JP2000180565A - Vibration timepiece - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vibration timepiece for switching a setting mode due to the combination of less number of switches and reporting the selected setting mode to a user by vibration. SOLUTION: A vibration timepiece is provided with a vibration generation means for vibrating a timepiece body, a first control means that is provided with an input switch 13, a mode switch 15, and a confirmation switch 17 and vibrates the timepiece body when the input switch is operated individually, a second control means for repeatedly vibrating a mode display when the mode switch is operated and determining a mode by operating the confirmation switch, a third control means for generating a combination vibration for displaying time when the confirmation switch is operated individually, and a fourth control means for controlling the setting input of time due to the combination of switch operations when a specific mode is selected by the combination operation between the mode switch and the confirmation switch.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vibration clock that can notify the owner of the current time by mechanical vibration.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, for people who are blind and deaf,
2. Description of the Related Art A vibration clock that notifies time by vibrating a clock body has been provided. As the vibration clock, there is provided a clock body that emits an alarm by vibrating the clock body when the alarm time comes, in order to notify a deaf person of the arrival of the alarm time (for example, JP-A-6-265648). ).

[0003] In addition, for a visually impaired person, a clock body that not only vibrates the clock body when the alarm time is reached but also informs the time by a combination of vibration lengths when notifying the current time is also proposed. (See, for example,
-226983). Vibration watches that can notify you of the current time by vibration are often
In addition to the crown, there are a number of switches or buttons, the time is set by numeric buttons etc. arranged around the dial, and the current time notification operation and switching of the setting mode are performed by a separately provided push switch etc. Have been to do.

[0004]

A vibration timepiece which informs the current time by vibration requires a large number of switches to switch between setting modes and to input the time. In addition, each switch is provided with Braille or numbers. That is, it is inconvenient that the size of the timepiece is large and that the function of the switch is determined by the arrangement because the user has to memorize the position and function of the switch.

The present invention solves such a problem, and enables a setting mode to be switched and a time to be set with a small number of switch combinations, and a vibration timepiece capable of notifying a user of the selected setting mode by vibration. Is provided.

[0006]

The present invention has a vibration generating means for vibrating a clock body, and three operation switches of an input switch, a mode switch, and a confirmation switch, and the input switch is operated independently. A first control means for operating the vibration generating means to generate vibration in the timepiece during the operation;
When the mode switch is operated, the vibration of the mode display is repeatedly generated by controlling the vibration generating means during the operation, and the second control means for determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch, and the confirmation switch alone. When a specific mode is selected by a combination operation of a third control means for generating a combined vibration of long and short vibrations to display time on the watch body when operated and a mode switch and a confirmation switch, and , A vibration clock having fourth control means for controlling input of time setting by a combination of switch operations.

As described above, the input switch, the mode switch, and the confirmation switch that generate vibration when the switch is operated, the mode switch that generates intermittent mode display vibration and the time display vibration, and the input switch that generates continuous vibration. Since the confirmation switch is used, it is extremely easy to identify the three input switches. The time being measured by the watch body can be known by operating the confirmation switch.To correct the time, the mode is selected by the mode switch, and the hour and minute values are operated by operating the input switch and the confirmation switch. Can be easily entered.

According to the present invention, a vibration generating means for vibrating a clock body, an input switch, a mode switch,
When the input switch is operated alone, first control means for operating the vibration generating means to generate vibration in the timepiece body when the input switch is operated alone, and the mode switch is operated. During the operation, the vibration of the mode display is repeatedly generated by controlling the vibration generation means during operation, and the second control means for determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch, and the switch when the confirmation switch is operated alone. A specific mode is selected by a combination operation of a third control means for causing the clock body to generate a combined vibration of long and short vibrations for controlling the vibration generation means and displaying a time when the switch is turned off, and a mode switch and a confirmation switch. A fourth control means for controlling the time setting input by a combination of switch operations, and a combined operation of a mode switch and a confirmation switch. Fifth control means for causing the watch body to generate a combined vibration of long and short vibrations for displaying an alarm time when a specific mode different from the specific mode is selected, and determining an alarm set reset by a switch operation; And a sixth control means for causing the clock body to vibrate when the alarm is set.

Therefore, the three operation switches are switches having different vibration operations during operation, and it is extremely easy to identify the operation switches, and it is easy to input and set the clock time and the alarm time. Confirmation and operation of an alarm set can be easily performed to generate an alarm vibration at an alarm time by a combination of three switch operations.

