公开(公告)号：US20230205142A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18086707

申请日：2022-12-22

Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Inventor： Yasuo NAKAJIMA

IPC: G04C3/00 ,  G04C1/06 ,  G04C10/02

CPC classification number: G04C3/005 ,  G04C1/06 ,  G04C10/02

Abstract: An electronic watch includes a case, a hand, a dial, a drive mechanism for driving the hand, a main plate to which the drive mechanism is attached, an antenna disposed between the dial and the main plate in side view when viewed from a direction parallel to a front surface of the dial, and a printed wired board, where the antenna includes a radiation electrode having a plate shape, a ground electrode having a plate shape, and a dielectric disposed between the radiation electrode and the ground electrode in the side view, the printed wired board is conducted to the radiation electrode via a power feed member, and the radiation electrode includes a portion that protrudes closer to the outside than the main plate in plan view when viewed from a direction orthogonal to the front surface of the dial.

公开(公告)号：US20180341342A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-29

申请号：US16055359

申请日：2018-08-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Collin R. Petty ,  Adam T. Clavelle

IPC: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0362

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  G04C3/005 ,  G04C3/007 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/0339

Abstract: An input mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a rotational manipulation mechanism, such as a cap or shaft. The input mechanism also includes a sensor having first capacitive elements coupled to the manipulation mechanism, second capacitive elements, and a dielectric positioned between the first and second capacitive elements. Movement of the manipulation mechanism alters the positions of the first and second capacitive elements with respect to each other and is determinable based on capacitance changes resulting therefrom. In some implementations, the second capacitive elements may be part of an inner ring or partial ring nested at least partially within an outer ring or partial ring.

公开(公告)号：US20170090599A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15275323

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yuta KUBOYAMA ,  Louis W. BOKMA ,  Erik DE JONG ,  Christopher M. DODSON ,  Colin M. ELY ,  Prashanth HOLENARSIPUR ,  Mengshu HUANG ,  Serhan O. ISIKMAN ,  Brian R. LAND ,  Anant RAI ,  Albert WANG ,  Michael B. WITTENBERG

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0362

CPC classification number: G06F3/038 ,  G04C3/001 ,  G04C3/005 ,  G04C3/007 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0433 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04108 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/96003

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In some examples, the electronic device comprises a rotatable mechanical input mechanism. In some examples, the electronic device comprises sense electrode positioned proximate to the mechanical input mechanism. In some examples, the electronic device comprises a capacitive sense circuit comprising drive circuity operatively coupled to the mechanical input mechanism and configured for driving a drive signal onto the mechanical input mechanism. In some examples, the electronic device comprises a capacitive sense circuit comprising sense circuitry operatively coupled to the sense electrode and configured to measure an amount of coupling between the rotatable mechanical input mechanism and the sense electrode. In some examples, the electronic device comprises a housing, wherein the sense electrode is included in a gasket for connecting a display to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20160349861A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15168264

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: Ming-Shun Lu ,  Ming-Chung Liu ,  Wen-Yi Chiu ,  Ting-Wei Wu ,  Yuan-Li Shen

Inventor： Ming-Shun Lu ,  Ming-Chung Liu ,  Wen-Yi Chiu ,  Ting-Wei Wu ,  Yuan-Li Shen

IPC: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  G04C3/005 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A portable electronic device and a control method thereof are provided. The method is adapted to a portable electronic device including a rotatable element, a fixed element, a screen, a processor, a switch module with at least two protruding elements, and fixed points. The rotatable element is nearby the fixed element. The protruding elements and the fixed points are facing to each other and configured at one and the other of the rotatable element and the fixed element. The processor is coupled to the switch module and the screen. The method includes to display a default user interface corresponding to a default mode on the screen, to determine a corresponding mode according to all press states of each protruding element in the switch module by the processor when the rotatable element is rotated due to an external force applied thereto, and to display a corresponding user interface on the screen.

