DE4111415A1 - Visual time display using quinary matrix presentation - has columnar construction with minimum number of modular light sources giving clear resolution to 1 minute of time - Google Patents

Visual time display using quinary matrix presentation - has columnar construction with minimum number of modular light sources giving clear resolution to 1 minute of time

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DE4111415A1
DE4111415A1 DE19914111415 DE4111415A DE4111415A1 DE 4111415 A1 DE4111415 A1 DE 4111415A1 DE 19914111415 DE19914111415 DE 19914111415 DE 4111415 A DE4111415 A DE 4111415A DE 4111415 A1 DE4111415 A1 DE 4111415A1
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Dietrich Von Dipl Ing Haebler
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
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    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G9/00—Visual time or date indication means
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    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G9/00—Visual time or date indication means
    • G04G9/08—Visual time or date indication means by building-up characters using a combination of indicating elements, e.g. by using multiplexing techniques

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Abstract

The apparatus displays time in the usual hours, minutes and seconds format. A quinary system of indication is used with a matrix of identical illuminated units. The numbers 1 to 4 are represented by a right-hand vertical column whilst a central column indicates the numbers J, 10, 15, 20 and a left-hand column indicates the numbers 25 or 50 to complete a minutes/seconds display. The hours 1 to 24 are displayed in a separate 2 column matrix in similar quinary fashion. USE/ADVANTAGE - Provides clear and easily recognisable display of time, regulating only 18 switchable elements to give collective resolution of 1 minute throughout 24 hour time span. Correct interpretation of display e.g. on a building in darkness is readily achieved using permanently illuminated strip below matrices.

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Uhrzeiten werden im allgemeinen analog unter Verwendung von je einem sich drehenden Zeiger für Stunden, Minuten und ggf. für Sekunden oder digital unter Verwendung der herkömmlichen Ziffern von 0 bis 9 darge­ stellt. Die digitale Anzeige wird insbesondere bei Uhren mit elektro­ nischem Uhrwerk verwendet, um jegliche Mechanik auszuschließen. Diese Anzeigeart hat aber den Nachteil, daß bei kleinen Zifferblättern, z.H. bei Armbanduhren, oder bei geringem Kontrast; die Zahlen nur schlecht abzulesen sind, da sie sich nicht stark voneinander unterscheiden, was durch die Beschränkung auf 7 Leuchtzeichen je Zahl noch verstärkt wird. Für zwei zweistellige Zahlen (0 bis 60) werden 28 Zeichen benötigt.Times are generally analogous using one each rotating hand for hours, minutes and possibly for seconds or digitally using conventional digits from 0 to 9 poses. The digital display is particularly useful for watches with electro used mechanical movement to exclude any mechanics. These However, the display type has the disadvantage that small dials, e.g. in wristwatches or with low contrast; the numbers just bad can be read because they are not very different from each other, which is reinforced by the limitation to 7 illuminated characters per number becomes. For two two-digit numbers (0 to 60) will be 28 characters needed.

Die Erfindung ermöglicht dagegen Uhren mit einer sehr übersichtlichen und gut erkennbaren Zahlendarstellung durch nur 18 Leuchtzeichen für Stunden + Minuten. Erreicht wird dieses durch Wiedergabe der Zahlen im Quintalsystem, d. h. die Zahlen 1 bis 4 werden durch 1 bis 4 Zeichen übereinander in einer Säule dargestellt, die Zahlen 5, 10, 15 und 20 durch 1 bis 4 Zeichen in einer Säule links daneben und die Zahlen 25 und 50 durch 1 bzw. 2 Zeichen in einer dritten Säule links daneben. Die Gesamtzahl ergibt sich durch Addition.The invention, however, enables clocks with a very clear and easily recognizable number display by only 18 illuminated signs for Hours + minutes. This is achieved by reproducing the numbers in the quarter system, d. H. the numbers 1 to 4 are replaced by 1 to 4 characters one above the other in a column, the numbers 5, 10, 15 and 20 by 1 to 4 characters in a column to the left and the numbers 25 and 50 by 1 or 2 characters in a third column to the left. The total number results from addition.