Further, the present invention has a vibration generating means for vibrating the timepiece, and three operation switches of an input switch, a mode switch, and a confirmation switch. Is a first control means for causing the clock body to vibrate; and a second control means for generating a mode display vibration repeatedly during operation when the mode switch is operated, and determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch. When the confirmation switch is operated alone, the time when the switch is operated is detected, and a combined vibration of long and short vibrations displaying the time is displayed when the operation time is either instantaneous or continuous, On the contrary, if the operation time is continuous or instantaneous, the alarm setting or reset is reversed, and the alarm time is displayed when the alarm is set. Third control means for generating a combined vibration of vibrations, and fourth control means for controlling a time setting input by a combination of switch operations when a specific mode is selected by a combined operation of a mode switch and a confirmation switch; There may be a vibration clock having a sixth control means for generating vibration when an alarm time comes and when an alarm is set.

As described above, since the three operation switches are switches having different vibration operations at the time of operation and the operation switches are extremely easy to identify, it is easy to set and input the clock time and the alarm time. Confirmation of the alarm time and operation of the alarm set can be easily performed to generate an alarm vibration at the alarm time by a combination of three switch operations.

Further, the present invention has a vibration generating means for vibrating the clock body, and four operation switches of an input switch, a mode switch, a confirmation switch, and an alarm set switch, and the input switch is operated independently. When the mode switch is operated, the first control means causes the clock body to vibrate, and when the mode switch is operated, the mode display vibrates repeatedly during the operation, and the mode is determined by operating the confirmation switch. A specific mode is selected by a combination operation of the second control means, the third control means for generating a combined vibration of long and short vibrations indicating the time when the confirmation switch is operated alone, and the combination operation of the mode switch and the confirmation switch. A fourth control means for controlling input of time setting by a combination of switch operations; and an alarm when an alarm time comes. A sixth control means for generating vibration when in the set state, and a long and short vibration for displaying an alarm time when the alarm set switch is operated, inverting the setting or resetting of the alarm, and displaying the alarm time when the alarm is set. There may be a vibration timepiece including a seventh control means for generating a combined vibration.

Therefore, since the four operation switches having different vibration operations when operated are provided, the switches can be easily identified, and the current time can be notified by the confirmation switch.
Also, the alarm set switch can be set and reset very easily by the alarm set switch.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An example of a vibration timepiece according to the present invention is a timepiece having three operation switches as an input switch 13, a mode switch 15, and a confirmation switch 17, as shown in FIG. This watch body has a built-in motor equipped with an eccentric weight as well as a microcomputer as a vibration generating means, and by combining the operation of the operation switch which is a push switch, the long vibration that lasts less than 1 second and the instantaneous short vibration This is a clock body 10 that can generate a vibration in combination with the above and notify the time and inform the operation mode state.

This microcomputer has a time counter which divides a clock signal of an accurate frequency formed by a crystal oscillator and stores current time data, and performs various operation controls based on operation of an operation switch. . As shown in FIG. 2, this operation control first determines whether or not the input switch 13 is turned on (S010), and determines whether or not the mode switch 15 is turned on (S02).
0), whether the confirmation switch 17 is turned on (S030), and whether the alarm time has been reached (S050) are repeated.

When the input switch 13 is operated, the driving of the motor is started (S013) to vibrate the clock body, and it is determined whether or not the input switch 13 is turned off (S015). When the input switch 13 is turned off, the operation of the motor is stopped (S017). Therefore, if only the input switch 13 is operated,
The clock vibrates only while the input switch 13 is pressed, and has a function as a control unit that can notify that the clock is operating.

When the mode switch 15 is operated,
It is determined whether or not the mode switch 15 has been turned on (S
020), the mode switching control (S100) is performed, and the mode switching control (S100) is performed.
Thus, the time correction mode, the alarm time setting mode, and the alarm set mode can be selected. When this mode is selected, a long vibration and a short vibration having different driving times of the motor are performed as the mode display, and this vibration is generated by the mode switch 15 as shown in FIG.
Is generated continuously while the switch is turned on.

As the vibration operation of the mode display, the operation of the mode display is described as follows.
After providing a long vibration such as 7 seconds and a rest period of about 0.8 seconds, an extremely short short vibration such as 0.2 seconds is vibrated twice with an interval of about 0.3 seconds, and then 0.8 times again. After a pause period of about 2 seconds, one short vibration and one long vibration are performed at intervals of about 0.3 seconds, and a pause period of about 0.8 seconds is further provided. It repeats three types of vibrations: one time, two short vibrations, and one short vibration and one long vibration.

In the mode switching control (S100),
As will be described later, when the confirmation switch 17 is pressed while the mode switch 15 is in the on state, each mode is selected and determined. When the confirmation switch 17 is operated during or immediately after the occurrence of one long vibration, When the confirmation switch 17 is operated during or immediately after the occurrence of two short vibrations in the time correction mode, the alarm time setting mode is operated when the confirmation switch 17 is operated immediately after or after a short vibration and a long vibration occur. It is possible to select the alarm time confirmation mode.

