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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7414922 | Water-resistant portable apparatus comprising an electroacoustic transducer The present invention concerns a water-resistant portable apparatus including a case in which there is mounted an electroacoustic transducer separated from an inlet cavity in a water-resistant manner by a deformable membrane. This inlet cavity is arranged in said ca... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7376053 | Use of non-magnetic paths for an electronic module intended for a timepiece The present invention proposes improving the yield of a microgenerator (1) used for operating a timepiece. Such a microgenerator operates on the basis of the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction, it is thus desirable to limit as far as possible the presenc... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7339857 | Vibrating device provided with mechanical shock protection means for a portable object The vibrating device (1) is mounted in a portable object, such as a wristwatch, to act in particular as a silent alarm. The device includes a moving mass (3a, 3b, 6, 15) formed in part by a magnetic structure connected to a ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328236 | Method and system for accessing information and/or data available on a wide area computer network There is disclosed a method and a system for accessing information and/or data available on a wide area computer network (100), such as the Internet. A first modulated acoustic signal (A) is transmitted to a group of potential users each provided with a porta... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7317803 | Medicine administration method The medicine administration method employs a reminder device with a digital recorder, a visual display device, an audio speaker, a microphone, a resonator and light, a power supply, a computer processor unit, and appropriate controls encased in a housing. A code sig... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7266049 | Clock radio with integral digital music storage system and infrared interface An alarm clock is provide capable of alternately actuating a plurality of visual stimulative and auditor stimulative appliances in a programmable manner such that a variation and randomization of the type of stimulation will be used to prompt the waking of the user.... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7260387 | Mute-until feature for electronic devices An electronic device such as a cell phone, PDA, or handheld gaming device is provided with a mutable function such as an alarm function, a mute function, and a mute-until function. The mute function mutes the mutable function until deactivated. The mute-until functi... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7248915 | Natural alarm clock A mobile terminal is presented, having capability to determine when a user should be stimulated toward an awake state. The terminal includes a receiver for receiving a sleep descriptor signal indicative of at least one sleep characteristic of the user, and also incl... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7187625 | Shofar timekeeping apparatus and method 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 | 03/06/2007 |
| 7177235 | Timer with selectable alert modes A multi mode alert timer having a timer display, switches for start stop and reset functions and audible, visible, and tactile alert signal selection and a housing where a user may select a timer alert signal including the individual alert signals or any combination... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7079036 | Method and apparatus for alarm volume control using pulse width modulation There is provided herein a first preferred arrangement of the instant invention, wherein an electronic patient monitor utilizes a computer CPU as an alarm signal generator, which CPU is preferably directly connected to a power amplifier and/or a speaker without an i... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7065005 | Timepiece such as a wristwatch including an alarm mechanism Timepiece such as a wristwatch fitted with an alarm mechanism including a member able to produce an alarm signal at a predetermined moment, as well as a control device for providing visual information indicating whether the alarm mechanism is switched on or off, and... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7050360 | Wrist watch with vibration function To provide a wrist watch with a vibration function which can more enhance the vibration effect so that even when the user is, for example, sleeping deeply, the vibration function can effectively act on the user. The wrist watch with a vibration function comprises a ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7046123 | Parking meter key chain timer The present invention is a parking time indicator key fob which includes a housing and a timing device contained within the housing for counting down an amount of time. A display is connected to the housing for indicating an amount of time remaining on the timing de... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7027358 | System for pressure ulcer prophylaxis and treatment A system for pressure ulcer prophylaxis and treatment includes an annunciator which is attached to the outer face of the door or to the doorway of a patient's room and a bedside patient position sequence indicator. The annunciator includes a timing device with setta... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6998736 | Apparatus and method for controlling driving of linear motor An apparatus and method for controlling driving of a linear motor, which is configured to increase efficiency of a linear compressor and stably drive the linear motor when the linear motor is overloaded. The apparatus includes a detector that detects a current appli... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6934220 | Portable programmable medical alert device A portable programmable medical alert device can be used to program multiple events, each of which will be signaled by an audible and a visual alarm. The user can program and reprogram medication schedules using only the portable alert device. The device, including ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6934521 | System for automatically setting a portable object with a clock function The present invention concerns an automatic time-setting system for a portable object having an horological function. The present invention also concerns a portable object having an horological function capable of being automatically set to the right time, such as a... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6928031 | Alarm clock system, method of operation and program product therefor A programmable alarm clock system, method of operation and program product therefor with sleep analysis to identify and wake a person during non-REM sleep patterns, resulting in less subsequent drowsiness and better day-to-day functioning. The programmable alarm clo... