JP2008203134A - Multifunctional timepiece - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To recognize the capability of executing a specified function such as a reception function of a standard time radio wave in every function, at glance, by a user, in a multifunctional timepiece. <P>SOLUTION: The multifunctional timepiece includes a mode display means 40 having eight operation modes for executing operations corresponding respectively to the mutually different kinds of functions, displayed with mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S, TMR, CHR, WT-S, ALl-1, AL-2 corresponding respectively to the eight operation modes, and for displaying the mode mark (for example, mode mark WT-S of the world time setting function) corresponding to one operation mode selected out thereof, and has the standard time radio wave reception function executed only in the prescribed operation mode preset out of the eight operation modes, and the mode display means 40 displays the execution or non-execution of a standard time radio wave reception operation by a difference (display position of the mode mark TME) in display of the operation mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a multi-function timepiece, and more particularly to a multi-function timepiece having a function of correcting a time display automatically upon reception of radio waves.

  In recent years, so-called radio-controlled timepieces that have a function of receiving a standard time radio wave and automatically correcting the time display have become widespread. Recently, the standard radio wave receiving antenna has been housed in the case body, and due to improvements in radio wave reception performance, the case has been changing from resin to metal. There is no difference from normal watches that are not corrected watches, and radio-corrected watches are also applied to small watches such as those for women.

  In addition, radio-controlled clocks have been developed in so-called multi-function clocks that have a plurality of functions other than the original clock display, such as a calendar display function, a world time display function, an alarm function, a timer function, and a chronograph function (Patent Document 1). ).

  By the way, the radio-controlled timepiece stops functions that are likely to generate drive noise, such as driving the pointer of various functions and updating the display of the digital unit, so that noise other than radio waves to be received is not mixed during reception of standard time radio waves. It is necessary to let

On the other hand, in situations where the user is operating a function that is likely to generate noise, such as a timer function or a chronograph function, radio wave reception operation (specific function) without stopping the function in progress (Patent Document 2).
JP 2006-71469 A (FIG. 2 etc.) JP-A-8-201546

  By the way, the functions of the multi-function timepiece include a function that does not make sense of the function when the operation is stopped at the time of reception of the standard time radio wave and a function that does not have any problem if the operation is stopped for a short time. For example, if the function of the chronograph function is stopped for receiving radio waves during its operation, the function does not make sense, so the radio wave receiving operation should be stopped. For example, the calendar function is temporarily stopped. This is a function that gives priority to radio wave reception operation.

  Therefore, in the multi-function radio-controlled timepiece, each function is set in advance as to whether to prioritize the reception of radio waves or prioritize the operation of functions (does not receive radio waves). Yes.

  However, the user knows whether the radio wave reception is enabled or disabled for each function described above when the function is actually operated and a warning message indicating that reception is not possible is displayed, or when the actual reception time is reached. This is when it is recognized whether or not the operation has been executed.

  In addition, it is possible to confirm in advance whether the radio wave reception is enabled or not by looking at the description in the instruction manual or catalog, but it is convenient for the user to check the instruction manual one by one. It is not compliant, and the instruction manuals to be confirmed are not always at hand.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a multifunction timepiece that allows a user to recognize at a glance whether or not a specific function such as a standard time radio wave reception function can be executed. The purpose is to do.

  In the multi-function timepiece according to the present invention, the mode display means displays whether the operation mode is displayed or not for execution of a specific function executed only in a predetermined operation mode set in advance among a plurality of operation modes. By representing the difference, the user can recognize it at a glance.

  That is, the multi-function timepiece according to the present invention has a plurality of operation modes that perform operations corresponding to different types of functions, respectively, and includes mode display means for displaying an operation mode selected from the plurality of operation modes. A specific function that is executed only in a predetermined operation mode set in advance among the plurality of operation modes, and the mode display means displays whether the specific function is executed or not. It is expressed by the difference of

  Here, different types of functions include, for example, a time display function that displays the current time such as world time, a display function that displays a calendar, and a radio wave reception set function that sets the reception time of a standard time radio wave in a radio-controlled clock , Timer function, chronograph function, world time setting function to set the world time, alarm function, etc. The multi-function watch is one of the operation modes corresponding to each of these functions. Operates in operation mode.

  The specific function is, for example, a reception function for receiving a standard time radio wave or a barometric pressure detection function for detecting atmospheric pressure when the multi-function timepiece is a so-called radio wave correction timepiece.

  This specific function is set in advance so as not to be executed when it greatly affects the function according to the selected operation mode.

  According to the multi-function timepiece according to the present invention configured as described above, the mode display means displays the selected operation mode among a plurality of operation modes that perform operations corresponding to different types of functions. In order to represent the execution or non-execution of a specific function executed only in a predetermined operation mode set in advance among a plurality of operation modes by the difference in display of the operation mode, the user can select the operation mode by the mode display means. By visually recognizing the difference in display, it is possible to recognize at a glance whether the specific function is executed or not executed in each operation mode.

