EP3839664A1 - Modul für eine uhr - Google Patents

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EP3839664A1
EP3839664A1 EP19217593.3A EP19217593A EP3839664A1 EP 3839664 A1 EP3839664 A1 EP 3839664A1 EP 19217593 A EP19217593 A EP 19217593A EP 3839664 A1 EP3839664 A1 EP 3839664A1
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Guillaume Muller
Philippe Alix
Patrick Boulet
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Foehn Watches & Consulting Oue
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G21/00—Input or output devices integrated in time-pieces
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04C—ELECTROMECHANICAL CLOCKS OR WATCHES
    • G04C10/00—Arrangements of electric power supplies in time pieces
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G19/00—Electric power supply circuits specially adapted for use in electronic time-pieces
    • 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

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  • the invention relates to a timepiece, a control module for a timepiece and a timepiece comprising said module.
  • the invention also relates to a device comprising a receiver intended to receive a signal transmitted by a transmitter of a module according to the invention as well as a method implemented by a computer comprising the instructions for enabling the execution of an action. on a device.
  • the invention also relates to a communication system comprising the module according to the invention.
  • Mechanical or electronic watches include an energy source to supply energy to the functions of the watch.
  • the energy source is the spring barrel, the disarming of which provides the energy necessary for the operation of the watch.
  • the energy of the barrel is transmitted by the train of cogs to the regulating organ thus making it possible, for example, to display the time by the hands and possibly to activate a complication.
  • the energy supply is provided by an energy accumulator of the battery or cell type.
  • the energy available in a watch is primarily intended for the primary function of a watch, namely to display the time as accurately as possible.
  • Watches are known comprising additional modules which provide an additional function to the watch.
  • electronic watches which include a pedometer for displaying the number of steps taken by the wearer.
  • a geolocation or navigation system for calculating the distance traveled by the wearer.
  • the additional modules are intended to connect the watch to a device or accessory external to the watch, for example to ensure a connection between a watch and a mobile phone or smartphone.
  • the autonomy is often limited because the modules allowing the connectivity of the watch require a significant amount of energy.
  • An object of the present invention is therefore to resolve, or at least to minimize, the drawbacks of the existing systems described above.
  • the control module according to the present invention is advantageously capable of remotely controlling an action on a device.
  • the module and the device are connected by a wireless connection.
  • the module comprises a transmitter which is powered by an energy generator and which is capable of transmitting a signal to a device to be controlled.
  • the device ordering is external to the timepiece when the module is mounted in a timepiece.
  • the module according to the present invention is advantageously modular, in other words composed of several elements which can be installed and uninstalled in a timepiece or any other device. Installation and deinstallation is done independently of the device, for example independently of the movement of the timepiece.
  • the modular construction of this solution allows the integration of this system into timepieces without having to redevelop these movements. This therefore makes it possible to reduce the development times of any device in which this module is intended to be integrated.
  • the module according to the present invention is energy self-sufficient.
  • the module comprises an energy generator which generates the energy necessary for the emission of the signal.
  • the module is energy independent with respect to the energy source of the timepiece.
  • the module power supply does not depend on the timepiece.
  • the module according to the present invention also allows completely autonomous operation of the clockwork movement (or in another device), independently of the use of the signal transmission function.
  • the present invention makes it possible to provide a modular and flexible construction, which can be implemented in different timepieces (or in another apparatus).
  • the module is configured to establish a unidirectional connection to the device to allow unidirectional control of said module on said device.
  • the control module acts as a remote control to control the device without the device being able to act on the module.
  • This unidirectional mode of communication simplifies the design of the module. It also reduces costs.
  • no return of the “acknowledgment of receipt” type is necessary: the receiving device is perfectly capable of determining whether the transmission has gone well or not, and, if necessary, of warning the user that the transmission has taken place. The information transmitted has been taken into account.
  • a unidirectional mode of communication prevents any hacking action which would aim to degrade or even destroy the sending device, and therefore to save the value of the device or of the object in which this device has been implanted.
  • the signal is chosen from an ultrasound signal, a bluetooth basic energy signal (LBE), a signal for low power consumption networks.
  • LBE bluetooth basic energy signal
  • LR type WPAN Low Rate Wireless Personal Area Network
  • LPWAN low-power wide-area network
  • One of the advantages of the ultrasonic signal is to eliminate all disturbances of the electromagnetic field, both for its effects on the human organism and for its effects on technological environments in which these electromagnetic disturbances are to be avoided or prohibited or at least limit as much as possible.
  • the emission of an ultrasound signal can be coded or encoded and depending on the coding device chosen, this allows greater confidentiality of the data and therefore better safety of the system in the event of an attempt to hack said signal.
  • the transmission mode by radio waves makes it possible to obtain a long-distance transmission range and is compatible with various existing receivers (smartphones, other equipment using these technologies).
  • the generator is connected to an energy storage battery. This makes it possible to improve the autonomy of the module by storing the electrical energy not consumed during the transmission of the signal. This also allows the storage of the energy continuously generated by the movements of the wearer of the device in which the energy recovery module would be integrated.
