EP0408708B1 - Device for displaying dates, particularly for electronic clockwork pieces - Google Patents

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EP0408708B1
EP0408708B1 EP90902134A EP90902134A EP0408708B1 EP 0408708 B1 EP0408708 B1 EP 0408708B1 EP 90902134 A EP90902134 A EP 90902134A EP 90902134 A EP90902134 A EP 90902134A EP 0408708 B1 EP0408708 B1 EP 0408708B1
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  • the present invention relates to a date display device, in particular for an electronic timepiece, arranged to distribute and display corresponding date indications in at least two calendars of different systems, in alphanumeric opto-electronic form.
  • Timepieces including the display of the time are known, this in several time zones, some also including the mechanical or liquid crystal display of cyclical phenomena such as the movement of the tides or the phases of the moon.
  • timepieces are also known comprising a calendar with an alphanumeric opto-electronic display making it possible to read the date which can be automatically corrected as a function of the number of days in each month.
  • this calendar is only given in one system, the Gregorian system for example. It is therefore not possible, without going through complex conversion tables, to find the same date in a different calendar system, such as, for example, the Republican calendar or the Muslim calendar.
  • US-A-4,253,169 describes a watch comprising a device making it possible to calculate and indicate the hours and the days according to the Muslim calendar.
  • the indications displayed by this watch are only in "Arab-European" characters.
  • Application EP-A-0 195 742 describes an astronomical watch whose indications come from a mechanical movement and can only be read in one language.
  • the first object of the invention is therefore to create a date display device, which can be used and read by a user who is little or not familiar with the "Arab-European" alphanumeric characters.
  • This first object of the invention is obtained by a display device comprising the characteristics of the independent claim.
  • fig. 1 is an elevation view of a dial of an embodiment of the object of the invention displaying a date in the republican calendar
  • fig. 2 is a partial view in elevation of a dial of the same embodiment of the invention displaying the same date in a calendar of a different system, in this case the usual calendar in the Western world and which then serves as calendar reference
  • fig. 3 is a block diagram of the electronics associated with an embodiment of the subject of the invention
  • fig. 4 is a block diagram of the electronics associated with another embodiment of the subject of the invention.
  • Figs. 1 and 2 show the characters visible on the dial of a timepiece according to an embodiment of the object of the invention.
  • a date display system 2 extending over two lines 3 and 4.
  • On the first line are the day's number as well as the name of the day; in this example given for a republican system calendar, the display indicates "7 vendage", while on the second line 4 is the figure for the year, here "CXCVII".
  • This information is given in its original characters, in alphanumeric characters; here, for example, the year is in Roman numerals.
  • This information can be translated into language intelligible to the user, for example by the automatic and alternating appearance of the year in Arabic numerals, here "197".
  • Figs 1 and 2 corresponds to an embodiment of the object of the invention, namely a display system of the Gregorian calendar and the republican calendar; according to other embodiments, it is possible to have for example a display of the Gregorian calendar and the Muslim calendar or the Israelite calendar or the Japanese calendar, etc., the combination of the possible display of two or more of these calendars being arbitrary.
  • the display is done in alphanumeric characters specific to the language of the user, this generally also requires a point display system whose size of the matrix depends on the type of alphabet used.
  • the number of connections to the integrated circuit can be reduced by using the multiplexing technique and, if this proves insufficient, the scrolling displays can be used; in this case, it is easy to complete the date by displaying the name of the day, for example.