Abstract translation: 提供了便携式电子设备及其控制方法。 该方法适用于包括可旋转元件，固定元件，屏幕，处理器，具有至少两个突出元件的开关模块和固定点的便携式电子设备。 可旋转元件位于固定元件附近。 突出元件和固定点彼此相对并配置在可旋转元件和固定元件中的一个和另一个上。 处理器耦合到开关模块和屏幕。 该方法包括在屏幕上显示对应于默认模式的默认用户界面，以便当旋转元件由于外力而旋转时，根据处理器根据开关模块中的每个突出元件的所有按压状态来确定相应的模式 并在屏幕上显示相应的用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US20110235471A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US12729459

申请日：2010-03-23

Applicant: Tai Wai LUK ,  Quang Yin ZENG

Inventor： Tai Wai LUK ,  Quang Yin ZENG

IPC: G04B27/02

CPC classification number: G04C3/005

Abstract: An analog timepiece includes a casing, a time displaying device, an electronic device received in the casing, a main control unit (MCU) communicated with the time displaying device and the electronic device for selectively controlling an operation of the time displaying device and sad electronic device and a multi-functional actuator. The multi-function actuator includes an actuator button movably provided on the casing to selectively move between an idle position, a time adjustment position and a triggering position, wherein in the idle position, the actuator button disengages with the MCU to allow normal operation of the electronic device, wherein in the time adjustment position, the actuator button is moved from the idle position to allow adjustment of the time displaying device, and wherein in the triggering position, the actuator is moved to engage with the MCU for triggering an operation of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 模拟钟表包括壳体，时间显示装置，接收在壳体中的电子装置，与时间显示装置通信的主控制单元（MCU）和用于选择性地控制时间显示装置的操作的电子装置和悲伤的电子 设备和多功能执行器。 多功能致动器包括可移动地设置在壳体上以选择性地在空闲位置，时间调整位置和触发位置之间移动的致动器按钮，其中在空转位置，致动器按钮与MCU脱离以允许正常操作 电子装置，其中在所述时间调整位置中，所述致动器按钮从所述空闲位置移动以允许所述时间显示装置的调节，并且其中在所述触发位置中，所述致动器被移动以与所述MCU接合以触发所述时间显示装置的操作 电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US07111979B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US10742780

申请日：2003-12-23

Applicant: Laurent Kaelin

Inventor： Laurent Kaelin

IPC: G04B37/00

CPC classification number: G04C3/005 ,  H01H15/102 ,  H01H2300/016

Abstract: The present invention concerns a control device for electronic apparatus of the electronic stem type, adapted to be shifted between a plurality of axial positions. According to one preferred embodiment, the stem (1), with axis X, has four different axial positions. Two contact clips (21, 22, 60, 61) mutually offset in the direction of the axis X are provided to make contact with two respective power supply terminals (19, 20, 75, 76) of a source of electrical power supply. The stem comprises a plurality of cylindrical portions (36, 38, 50, 51, 52) which cooperate with deformable extensions (27, 28, 64, 65) of the contact clips to deform them in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis X. Thus, in accordance with the axial position of the stem (1), the contact clips (21, 22, 60, 61) can be in different electrical states, i.e. isolated or connected to the source of power supply, independently of one another. As a result the assembly formed by the two contact clips can exhibit four different states, each being representative of a given axial position of the stem.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种适用于在多个轴向位置之间移动的电子杆型电子设备的控制装置。 根据一个优选实施例，具有轴线X的杆（1）具有四个不同的轴向位置。 提供在轴线X方向上相互偏移的两个接触夹（21,22,60,61）以与电源的两个相应的电源端子（19,20,75,76）接触。 所述杆包括与所述接触夹的可变形延伸部（27,28,64,65）配合的多个圆柱形部分（36,38,50,51,52），以使它们在基本上垂直于轴线X的方向上变形。 因此，根据杆（1）的轴向位置，接触夹（21,22,60,61）可以处于不同的电状态，即彼此隔离或连接到电源上。 结果，由两个接触夹子形成的组件可以呈现四种不同的状态，每个状态代表杆的给定的轴向位置。

