EP0492342A1 - Electronic scoring device for tennis matches - Google Patents

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EP0492342A1
EP0492342A1 EP91121526A EP91121526A EP0492342A1 EP 0492342 A1 EP0492342 A1 EP 0492342A1 EP 91121526 A EP91121526 A EP 91121526A EP 91121526 A EP91121526 A EP 91121526A EP 0492342 A1 EP0492342 A1 EP 0492342A1
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  • the invention relates to an electronic counting device for tennis competitions, in which keys are assigned to the competition parties for counting point wins and the score is displayed in a form customary in tennis on a computer on a display panel.
  • time monitoring is also required under the rules for tennis competitions.
  • the ball must then be brought back into play within 30 seconds after each ball change. A pause of 60 seconds is permitted when changing sides. So that the players can get used to the available space, an impact time is agreed, which must not exceed 5 minutes. The total time of a match is also determined.
  • a counting and display device of the type specified in the introduction is known from DE-OS 27 06 488.
  • the score is displayed either on a display board for the audience or on a counter that can be worn on the wrist.
  • the counting method which differs greatly from other sports, is also described there.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an electronic counting device that combines all the necessary counting and time monitoring functions, displays clearly and is easy to use.
  • timepieces are simultaneously set and started by actuating the keys for the point wins.
  • the advantage of the counting device according to the invention is above all that the player can see the score and the pause times on the display at a glance. This allows him to take full advantage of the allowed breaks before making important point decisions and after long, exhausting rallies.
  • the proposed electronic counting device for tennis competitions essentially comprises a microprocessor and a display panel. It can be designed as a wristwatch, but also as a pocket watch or built into a tennis racket. Instead, the display panel can be designed as a display board that can be read by spectators and players.
  • the drawing shows only one of the possible embodiments of the invention.
  • the display field 1 in FIG. 1 is switched from normal time display to tennis by a pushbutton 7, as a function symbol 2 "TE" shows.
  • a total of five pushbuttons 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are provided for setting the normal time display and for tennis.
  • a field 8 alternately serves to display hours of the previous playing time, the minutes for the turning time and the minute for the break when changing sides, the hours being indicated by an "H".
  • a field 11 shows the number of games won by competition party A and a field 13 shows that of competition party B.
  • a field 12 displays the point wins in the usual form of tennis 15, 30, 40 on the right side of field 12 for competition party A, on the left side of field 12 for competition party B.
  • Each entry is 40 : 40 is displayed and if advantageous the "40" on the side of the point winner flashes.
  • points 14 for the set wins appear, each on the side of the set winner.
  • the numbers and letters consist of a dot or line matrix in LCD technology, which allows the representation of numbers and letters in a known manner.
  • the "H" for the display of hours and the points for the set wins are switchable LCD elements as a whole.
  • Fig. 2 shows the display field 1 after switching to normal time display by the push button 7.
  • the date is displayed at 15, the month at 16, the day of the week at 17 and the hour at 18, the minute at 19 and Second at 20.
  • the push button 7 switches the display field 1 and in field 9 (see FIG. 1) the symbol TE appears.
  • the display of the previous match is deleted by pressing and holding (approx. 5 seconds) the pushbutton 4.
  • the pushbutton 3 is actuated and the time control is started, which is confirmed by a signal tone.
  • the colon 21 starts to flash and the elapsed strike time is displayed, the seconds in field 9, the minutes in field 8.
  • the blinking colon indicates that now 5 points for the competition party A and with the Push button 6 points can be entered for the competition party B.
  • the impact time can therefore be ended at any time and points can be entered.
  • the elapsed playing time can then be read in fields 8 and 9 in hours and minutes. If 3 winning sets (best of five) have been agreed, push button 3 is now to be pressed and further winning points can be entered until one of the competition parties has won 3 sets and the signal tone and display react as previously described. More than 99% of all competitions are decided by 2 winning sets (best of three). In all these cases, there is no need to enter the counting device.
  • the previous total playing time can be displayed in hours and minutes by briefly pressing the push button 3. A second press switches back to the counting mode. By pressing and holding (approx. 5 seconds) push button 4, all entries can be deleted at any time and the displays can be set to "0".
  • the time rules can also be monitored by countdowns. This has the advantage that the various pause times are stored in the counting device and are displayed when the countdown begins. For example, if the number of games in a set adds up to an odd number, one minute is displayed in field 8 and 30 seconds in field 9, and the countdown starts from these times. It also reminds you to switch pages.
  • changed time rules are applied. These changes are entered into the electronic counting device by calling up the number to be changed, pressing the pushbutton 3 and holding it down (approx. 5 seconds) until the number starts to flash. Now the push button 5 can be pressed to extend the pause times and the push button 6 can be shortened. The pushbutton 7 then confirms.
  • the microprocessor controls a signal generator that signals the end of the breaks.
  • An announcement by a signal tone is also useful, a few seconds before the time expires. However, the rallies are often resumed earlier. In embodiments that the player wears on the wrist or is built into the racket, the signal tone can then be perceived as annoying. This can be avoided by installing a shock sensor that switches off the signal tone when the player moves.