  • the dial can be completed by a calendar aperture 27 with mechanical calendar.
  • Fig. 2 shows the same dial displaying the same date as shown in FIG. 1, but in a different system calendar, namely, in this case, the usual Gregorian calendar, the date of September 28, 1988 corresponding to the date of the 7th Vendemiaire CXCVII.
  • the passage of a date from one calendar system to another system is effected by the action on a push button, not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • Each of the dates can be presented in a fixed manner or one can also envisage the automatic passage from one calendar to the other by acting as previously on a push-button; we would have, in this case, an alternate display of dates.
  • the change of day at midnight of the calendars can be synchronized with the passage at midnight of the time of the analog movement of a timepiece, or not; in the latter case, the calendar has its own internal clock with digital display that is manually synchronized by a push button with the analog movement.
  • calendars are based on the technology of digital integrated circuits and segment or point displays.
  • Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the control electronics of a first embodiment of the subject of the invention in which the calendars are stored in memory over a number of years, depending on the capacity of the memory. We are then in the presence of a simple reading of the memory, the scrolling of which is controlled by the internal time base.
  • This diagram shows: a quartz oscillator 5 used to manufacture a stable sinusoidal signal; a divider block 6 used to lower the frequency of the pulses, the sinusoid being transformed into a square signal by means of a trigger; an amplifier 8 and a motor 9 which drives a gear train distributing the information to the hands 11.
  • the crown 10 fixed on a control rod makes it possible to adjust the position of the hands.
  • the whole 8, 9, 10, 11, generally designated by the reference 7, is optional and only applies in the case of a timepiece. This set is deleted when dealing with an electronic calendar only.
  • the hour, minute and possibly second setting function is necessary when dealing with a timepiece with analog movement in which there is no synchronization between the analog movement and the calendar. Likewise, it is necessary in the case of a purely electronic calendar. However, it is not necessary for a timepiece in which there is synchronization, for example from the cog in the analog part of the calendar. In this case, a gear train will cause the calendar to switch every 24 hours, by controlling a contact.
  • This diagram shows a quartz oscillator 5, a divider block 6, an amplifier 8, a motor 9 and hands 11, the assembly 7 being, as already mentioned, optional.
  • a timer 18 which counts events (here pulses received from a division stage), an interrupt block 19 which, when a number of events or pulses fixed in advance has been reached gives an order to interrupt a function displayed on the microprocessor, for example automatic passage from setting mode to reading mode in the event that, after pressing the setting mode key, no setting is made; a microprocessor oscillator 23 (optional); an arithmetic and logic processor 20 which performs in its binary language the calculations necessary for the establishment of non-stored calendars; a ROM or read-only memory 21 which contains a calendar or the cyclical fundamental data of the calendar or the calendar determination program; a RAM or random access memory 22 to which access is permitted from the outside (change of data, introduction of new data, etc.), this element being optional; an input / output member 24 which is an interface receiving the orders
  • This function could, for example, be fulfilled by a long pressure on push-button B when the mode push-button A is in read mode.
  • the display device according to the invention could also be designed so as to be coupled to a receiver to which the information to be displayed is transmitted remotely as the display progresses or by loading for a given display period, for example a year.