When only the confirmation switch 17 is operated, the value of the time counter is read (S031) based on the judgment whether the confirmation switch 17 is turned on (S030), and the confirmation switch 17 is turned off. (S035) is repeated, and when the confirmation switch 17 is turned off, a function of control means for performing time display vibration control (S040) is provided.

In the time display vibration control (S040),
As shown in FIG. 4, when the confirmation switch 17 is turned off, the vibration operation is performed in accordance with the value of the time counter.
The hourly and minute digits are calculated by the number of short vibrations, and a vibration of about 0.4 seconds is provided between the hour and minute digits with a pause of about 0.2 seconds to generate twice. Shall be performed.

Accordingly, at 4:23, short vibrations are performed four times, then a divided vibration is performed with a pause period, and a long vibration is performed with a pause period, as shown by A in FIG. 2
Then, short vibration is performed three times. If it is 12: 8, long vibration is performed once and short vibration is performed twice,
After performing a sectional vibration with a pause period, short vibrations are performed eight times with a pause period.

In addition, in the case of 12: 8, after generating the sectional vibration first without generating the vibration of the hour digits,
There may be a case where only the divided vibration and the display vibration of the minute digit are performed by performing the short vibration twice. Thus, the input switch 13,
The three operation switches of the mode switch 15 and the confirmation switch 17 have different vibration states when each switch is operated, so that each switch can be easily identified, and the clock body is operated by the input switch 13. You can confirm that. The setting mode can be switched by the mode switch 15, and the current time can be known by the confirmation switch 17.

Further, in the clock body 10, when the alarm time has been reached, it is determined whether or not the alarm time has been reached (S).
(050), it is determined whether or not the alarm is on (S055). If the alarm is on, alarm operation control (S060) is performed, and the alarm is turned on. If not, it is determined whether or not the first input switch 13 is turned on (S0
Return to 10).

As shown in FIG. 5, this alarm operation control (S060) is performed after the motor drive is started (S061), after which it is determined whether or not the confirmation switch 17 is turned on (S063) and the predetermined time is determined. (S0)
65). Until the required time such as several tens of seconds or several minutes elapses, the determination whether the confirmation switch 17 is turned on (S063) and the determination whether the predetermined time has elapsed (S065) are repeated. Confirmation switch
When the switch 17 is turned on or the required time has elapsed, the operation of the motor is stopped (S067), the alarm set flag is reset (S079), and the alarm is turned off.

Therefore, when the alarm time comes, if the alarm is on, the clock body is vibrated by vibrating the clock for a required time such as several tens of seconds to several minutes or until the confirmation switch 17 is operated. It has a function of an alarm control means capable of notifying that the time has been reached.
In the mode switching control (S100), the motor is driven while the mode is switched by the time setting flag and the alarm setting flag as the mode flags. As shown in FIG. 6, the mode switching (S100) is performed. S101)
First, a time setting flag is set, and control for generating one long vibration shown in FIG. 3 is performed as motor drive control (S103). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode switch 15 is on (S105).
If the ON state is maintained, it is determined whether or not the confirmation switch 17 is ON (S107).
If is not in the ON state, it is determined whether or not the required time including one long vibration and the suspension period has elapsed (S109).

Until the required time has elapsed, it is determined whether the mode switch 15 is on together with the motor drive control (S103) (S105), and it is determined whether the confirmation switch 17 is on (S107). Then, the determination of whether the required time has elapsed (S109) is repeated. By doing so, when the confirmation switch 17 is not operated within the required time, if the mode switch 15 is continuously pressed, the process returns to the mode switching (S101), and the time setting flag is reset. The mode for setting the alarm setting flag lag is switched (S101), and the control for generating the short vibration twice shown in FIG. 3 is performed as the motor drive control (S103). Further, the motor drive control (S1
Until the required time elapses in conjunction with step 03), it is determined whether the mode switch 15 is on (S105), whether the confirmation switch 17 is on (S107), and two short vibrations are performed. It is determined whether or not the required time, which is the sum of the time and the pause period, has elapsed (S109). If the confirmation switch 17 has not been operated within the required time, the process returns to mode switching (S101), and the alarm setting flag lag is set. The mode to be reset is switched (S101).

The motor drive control in a state where the time setting flag and the alarm setting flag lag are reset (S10
3) is a control for generating the short vibration and the long vibration shown in FIG. 3. Similarly, it is determined whether or not the mode switch 15 is on (S105), and whether or not the confirmation switch 17 is on. Is determined (S107), and it is further determined whether or not the required time including the short vibration and long vibration and the pause period has elapsed (S109), and then the mode is switched (S101).
Is repeated to set the time setting flag.