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6920089 | System and method for delivery of audio content correlated to the calendar date and/or time of day An apparatus and method are provided for automatically playing a recorded message, from a uniquely formatted encrypted CD, correlated to a specific date and a time of day as an option on a CD clock radio or the like. Disclosed are means for distinguishing the unique... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6888779 | Method and apparatus for a waking control system 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 us... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6657923 | Slot machine alarm clock apparatus and method An alarm clock is shaped as a miniature slot machine. The alarm is set by pulling the handle forward, just as one activates a real slot machine. When the alarm goes off, the wheels spin and stop one at a time on a jackpot combination, accompanied by the s... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6633796 | Medication timing device A medication timing device including a base carrying a circuit with a timing device, a switch for activating the timing device, a signal device activated by the timing device, and a battery coupled to the timing device and the signal device, and a top cou... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6587398 | Method and apparatus for providing selectable roaming and non-roaming alarms A communication device such as pager (100) includes a real-time clock circuit (118). The real-time clock circuit keeps track of both the pager's home time zone information (402) and the pager's current time zone information (404). While the pager user is ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6577559 | Electronic converter for converting an acoustic signal into a pseudo-digital signal, timepiece including such a converter and two-directional communication method via acoustic waves The present invention concerns the use of a sound generator circuit (22) including a piezoelectric vibrator (P3) as an acoustic wave receiver. The invention also concerns an electronic converter (20) including a sound generator circuit (22) provided... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6483782 | Time message delivery CD player alarm clock An apparatus and method are provided for automatically playing a recorded message, from a uniquely formatted encrypted CD, correlated to a specific date and a time of day as an option on a CD clock radio or the like. Disclosed are means for distinguishing... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6426702 | Driver fatigue detector A device is provided for alerting a driver of an automotive vehicle as to the onset of fatigue, characterized by eyelid droop, head droop and a like condition wherein the eyes of the driver are not directed straight ahead onto the road. The device include... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6330207 | Timepiece including a magnetic or capacitive device for detecting at least one reference angular position of a wheel of said timepiece Timepiece including a clockwork movement (2) provided with an analogue display (14). The wheel (4) includes a plate (8) with a toothing (6) defined by its external edge and a shaft (10). A device for detecting the angular position of the wheel (4) include... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6307814 | Device including at least two coaxial wheels and means for detecting the angular position thereof and method for detecting said angular positions 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 c... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6299345 | Remote pager for chess competition Providing a chess player with a pager so that the chess player can leave the chess board and still be notified when it is time for the chess player to make his move. A conventional chess timer has a switch to indicate when an opponent has made a move. The... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6219304 | Device capable of being submerged and including an acoustic transducer A device includes a case (2) in which an acoustic transducer (11) is mounted so as to communicate in a water tight manner with the exterior of the case (2) via acoustic energy. The transducer (11) is mounted in front of a membrane (18) able to be deformed... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6147935 | Transformerless LED digital alarm clock A transformerless LED digital display clock circuitry using AC line voltage as a primary source of power is disclosed. The AC line voltage is substantially reduced to around 10 volts or less and then rectified to provide DC power to the quartz analog cloc... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6111580 | Apparatus and method for controlling an electronic device with user action An input unit for controlling a device. The input unit first determines whether a user is actively operating the device. If such a detection is made, the input unit then determines whether the user performs an act that corresponds to a command. User atten... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6057769 | Intelligent alarm system with snow sensor 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... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6046965 | Timer device having timer counter 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 CP... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6038523 | Position detector, encoder board, position detecting method, timer and electronic device 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 whic... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6014347 | Device capable of being submerged and including an acoustic transducer A case (2) in which an acoustic transducer (22) is mounted so as to communicate in a watertight manner with the exterior of the case (2) via acoustic energy. The transducer (22) is attached to a membrane (17) separating it in a watertight manner from an i... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6009049 | Clock movement of reduced-diameter 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 t... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6009048 | Novelty radio-alarm clock 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 clo... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5991241 | Timepiece with an alarm time-setting function A wristwatch with an alarm time-setting function includes a clock case having a hollow accommodating space, a clock mechanism mounted in the accommodating space, and a rotary drive ring mounted rotatably on the front side of the clock case. The wristwatch... | 11/23/1999 |