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Date displaying device, particularly for an electric clockwork piece capable of displaying dates which correspond in at least two calendars of different systems. The date is displayed in an opto-electronic alphanumerical form on a display unit (2). The passage from one date of a system to another is carried out by actuating one or a plurality of push buttons (not shown). The example appearing in Fig. 1 and 2 is the display of a date in the republican calendar (Fig. 1) and the display of the corresponding date in the gregorian calendar (Fig. 2).

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'affichage des dates, notamment pour une pièce d'horlogerie électronique, agencé afin de distribuer et d'afficher des indications de dates correspondantes dans au moins deux calendriers de systèmes différents, sous forme opto-électronique alphanumérique.The present invention relates to a date display device, in particular for an electronic timepiece, arranged to distribute and display corresponding date indications in at least two calendars of different systems, in alphanumeric opto-electronic form.

On connaît notamment des pièces d'horlogerie électroniques comprenant l'affichage de l'heure, ceci dans plusieurs fuseaux horaires, certaines comprenant également l'affichage mécanique ou par cristaux liquides de phénomènes cycliques tels que le mouvement des marées ou les phases de la lune; on connaît également des pièces d'horlogerie comprenant un calendrier à affichage opto-électronique alphanumérique permettant de lire la date qui peut être corrigée automatiquement en fonction du nombre de jours de chaque mois. Cependant, ce calendrier n'est donné que dans un seul système, le système grégorien par exemple. Il n'est donc pas possible, sans passer par des tables de conversion complexes, de retrouver la même date dans un système de calendrier différent, tel que, par exemple, le calendrier républicain ou le calendrier musulman.Electronic timepieces including the display of the time are known, this in several time zones, some also including the mechanical or liquid crystal display of cyclical phenomena such as the movement of the tides or the phases of the moon. ; timepieces are also known comprising a calendar with an alphanumeric opto-electronic display making it possible to read the date which can be automatically corrected as a function of the number of days in each month. However, this calendar is only given in one system, the Gregorian system for example. It is therefore not possible, without going through complex conversion tables, to find the same date in a different calendar system, such as, for example, the Republican calendar or the Muslim calendar.

Le brevet US-A-4 253 169 décrit une montre comportant un dispositif permettant de calculer et d'indiquer les heures et les jours selon le calendrier musulman. Les indications affichées par cette montre le sont uniquement en caractères "arabo-européens".US-A-4,253,169 describes a watch comprising a device making it possible to calculate and indicate the hours and the days according to the Muslim calendar. The indications displayed by this watch are only in "Arab-European" characters.

La demande EP-A-0 195 742 décrit une montre astronomique dont les indications proviennent d'un mouvement mécanique et ne sont lisibles qu'en une seule langue.Application EP-A-0 195 742 describes an astronomical watch whose indications come from a mechanical movement and can only be read in one language.

Le premier but de l'invention est donc de réaliser un dispositif d'affichage des dates, pouvant être employé et lu par un utilisateur peu ou pas familiarisé avec les caractères alphanumériques "arabo-européens".The first object of the invention is therefore to create a date display device, which can be used and read by a user who is little or not familiar with the "Arab-European" alphanumeric characters.

Ce premier but de l'invention est obtenu par un dispositif d'affichage comportant les caractéristiques de la revendication indépendante.This first object of the invention is obtained by a display device comprising the characteristics of the independent claim.

D'autres buts de l'invention, obtenus par des dispositifs conformes aux revendications dépendantes, sont de proposer diverses formes d'exécution du dispositif de la revendication indépendante.Other objects of the invention, obtained by devices according to the dependent claims, are to provide various embodiments of the device of the independent claim.

D'autres caractéristiques de l'invention ressortiront de la description détaillée de l'objet de l'invention en se référant au dessin annexé dans lequel
   la fig. 1 est une vue en élévation d'un cadran d'une forme d'exécution de l'objet de l'invention affichant une date dans le calendrier républicain,
   la fig. 2 est une vue partielle en élévation d'un cadran de la même forme d'exécution de l'invention affichant la même date dans un calendrier de système différent, en l'occurence le calendrier usuel dans le monde occidental et qui sert alors de calendrier de référence,
   la fig. 3 est un schéma synoptique de l'électronique associée à une forme d'exécution de l'objet de l'invention,
   la fig. 4 est un schéma synoptique de l'électronique associée à une autre forme d'exécution de l'objet de l'invention.
Other characteristics of the invention will emerge from the detailed description of the subject of the invention with reference to the attached drawing in which
fig. 1 is an elevation view of a dial of an embodiment of the object of the invention displaying a date in the republican calendar,
fig. 2 is a partial view in elevation of a dial of the same embodiment of the invention displaying the same date in a calendar of a different system, in this case the usual calendar in the Western world and which then serves as calendar reference,
fig. 3 is a block diagram of the electronics associated with an embodiment of the subject of the invention,
fig. 4 is a block diagram of the electronics associated with another embodiment of the subject of the invention.