In this way, the mode switch 15 and the confirmation switch 17 are confirmed while the mode display is vibrated by the short vibration and the long vibration, and the mode switch 15 is turned off without operating the confirmation switch 17. Then, the mode switching control (S100) is terminated by judging whether or not the mode switch 15 is on (S105). When the confirmation switch 17 is operated while the mode switch 15 is on, the next mode discrimination control (S150) is performed by judging whether or not the confirmation switch 17 is on (S107).

Therefore, the mode switch 15 and the confirmation switch
17, a mode selection display and a control for selecting and determining the mode are performed. When the mode is determined, the mode determination control (S1)
The timepiece body 10 having the mode determination control means for performing 50) can be provided. In the mode discrimination control (S150), it is first determined whether or not the mode switch 15 is in the off state (S151). If the mode switch 15 is not in the off state, it is determined whether or not the required time of about several seconds has elapsed. A determination is made (S153). If the required time has not elapsed, it is determined whether or not the mode switch 15 is in the off state (S15).
Returning to 1), when the required time has elapsed, the flag for resetting the time setting flag and the alarm setting flag is cleared (S15).
5) is performed to end the mode determination control (S150), and return to the first determination whether the input mode switch 13 is on (S010), and determine whether the mode switch 15 is on. The mode switching control (S100) is performed again by (S020).

Therefore, if the mode switch 15 is pressed and the confirmation switch 17 is operated to keep the ON state of the mode switch 15 even after the mode is selected, the process returns to the mode switching control (S100), and the mode is switched again. You can make a selection. Also, if the mode switch 15 is turned off immediately by operating the confirmation switch 17 while the mode switch 15 is pressed, it is determined whether the mode switch 15 of the mode discrimination control (S150) is in the off state (S151). It is determined whether or not the time setting flag is set based on (S161). If the time setting flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the alarm setting flag is set (S163), and the alarm setting is performed. If the flag is not set, the alarm confirmation set control (S20)
Perform 0).

If the time setting flag or the alarm setting flag is set, the time setting input control (S3
00). As shown in FIG. 7, the alarm confirmation set control (S200) first reads time data stored in the alarm time memory (S20).
1) to perform time display vibration control (S203) according to the numerical value of the time data.

This time display vibration control (S203) is similar to the above-described time display vibration control (S040) shown in FIG. The time stored in the alarm time memory is displayed by combining the long vibration, the short vibration, and the divided vibration. Further, the time display vibration control (S2
03), after the vibration display of the alarm time is performed, it is determined whether or not the input switch 13 is turned on (S20).
If 5) is performed and the input switch 13 is not turned on, it is determined whether the required time of about 5 seconds has elapsed (S).
The determination (S205) as to whether or not the input switch 13 has been turned on is repeated along with (207).

When the required time has elapsed without operating the input switch 13, the first input switch 13
Returns to the determination (S010) as to whether or not is turned on.
When the input switch 13 is operated before the required time has elapsed and the input switch 13 is turned on, the motor starts to be driven (S210), and the counter is started to measure the ON time of the input switch 13. Start (S212)
I do. Then, it is determined whether or not the input switch 13 has been turned on (S214). When the input switch 13 has been turned off, the counter is stopped to end the measurement (S216), and the motor is also stopped (S214). S218). Further, the value of this counter indicates whether the input switch 13 has been turned on for an instantaneous operation shorter than a predetermined time, such as about 0.5 to 1 second, or for a continuous operation longer than the predetermined time. A determination is made (S221). If the operation is a momentary operation shorter than the predetermined time, an alarm set flag is set (S223), and the clock body is set to an alarm on state. If the operation is longer than the predetermined time, the alarm set flag is reset (S2).
25) Then, the clock body is set to the alarm off state, and the alarm confirmation set control (S200) is ended.

Therefore, when the mode switch 15 is operated, when the time setting mode, the alarm time setting mode, and the alarm confirmation mode, which are notified by a combination of the long vibration and the short vibration, the vibration of the alarm confirmation mode is notified. When the confirmation switch 17 is operated, you can feel the combined vibration of the long vibration and the short vibration that informs the alarm time.If you operate the input switch 13 immediately after that, the operation confirmation vibration occurs, and the input switch 13 is shortened. This can be used as an alarm set reset control means that can be set to an alarm on state by pressing the switch and an alarm off state by pressing the input switch 13 for a long time.

When the time setting mode or the alarm time setting mode is selected in the mode selection, the mode discrimination control (S150) determines whether or not the time setting flag is set (S161) or the alarm setting flag. Is set or not (S163)
, The time setting input control (S300) is performed.