  • the energy generator is chosen from an electromagnetic switch with energy recovery, a piezoelectric switch with energy recovery.
  • the energy generator whether it is the energy recovery solution by electromagnetism or by piezoelectric energy, has the advantage of not needing an external charging device, for example an electric charger, or a winding device. automatic external, manual or automatic winding type.
  • the connector comprises at least one element selected from a control circuit, a processor, an encoding system coupled to the transmitter for transmitting an encoded signal.
  • the transmitter is chosen from a piezoelectric transducer, a chip for example Bluetooth or LR WPAN or LPWAN, said chip being coupled to an electronic control circuit and to an antenna.
  • a piezoelectric transducer for example Bluetooth or LR WPAN or LPWAN
  • the chip being coupled to an electronic control circuit and to an antenna.
  • the advantage of this transmission mode is to guarantee a range of between 10 and 100m depending on the protocol chosen.
  • receiving devices using these protocols communications are very numerous and immediately compatible for receiving and processing the signals transmitted by the module according to the invention.
  • the transmitter is configured to transmit a signal with a range of at least 5 meters, preferably between 5 and 100 meters, preferably between 5 and 50 meters, preferably between 5 and 10 meters, preferably in a free field
  • these distances make it possible for example to control a remote access device, to activate the location of the receiving device, to be able to interact with a device placed in another room.
  • said action is chosen from among the following actions: switching on and / or switching off said device, executing an action or function, or a series of functions programmed in the reception device and executable on reception of the signal.
  • Other actions are possible: the activation of one or more functions, or sequences of operations, according to the predetermined modes implemented within the receiving device responsible for receiving and interpreting the signal transmitted by the device.
  • the module can also allow access controls, or geolocation (non-exhaustive list).
  • the module is sized to be mounted in a watch case, preferably a wristwatch.
  • the module can be mounted in a portable device of small size, or any other static device intended to transmit a signal to another device according to the communication modes described in this document.
  • the power generator is an electromagnetic energy harvesting push button (also referred to as a switch or pushbutton) and the transmitter is capable of transmitting a Bluetooth signal.
  • the energy generator is an electromagnetic energy harvesting push button and the transmitter is capable of emitting an ultrasonic signal.
  • the generator is an energy harvesting piezoelectric push button and the transmitter is capable of transmitting a Bluetooth signal.
  • the generator is an energy harvesting piezoelectric push button and the transmitter is capable of emitting an ultrasound signal.
  • the invention also relates to a device, for example a mobile telephone or smartphone or home automation device, comprising a receiver intended to receive a. signal transmitted by a transmitter of a module according to the invention, the device comprises a receiver for receiving the signal, signal processing means for processing the signal and means for carrying out the action on said device.
  • a device for example a mobile telephone or smartphone or home automation device, comprising a receiver intended to receive a. signal transmitted by a transmitter of a module according to the invention, the device comprises a receiver for receiving the signal, signal processing means for processing the signal and means for carrying out the action on said device.
  • the invention also relates to a timepiece, for example a wristwatch, comprising a control module according to the invention.
  • the part further comprises a movement powered by an energy source for indicating the time, said module being energy independent with respect to the energy source of the movement.
  • the operation of the module is independent of the timepiece when the module is mounted in the timepiece.
  • the module is decoupled from the movement of the timepiece when the module is mounted in the timepiece.
  • the timepiece is a watch
  • the module is decoupled from the movement of the watch (automatic or electronic).
  • the operation of the module has no impact on the operation of the watch movement.
  • the module has no mechanical or electrical interaction with the movement, whether electronic or mechanical.
  • the method implemented by computer is for example a computer program which comprises the steps necessary for receiving the signal, processing the signal and performing the action corresponding to the signal.
  • the invention is a timepiece 100, in particular a wristwatch (the bracelet is not shown in the figures 1-2 ).
  • the figure 1 represents the watch case 100, the back of which has been removed to reveal the components of the watch 100.
  • Watch 100 includes a control module 101 which is made up of a power generator 102, a connector 103 and a transmitter 104.
  • the module 101 is configured to control the execution of the watch. '' an action on a mobile phone or smartphone placed nearby (the mobile phone or smartphone is not shown on the figures 1-2 ).
  • Watch 100 is an automatic mechanical watch comprising a movement 105, the components of the control module 101 being arranged around the movement 105.
  • the generator 102 includes an energy harvesting piezoelectric push button 106 and a piezoelectric module 107.
  • the piezoelectric switch power supply is a system which generates electricity by converting the mechanical force exerted on the push button into electrical energy. . This conversion is performed using a component using the piezoelectric effect. This solution does not charge continuously but works in one-shot mode thanks to a single press on the push button to generate each time the quantity of energy necessary for the emission of a signal, said signal allowing the transmission of one order, preferably one order.
  • the piezoelectric module 107 comprises the electronics necessary for the conversion, for temporary storage with a view to delivering electrical energy.
