DE102005000982A1 - Clock with display device has panel which is opened by ejection-switch and sensor which controls ejection switch only on allowable threshold value - Google Patents

Abstract

Clock (1) has sensor (6) for measurement of humidity, temperature, alcohol content or odorous substances, and switch or ejection switch controlled by sensor and light source and/or language chip (7) or covering unit which are switched on and off by ejection switch. Panel (8,9) is opened by ejection-switch and sensor which controls ejection-switch only on allowable threshold value. An independent claim is also included for the method for controlling light source, language chip and ejection mechanism of clock.

Description

The The invention relates to a watch and a method of control a light source, a speech chip, a cover or an eject button on the clock.

It Clocks are known that have a push button, through which a light source is turned on and the dial illuminated, so that the clock also can be read in the dark. It can be in the dark but just be problematic to find the push button.

task It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a timepiece and a method provide an additional function in a simple manner, such as the lighting, can be turned on.

These Task is by a clock with the features of the claim 1 and a method having the features of claim 4 solved. there will when crossing a limit on the sensor automatically triggers an action that allows a perception of the time. In the dark, this is done by turning on a light source or the announcement achieved by a Sprachchip. Another possibility is that a cover over the dial is changed so that you can see on the dial. Because the switch of one Sensor is controlled, is eliminated the annoying Looking for a push button. Another possibility is that over the Sensor odorants are measured and when exceeded a limit is opened a compartment in the clock, in which an object to improve the breath. In all cases, the triggering of the Sensors over the breath and not over a push button, so that no search must be made of the same. By the breath of the sensor is subjected to moisture and get one Temperature, which is about the body temperature of that corresponds, which breathes the sensor. In the case that the odors can be measured in the breath by the sensor, the clock on bad Breath react by the voice chip a corresponding announcement such as "You have bad breath! " or the tray opens and offers a breathalbe therein. In the case that The alcohol content in the breath is measured, an announcement of this Salary over the voice chip or "you can not drive anymore! ", if the measured alcohol content is above the permissible limit.

A advantageous development of the invention provides that it is is an alarm clock or a wristwatch and the sensor on the bracelet, the bezel or the watch glass is attached. This may cause an alarm clock in the darkness can be achieved by simply breathe the time is detected without having to search for the light switch. At a wristwatch are the specified positions for the sensor particularly favorable because the carrier Wrist watch these positions while leading to the mouth of the wristwatch very well and thus he is well able to activate the desired function.

A Further advantageous development of the invention provides that the cover is a glass that in a first state opaque and transparent in a second state. This can be a very aesthetic Watch, which is also very futuristic. Transparency The glass can be controlled in a known manner.

A Further advantageous development of the invention provides that the sensor only actuates the switch when it is touched. This will ensure that the desired Function is not triggered unintentionally.

A Further advantageous development of the invention provides that the switch has a time function and / or controlled by the sensor becomes, if a prescribable limit of the humidity, the temperature and / or a specific odorant. Thereby it is ensured that the activated function activates long enough remains, so that the user can register or understand the time, that he has a breathing problem and can react to it.

advantageous Embodiments of the invention will be further with reference to the drawings explained. In detail show:

1 a perspective view of a clock according to the invention,

2 a side view of the clock 1 with open compartment and

3 another side view of the clock 1 with a compartment in the bracelet.

In 1 is an embodiment of a clock according to the invention 1 shown. It is a wristwatch; however, every other watch, especially an alarm clock, is just as suitable for embodying the invention.

The clock 1 has a dial 2 on, on the pointer 12 are arranged to display the time. But it can also be a digital clock as an embodiment of the invention.

On a housing 3 are a bezel 4 , a bracelet 5 and control buttons 13 arranged to control various clock functions. The above-described features also have known clocks.