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A scoring device which consists essentially of a microprocessor and an alphanumerical display allows not only the counting of points but also the time monitoring and time display typical in tennis. For this purpose, the display field (1) of the display device has additional figures, which can be actuated by the microprocessor, in corresponding fields (8, 9). These additional figures are activated by pressing a push button (3) and then display the permissible warm-up and/or interval times in seconds and minutes. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine elektronische Zähleinrichtung für Tenniswettkämpfe, bei welcher den Wettkampfparteien zum Zählen von Punktgewinnen Tasten zugeordnet sind und über einen Rechner auf einem Anzeigefeld der Spielstand in einer beim Tennis üblichen Form angezeigt wird.The invention relates to an electronic counting device for tennis competitions, in which keys are assigned to the competition parties for counting point wins and the score is displayed in a form customary in tennis on a computer on a display panel.

Außer dem Zählen von Punkten sind aber nach den Regeln für Tenniswettkämpfe auch Zeitüberwachungen erforderlich. Danach muß der Ball nach jedem Ballwechsel innerhalb von 30 Sekunden wieder ins Spiel gebracht werden. Beim Seitenwechsel ist zusätzlich eine Pause von 60 Sekunden gestattet. Damit die Spieler sich an die Platzverhältnisse gewöhnen können, wird eine Einschlagzeit vereinbart, die 5 Minuten nicht überschreiten darf. Die Gesamtzeit eines Matches wird ebenfalls festgestellt.In addition to counting points, time monitoring is also required under the rules for tennis competitions. The ball must then be brought back into play within 30 seconds after each ball change. A pause of 60 seconds is permitted when changing sides. So that the players can get used to the available space, an impact time is agreed, which must not exceed 5 minutes. The total time of a match is also determined.

Eine Zähl- und Anzeigevorrichtung der einleitend angegebenen Art ist aus der DE-OS 27 06 488 bekannt. Der Spielstand wird hierbei entweder auf einer Anzeigetafel für das Publikum oder auf einem Zählgerät, das am Handgelenk getragen werden kann, angezeigt. Auch die von anderen Sportarten stark abweichende Zählweise ist dort beschrieben. Über die Zählweise, die Darstellungsformen der Ergebnisse und die Zeitregeln existiert eine umfangreiche Literatur, z. B.: Dieter Birkner "Tennisregeln leicht verständlich" BLV Verlagsgesellschaft, München 1987.A counting and display device of the type specified in the introduction is known from DE-OS 27 06 488. The score is displayed either on a display board for the audience or on a counter that can be worn on the wrist. The counting method, which differs greatly from other sports, is also described there. There is extensive literature on the method of counting, the way in which the results are presented and the time rules. E.g .: Dieter Birkner "Tennis rules easy to understand" BLV Verlagsgesellschaft, Munich 1987.

Da die bekannte Zähl- und Anzeigevorrichtung für die Überwachung der Zeitregeln nicht geeignet ist, muß hierfür ein zweites Gerät bereit gehalten und bedient werden, wodurch die Konzentration von Spielern und Schiedsrichtern auf das eigentliche Spiel gemindert wird.Since the known counting and display device is not suitable for monitoring the time rules, a second device must be kept ready and operated for this purpose, thereby reducing the concentration of players and referees on the actual game.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine elektronische Zähleinrichtung zu schaffen, die alle erforderlichen Zähl- und Zeitüberwachungsfunktionen vereint, übersichtlich anzeigt und einfach zu bedienen ist.The invention has for its object to provide an electronic counting device that combines all the necessary counting and time monitoring functions, displays clearly and is easy to use.