Les fig. 1 et 2 montrent les caractères apparents sur le cadran d'une pièce d'horlogerie selon une forme d'exécution de l'objet de l'invention. Sur ce cadran 1 figure un système d'affichage de date 2 s'étendant sur deux lignes 3 et 4. Sur la première ligne figurent le chiffre du jour ainsi que le nom du jour; dans cet exemple donné pour un calendrier de système républicain, l'affichage indique "7 vendémiaire", alors que sur la seconde ligne 4 figure le chiffre de l'année, ici "CXCVII". Ces informations sont données dans leurs caractères originels, en caractères alphanumériques; ici, par exemple, l'année est en chiffres romains. Ces informations peuvent être traduites dans un langage intelligible à l'utilisateur, par exemple par l'apparition automatique et en alternance de l'année en chiffres arabes, ici "197". Le système d'affichage opto-électronique peut être à serpents ou à points; l'exemple donné en fig. 1 d'une date dans le calendrier républicain exige un système d'affichage à points; le nombre de points nécessaire dans ce cas est de 21 (caractères) x 5 (points en hauteur) x 5 (points en largeur) = 525.Figs. 1 and 2 show the characters visible on the dial of a timepiece according to an embodiment of the object of the invention. On this dial 1 is a date display system 2 extending over two lines 3 and 4. On the first line are the day's number as well as the name of the day; in this example given for a republican system calendar, the display indicates "7 vendémiaire", while on the second line 4 is the figure for the year, here "CXCVII". This information is given in its original characters, in alphanumeric characters; here, for example, the year is in Roman numerals. This information can be translated into language intelligible to the user, for example by the automatic and alternating appearance of the year in Arabic numerals, here "197". The opto-electronic display system can be snake or point; the example given in fig. 1 of a date in the Republican calendar requires a point display system; the number of points required in this case is 21 (characters) x 5 (high points) x 5 (points in width) = 525.

L'exemple représenté aux figs 1 et 2 correspond à une forme d'exécution de l'objet de l'invention, soit un système d'affichage du calendrier grégorien et du calendrier républicain; selon d'autres formes d'exécution, il est possible d'avoir par exemple un affichage du calendrier grégorien et du calendrier musulman ou du calendrier israélite ou du calendrier japonais, etc., la combinaison de l'affichage possible de deux ou plusieurs de ces calendriers étant quelconque. Comme précédemment, l'affichage se fait dans les caractères alphanumériques propres à la langue de l'utilisateur, ceci nécessitant généralement aussi un système d'affichage à points dont la grandeur de la matrice dépend du type d'alphabet utilisé.The example shown in Figs 1 and 2 corresponds to an embodiment of the object of the invention, namely a display system of the Gregorian calendar and the republican calendar; according to other embodiments, it is possible to have for example a display of the Gregorian calendar and the Muslim calendar or the Israelite calendar or the Japanese calendar, etc., the combination of the possible display of two or more of these calendars being arbitrary. As before, the display is done in alphanumeric characters specific to the language of the user, this generally also requires a point display system whose size of the matrix depends on the type of alphabet used.

On peut diminuer le nombre de connexions du circuit intégré en utilisant la technique du multiplexage et, si cela s'avère insuffisant, on peut faire appel aux affichages à défilement; dans ce cas, il est aisé de compléter la date par l'affichage du nom du jour, par exemple. Le cadran peut être complété par un guichet 27 de calendrier à quantième mécanique.The number of connections to the integrated circuit can be reduced by using the multiplexing technique and, if this proves insufficient, the scrolling displays can be used; in this case, it is easy to complete the date by displaying the name of the day, for example. The dial can be completed by a calendar aperture 27 with mechanical calendar.

La fig. 2 montre le même cadran affichant la même date que représentée sur la fig. 1, mais dans un calendrier de système différent, à savoir, dans ce cas, le calendrier grégorien usuel, la date du 28 septembre 1988 correspondant à la date du 7 vendémiaire CXCVII. Le passage d'une date d'un système de calendrier dans un autre système s'effectue par l'action sur un bouton poussoir, non représenté sur les fig. 1 et 2. Chacune des dates peut être présentée d'une manière figée ou l'on peut également envisager le passage automatique d'un calendrier à l'autre en agissant comme précédemment sur un poussoir; on aurait, dans ce cas, un affichage alterné des dates.Fig. 2 shows the same dial displaying the same date as shown in FIG. 1, but in a different system calendar, namely, in this case, the usual Gregorian calendar, the date of September 28, 1988 corresponding to the date of the 7th Vendemiaire CXCVII. The passage of a date from one calendar system to another system is effected by the action on a push button, not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Each of the dates can be presented in a fixed manner or one can also envisage the automatic passage from one calendar to the other by acting as previously on a push-button; we would have, in this case, an alternate display of dates.