  • the module 101 further comprises a micro-battery 111 or a supercapacitor which ensures the storage of the required electrical energy produced.
  • the use of the piezoelectric push button 106 and of the corresponding module 107 has the advantage of offering a very long service life. This also makes it possible to avoid producing electromagnetic disturbances liable to have a harmful influence on the mechanism of the mechanical watch 100, in particular on the movement 105.
  • the so-called piezoelectric control module 101 is also advantageously very light, for example between 5 and 10 g.
  • the transmitter 104 of the control module 101 is composed of a piezoelectric transducer 108 arranged or glued on the bottom of the watch case, as shown in figure figure 2 .
  • the transducer 108 is connected to the energy generator 102 by the connector 103 positioned next to the movement 105.
  • the watch case serves as a resonance chamber to amplify the emission of the signal to increase the range without impacting the autonomy of the device. module 101.
  • the signal is an ultrasound signal.
  • the signal is an ultrasonic signal emitted in a frequency band between 17 kHz and 20 kHz. In this frequency range, the human ear cannot hear them, but microphones mounted in mobile phones, for example, are able to pick up these frequencies.
  • the range of the transmitted signal is approximately 6 to 8 meters.
  • the push button 106 When a user actuates the push button 106, this generates electrical energy which is transmitted by the generator 102 to the transducer 108 via the connector 109.
  • the transducer 109 emits an ultrasonic signal to control an action on the mobile phone.
  • the device or mobile phone is configured to receive the signal.
  • the mobile phone includes a microphone which acts as a signal receiver.
  • the telephone further comprises signal processing means for processing the ultrasound signal and performing the action on the device.
  • the ultrasound signal when the ultrasound signal is picked up and processed by the mobile telephone, this makes it possible to switch off the telephone.
  • the signal transmitted by the module 101 to the telephone enables the telephone to be switched off.
  • the invention is a timepiece 200, in particular a wristwatch (the bracelet is not shown in the figures 2-4 ).
  • the figure 2 represents the watch case 200, the back of which has been removed to reveal the components of the watch 200.
  • Watch 200 includes a control module 201 which is made up of a power generator 202, a connector 203, and a transmitter 204.
  • the module 202 is configured to control the execution of the watch. '' an action on a mobile phone or smartphone placed nearby (the mobile phone or smartphone is not shown on the figures 3-4 ).
  • Watch 200 is an automatic mechanical watch comprising a movement 205, the components of the control module 201 being arranged around the movement 205.
  • the generator 202 includes an electromagnetic energy recovery push button 206 and an electromagnetic module 207.
  • the energy recovery electromagnetic push button 206 has an operating principle similar to that of the energy recovery piezoelectric push button 106. This system makes it possible to generate electricity by converting the mechanical force exerted on the device. push button in electrical energy. This conversion is carried out using a component using the electro-magnetic effect. This solution does not charging not continuously but works in one-shot mode thanks to a single press on the push button to generate each time the quantity of energy necessary for the emission of a signal, said signal allowing the transmission of a command, preferably a single order.
  • the electromagnetic module 207 includes the electronics necessary for the conversion, storage and delivery of electrical energy.
  • the module 201 further comprises a micro-battery 211 or a supercapacitor which ensures the storage of the required electrical energy produced.
  • the transmitter of the control module 201 is composed of an electronic circuit of the PCD 208 type and of an antenna 209 arranged or glued to the dial 210, as shown in the figure. figure 2 .
  • Antenna 209 and PCB 208 are connected to power generator 202 through connector 203.
  • the signal is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE or LBE) signal.
  • BLE Bluetooth Low Energy
  • This transmission mode offers the advantage of a sufficient range to interact with a device such as for example a mobile telephone.
  • This type of wave also benefits from relative immunity against physical obstacles between the connected module and a smartphone.
  • the current consumption of this type of BLE system is also low, for example between 16 and 18 microJ1
  • the push button 206 When a user actuates the push button 206, this generates electrical energy which is transmitted by the push button 206 to the antenna 209.
  • the antenna 209 emits an LBE signal to command an action on the mobile telephone.
  • the device or mobile phone is configured to receive the signal.
  • the mobile phone includes an LBE receiver.
  • the phone includes in besides signal processing means for processing the LBE signal and performing the action on the device.

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US20160028264A1 (en) * 2014-07-28 2016-01-28 Christophe & Albrecht Energy generation system for wearable communication device
US20170364038A1 (en) * 2016-06-15 2017-12-21 Yehuda Fulda Kinetic Powered Smartwatch
US20190339652A1 (en) * 2018-05-07 2019-11-07 Compal Electronics, Inc. Wearable device, and notification system and notification method thereof

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US20160028264A1 (en) * 2014-07-28 2016-01-28 Christophe & Albrecht Energy generation system for wearable communication device
US20170364038A1 (en) * 2016-06-15 2017-12-21 Yehuda Fulda Kinetic Powered Smartwatch
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