Die beiliegende Zeichnung gibt Beispiele für die Zahlen 1 bis 60 im oberen Teil wieder. Für die Uhrzeiten in Stunden und Minuten müssen ein Block mit zwei Leuchtzeichensäulen für 24 Stunden und ein Block mit 2 1/2 Säulen für 59 Minuten nebeneinander angeordnet werden; für die Sekunden käme ein weiterer 2 1/2 Säulen-Block hinzu. Beispiele enthält der untere Teil der Zeichnung. Da 24 Stunden gerade einen vollen und 12 Stunden einen halbhohen 2-Säulen-Block ausmachen, ergibt sich für diese Zeiten ein sehr befriedigendes Bild.The attached drawing gives examples of the numbers 1 to 60 in upper part again. For the times in hours and minutes a block with two light columns for 24 hours and a block be placed side by side with 2 1/2 columns for 59 minutes; For the second would add another 2 1/2 column block. Examples contains the lower part of the drawing. Since 24 hours just one full and 12 hours a half-high 2-pillar block, a very satisfactory picture emerges for these times.

Da bei Dunkelheit die Zuordnung zu den Zahlensäulen ggf. nicht eindeutig ist, empfiehlt es sich, in diesen Fällen die Zuordnung durch ein weiteres, dauernd scheinendes Leuchtzeichen mit festem Platz zu fixieren.Since it may not be assigned to the number columns in the dark is clear, it is recommended in these cases, the assignment by another, permanently shining illuminated sign with a fixed Freeze space.

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1. Einrichtung zur optischen Anzeige der Uhrzeit in der üblichen Stunden-, Minuten- und ggf. Sekundeneinteilung dadurch gekenn­ zeichnet, daß die Ziffern im Quintalsystem dargestellt werden.1. Device for optical display of the time in the usual hours, minutes and possibly seconds division characterized in that the digits are displayed in the quintal system. 2. Anspruch nach 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Quintalsystem die Zahlen 1 bis 4 durch 1 bis 4 Leuchtzeichen übereinander in einer Säule angeordnet dargestellt werden, die Zahlen 5, 10, 15 und 20 durch 1 bis 4 Leuchtzeichen in einer Säule links daneben und die Zahlen 25 und 50 durch 1 bzw. 2 Leuchtzeichen in einer dritten Säule links daneben. Die Gesamtzahl ergibt sich durch Addition.2. Claim according to 1, characterized in that in the quintal system the numbers 1 to 4 by 1 to 4 luminous characters one above the other in arranged in a column, the numbers 5, 10, 15 and 20 by 1 to 4 illuminated signs in a column to the left of it and the numbers 25 and 50 by 1 and 2 luminous characters in one third column on the left. The total number is given by Addition. 3. Anspruch nach 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zur Zeitanzeige die Stunden 1 bis 24 durch 2 Leuchtzeichensäulen nach Anspruch 2 dargestellt werden, die Minuten 1 bis 59 durch 2 1/2 Leucht­ zeichensäulen und ggf. die Sekunden wie die Minuten.3. Claim according to 1, characterized in that the time display Hours 1 to 24 by 2 light columns according to claim 2 the minutes 1 to 59 are represented by 2 1/2 lights columns of symbols and, if necessary, the seconds and the minutes. 4. Anspruch nach 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Leuchtzeichen eine beliebige Form haben, aber untereinander gleich sind. Die Leuchtzeichen können, wenn sie quadratisch sind, in einer Säule aneinander anschließend angeordnet sein, so daß die Zeichen einen Leuchtbalken ergeben.4. Claim according to 2, characterized in that the luminous characters have any shape but are the same as each other. The Illuminated signs can, if they are square, in a column be arranged next to each other so that the characters result in a light bar. 5. Anspruch nach 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei Uhrzeitanzeige ohne erkennbaren äußeren Rahmen, z. B. an Gebäuden bei Nacht, ein zusätzliches dauernd scheinendes Leuchtzeichen die Lage der Leuchtzeichen fixiert, z. B. ein Leuchtstrich unter der Gesamtanzeige.5. Claim according to 3, characterized in that the time is displayed without a recognizable outer frame, e.g. B. on buildings at night, an additional, constantly shining illuminated sign the location the illuminated sign fixed, e.g. B. a light line under the Overall display.
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US6882597B2 (en) 2003-09-05 2005-04-19 Dennis C. Kent Device for displaying time in selectable display patterns
US7599255B2 (en) 2003-09-05 2009-10-06 Kent Dennis C Device for displaying time in selectable display patterns and method of using the same
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