Diese Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß durch die im Kennzeichen des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved by the features specified in the characterizing part of claim 1.

Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung werden durch die Betätigung der Tasten für die Punktgewinne gleichzeitig Zeitmesser eingestellt und in Gang gesetzt.According to a further embodiment of the invention, timepieces are simultaneously set and started by actuating the keys for the point wins.

Der Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Zähleinrichtung besteht vor allem darin, daß der Spieler den Spielstand und die Pausenzeiten auf dem Anzeigefeld mit einem Blick erkennen kann. Dadurch kann er vor wichtigen Punktentscheidungen und nach langen anstrengenden Ballwechseln die erlaubten Pausen voll ausnutzen.The advantage of the counting device according to the invention is above all that the player can see the score and the pause times on the display at a glance. This allows him to take full advantage of the allowed breaks before making important point decisions and after long, exhausting rallies.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist nur ein einziger Knopfdruck nach jedem Ballwechsel notwendig, um dies zu bewirken.In a further embodiment of the invention, only a single push of a button after each ball change is necessary to achieve this.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt.

Fig. 1
zeigt die elektronische Zähleinrichtung für Tenniswettkämpfe und
Fig. 2
zeigt das Anzeigefeld nach Umschaltung auf Normalanzeige.
An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing.
Fig. 1
shows the electronic counting device for tennis competitions and
Fig. 2
shows the display field after switching to normal display.

Die vorgeschlagene elektronische Zähleinrichtung für Tenniswettkämpfe umfasst im wesentlichen einen Microprozessor und ein Anzeigefeld. Sie kann als Armbanduhr, aber auch als Taschenuhr ausgeführt oder in einen Tennisschläger eingebaut werden. Stattdessen kann das Anzeigefeld als von Zuschauern und Spielern ablesbare Anzeigetafel ausgeführt werden. Die Zeichnung zeigt also nur eine der möglichen Ausführungsformen der Erfindung.The proposed electronic counting device for tennis competitions essentially comprises a microprocessor and a display panel. It can be designed as a wristwatch, but also as a pocket watch or built into a tennis racket. Instead, the display panel can be designed as a display board that can be read by spectators and players. The drawing shows only one of the possible embodiments of the invention.

Das Anzeigefeld 1 in Fig. 1 ist durch einen Drucktaster 7 von Normalzeitanzeige auf Tennis umgestellt, wie ein Funktionszeichen 2 "TE" zeigt.The display field 1 in FIG. 1 is switched from normal time display to tennis by a pushbutton 7, as a function symbol 2 "TE" shows.

Insgesamt sind für die Einstellung der Normalzeitanzeige und für Tennis fünf Drucktaster 3, 4, 5, 6 und 7 vorgesehen. In der oberen Zeile des Anzeigefeldes 1 dient ein Feld 8 abwechselnd zur Anzeige von Stunden der bisherigen Spielzeit, der Minuten für die Einschlagzeit und der Minute für die Pause beim Seitenwechsel, wobei die Anzeige von Stunden durch ein "H" gekennzeichnet wird.A total of five pushbuttons 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are provided for setting the normal time display and for tennis. In the upper line of the display field 1, a field 8 alternately serves to display hours of the previous playing time, the minutes for the turning time and the minute for the break when changing sides, the hours being indicated by an "H".

Im Feld 9 erscheinen die Sekunden für die Pausen zwischen den Ballwechseln oder die Minuten der Gesamtspielzeit und im Feld 10 das Zeichen TE für die Tennisfunktion.In field 9 the seconds for the breaks between the rallies or the minutes of the total playing time appear and in field 10 the symbol TE for the tennis function.

In der unteren Zeile des Anzeigefeldes 1 zeigt ein Feld 11 die Zahl der gewonnenen Spiele der Wettkampfpartei A und ein Feld 13 die der Wettkampfpartei B an. Ein Feld 12 bringt die Punktgewinne in der beim Tennis üblichen Form 15, 30, 40 zur Anzeige und zwar auf der rechten Seite des Feldes 12 für die Wettkampfpartei A, auf der linken Seite des Feldes 12 für die Wettkampfpartei B. Jeder Einstand wird mit 40 : 40 angezeigt und bei Vorteil blinkt die "40" auf der Seite des Punktgewinners. In der mittleren, schmalen Zeile erscheinen Punkte 14 für die Satzgewinne, jeweils auf der Seite des Satzgewinners.In the lower line of display field 1, a field 11 shows the number of games won by competition party A and a field 13 shows that of competition party B. A field 12 displays the point wins in the usual form of tennis 15, 30, 40 on the right side of field 12 for competition party A, on the left side of field 12 for competition party B. Each entry is 40 : 40 is displayed and if advantageous the "40" on the side of the point winner flashes. In the middle, narrow line, points 14 for the set wins appear, each on the side of the set winner.