According to the invention, the clock shown 1 in addition, two sensors 6 on, the preferred on the bracelet 5 are arranged. The location of the sensors 6 below the housing 3 on the bracelet 5 was chosen as this position lead to the mouth of the clock 1 ergonomically good can be achieved to the sensor 6 to breathe. In principle, all other places are on the clock 1 conceivable, for example, on the bezel 4 - either as a ring or even selectively - the housing 3 or the watch glass. The sensor 6 Depending on the application, it measures the humidity, the temperature, the alcohol content or odors in the breathing air. Because such sensors 6 are well known and it does not essential to the invention depends on their design, will not be discussed in more detail below.

The two sensors 6 be from a battery 10 (please refer 2 ) supplied with electricity. The battery 10 is with all watches 1 that do not have a mechanical lift, anyway available to power the clockwork. Has the sensor 6 measured a value that is above a predefinable limit - for example, 0.5 ‰ for a sensor 6 , which measures the alcohol content in the breathing air -, then a switch (not shown) is actuated, which triggers a predetermined action. For example, he can use a language chip 7 Such circuits are well known and their design and procedure is not essential to the invention, so that no further comments are made for this purpose It is also possible that a display (not shown) on the dial 2 is activated, which reproduces the above or another text. There are also different light signals conceivable, for example a light signal by means of an LED, which changes its color depending on the alcohol content (for example, from green to orange to red). It is also possible to change the opacity of the watch glass; it may thus be changed from opaque to translucent, by means and methods known in the art.

If you take a sensor 6 , which measures odors in the air, it can be assumed that the sensor is exceeded when a predeterminable limit 6 breathe has bad breath. This can be communicated via an announcement or a message, as shown by the alcohol content. In addition, it is possible that an ejection switch (not shown) is triggered and thereby a first compartment 8th (please refer 2 ) is opened. The first subject 8th is inside the case 3 arranged and drives out in the manner of a drawer. Additionally or alternatively, a second compartment 9 (please refer 3 ) on the bracelet 5 be opened. This second subject 9 pivots about a hinge that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet 5 runs. In addition to the possibilities mentioned, such as the subject 8th . 9 swiveled or linearly open, all other movements are just as possible.

In the subjects 8th . 9 For example, one or more candies 11 contained, which serve to improve the breath. The subjects 8th . 9 can also be anywhere else on the clock 1 be arranged; especially with alarm clocks offer countless possibilities. There may also be provided an ejection mechanism (not shown) which is a candy 11 from the subject 8th . 9 catapulted out so that the person can catch it by mouth.

The respective limits for possibly different sensors 6 , which react to different substances, can be set individually, for example by the control buttons 13 , The bearer of the clock 1 thus receives his own personal multi-functional "driving license rescue clock" or a "bad breath" tool.

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Clock

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dial

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casing

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bezel

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bracelet

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sensor

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voice chip

8th

first subject

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second subject

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battery

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sweet

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pointer

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control knob

Claims (7)

Clock ( 1 ) with a display device; a sensor ( 6 ) for measuring humidity, temperature, alcohol content or odorous substances; with one from the sensor ( 6 ) controlled switch and / or an ejection switch; and with a light source or a voice chip ( 7 ) or a covering device, which are switched on or off by the switch, and / or a compartment ( 8th . 9 ), the from the eject button, the sensor ( 6 ) controls the switch and / or the ejection switch only from a predetermined limit. Clock ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that it is an alarm clock or a wristwatch and the sensor ( 6 ) on the bracelet ( 5 ), the bezel ( 4 ) or the watch glass is attached. Clock ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover means is a glass which is opaque in a first state and transparent in a second state. Method for controlling a light source, a speech chip ( 7 ), a cover device or an ejection switch on a clock ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sensor ( 6 ) only activates the switch and / or the ejection switch if a predefinable limit value of the humidity, the temperature, the alcohol content and / or a specific odor substance is exceeded. Method according to claim 4, characterized in that the sensor ( 6 ) only activates the switch when it is touched. Method according to one of the claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the light source is a digital time display or the dial ( 2 ) the clock ( 1 ) illuminated. Method according to one of the claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the switch has a time function and / or from the sensor ( 6 ) is controlled when a predefinable limit value of the humidity, the temperature and / or a specific odorant is exceeded.