EP3112958A1 - Uhr, die eine vorrichtung zur nahfeldkommunikation umfasst - Google Patents

Uhr, die eine vorrichtung zur nahfeldkommunikation umfasst Download PDF

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EP3112958A1
EP3112958A1 EP15174746.6A EP15174746A EP3112958A1 EP 3112958 A1 EP3112958 A1 EP 3112958A1 EP 15174746 A EP15174746 A EP 15174746A EP 3112958 A1 EP3112958 A1 EP 3112958A1
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Priority to US15/193,828 priority patent/US10877441B2/en
Priority to TW105120606A priority patent/TWI725038B/zh
Priority to KR1020160082879A priority patent/KR20170004885A/ko
Priority to JP2016129493A priority patent/JP6916599B2/ja
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04R—RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME-PIECES
    • G04R20/00—Setting the time according to the time information carried or implied by the radio signal
    • G04R20/26—Setting the time according to the time information carried or implied by the radio signal the radio signal being a near-field communication signal
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04R—RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME-PIECES
    • G04R20/00—Setting the time according to the time information carried or implied by the radio signal
    • G04R20/26—Setting the time according to the time information carried or implied by the radio signal the radio signal being a near-field communication signal
    • G04R20/28—Tuning or receiving; Circuits therefor
    • 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
    • G04B19/28—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
    • G04B19/283—Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time on rotatable rings, i.e. bezel
    • 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
    • G04B43/00—Protecting clockworks by shields or other means against external influences, e.g. magnetic fields
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G21/00—Input or output devices integrated in time-pieces
    • G04G21/04—Input or output devices integrated in time-pieces using radio waves
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04R—RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME-PIECES
    • G04R60/00—Constructional details
    • G04R60/06—Antennas attached to or integrated in clock or watch bodies
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04R—RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME-PIECES
    • G04R60/00—Constructional details
    • G04R60/06—Antennas attached to or integrated in clock or watch bodies
    • G04R60/08—Antennas attached to or integrated in clock or watch bodies inside bezels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04R—RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME-PIECES
    • G04R60/00—Constructional details
    • G04R60/06—Antennas attached to or integrated in clock or watch bodies
    • G04R60/10—Antennas attached to or integrated in clock or watch bodies inside cases
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/2208—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles associated with components used in interrogation type services, i.e. in systems for information exchange between an interrogator/reader and a tag/transponder, e.g. in Radio Frequency Identification [RFID] systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/52—Means for reducing coupling between antennas; Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
    • H01Q1/526—Electromagnetic shields

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  • the invention relates to a timepiece provided with an automatic, mechanical or electronic movement such as a quartz movement comprising a near-field communication device of the NFC or RFID type, the communication device comprising a connected electronic chip. to an antenna.
  • an automatic, mechanical or electronic movement such as a quartz movement comprising a near-field communication device of the NFC or RFID type, the communication device comprising a connected electronic chip. to an antenna.
  • the communication device is adapted to connect to an associated device when it is located at a distance close to the latter and to transmit a radio signal relating to information about it.
  • such a communication device is disposed in components of the timepiece such as the case, the middle part, the bracelet or the ice.
  • the present invention aims to overcome such drawbacks related to timepieces of the state of the art.
  • the timepiece provided with a dial and / or a telescope comprising a near-field communication device able to receive / transmit a signal, said communication device being arranged at the level of the dial or the dial. bezel of said part and the communication device being associated with a magnetic screen including ferrite.
  • the timepiece 35 is provided with a housing 20 having a middle part 22 and a bottom 24, visible on the figure 9 .
  • the housing 20 of this timepiece 35 is capable of receiving an automatic movement, mechanical or electronic as a quartz movement. This movement is surmounted by a dial 1 and a set of needles above which is arranged a mirror 21.
  • This timepiece 35 also includes a telescope 2 which can be fixed or rotating and which is preferably arranged at the edge of the middle part 22.
  • timepiece 35 comprising a communication device 4 in the near field capable of transmitting / receiving a signal and a magnetic screen 8.
  • a first embodiment of the timepiece 35 comprises the communication device 4 arranged at the dial.
  • the communication device 4 is located at the bezel 2 of the piece 35.
  • Such technologies thus allow the timepiece 35 to be able to exchange information at short distances with other associated peripherals. Such distances may be between about 0 and 20 cm, and preferably between 0 and 2 cm.