In the time setting input control (S300), first, as shown in FIG. 8, the hour and minute digits are determined by an hour digit input process (S310) and a minute digit input process (S350). The set time is temporarily stored in the auxiliary memory (S410). Next, the time display vibration control (S415) for notifying the set time stored in the auxiliary memory is performed, and after the time display vibration control (S415) for appropriately driving the motor is completed, it is determined whether the required time of about several seconds has elapsed. Judgment (S4
The determination (S421) of whether or not the input switch 13 is turned on is repeated while performing (23).

When the required time has elapsed without operating the input switch 13, the time setting input control (S300) is terminated as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and when the input switch 13 is operated, By driving the motor (S425) to generate vibration, it is notified that the input switch 13 has been reliably operated, and the timer is operated to start time measurement (S433).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the input switch 13 has been turned off (S433).
When 13 is turned off, the time measurement ends (S43).
5) The motor is stopped (S437), and it is determined whether or not the operation is an instantaneous operation shorter than a threshold value for turning on the input switch 13 for about 0.5 to 1 second (S439).

When it is determined whether or not the duration of the ON state is shorter than a predetermined time (S439), when the input switch 13 is continuously operated, the process returns to the hour digit input processing (S310) again. When the input switch 13 is momentarily operated, a process of setting the time stored in the auxiliary memory in the alarm memory or the time counter is performed. The process of setting the time data stored in the auxiliary memory in the alarm memory or the time counter is performed, as shown in FIG. 9, by determining whether the time setting flag is set (S45).
1) is performed, and the time data stored in the auxiliary memory is stored in the alarm memory when the time setting flag is not set (S453).

The determination whether the input switch 13 is turned on again (S455) is performed together with the determination whether the required time of about several seconds has elapsed (S456).
If the input switch 13 has not been operated within the required time, the time setting input control (S300) ends. When the input switch 13 is turned on again within the required time,
The driving of the motor is started (S461) and the measurement of the ON time is started (S463), and the determination whether the input switch 13 is turned off (S465) is repeated. When the input switch 13 is turned off, the time measurement is terminated (S4467) and the motor is stopped (S46).
9) The ON time of the input switch 13 is 0.5 seconds to 1
It is determined whether or not the operation is a momentary operation shorter than the threshold of about seconds (S471). If the ON time is short, an alarm set flag is set (S473) to turn on the alarm, and if the ON time is long, the alarm is set. The flag is reset (S475) to set the alarm off, and the time setting input control (S300) ends.

Further, the time set by the time display vibration control (S415) is correctly displayed, and when the time data stored in the auxiliary memory is set in the alarm memory or the time counter by operating the input switch 13 momentarily, the time is set. When the setting flag is set, it is determined whether or not the time setting flag is set (S451).
Thus, the time data stored in the auxiliary memory is preset in a time counter (S481), and the second counter is held in a reset state (S483). Further, it is determined whether or not the input switch 13 has been turned on (S485).
When the input switch 13 is turned on, vibration is generated by driving the motor (S487), the second counter is started, and the time counter is started (S4).
89) When the input switch 13 is turned off by the determination whether the input switch 13 is turned off (S491), the motor is stopped (S493) and the time setting input control (S300) is ended.

Therefore, the control means can control the setting input of the alarm time and the display time by the combination of the switch operations. In the time digit input processing (S310) in the time setting input control (S300), as shown in FIG. 10, first, the motor is driven to perform the time display vibration control of the 10 hour digit (S311). It is determined whether the confirmation switch 17 has been operated in conjunction with the vibration (S313).

This 10-hour digit time display vibration control (S31)
As shown in FIG. 11A, 1) repeats a vibration of about 0.8 second to 1 second and a stop of about 1 second, and sets the counter value to “1” during the vibration, Performs control to repeat driving and stopping of the motor by setting the value of the counter to "0". When the time counter is a 24-hour counter, a vibration period of about 0.8 seconds is generated twice with a pause period of about 0.2 seconds, and then a pause period of about 2 to 3 seconds is provided. And repeat the long vibration twice
The vibration and the pause are repeated so as to provide a pause of 2 to 3 seconds. Further, while performing the time display vibration control (S311) for controlling the drive start and the motor stop of the motor, it is determined whether the confirmation switch 17 is turned on (S313), and the vibration and the stop are repeated a required number of times. The determination whether the predetermined time has elapsed (S317) is repeated.

When the predetermined time has elapsed based on the determination as to whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed (S317), the time setting input control (S300) is terminated, and the confirmation switch 17 is operated within the predetermined time. At this time, the counter value of "1" or "0" when the confirmation switch 17 is operated is stored (S321) based on the determination whether the confirmation switch 17 is turned on (S313). In the 24-hour clock,
It stores any numerical value of “1”, “2”, and “0”.