Die Ziffern und Buchstaben bestehen aus einer Punkt- oder Strichmatrix in LCD-Technik, welche in bekannter Weise die Darstellung von Zahlen und Buchstaben erlaubt. Das "H" für die Anzeige von Stunden und die Punkte für die Satzgewinne sind als Ganzes schaltbare LCD-Elemente.The numbers and letters consist of a dot or line matrix in LCD technology, which allows the representation of numbers and letters in a known manner. The "H" for the display of hours and the points for the set wins are switchable LCD elements as a whole.

Fig. 2 stellt das Anzeigefeld 1 nach Umschaltung auf Normalzeitanzeige durch den Drucktaster 7 dar. Mit der erwähnten Strichmatrix wird dann bei 15 das Datum, bei 16 der Monat, bei 17 der Wochentag angezeigt und die Stunde bei 18, die Minute bei 19 und die Sekunde bei 20.Fig. 2 shows the display field 1 after switching to normal time display by the push button 7. With the above-mentioned line matrix, the date is displayed at 15, the month at 16, the day of the week at 17 and the hour at 18, the minute at 19 and Second at 20.

Das Zählen von Punkten und die Zeitüberwachung nach den Tennisregeln werden wie folgt durchgeführt: durch Drucktaster 7 wird das Anzeigefeld 1 umgeschaltet und im Feld 9 erscheint (s. Fig. 1) das Zeichen TE. Das Löschen der Anzeige des vorherigen Matches erfolgt durch Drücken und Festhalten (ca. 5 Sekunden) des Drucktasters 4. Zu Beginn der Einschlagzeit wird der Drucktaster 3 betätigt und damit die Zeitkontrolle in Gang gesetzt, was durch einen Signalton bestätigt wird. Der Doppelpunkt 21 beginnt zu blinken und die abgelaufene Einschlagzeit wird angezeigt, die Sekunden in Feld 9, die Minuten in Feld 8. Der blinkende Doppelpunkt zeigt an, daß jetzt mit der Drucktaste 5 Punkte für die Wettkampfpartei A und mit der Drucktaste 6 Punkte für die Wettkampfpartei B eingegeben werden können. Die Einschlagzeit kann also jederzeit beendet und mit der Eingabe von Punkten begonnen werden.The counting of points and the time monitoring according to the tennis rules are carried out as follows: the push button 7 switches the display field 1 and in field 9 (see FIG. 1) the symbol TE appears. The display of the previous match is deleted by pressing and holding (approx. 5 seconds) the pushbutton 4. At the beginning of the turning time, the pushbutton 3 is actuated and the time control is started, which is confirmed by a signal tone. The colon 21 starts to flash and the elapsed strike time is displayed, the seconds in field 9, the minutes in field 8. The blinking colon indicates that now 5 points for the competition party A and with the Push button 6 points can be entered for the competition party B. The impact time can therefore be ended at any time and points can be entered.

Bei jeder Eingabe von Punkten mit Hilfe der Drucktasten 5 bzw. 6 springt die Anzeige in den Feldern 8 und 9 auf "0" und läuft sofort zur Zeitkontrolle zwischen den Ballwechseln wieder an. Außer dem Spielstand kann also abgelesen werden, wann der Ball spätestens wieder ins Spiel gebracht werden muß. Beim Spielstand von 6 : 6 stellt der Microprozessor auf Tiebreak um und die Anzeige in Feld 12 erfolgt entsprechend der Tiebreak-Regel.Each time points are entered using pushbuttons 5 or 6, the display in fields 8 and 9 jumps to "0" and starts again immediately to check the time between rallies. In addition to the score, you can see when the ball must be brought back into play at the latest. When the score is 6: 6, the microprocessor switches to tiebreak and the display in field 12 follows the tiebreak rule.