  • This communication device 4 may be of the passive type with an energy supplied to it by the radio frequencies emitted by each associated device.
  • Such short distances between the timepiece 35 and each associated device prevent unintended activation of connection establishment between them and also help to limit any unauthorized connection attempts that may result from hacking.
  • this near field communication device 4 comprises an electronic chip 6 and at least one antenna 5.
  • the chip 6 which is connected to said at least one antenna 5 comprises hardware and software elements.
  • the hardware and / or software elements of the chip 6 of the device 4 comprise more precisely at least one microprocessor 13a cooperating with memory elements 13b.
  • This chip 6 may be able to execute program code instructions for the implementation of a computer program.
  • the memory elements 13b of this chip 6 can archive data relating to information on the timepiece 35 or on the carrier of this piece.
  • the communication device 4 may comprise a substrate 16 made of plastic or laminated composites on which the chip 6 is bonded and the antenna 5.
  • the magnetic screen 8 also called magnetic shielding element has a magnetic permeability adapted to the frequency bands of the magnetic field generated by the communication device 4.
  • the magnetic screen 8 has a high initial magnetic permeability ⁇ 'with ⁇ '> 100 and low magnetic losses ⁇ "with ⁇ " ⁇ 7, and preferably a magnetic permeability ⁇ 'of 150 and losses Magnetic ⁇ "of 5.
  • Such a magnetic screen 8 preferably has an electrical resistivity of greater than 1000 K ⁇ / m and a thickness of between 50 and 200 ⁇ m, and preferably of 180 ⁇ m.
  • the magnetic screen 8 may be preferably made of metallic material such as ferrite.
  • This magnetic screen 8 makes it possible to avoid a modification of the magnetic field emitted or received by the communication device, which modification would be due to the presence of various metallic components 33 located in the immediate environment of the communication device 4 such as the housing 20. or the movement of the piece 35. Indeed, the magnetic screen 8 is able to reduce the negative influence that can have these metal components 33 on the performance of the communication device 4. This negative influence would consist of the attenuation the magnetic field generated or received by this communication device 4.
  • FIG. 9A a schematic representation of a timepiece 31 comprising the communication device 4 arranged at the bezel 1 and / or the dial 2 and metal components 33 such as the housing 20 or the movement.
  • This piece 31 is different from that of the invention in that it is devoid of the magnetic screen 8.
  • the communication device 4 when the communication device 4 generates a magnetic field characterized by magnetic flux lines, the latter through areas of this or these metal components 33 located in the immediate environment of the communication device 4.
  • the variations of this magnetic field that passes through these metal components 33 are able to create the appearance of electric currents called "eddy currents" in these areas.
  • Such a creation of electric currents in these zones has the effect of attenuating the intensity of this magnetic field.
  • the timepiece 35 further comprises the communication device 4 and metal components 33, the magnetic screen 8 as is the case in this embodiment of the invention.
  • This magnetic screen 8 is arranged between the communication device 4 and the metal component or components 33 which are in the immediate environment of this device 4, according to various configurations described below.
  • the magnetic screen 8 is capable of channeling this magnetic field by modifying the magnetic flux lines resulting from this field so that the latter do not pass through the metal components 33.
  • this or these metal components 33 are then magnetically isolated from the magnetic field generated by the device. 4.
  • the magnetic screen 8 is able to separate the timepiece 35 into two zones, a first zone comprising the magnetic fields generated by the communication device 4 and a second zone that is not exposed. to these magnetic fields thanks to the action of the magnetic screen 8.
  • this magnetic screen 8 makes it possible to improve the efficiency and the sensitivity of the reception / transmission of radio signals by the antenna 5 of the communication device 4 by isolating this antenna 5 from the metal components 33 included in its immediate environment.
  • this magnetic screen 8 may be flexible or rigid and include at least one layer, a plate, a film or a metal deposit preferably ferrite or a polymer resin loaded with ferrite metal particles. Such a magnetic screen 8 is thus of a small size.
  • the magnetic screen 8 is associated with the communication device 4 while being arranged in the part 35 relative to this communication device 4, or relative to this communication device 4 and at least one metallic component 33 of said piece 35 included in the immediate environment of the communication device 4.
  • the magnetic screen 8 is associated with the communication device 4 being arranged relative to the latter so that there is a gap of approximately 0 to 2500 ⁇ m defined between them and / or that this magnetic screen 8 is disposed between the communication device 4 and at least one electrical component 33 included in the immediate environment said device 4.