公开(公告)号：US06203190B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09327769

申请日：1999-06-07

Applicant: Gerhard Stotz

Inventor： Gerhard Stotz

IPC: G04B2900

CPC classification number: G04C3/005 ,  G04C3/007

Abstract: A switching mechanism is provided for a multimode electronic timepiece having a casing, a device for indicating a time-of-day and an integrated circuit operable in a plurality of modes. The switching mechanism includes a setting stem mounted for rotational movement and positionable in a plurality of axial setting positions. The setting stem includes at least one tooth. The switching mechanism also includes a switch arm having a first end, a second end and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion engages the tooth of the setting stem. The switching mechanism further includes a first and a second electrical contact. When the setting stem is in at least one of the axial setting positions and while the timepiece is operating in at least two of the modes, the intermediate portion cooperates with the tooth to intermittently form, in response to a rotation of the setting stem, an electrical connection between the second end and, when the setting stem is rotating in a first direction, the first electrical contact to produce an intermittent first electrical pulse. Alternatively, when the setting stem is rotating in a second direction, an electrical connection is intermittently formed between the second end and the second electrical contact to produce an intermittent second electrical pulse. In one embodiment, the intermittent first and second electrical signals are inputs to setting functions performed within at least one of the modes of the timepiece.

Abstract translation: 为具有外壳，用于指示时刻的装置和可以多种模式操作的集成电路的多模电子钟表提供切换机构。 切换机构包括安装用于旋转运动并可定位在多个轴向设置位置的设置杆。 设置杆包括至少一个牙齿。 开关机构还包括具有第一端，第二端和中间部的开关臂。 中间部分接合设定杆的齿。 切换机构还包括第一和第二电接触。 当设置杆处于轴向设置位置中的至少一个时，并且当钟表以至少两种模式操作时，中间部分响应于设定杆的旋转间歇地形成， 第二端之间的电连接，并且当设置杆在第一方向上旋转时，第一电触点产生间歇的第一电脉冲。 或者，当设置杆在第二方向上旋转时，在第二端和第二电接触之间间歇地形成电连接以产生间歇的第二电脉冲。 在一个实施例中，间歇的第一和第二电信号是在时钟的至少一种模式下执行的设置功能的输入。

公开(公告)号：US4970512A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-13

申请号：US332337

申请日：1989-04-03

Applicant: Lawson A. Wood

Inventor： Lawson A. Wood

IPC: G04C3/00 ,  H01H19/11 ,  H01H19/58 ,  H01H19/63 ,  H05K1/00

CPC classification number: G04C3/005 ,  H01H19/63 ,  H01H19/115 ,  H01H19/585 ,  H05K1/0286

Abstract: A rotary switch which cooperates with a printed circuit board employs a knob member having a handle portion that protrudes through an opening in a panel of an equipment housing. The printed circuit board is spaced beneath the panel and has printed wiring contacts that are disposed along a circular path beneath the knob member. Switches which include the printed wiring contacts are opened and closed when the knob member is rotated. In one embodiment, four pairs of printed wiring contacts are disposed on the PCB at 90.degree. intervals and a spacer sheet having openings positioned at the contact pairs rests on the PCB. A contactor sheet rests on the spacer sheet and supports contactor elements that are positioned to protrude through the openings and bridge the contactor pairs when the appropriate region of the contactor sheet is depressed. Such depression is accomplished by contactor legs extending from a contactor member affixed to the underside of the knob member. A decoder circuit connected to the contact pairs provides output signals corresponding to the angular position of the knob member. Such a rotary switch is particularly useful for setting the time for appliances such electrical clocks or video cassette recorders.

