abstract: An electronic circuit, which, when inserted into a clock/radio, utilizes the time-setting mechanism and the audio system of the clock/radio, and which, in conjunction with a light sensor, causes both light and sound to start at low intensity and increase gradually together to full intensity.

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: An analog electronic watch includes a dial provided with a window, an electro-optical display device arranged below the window, and a shutter plate, movably arranged between the dial and the electro-optical display device, for opening and closing the window. The shutter plate is moved at a preset time to expose the electro-optical display device through the window of the dial, so that an alarm information displayed on the electro-optical display device becomes visible from outside.

Abstract: A game-alarm clock including an electronic clock, an alarm and an electronic game. The electronic game is connected between the electronic clock and the alarm whereby an individual must successfully play the electronic game in order to prevent the alarm from sounding or to turn the alarm sound off.

Abstract: An apparatus including a clock housing formed of a conventional clockwork to drive an hour and minute hand in a typical fashion relative to the clock face. A series of digits are defined about the clock face for indication of time. An indicator arm mounting an indicator ring at a forward terminal end thereof is pivotal about the clockwork axis and frictionally engageable thereto to selectively indicate a predetermined digit for visual inidication to a child of an impending time frame. A modification of the instant invention includes transparent plates with aluminum members mounted rearwardly thereof selectively actuatable for selective illumination of various digits for indication of a time member digit. Further, the organization selectively includes a farrow magnetic ring mounted in surrounding relationship relative to the clock face for securement of a marker for positioning of the marker relative to an impending time digit.

Abstract: A multimode electronic timepiece has an electroptic display, an alarm, several pushbuttons and an integrated circuit programmed to keep time. Several timepiece operating modes include a pace mode, wherein audible periodic beeping sounds are produced by the alarm which correspond to the value of a preselected pace of an operator. A first manual actuation of a pushbutton commences a timing event, and second manual actuation of the pushbutton terminates the timing event. An internal program alters the preselected pace and stores an altered pace in response to the time elapsed between first and second actuation of the pushbutton. The program displays the altered pace and causes the alarm to beep at a rate equivalent to the altered pace.

Abstract: The alarm arrangement is among those in which an alarm is released by the coincidence of a first contact point coupled to the going train of the timepiece with a second contact point coupled to an index the position of which may be regulated by a manual control element. In this arrangement the second contact point (68) is coupled to a member (60) fixed to a rotating shaft (58) on which are pivoted wheel sets (76, 92) of the going train which bear time indicating hands (82, 100). In a very simple case the member fixed to the rotating shaft is adjacent the timepiece hour wheel (80) and the contact points (68, 90) are borne by these two elements on their faces and facing one another. On the other hand the manual control element may be advantageously formed by the glass (16) of the timepiece which is then coupled to one of the ends of the rotating shaft and a rotatable bezel (22) to which the glass is fastened.

Abstract: The miniature electric clock includes a base plate (28) bearing a motor (11), a going train (21) and time displaying hands (82,100), and a back cover-caseband (10) bearing electrical and electronic elements (7,9) resting on a printed circuit (3) itself fastened to the back cover-caseband. Electrical couplings (15,17) between the motor and the printed circuit are established when the back cover-caseband is united with the base plate. If the clock includes an alarm arrangement other electrical couplings (129,127) are likewise established between the alarm mechanism (66, 88) and the printed circuit when the back cover-caseband is united with the base plate.

Abstract: A multifunction electronic analog timepiece includes a face and a plurality of indicators positioned on the face for displaying at least two time keeping functions. At least two step motors are provided for driving the plurality of time keeping function indicators. The time keeping function indicators are arbitrarily disposed about the face dependent upon the number of step motors and position of step motors required to drive the indicators. A microcomputer is provided and includes a program memory for storing software instructions for controlling the step motors.