  • the magnetic screen 8 can be associated with the communication device 4 by producing the magnetic screen by a printing technique, screen printing, gluing or even vaporization of a metallic paint on a support included or attached to the communication device 4.
  • a support having excellent properties of electrical insulation is then chosen.
  • This support can be a layer of material, a film, a ribbon, etc. In this configuration, this support can be located only at the antenna 5 of the communication device 4 or at the antenna level. 5 and the chip 6.
  • this magnetic screen 8 is associated with the communication device 4 by being arranged in the timepiece 35 below this communication device 4, that is to say between the movement constituting a metallic component. 33 of said piece 35 and this communication device 4.
  • the magnetic screen 8 is associated with the communication device 4 by not being in direct contact with the antenna 5 of the communication device 4 but may be in contact with the chip 6.
  • the communication device 4 is arranged at the level of the dial 1.
  • This first embodiment comprises four dial variants 1 at which is arranged the communication device 4.
  • Such a dial 1 is in one-piece execution. It is preferably made of rigid material to ensure a good performance, and a correct appearance of the display. Moreover this material has properties of zero electrical conductivity and can be for example synthetic sapphire, ceramic or an injected or molded polymer such as polyamidenylon PA12, polycarbonate PC or polyphenylsulfone PPSu.
  • This dial 1 which is preferably circular in shape comprises an upper face 11a constituting a visible display surface and opposite a lower face 11b arranged facing the movement of said timepiece 35.
  • the dial 1 also comprises a peripheral wall 25 connecting the lower and upper faces 11b, 11a to each other. It will be noted that the upper and lower faces 11a, 11b may be parallel to each other and that the intersections between the peripheral wall 25 and each of these faces 11a, 11b define the peripheral edges 27a, 27b.
  • This dial 1 may include feet 34, which are used as a geometrical reference in the manufacturing cycle of the dial and also to fix this dial 1 to the housing 20 and / or to the movement.
  • the housing 20 and / or the movement then comprise orifices in which these feet 34 are engaged when the dial 1 is assembled to the housing 20 and / or to the movement.
  • Fastening elements such as screws coming into threaded holes transverse to the orifices make it possible to ensure a mechanical connection between the dial 1 and the casing 20 and / or the movement.
  • These feet 34 can be arranged at the bottom face 11b of the dial (visible on the Figures 1, 2 and 4 ) and / or at the level of the peripheral wall 25 (visible on the Figures 5 and 6 ). Such feet 34 may for example correspond to lugs.
  • This upper face 11a may comprise, at a peripheral zone, graduations 7 indicative of time, for example hour and minute graduations 7. These graduations 7 can be indexes or numbers (Roman or Arabic), or decorative elements such as semiprecious or precious semi-precious stones, or a combination of two or three of these.
  • the dial 1 also comprises an axial passage orifice 10 traversed by a free end of a shaft connected to a kinematic chain of the movement which is able to carry the needles of the timepiece 35 above the upper face 11a.
  • the dial 1 also includes an aperture 9 through which date information can be displayed.
  • the communication device 4 is arranged on the lower face 11b of the latter. More specifically in this variant, the lower face 11b has a housing 3 in which the communication device 4 can be mounted.
  • This housing 3 is defined in this lower face 11b around the orifice 10 of axial passage of the dial 1.
  • This housing 3 has a wall 15a forming a bottom of the housing 3, hereinafter referred to as the bottom wall 15a, and a side wall 15b, the side wall 15b being preferably perpendicular to the bottom wall 15a.
  • the bottom wall 15a and the side wall 15b each have a substantially planar surface.
  • the surface of the bottom wall 15a is in a plane parallel to a portion 12 of the lower face 11b not forming this housing 3 or to the upper face 11a.
  • the side wall 15b of this housing 3 forms with the part 12 of the lower face 11b an edge 26 which defines an opening of the housing 3.
  • this housing 3 may have a generally circular shape. Indeed, it may comprise an area forming a stall to bypass the opening 9 arranged in the dial 1 for display information about the date.
  • this housing 3 is defined on approximately 40 to 90% of the lower face 11b, and preferably on 80% of this face.
  • this housing 3 has a depth P1 of approximately 300 to 500 ⁇ m, preferably 400 ⁇ m.