D'autre part, le changement de jour à minuit des calendriers peut être synchronisé au passage à minuit de l'heure du mouvement analogique d'une pièce d'horlogerie, ou non; dans ce dernier cas, le calendrier possède sa propre horloge interne à affichage numérique que l'on synchronise manuellement par un bouton poussoir avec le mouvement analogique.On the other hand, the change of day at midnight of the calendars can be synchronized with the passage at midnight of the time of the analog movement of a timepiece, or not; in the latter case, the calendar has its own internal clock with digital display that is manually synchronized by a push button with the analog movement.

Il est à noter que, bien que les exemples décrits se rapportent à une pièce d'horlogerie conservant ses indications d'heures, minutes et secondes, il est tout à fait envisageable de prévoir un système similaire appliqué uniquement à un calendrier électronique.It should be noted that, although the examples described relate to a timepiece retaining its indications of hours, minutes and seconds, it is entirely conceivable to provide a similar system applied only to an electronic calendar.

La réalisation des calendriers est basée sur la technologie des circuits intégrés numériques et des afficheurs à segments ou à points.The production of calendars is based on the technology of digital integrated circuits and segment or point displays.

Sur les fig. 3 et 4, deux formes d'exécution de l'objet de l'invention sont représentées.In fig. 3 and 4, two embodiments of the object of the invention are shown.

La fig. 3 est un schéma synoptique de l'électronique de commande d'une première forme d'exécution de l'objet de l'invention dans laquelle les calendriers sont mis en mémoire sur un certain nombre d'années, en fonction de la capacité de la mémoire. On est alors en présence d'une simple lecture de la mémoire dont le défilement est commandé par la base de temps interne.Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the control electronics of a first embodiment of the subject of the invention in which the calendars are stored in memory over a number of years, depending on the capacity of the memory. We are then in the presence of a simple reading of the memory, the scrolling of which is controlled by the internal time base.

Sur ce schéma sont représentés : un oscillateur à quartz 5 servant à la fabrication d'un signal sinusoïdal stable; un bloc diviseur 6 servant à abaisser la fréquence des impulsions, la sinusoïde étant transformée en un signal carré au moyen d'un trigger; un amplificateur 8 et un moteur 9 qui entraîne un rouage distribuant l'information aux aiguilles 11. La couronne 10 fixée sur une tige de commande permet d'ajuster la position des aiguilles. Il est à noter que l'ensemble 8, 9, 10, 11, désigné globalement par la référence 7, est facultatif et qu'il ne s'applique que dans le cas d'une pièce d'horlogerie. Cet ensemble est supprimé lorsque l'on a affaire à un calendrier électronique uniquement.This diagram shows: a quartz oscillator 5 used to manufacture a stable sinusoidal signal; a divider block 6 used to lower the frequency of the pulses, the sinusoid being transformed into a square signal by means of a trigger; an amplifier 8 and a motor 9 which drives a gear train distributing the information to the hands 11. The crown 10 fixed on a control rod makes it possible to adjust the position of the hands. It should be noted that the whole 8, 9, 10, 11, generally designated by the reference 7, is optional and only applies in the case of a timepiece. This set is deleted when dealing with an electronic calendar only.

La branche inférieure du schéma synoptique comprend les calendriers à mémoire 12, 13, 14, un séquenceur 15 qui reçoit ses ordres des touches A, B et C et qui peut être conçu de deux manières différentes, à savoir à programme enregistré, selon la technique des mémoires mortes (ROM), ce qui a pour avantage la miniaturisation, ou alors à circuit câblé. Ce séquenceur sélectionne les mémoires, c'est-à-dire les calendriers à lire, et il transmet les informations recueillies au multiplexeur pour LCD 16 qui affiche les informations sur l'afficheur 17. Les mémoires mortes sont uniquement lues et contiennent, sous forme binaire, les données alphanumériques de chaque calendrier. La fonction des poussoirs A, B, C est la suivante :
   Poussoir de mode A :
      1er appui : mode réglage (par exemple clignotement)
      2e appui : mode lecture
   Poussoir de fonction B :
      1er cas : mode lecture : passage d'un calendrier à l'autre
      2e cas : mode réglage :