Further, the time display vibration control for the one-hour digit (S33)
In 1), as shown in FIG. 11B, a short vibration of about 0.2 seconds is provided followed by a stop period of about 0.8 seconds, and the short vibration is performed 9 times, and then a final vibration of about 2 to 3 seconds is performed. Set a suspension period,
Numerical values of “1” to “9” corresponding to the number of short vibrations and a numerical value of “0” in the latter half of the final stop period are stored. Storing the numerical values of “9” and “0” is repeated several times.

In the one-hour digit time display vibration control (S331), the one-hour digit time display vibration control (S33) is performed.
While performing 1), it is necessary to determine whether the confirmation switch 17 has been turned on (S333) and to determine whether the input switch 13 has been turned on (S335), and nine short vibrations and a final stop period are required. The determination of whether or not a predetermined time to be repeated a number of times has elapsed (S337) is repeated.

Thus, when the required time has elapsed,
As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the time setting input control (S3) is performed by determining whether the predetermined time has elapsed (S337).
00), and when the input switch 13 is turned on within the required time, the memory at the 10:00 digit is cleared (S33).
9) Then, the time display vibration control of the 10 hour digit is again performed (S311).
Return to

In addition, the time display vibration control of the one-hour digit (S33)
When the confirmation switch 17 is turned on while performing 1), the hour digit storage (S341) for storing a numerical value corresponding to the number of internal vibrations of “1” to “9” and “0” is performed, The process shifts to the minute digit input process (S350) to perform 10 minute digit display vibration control (S351). In the 10-minute digit display vibration control (S351), as shown in FIG. 11C, a long vibration is repeated five times with a stop period of about 0.2 second provided between the long vibrations of about 0.8 second. A final stop period of about 2 to 3 seconds is provided, and the numerical value of “1” to “5” corresponding to the number of long vibrations and the numerical value of “0” are stored in the final stop period, and the long vibration is repeated 5 It repeats storing the numerical values of “1” to “5” and “0” while providing the final stop period.

As shown in FIG. 12, the ten-minute digit is determined by determining whether the confirmation switch 17 has been turned on (S353) and determining whether the input switch 13 has been turned on. The determination (S355) and the determination (S357) as to whether or not a predetermined time for repeating the five long vibrations or the final stop period a required number of times have elapsed are performed, and the process control is performed in the same manner as the 10-hour digit input process. . Also, as shown in FIG. 11D, the one-minute digit input process is performed by repeating the vibration having nine short vibrations and the final stop period, and by the same process control as the one-hour digit input process shown in FIG. Things.

Therefore, if the time correction mode or the alarm time setting mode is selected by operating the mode switch 15, a long vibration or a short vibration is generated, and the confirmation switch 17 is operated at a predetermined timing so as to count the vibration frequency. By doing so, the numerical value of the time can be set. Further, if the numerical values of the 10 o'clock digit, the 1 o'clock digit, the 10 min. Digit, and the 1 min. Digit are determined, a time display vibration for reconfirming the set time occurs, and the set time can be confirmed. .

In setting the time, the input switch 13 is used.
The set time can be input according to the number of times the key is pressed. In this case, by operating the input switch 13 up to 12 times and storing the number of operations by the confirmation switch 17, the numerical value of the hour can be obtained. By operating the input switch 13 up to 59 times, the minute value can be obtained by the confirmation switch 17. A threshold of about 0.5 to 1 second is provided for storing, and the digit of 10 is set by pressing the input switch 13 that is longer than this threshold, and the momentary pressing shorter than the threshold is set to 1 digit,
In the 12-hour clock, the second press of the 10 o'clock digit is set to “0”, and in the 24-hour clock, the third press is “0”.
By inputting "1", "2", and "0" as "1" and "1", the tenth digit is "0" for the tenth and tenth digits, and the sixth time is "0" for the tenth digit. In some cases, the numeric value of each digit can be determined by the confirmation switch 17 while performing the input of "."

In the above embodiment, in the mode switching control (S100), three kinds of modes for correcting the display time, inputting the setting of the alarm time, and confirming the alarm time and resetting the alarm are displayed. And mode selection control, but in mode switching control (S100),
Two modes are selected for correcting the display time and inputting the setting of the alarm time. When the confirmation switch 17 is operated alone, it is determined whether or not the confirmation switch 17 is turned on (S030). To measure the on-time,
It is determined whether or not the confirmation switch 17 has been turned off (S0
35) After that, it is determined whether the on-time is an instantaneous operation with a value less than the threshold value or a continuous operation with a value greater than or equal to the threshold value. When the alarm set flag is changed from the reset state to the set state, the stored value of the alarm time memory is read, and the time display vibration control (S040) for displaying the time of the read time data may be performed. In the case of continuous operation, the confirmation switch
If 17 is turned off, display vibration of the alarm time may occur.