  • the communication device 4 comprising the chip 6 connected to at least one antenna 5 is disposed in the housing 3 formed in the dial 1. More precisely the chip 6 and the antenna 5 can be fixed to the bottom wall 15a by gluing. or by fitting into fastening elements present on this bottom wall 15a of the housing 3. Alternatively, the antenna 5 may be disposed on this bottom wall 15a by printing, by screen printing or by spraying a metallized paint.
  • the alternative of the communication device 4 comprising the substrate 16 of plastic or laminated composite on which are glued the chip 6 and the antenna 5, can also be arranged in this housing 3 in particular by gluing.
  • the opening of the dial 1 is completely or partially closed by this magnetic screen 8.
  • This magnetic screen 8 comprises a fixing zone which is mechanically connected by gluing, fitting or by welding, at the edge 26 of the opening of the housing 3 or at the portion 12 of the lower face 11b not constituting the housing 3.
  • the magnetic screen 8 may have a form substantially complementary to that of the opening to be able to be arranged by interlocking and thereby partially or completely close this opening of the housing 3.
  • the magnetic screen 8 is preferably rigid and the edge 26 of the opening comprises a nesting zone capable of cooperating with the contour of the magnetic screen 8.
  • Such an arrangement of the communication device 4 in this housing 3 makes it possible to limit the size of this device 4 in the housing 20 of the timepiece 35 so as not to disturb the operation of the movement.
  • the communication device 4 comprising the chip 6 connected to at least one antenna 5, is disposed at the lower face 11b of the dial 1. More specifically, the chip 6 and the antenna 5 can be attached to the underside 11b by gluing or by fitting into fastening elements present on this lower face 11b. Alternatively, the antenna 5 can be arranged on the underside 11b by printing, by screen printing or by spraying with a metallic paint.
  • the alternative of the communication device 4 comprising the substrate 16 made of plastic or laminated composites on which the chip 6 and the antenna 5 are bonded can also be arranged on the lower face 11b, in particular by bonding.
  • this magnetic screen 8 can be arranged below the antenna 5 or the antenna 5 and the chip 6 being located between the lower face 11b and the movement.
  • this magnetic screen 8 comprises at least one layer, a film or a metal deposit which is capable of covering the communication device 4 arranged on the lower face 11b.
  • the antenna 5 or the antenna 5 and the chip 6 of the communication device 4 are between the magnetic screen 8 and the lower face 11b.
  • This magnetic screen 8 may be applied to the lower face 11b so as to cover the communication device 4 according to printing techniques, screen printing, gluing or even vaporization of a metallic paint.
  • this second variant is particularly adapted to the dial 1 comprising feet arranged on the peripheral wall 25 of the latter.
  • the communication device 4 and in particular, the antenna may be arranged on a larger part of the lower face 11b because of the absence of the feet 34 of the dial 1 on the lower face 11b.
  • the communication device 4 is arranged on the upper face 11a of the dial 1. More precisely in this variant, the antenna 5 of this communication device 4 may be formed by at least one metal element corresponding for example to a metal wire, a layer, a film or a metal deposit. This element may be disposed on the upper face 11a according to the various non-exhaustive and non-limiting alternatives defined thereafter.
  • the antenna 5 may be a metal element comprising the graduations 7 have on this upper face 11a which can be interconnected by a component 14 of the metal element.
  • the graduations 7 and the component 14 are made of metallic material such as copper or aluminum.
  • the antenna 5 may be a metal element which is arranged at the level of the peripheral zone defined on the upper face 11a of the dial 1 where the graduations 7 are located.
  • the metal element extends in this peripheral zone by making at least one turn of the dial 1 and this, bypassing the graduations 7 so as to marry their shape.
  • the metal element may be arranged on the upper face 11a at the peripheral edge 27a defined on the upper face 11a or, where appropriate, between the graduations 7 and this edge 27a.
  • the metal element is preferably arranged on the upper face 11a by overmolding in the thickness of the dial 1 or by injection so as not to be apparent.
  • the metal element may also be applied to the upper face 11a according to printing, screen printing, etching, gluing or even vaporization techniques. a metal paint, and be in this case visible on the upper face 11a of this dial 1 so for example to form a pattern having an aesthetic shape.
  • these graduations 7 can then be made according to the previously mentioned techniques such as printing, screen printing, gluing or even the vaporization of a metallic paint.
  • the antenna 5 is then connected to the chip 6 of the communication device 4.