Bei Spiel- und Satzgewinnen ertönt ein Signal und sobald eine der Wettkampfparteien 2 Sätze (best of three) gewonnen hat, mehrere Signale. Die bisher abgelaufene Spielzeit ist dann in den Feldern 8 und 9 in Stunden und Minuten abzulesen. Sind 3 Gewinnsätze (best of five) vereinbart, ist jetzt der Drucktaster 3 zu betätigen und weitere Gewinnpunkte können eingegeben werden, bis eine der Wettkampfparteien 3 Sätze gewonnen hat und Signalton und Anzeige reagieren wie vorher beschrieben. Mehr als 99 % aller Wettkämpfe werden durch 2 Gewinnsätze (best of three) entschieden. In allen diesen Fällen erübrigt sich also eine Eingabe in die Zähleinrichtung.A signal sounds for game and set wins and as soon as one of the competition parties has won 2 sets (best of three), several signals. The elapsed playing time can then be read in fields 8 and 9 in hours and minutes. If 3 winning sets (best of five) have been agreed, push button 3 is now to be pressed and further winning points can be entered until one of the competition parties has won 3 sets and the signal tone and display react as previously described. More than 99% of all competitions are decided by 2 winning sets (best of three). In all these cases, there is no need to enter the counting device.

Während des Matches kann durch eine kurze Betätigung des Drucktasters 3 die bisherige Gesamtspielzeit in Stunden und Minuten zur Anzeige gebracht werden. Ein zweiter Druck schaltet wieder zurück auf den Zählmodus. Durch Drücken und Festhalten (ca. 5 Sekunden) des Drucktasters 4 können alle Eingaben jederzeit gelöscht und die Anzeigen auf "0" gesetzt werden.During the match, the previous total playing time can be displayed in hours and minutes by briefly pressing the push button 3. A second press switches back to the counting mode. By pressing and holding (approx. 5 seconds) push button 4, all entries can be deleted at any time and the displays can be set to "0".

Die Überwachung der Zeitregeln kann auch durch Countdowns erfolgen. Das hat den Vorteil, daß die verschiedenen Pausenzeiten in der Zähleinrichtung gespeichert sind und angezeigt werden, wenn der Countdown beginnt. So werden, wenn die Addition der Anzahl von Spielen in einem Satz eine ungerade Zahl ergibt, im Feld 8 eine Minute und im Feld 9 30 Sekunden angezeigt und der Countdown läuft von diesen Zeiten ab. Außerdem wird hierdurch daran erinnert, daß die Seiten zu wechseln sind.The time rules can also be monitored by countdowns. This has the advantage that the various pause times are stored in the counting device and are displayed when the countdown begins. For example, if the number of games in a set adds up to an odd number, one minute is displayed in field 8 and 30 seconds in field 9, and the countdown starts from these times. It also reminds you to switch pages.

Manchmal werden, z.B von Veranstaltern großer Turniere, geänderte Zeitregeln zur Anwendung gebracht. Diese Änderungen werden in die elektronische Zähleinrichtung eingegeben, indem die zu ändernde Zahl aufgerufen, der Drucktaster 3 gedrückt und festgehalten wird (ca. 5 Sekunden) bis die Zahl anfängt zu blinken. Jetzt kann zur Verlängerung der Pausenzeiten der Drucktaster 5 und zur Verkürzung der Drucktaster 6 gedrückt werden. Anschließend erfolgt die Bestätigung durch den Drucktaster 7.Sometimes, e.g. by organizers of large tournaments, changed time rules are applied. These changes are entered into the electronic counting device by calling up the number to be changed, pressing the pushbutton 3 and holding it down (approx. 5 seconds) until the number starts to flash. Now the push button 5 can be pressed to extend the pause times and the push button 6 can be shortened. The pushbutton 7 then confirms.

Im übrigen ist die Zuordnung der Funktionen zu den Drucktastern natürlich wahlfrei.In addition, the assignment of the functions to the push buttons is of course optional.

Der Microprozessor steuert einen Signalgeber an, der das Ende der Pausen meldet. Zweckmäßig ist auch eine Ankündigung durch einen Signalton, einige Sekunden vor Zeitablauf. Die Ballwechsel werden aber häufig schon vorher wieder aufgenommen. Bei Ausführungsformen, die der Spieler am Handgelenk trägt oder in den Schläger eingebaut sind, kann der Signalton dann als störend empfunden werden. Dies kann durch den Einbau eines Shocksensors vermieden werden, der den Signalton bei Bewegungen des Spielers abschaltet.The microprocessor controls a signal generator that signals the end of the breaks. An announcement by a signal tone is also useful, a few seconds before the time expires. However, the rallies are often resumed earlier. In embodiments that the player wears on the wrist or is built into the racket, the signal tone can then be perceived as annoying. This can be avoided by installing a shock sensor that switches off the signal tone when the player moves.