Further, the alarm time is set by the above-mentioned time setting input control (S300).
An alarm set switch may be provided in addition to the mode switch 15, the confirmation switch 17, and the number of operation switches. In this case, in the mode switching control (S100), it is possible to perform two mode selection controls for correcting the display time and inputting the setting of the alarm time, and determines whether or not the input switch 13 is turned on ( S010),
It is determined whether or not the mode switch 15 has been turned on (S
020), the judgment whether the confirmation switch 17 is turned on (S030) and the judgment whether the alarm time has been reached (S050) and the judgment whether the alarm set switch is turned on are repeated. Shall be.

When the alarm set switch is turned on based on the judgment of whether or not the alarm set switch is turned on, the alarm set flag is inverted to set or reset, and the alarm set flag is set. At the time, a function is provided as control means for performing time display vibration control for displaying an alarm time.

Therefore, when the alarm set switch is operated, the case where no vibration occurs and the case where the time display vibration occurs alternately occur, and the alarm setting or resetting is extremely distinguished from other operation switches. It can be set easily. The alarm set switch is
If the time display vibration is generated immediately when the switch is turned on, the operation switch, such as the confirmation switch 17, which generates the time display vibration when the switch is released is further distinguished from the operation switch. It can be done reliably.

The above embodiment is directed to a clock body 10 as a vibration clock having an alarm function.
In a vibration clock having no alarm function, it is determined whether or not the alarm time has been reached (S050) and whether or not the alarm is on (S055).
And the alarm operation control (S060) are omitted. Also, in the mode switching control (S100), the display vibration and the mode determination operation control as to whether or not to set the time correction mode are performed. Setting input control (S
It is sufficient to preset the time set as input in the time counter in the same manner as in 300) and start measuring the time of the time counter by the input switch.

[0058]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first control means, which has a vibration generating means and three operation switches, and generates a vibration when the input switch is operated alone, is provided with a mode switch. A second control means for repeating the mode display vibration when operated, and determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch; a third control means for generating a combined vibration for displaying the time when the confirmation switch is operated alone;
A vibration clock having fourth control means for controlling a time setting input by a combination of switch operations when a specific mode is selected by a combination operation of a mode switch and a confirmation switch.

Therefore, it is extremely easy to identify the three operation switches. Even with a small number of operation switches, the time can be known by operating the confirmation switch. When the time is to be adjusted, the mode is selected by the mode switch. Thus, it is possible to provide a small timepiece that can easily input the hour and minute values by operating the input switch and the confirmation switch.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vibration control device, comprising: a vibration generating means; and three operation switches, wherein the first control means and the mode switch for generating vibration when the input switch is operated alone are provided. A second control means for repeating the vibration of the mode display when operated, and determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch; a third control means for generating a vibration for displaying the time when the confirmation switch is operated alone; Fourth control means for controlling a time setting input by a combination of switch operations when a mode is selected by a combination operation of a switch and a confirmation switch, and a vibration for displaying an alarm time when a mode different from the above mode is selected. And a fifth control means for determining an alarm set reset by a switch operation, generating a vibration when an alarm time comes. That a sixth control means, and vibration timepiece having.

Therefore, it is very easy to identify the switch, it is easy to set and input the clock time and the alarm time, and it is also easy to confirm the alarm time and operate the alarm set to generate an alarm vibration at the alarm time. , 3
By combining the operations of the individual operation switches, it is possible to provide a small timepiece body capable of performing all operations.

The invention according to claim 3 has a vibration generating means for vibrating the clock body and three operation switches, and when the input switch is operated alone, the clock body vibrates during operation. When the mode switch is operated, the first control means causes the mode display to vibrate repeatedly during operation, and the second control means determines the mode by operating the confirmation switch, and the confirmation switch is operated alone. When the switch is operated, the time when the switch is operated is detected, and when the operation time is either instantaneous or continuous, a combined vibration of long and short vibrations indicating the time is generated, and when the operation time is inversely continuous or instantaneous A third control means for setting or resetting an alarm and generating a combined vibration of long and short vibrations for displaying an alarm time when the alarm is set, and a mode switch. A fourth control means for controlling a time setting input by a combination of the switch operation when a specific mode is selected by a combination operation with the recognition switch, and a vibration when the alarm time comes and the alarm is set. And a sixth control means for causing the vibration clock.