  • This chip 6 is arranged on the upper face 11a of the dial 1 according to an overmoulding or injection technique so as not to be apparent.
  • the chip 6 can also be applied to the upper face 11a according to a bonding technique and in this case be visible on the upper face 11a of this dial 1 so for example to form a pattern having an aesthetic shape.
  • this magnetic screen 8 comprises at least one layer, a film or a metal deposit and can be applied to one or the other other of the two faces 11a, 11b of the dial 1 according to techniques of printing, screen printing, gluing or even vaporization of a metallic paint.
  • this magnetic screen 8 can be arranged in the dial 1 by overmolding or injection technique being included below the antenna 5 or the antenna 5 and the chip 6.
  • the communication device 4 is arranged in the dial 1 between the upper and lower faces 11a, 11b.
  • the communication device 4 may comprise a substrate 16 made of plastic or laminated composites on which the chip 6 and the antenna 5 are bonded.
  • the communication device 4 is then mounted in the dial 1 according to an overmolding or injection technique.
  • this magnetic screen 8 comprises at least one layer, a film or a metal deposit and can be applied to the underside 11b of the dial 1 according to printing techniques, screen printing, gluing or even vaporization of a metallic paint.
  • this magnetic screen 8 can be arranged in the dial 1 below the communication device 4 according to an overmolding or injection technique.
  • the communication device 4 is arranged at the level of the telescope 2.
  • This second embodiment defines two different variants of the telescope 2.
  • the bezel 2 is preferably made of rigid material to ensure good strength and preferably having zero electrical conductivity properties.
  • This material may correspond for example to synthetic sapphire, ceramic or to an injected or molded polymer such as polyamide-nylon PA12, polycarbonate PC or polyphenylsulfone PPSu.
  • This bezel 2 may be circular in shape and include a lower face 23b and an upper face 23a. This upper face 23a may constitute a visible display surface including graduations indicative of time.
  • the communication device 4 is arranged in the window 2. More precisely in this variant, the window 2 is a single piece whose lower face 23b has a housing 18 in which the communication device 4 can be positioned.
  • This housing 18 forms a groove or an annular groove extending in the lower face 23b of the bezel 2.
  • This housing 18 has a cross section that can have the shape of a "U".
  • Such housing 18 comprises a bottom wall 19a and a side wall 19b, the side wall 19b preferably being perpendicular to the bottom wall 19a.
  • the bottom wall 19a and the side wall 19b each have a substantially planar surface.
  • the side wall 19b of this housing 18 forms with a portion 29 of the lower face 23b not constituting this housing 18, an edge 28 which defines an opening of the housing 18.
  • this housing 18 is defined on approximately 30 to 70% of the lower face 23b, and preferably on 50% of this face 23b.
  • This housing 18 has a depth P2 of about 200 to 2500 ⁇ m, preferably 1000 ⁇ m.
  • the communication device 4 comprising the chip 6 connected to at least one antenna 5, is disposed in the housing 18 formed in the bezel 2. More precisely the chip 6 and the antenna 5 can be fixed to the bottom wall 19a and / or the side wall 19b by gluing or by fitting into fastening elements present on the bottom wall 19a and / or the side wall 19b of the housing 18. Alternatively, the antenna 5 may be arranged on the bottom wall 19a and or the side wall 19b by printing, by screen printing or by vaporization of a metallic paint.
  • the alternative of the communication device 4 comprising the substrate 16 made of plastic or laminated composites on which the chip 6 and the antenna 5 are glued, can also be arranged in this housing 18, in particular by gluing. or by casing, or being driven by mechanical strength by dimensional adjustment.
  • the opening of the housing 18 is completely or partially closed by the magnetic screen 8 so as to optimize the performance of the device. communication 4.
  • This magnetic screen 8 comprises an attachment zone which is mechanically connected by gluing, by fitting or by welding, to the edge 28 of the opening of the housing 18 or to the part 29 of the lower face 23b.
  • the magnetic screen 8 may have a shape substantially complementary to that of the opening so that it can be arranged by fitting or gluing and thereby partially or completely close this opening of the housing 18.
  • the magnetic screen 8 is preferably rigid and the edge 28 of the opening comprises a nesting zone adapted to cooperate with the contour of the magnetic screen 8.
  • the communication device 4 is arranged in the telescope 2. More precisely in this variant, the telescope 2 comprises a first component 17a and a second component 17b.