  • mise à l'heure, minute, et éventuellement seconde
  • mise à la date ou affichage d'une date particulière (jour, mois, année)
   Poussoir d'incrément C :
  • avance coup par coup
  • avance rapide par défilement
The lower branch of the block diagram includes the memory calendars 12, 13, 14, a sequencer 15 which receives its orders from the keys A, B and C and which can be designed in two different ways, namely with recorded program, according to the technique read only memories (ROM), which has the advantage of miniaturization, or else with a wired circuit. This sequencer selects the memories, that is to say the calendars to be read, and it transmits the information collected to the multiplexer for LCD 16 which displays the information on the display 17. The read only memories are only read and contain, in the form binary, the alphanumeric data of each calendar. The function of pushers A, B, C is as follows:
Mode button A:
1st press: setting mode (for example flashing)
2nd press: reading mode
Function button B:
1st case: reading mode: switching from one calendar to another
2nd case: setting mode:
  • setting the hour, minute, and possibly second
  • date setting or display of a specific date (day, month, year)
Increment pusher C:
  • step by step
  • fast forward by scrolling

La fonction de mise à l'heure, minute et éventuellement seconde est nécessaire lorsqu'on a affaire à une pièce d'horlogerie à mouvement analogique dans lequel il n'existe pas de synchronisation entre le mouvement analogique et le calendrier. De même, elle est nécessaire dans le cas d'un calendrier purement électronique. Elle n'est cependant pas nécessaire pour une pièce d'horlogerie dans laquelle il existe une synchronisation, par exemple à partir du rouage de la partie analogique du calendrier. Dans ce cas, un rouage provoquera la commutation du calendrier toutes les 24 heures, en commandant un contact.The hour, minute and possibly second setting function is necessary when dealing with a timepiece with analog movement in which there is no synchronization between the analog movement and the calendar. Likewise, it is necessary in the case of a purely electronic calendar. However, it is not necessary for a timepiece in which there is synchronization, for example from the cog in the analog part of the calendar. In this case, a gear train will cause the calendar to switch every 24 hours, by controlling a contact.

La fig. 4 est un schéma synoptique de l'électronique de commande d'une autre forme d'exécution de l'objet de l'invention dans laquelle les calendriers sont liés entre eux par un algorithme de calcul; il est alors possible d'ajouter des fonctions supplémentaires commandées par des poussoirs extérieurs, comme par exemple :

  • calcul d'une date du passé ou du futur connue dans un calendrier, dans le ou les autres calendriers,
  • calcul de durées écoulées entre deux dates, etc.
Fig. 4 is a block diagram of the control electronics of another embodiment of the subject of the invention in which the calendars are linked together by a calculation algorithm; it is then possible to add additional functions controlled by external pushers, such as for example:
  • calculation of a known past or future date in a calendar, in the other calendar (s),
  • calculation of durations between two dates, etc.