Therefore, it is very easy to identify the switch, it is easy to set and input the clock time and the alarm time, and it is also easy to confirm the alarm time and operate the alarm set to generate an alarm vibration at the alarm time. , 3
By combining the operations of the individual operation switches, it is possible to provide a small timepiece body capable of performing all operations.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 has a vibration generating means for vibrating the clock body and four operation switches, and when the input switch is operated alone, the clock body vibrates during operation. When the mode switch is operated, the first control means that causes the vibration of the mode display is repeated during the operation,
And a second mode for determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch.
When a specific mode is selected by a combination of the control means, the third control means for generating a combined vibration of long and short vibrations indicating the time when the confirmation switch is operated alone, and the mode switch and the confirmation switch, 4th control of time setting input by combination of switch operations
Control means, and sixth control means for generating vibration when an alarm time is reached, and when in an alarm set state,
When the alarm set switch is operated, an alarm is set or reset, and when the alarm is set, a seventh control means for generating a combined vibration of long and short vibrations for displaying an alarm time is provided.

Therefore, it is very easy to identify the switch, it is easy to set and input the clock time and the alarm time, and it is also easy to confirm the alarm time and operate the alarm set to generate an alarm vibration at the alarm time. , 4
By combining the operations of the individual operation switches, it is possible to provide a small timepiece body capable of performing all operations.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of a timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the entire control operation of the timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a time chart showing an example of a mode switch operation of the timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a time chart showing an example of a time display operation of the timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing alarm operation control of the timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing mode selection control of the timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing alarm confirmation set control of the timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of the time setting input control of the timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a part of the time setting input control of the timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing time digit input control of the timepiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a time chart showing an operation example of the timepiece according to the present invention at the time of a time input operation.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the minute digit input control of the timepiece according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Clock body 13 Input switch 15 Mode switch 17 Confirmation switch

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A vibration generating means for vibrating a clock body, and three operation switches of an input switch, a mode switch, and a confirmation switch, wherein when the input switch is operated alone, the clock body vibrates during operation. First control means for generating
When the mode switch is operated, the mode display vibrates repeatedly during operation, and the second control means for determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch, and the time is displayed when the confirmation switch is operated alone. Third control means for generating a combined vibration of long and short vibrations, and fourth control means for controlling a time setting input by a combination of switch operations when a specific mode is selected by a combined operation of a mode switch and a confirmation switch. , A vibration clock. And a vibration generating means for vibrating the clock body, and three operation switches of an input switch, a mode switch, and a confirmation switch. When the input switch is operated alone, the clock body vibrates during operation. First control means for generating
When the mode switch is operated, the mode display vibrates repeatedly during operation, and the second control means for determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch, and the time is displayed when the confirmation switch is operated alone. Third control means for generating a combined vibration of long and short vibrations, and fourth control means for controlling a time setting input by a combination of switch operations when a specific mode is selected by a combined operation of a mode switch and a confirmation switch. When a specific mode different from the specific mode is selected by a combination operation of a mode switch and a confirmation switch, a combined vibration of long and short vibrations indicating an alarm time is generated, and an alarm set reset is determined by a switch operation. 5 When the alarm time is reached, the alarm Vibration timepiece and having a sixth control means for causing vibration when. 3. A clock generating means for vibrating the clock body, and three operation switches of an input switch, a mode switch, and a confirmation switch, and when the input switch is operated alone, the clock body vibrates during operation. First control means for generating
When the mode switch is operated, the mode display vibrates repeatedly during operation, and the second control means for determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch, and the switch is operated when the confirmation switch is operated alone. Detect time,
If the operation time is instantaneous or continuous, a combination of long and short vibrations indicating the time is generated, and if the operation time is continuous or instantaneous, an alarm is set or reset. When a specific mode is selected by a combination of a third control means for generating a combined vibration of long and short vibrations for displaying an alarm time and a mode switch and a confirmation switch when an alarm is set and an alarm is set, Vibration, comprising: fourth control means for controlling a time setting input by a combination of switch operations; and sixth control means for generating vibration when an alarm time is reached and an alarm is set. clock. 4. It has a vibration generating means for vibrating the clock body, and four operation switches of an input switch, a mode switch, a confirmation switch, and an alarm set switch, and operates when the input switch is operated alone. Is a first control means for causing the clock body to vibrate; and a second control means for generating a mode display vibration repeatedly during operation when the mode switch is operated, and determining the mode by operating the confirmation switch. A third control means for generating a combined vibration of long and short vibrations for displaying a time when the confirmation switch is operated alone; and when a specific mode is selected by a combined operation of the mode switch and the confirmation switch, the switch operation is performed. A fourth control means for controlling a time setting input by a combination, when an alarm time comes, and when an alarm is set Is a combination of a sixth control means for generating vibration and a combination vibration of long and short vibrations for displaying an alarm time when the alarm set switch is operated, inverting the setting or resetting of the alarm and displaying the alarm time when the alarm is set. And a seventh control unit.