  • the first component 17a comprises the upper face 23a of the bezel 2 and a first inner face 30a
  • the second component 17b has the lower face 23b of the bezel 2 and a second inner face 30b.
  • the first and second inner faces 30a, 30b are arranged opposite one another while being in contact with all or part of their area.
  • These first and second inner faces 30a, 30b comprise connecting elements.
  • the connecting elements of each of these first and second faces 30a, 30b may have complementary shapes to ensure a mechanical connection between these two components 17a, 17b when they are assembled with each other.
  • the second inner face 30b of the second component 17b comprises a housing 18 in which the communication device 4 can be arranged.
  • This housing 18 forms a groove or an annular groove extending in the second inner face 30b of the second component 17b of the bezel 2.
  • This housing 18 has a cross section that can have the shape of a "U".
  • Such a housing 18 comprises a bottom wall 19a and a side wall 19b each having a substantially flat surface, the side wall 19b preferably being perpendicular to the bottom wall 19a.
  • the side wall 19b of this housing 18 forms with a portion 29 of the second inner face 30b not constituting this housing 18, an edge 28 which defines an opening of the housing 18.
  • this housing 18 is defined on about 30 to 70% of the second inner face 30b, and preferably on 50% of this face.
  • This housing 18 has a depth P3 of about 200 to 2500 ⁇ m, preferably 1000 ⁇ m.
  • This magnetic screen 8 may correspond to a layer, a film or a metal deposit which is applied to the wall bottom 19a and / or the side wall 19b of the housing 18.
  • the application of this magnetic screen 8 in the housing 18 may be performed by a printing technique, screen printing or even vaporization of a metallized paint.
  • the communication device 4 is then placed in the housing 18 above the magnetic screen 8. More precisely, the chip 6 and the antenna 5 can be attached to at least one support element included on the bottom wall 19a and / or the side wall 19b by gluing or by fitting so that the antenna 5 of the communication device 4 is not in contact with the magnetic screen 8.
  • the support member may correspond to at least one attachment arm or a layer of matter. This layer of material may cover all or part of the magnetic screen 8 arranged in the housing 18, and have electrical insulation properties.
  • the communication device 4 can be fixed on a bonding zone defined on the first inner face 30a of the first component 17a. This connection zone is located opposite the housing 18 when the first and second components 17a, 17b are assembled with each other.
  • the alternative of the communication device 4 comprising the substrate 16 made of plastic or laminated composites on which the chip and the antenna 5 are glued, can also be arranged in this housing 18 according to the same principles. previously mentioned for this second variant.
  • this housing 18 is then closed when the first component 17a is assembled with the second component 17b to form the telescope 2.
  • the communication device 4 and the magnetic screen 8 may be included in a module being for example overmolded in the same polymer part.
  • a module can then be arranged in the dial 1 and the bezel 2 according to the different variants described above.
  • the arrangement of this module in these different variants is preferably made so that the antenna 5 radiates optimally towards the associated device with which the timepiece 35 is able to exchange data.
  • the housing 20 is adapted to optimize / maximize the performance of the communication device 4 arranged at the level of the bezel 2 or the dial 1.
  • this housing 20 can be made in whole or in part. a material having properties of zero electrical conductivity such as synthetic sapphire, ceramic or an injected or molded polymer such as polyamide-nylon PA12, polycarbonate PC or polyphenylsulfone PPSu.
  • the housing 20 can be made integrally in this matter.
  • the housing 20 may alternatively be realized only partially in this matter having a part of these components designed in this matter for example the components that are located above the dial 1 as for example a part of the middle part located above the level of the dial 1 and the telescope 2.
  • the dial 1, the bezel 2 or all or part of the housing 20 may be made of a material having properties of zero electrical conductivity.
  • the electrical non-conductivity of such a material is quantified by its resistivity which characterizes its ability to oppose the flow of electric current.
  • the resistivity of this material is greater than 10 12 ⁇ / cm, and is preferably greater than 10 13 ⁇ / cm.

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EP15174746.6A EP3112958B1 (de) 2015-07-01 2015-07-01 Uhr umfassend eine vorrichtung zur nahfeldkommunikation
CA2934409A CA2934409C (en) 2015-07-01 2016-06-27 Timepiece comprising a near field communication device
US15/193,828 US10877441B2 (en) 2015-07-01 2016-06-27 Timepiece comprising a near field communication device
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