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Elektronische Zähleinrichtung für Tenniswettkämpfe, bei welcher den Wettkampfparteien zum Zählen von Punktgewinnen Drucktaster zugeordnet sind und der Spielstand mittels eines Microprozessors und einer Anzeigevorrichtung in der beim Tennis üblichen Form durch Ziffern, die aus einer Punkt- oder Strichmatrix bestehen, angezeigt wird,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Anzeigefeld (1) der Anzeigevorrichtung zusätzliche, von dem Microprozessor ansteuerbare Ziffern aufweist, die durch die Betätigung eines Drucktasters (3) aktiviert, die zulässigen Einschlag- und/oder Pausenzeiten in Sekunden und Minuten anzeigen.Electronic counting device for tennis competitions, in which pushbuttons are assigned to the competition parties for counting point wins and the score is displayed by means of a microprocessor and a display device in the form customary in tennis by digits consisting of a dot or dash matrix,
characterized,
that the display field (1) of the display device has additional digits which can be controlled by the microprocessor and which are activated by the actuation of a push button (3) and which indicate the permissible turning and / or pause times in seconds and minutes. Elektronische Zähleinrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Betätigung der Drucktaster (5, 6) zum Zählen von Punktgewinnen gleichzeitig Zeitmesser für die zulässigen Einschlag- und/oder Pausenzeiten setzt und aktiviert.Electronic counting device according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the actuation of the pushbuttons (5, 6) for counting point wins simultaneously sets and activates timers for the permissible turning and / or pause times. Elektronische Zähleinrichtung nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß nach Betätigung der Drucktaster (5, 6) zum Zählen von Punktgewinnen die zulässigen Pausenzeiten im Countdown-Modus angezeigt werden und der Microprozessor die Pausenzeit zwischen den Spielen um eine Minute verlängert, wenn die Addition der Anzahl der Spiele in einem Satz eine ungerade Zahl ergibt.Electronic counting device according to claim 2,
characterized,
that after pressing the pushbuttons (5, 6) for counting point wins, the permissible pause times are displayed in countdown mode and the microprocessor extends the pause time between games by one minute if the addition of the number of games in a set results in an odd number . Elektronische Zähleinrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß durch Drücken und Festhalten des Drucktaster (3) zur Aktivierung der Einschlag- und/oder Pausenzeit die eine Pausenzeit anzeigende Ziffer zum Blinken gebracht und verändert wird, indem zur Verlängerung ein zweiter Drucktaster (5), zur Verkürzung ein dritter Drucktaster (6) und zur Bestätigung ein vierter Drucktaster (7) betätigt wird.Electronic counting device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that
that by pressing and holding the push button (3) to activate the turning and / or pause time, the number indicating a pause time is flashing and changed by a second push button (5) for extension, a third push button (6) and a fourth push button (7) is pressed to confirm. Elektronische Zähleinrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der vorangegangenen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß ein Signalgeber das Ende der zulässigen Pausen durch Signaltöne anzeigt und/oder vorher ankündigt.Electronic counting device according to one or more of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that a signal generator indicates the end of the permissible pauses by signal tones and / or announces beforehand. Elektronische Zähleinrichtung nach Anspruch 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Signalgeber durch Betätigung eines Drucktasters und/oder durch einen Shocksensor abschaltbar ist.Electronic counting device according to claim 5,
characterized,
that the signal generator can be switched off by actuating a push button and / or by a shock sensor. Elektronische Zähleinrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß ein weiterer Zeitgeber durch eine erste Betätigung des Drucktaster (3) gestartet wird und durch eine zweite Betätigung desselben, mittels der zusätzlichen Ziffern für die Anzeige der Einschlag- und/oder Pausenzeiten, die bisher angelaufene Gesamtspielzeit anzeigt.Electronic counting device according to one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized,
that a further timer is started by a first actuation of the pushbutton (3) and by a second actuation thereof, by means of the additional digits for the display of the turning and / or pause times, which indicates the total running time that has been started up to now.
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