Abstract translation: 与印刷电路板协作的旋转开关采用具有通过设备壳体的面板中的开口突出的把手部分的按钮构件。 印刷电路板在面板下面隔开，并且具有沿着旋钮构件下方的圆形路径设置的印刷布线触点。 当旋钮构件旋转时，包括印刷线路触点的开关被打开和关闭。 在一个实施例中，四对印刷布线触点以90度间隔布置在PCB上，并且具有位于触点对处的开口的间隔片搁置在PCB上。 接触器片搁置在间隔片上并且支撑定位成突出穿过开口并且当接触器片的适当区域被按压时桥接接触器对的接触器元件。 这种凹陷通过从固定到旋钮构件的下侧的接触器构件延伸的接触器腿实现。 连接到触点对的解码器电路提供对应于旋钮构件的角位置的输出信号。 这样的旋转开关对于设置电气时钟或录像机的时间特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US4428683A

公开(公告)日：1984-01-31

申请号：US396441

申请日：1982-07-08

Applicant: Motoyuki Saito ,  Hideo Hatanaka

Inventor： Motoyuki Saito ,  Hideo Hatanaka

IPC: G04C3/00 ,  G04C21/02 ,  G04G17/06 ,  G04G21/00 ,  G04G99/00 ,  G04C21/16

CPC classification number: G04G17/06 ,  G04C3/005

Abstract: An electronic timepiece assembly interposed between a module and an exteriorly operable member and comprising a switch lower base including a plurality of electrically conductive portions connected to a contact pattern formed on the module and a switch upper plate including a plurality of terminal portions formed in correspondence with the conductive portions and a plurality of projections operable by means of the exteriorly operable member so as to be resiliently deformed and connect the terminal portions through the electrically conductive portions to the contact pattern formed on the module. A button box including a lower case and an upper cover is mounted in an opening in the front side of the timepiece case. The upper cover of the button box includes sound-emitting openings for the alarm and an opening for receiving a button which is arranged to engage a projection on the alarm oscillation plate.

Abstract translation: 一种插入在模块和外部可操作构件之间的电子钟表组件，包括开关下基座，其包括连接到形成在模块上的接触图案的多个导电部分和开关上板，开关上板包括与 所述导电部分和多个突起通过所述外部可操作构件可操作以便弹性变形，并且将所述端子部分通过所述导电部分连接到形成在所述模块上的所述接触图案。 包括下壳体和上盖的按钮盒安装在钟表壳体的前侧的开口中。 按钮盒的上盖包括用于报警的声音发射开口和用于接收按钮的开口，该按钮布置成与报警振荡板上的突起接合。

公开(公告)号：US4320485A

公开(公告)日：1982-03-16

申请号：US113291

申请日：1980-01-18

Applicant: Werner R. Baumgartner

Inventor： Werner R. Baumgartner

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04G99/00 ,  H01H13/12 ,  H01H13/52 ,  G04B29/00 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: G04C3/005

Abstract: A manually-actuated contact switch arrangement for an electronic watch in which an electronic circuit board is mounted on a base plate fitted within a case, the board having a contact extending therefrom which when electrically connected to the case completes a circuit effecting a command or setting function. The arrangement includes a return spring anchored on the base plate. A section of the free end portion of this spring is received in a transverse groove in a push member displaceably seated within a bore in the case whereby the spring imposes an initial tension on the member to maintain it at a predetermined rest position. By depressing the spring-biased push member, the free end of the spring is caused to engage the contact to close the circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子手表的手动触点开关装置，其中电子电路板安装在安装在壳体内的基板上，该板具有从其延伸的触点，当与壳体电连接时，完成了执行命令或设置的电路 功能。 该布置包括锚固在基板上的复位弹簧。 该弹簧的自由端部的一部分被容纳在推动构件的横向凹槽中，推动构件可移动地位于壳体内的孔内，由此弹簧在构件上施加初始张力以将其保持在预定的静止位置。 通过按压弹簧偏置的推动构件，使弹簧的自由端与接触件接合以闭合电路。