GB2477719A

GB2477719A - Digital photo frame with built-in timer that cannot be reset once activated

Info

Publication number: GB2477719A
Application number: GB1001928A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Nayl Benadam
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-02-05
Filing date: 2010-02-05
Publication date: 2011-08-17
Anticipated expiration: 2030-02-05
Also published as: GB201001928D0; GB201006228D0; GB2477719B

Abstract

A digital photograph display device (DPDD) comprising a screen, a clock controlling a time elapsed display showing an accumulating time interval or a reducing time interval (count-up and countdown timer modes), wherein a switch starts the timer, but once activated there is no means to stop the timer. The digital photo frame may also comprise a slide show mode, audio and video playback, a smart wireless energy sensor, a digital TV tuner, a built-in weather station, calendar functions, a personal alarm clock, automatic picture orientation, split-screen functionality, a remote control, a docking station and wireless Bluetooth and internet connectivity via a mini USB connection. The count-up timer is designed to be started on a key date such as your wedding day or the day of the birth of your child, with a clock function that displays the time elapsed since activation, alongside related photos. There is no reset button which is designed to enhance a human relationship.

Description

Celebration timer The present invention relates to a device for displaying photos and elapsed time

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Every year people get married or decide to live together in a partnership Digital photo frames could be a good idea for couples to have all the photos put into one album Digital photo frames can combine the convenience of digital photography and other extra features with the display options of traditional picture frames, and with no need for a computer, or an expensive printer and photographic paper, we simply insert the camera's memory card and choose the photos we want to show, and there are other options as well Lives change and children grow. Digital photo frames are dynamic and allow people to update their pictures as quickly as their lives change.

But digital photo frames do not support relationship in any way, a part from showing photos.There is a constant need of support, enrichment or enhancement; giving more chance for marriages to succeed, and especially after the birth of the first child.

Serious relationship issues such as communication and intimacy issues start after few years later Couples marrying now face a 45 per cent risk of divorce, official figures reveal.

The threat hits a peak in the fourth year, and almost one in eight marriages is over before the fifth anniversary. A study has revealed that almost half of marriages will end in divorce The ONS said: "Once marriages survive for a decade, it is estimated that fewer than 31 per cent will end in divorce, and after 20 years, the proportion ending in divorce falls to almost 15 per cent. For marriages that survive to longer durations, divorce is rare." the Celebration timer with an internet connection could enhance a relationship from the minute when the couple declares for a partnership (Marriage), with the push of a button: 1-Would that be much important for couples to know exactly the time elapsed since the marriage ceremony, this will strength and improve the relationship, if an apparatus will display to remember the time in years, months, days, hours and (or) minutes, pictures will be displayed and new pictures will be added after each year celebration 2-Or when a child is born, the timer will be activated and pictures will be straightaway uploaded on the device. New pictures will be uploaded to celebrate every month or every year 3-The device could also be used for the start of a career

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Celebration Timer A digital photo frame with a main body including an interface unit for access to external devices, a display panel for displaying images, the clock unit for displaying the elapsed time, a starter button, and a controller for controlling the overall operations of the interface unit, the display panel and the time elapsed display.

The Celebration Timer can precisely and continuously record the marriage time, and also can be presented as a gift to the newlywed as a memorial.

The Celebration Timer with a new concept, thereby greatly increasing the property of products, and having excellent market prospect.

Detailed description of the Invention and description of the preferred embodiments The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However the present invention is not limited to a single disclosed embodiment The Celebration Timer comprises a display module, a frame, a memory module, a control module, an input module, an output module, a power supply module, and a "start the clock" button The display module is framed within the frame, and the Start button is disposed at a predetermined location on the frame.

Once activated, the timer calculates and displays an accumulating time interval and/or a reducing time interval to a non-displayed event.

Frame:Figl(c) with different colors and interchangeable frames to make it look different way with a different frame.

Display module, Fig 1(b) TFT LCD 4:3 with High resolution, 8-inch active matrix digital LCD screen and a display resolution: 800 x 600 Memory module, The frame has some ROM memory to store the operating system. It also has some Flash memory, which is where the pictures, settings and some of the operating software live. Both types of memory are persistent --no data is lost if the unit is unplugged, or out of power Input module, Fig: 11 Memory Card: CF/MS/SD/MMC/XD card reader USB connection is to upload,download flies via computer or server Mini USB connection for digital cameras Wireless Wi-Fi connectivity,Blue-tooth receiver to able download from server or mobile phone Output module. Fig: 11 VGA for TV, mini jack for Audio, Audio: Built-in stereo speakers & 3.5mm Audio out Power surnly module. Fig: 1 Frame is battery operated Dock power station or docking charger station with extension to solar panels! wind turbines 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (WW) 12 V DC a control module An embedded operating system with several functions such as: Slide Show Mode Picture Rotation play audio and video files.

MP3 Playback,MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Video Playback smart Wireless Energy meter that will help monitor and reduce electricity use Monitoring cameras ( ( to monitor outside the house or a baby) DVB-T Digital Tuner Weather station Calendar Split Screen Functionality; Power Docking Station Charger A remote control "Start the clock" button A "start the clock" button to trigger the timer at the moment of the marriage declaration or the moment of birth, and pictures will be taken and will be straightaway uploaded on the apparatus.New pictures will be uploaded to celebrate every month or every year Once activated there is no stop or reset button The @ start the clock text is written on the start button when (Off and disappear when (On) Celebration timer

Introduction to drawings

an example of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings: Figure:O1 digital photograph display device (DPDD) DPDD front with power docking station and "start the clock" button DPDD from side with input connections a) power station, b) display, c) frame, d) start button, e) loudspeakers small, f) menu, G) medium loudspeakers Figure: 02 DPDD with several front covers Figure:07 DPDD with Split Screen Functionality Figure: 08 "start the clock" button On, Off with 2 different movements (rotary or linear motion) DPDD with "start the clock" button (on)Fig 8a, (oft) Fig: 8b Figure: 11 DPDD with several connections (input) (output)