Sur ce schéma sont représentés un oscillateur à quartz 5, un bloc diviseur 6, un amplificateur 8, un moteur 9 et des aiguilles 11, l'ensemble 7 étant, comme déjà mentionné, facultatif. De plus, sur cette fig. 4 sont représentés : un timer 18 qui compte des événements (ici des impulsions reçues d'un étage de division), un bloc d'interruption 19 qui, lorsqu'un nombre d'événements ou impulsions fixé à l'avance a été atteint donne un ordre d'interruption d'une fonction affichée au microprocesseur, par exemple passage automatique du mode réglage au mode lecture dans le cas où, après avoir appuyé sur la touche mode réglage, on n'effectuerait pas de réglage; un oscillateur 23 du microprocesseur (facultatif); un processeur arithmétique et logique 20 qui effectue dans son langage binaire les calculs nécessaires à l'établissement des calendriers non mémorisés; une mémoire ROM ou mémoire morte 21 qui contient un calendrier ou les données fondamentales cycliques du calendrier ou le programme de détermination du calendrier; une mémoire RAM ou mémoire vive 22 dont l'accès est permis de l'extérieur (changement de données, introduction de données nouvelles, etc.), cet élément étant facultatif; un organe d'entrée/sortie 24 qui est un interface recevant les ordres des poussoirs A, B, C, il commande le micro-processeur et il transmet les informations au multiplexeur 25 qui affiche les informations sur l'afficheur 26. La fonction des poussoirs A, B, C est identique à celle mentionnée précédemment.This diagram shows a quartz oscillator 5, a divider block 6, an amplifier 8, a motor 9 and hands 11, the assembly 7 being, as already mentioned, optional. In addition, in this fig. 4 are represented: a timer 18 which counts events (here pulses received from a division stage), an interrupt block 19 which, when a number of events or pulses fixed in advance has been reached gives an order to interrupt a function displayed on the microprocessor, for example automatic passage from setting mode to reading mode in the event that, after pressing the setting mode key, no setting is made; a microprocessor oscillator 23 (optional); an arithmetic and logic processor 20 which performs in its binary language the calculations necessary for the establishment of non-stored calendars; a ROM or read-only memory 21 which contains a calendar or the cyclical fundamental data of the calendar or the calendar determination program; a RAM or random access memory 22 to which access is permitted from the outside (change of data, introduction of new data, etc.), this element being optional; an input / output member 24 which is an interface receiving the orders from the pushers A, B, C, it controls the microprocessor and it transmits the information to the multiplexer 25 which displays the information on the display 26. The function of the buttons A, B, C is identical to that mentioned above.

De plus, outre un affichage figé d'un calendrier, il peut être prévu d'avoir un affichage alterné automatique de deux calendriers parmi n avec retour à chaque pas à un même calendrier (le calendrier usuel de l'utilisateur qui sert alors de calendrier de référence) ou un affichage de n calendriers à commande manuelle et de manière circulaire. Cette fonction pourrait, par exemple, être remplie par une pression prolongée sur le poussoir B lorsque le poussoir de mode A est en mode lecture.In addition, in addition to a fixed display of a calendar, provision may be made for having an automatic alternate display of two calendars among n with return to each step at the same calendar (the usual calendar of the user which then serves as calendar or a display of n calendars with manual control and in a circular manner. This function could, for example, be fulfilled by a long pressure on push-button B when the mode push-button A is in read mode.

Dans d'autres formes d'exécution, le dispositif d'affichage selon l'invention pourrait aussi être conçu de façon à être couplé à un récepteur auquel les informations à afficher sont transmises à distance au fur et à mesure de l'affichage ou par chargement pour une période d'affichage donnée, par exemple une année.In other embodiments, the display device according to the invention could also be designed so as to be coupled to a receiver to which the information to be displayed is transmitted remotely as the display progresses or by loading for a given display period, for example a year.

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  1. Device for displaying dates, in particular for electronic clockwork pieces arranged to distribute and to display indications of date corresponding to at least two calendars of different systems, in opto-electronic, alphanumeric form, characterized in that each indication of date comprises at least a number of the day, the name of the month, the number of the year, in their original characters.
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes in addition the indication of the day of the week.
  3. Device according to one of the claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the indications displayed are expressed in a language intelligible to the user.
  4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the displays are in points.
  5. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the dates is presented automatically, in an alternate manner, the usual calendar date of the user serving as a date of reference.
  6. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the display of dates is carried out by a stream of alphanumeric characters.
  7. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a command permitting calculation of some date or other, past or future, in a calendar starting with a known date in another calendar.
  8. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes a command permitting calculation of the duration of time between two dates of some calendar or other.
  9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the calendars is the (French) revolutionary calendar.
  10. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterized in that one of the calendars is the Japanese calendar.
  11. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterized in that one of the calendars is the Jewish calendar.
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