  According to the multi-function timepiece according to the present invention, the user can recognize at a glance whether or not a specific function such as a standard time radio wave reception function can be executed.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of a multi-function timepiece according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a front appearance of a multi-function timepiece 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The illustrated multi-function timepiece 100 receives a standard time radio wave at a predetermined time (usually at midnight) to obtain standard time data, and a receiving circuit 50 (see FIG. 3) including an antenna 51 and a detection circuit 52, Time data is generated based on the signal corresponding to the standard time radio wave acquired by the receiving circuit 50, and the hour hand 11, the minute hand 12, and the second hand 13 which are analog hands of the timepiece 100 are driven based on the generated time data. This is a so-called radio wave correction timepiece having a standard radio wave reception function (specific function) provided with a time correction circuit 60 (see FIG. 3) that is automatically displaced by the circuit 70 to correct the display time.

  In the timepiece 100, a dial plate 20 that is visible through a windshield glass (not shown) is disposed inside a metal case 30, and the dial plate 20 has two small windows open to each small window. LCDs (Liquid Crystal Display) 21 and 22 are fitted respectively, and on the LCD 21, city names corresponding to the time indicated by the hour hand 11, minute hand 12 and second hand 13 which are analog hands (in FIG. 1, NYC) (New York)) is digitally displayed.

  Here, the city name is selected as desired from about 40 city names sequentially displayed on the LCD 21 when the user presses the city name selection button 32 provided on the side of the case 30. When one city name to appear appears, it is selected by releasing the press.

  On the side of the case 30, in addition to the city name selection button 32, the crown 31 for manually displacing the hour hand 11, the minute hand 12 and the second hand 13, and any time desired by the user, And a reception button 33 for forcibly receiving the standard time radio wave.

  In addition, the LCD 22 fitted in the other small window formed on the dial plate 20 digitally displays the world time and stopwatch measurement time described later (in FIG. 1, in the time display mode, the world time is displayed). Is displayed at 0: 9: 35 in TYO (Tokyo).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the drive circuit 70 includes a pointer drive circuit 71 that drives the hour hand 11, the minute hand 12, and the second hand 13, and each LDC 21, 22 based on time difference information, a mode mark shadow pattern, and the like stored in the memory 73. And a liquid crystal driving circuit 72 for driving each of these.

  The timepiece 100 has a plurality of operation modes for performing operations corresponding to different types of functions. The functions include a time display function for displaying the current time of the city set by the world time set function, a calendar display function for displaying a calendar, and a radio wave for displaying a standard time radio wave reception time on the LCD 22. Reception set function, timer function to display the remaining time until a predetermined time, chronograph function to display elapsed time, world time set function to select other cities, first alarm to set and display two alarm times independently Function and second alarm function.

  The timepiece 100 according to the present embodiment has eight operation functions as described above. However, the multifunction timepiece of the multifunction timepiece according to the present invention is not limited to this form and has other types of functions. The number of functions may be at least two, and is not limited to eight functions.

  This timepiece 100 has each operation mode corresponding to each function (time display mode, calendar display mode, radio wave reception set mode, timer mode, chronograph mode, world time set mode, first alarm mode and second alarm mode). Among these, it operates in any one operation mode selected by the user of this timepiece 100.

  In addition, the timepiece 100 receives the above-mentioned standard time radio wave in the time display mode, calendar display mode, and radio wave reception set mode among the eight operation modes. In the mode, the chronograph mode, the world time set mode, the first alarm mode, and the second alarm mode, the above-described standard time radio wave is not received.

  In timer mode, chronograph mode, world time set mode, first alarm mode, and second alarm mode, the function depending on the selected operation mode may be affected by the reception operation of the standard time radio wave. This is to avoid a serious situation.

  Then, the user can select the operation mode by operating a mode selection button (also used as the crown 31) for selecting one of these operation modes.

  Further, the timepiece 100 includes mode display means 40 for displaying an operation mode selected by a mode selection button among the eight operation modes.

  This mode display means 40 represents whether or not to execute reception of a standard time radio wave that is executed only in a predetermined operation mode set in advance among the eight operation modes, by the difference in display of the operation mode. It is.

  Specifically, the mode mark (time display mode mark TME, calendar display mode mark CAL, radio wave) printed on the dial 20 and fixedly printed, which represents each operation mode corresponding to each operation mode. Reception set mode mark RX-S, timer mode mark TMR, chronograph mode mark CHR, world time set mode mark WT-S, first alarm mode mark AL-1 and second alarm mode mark AL-2), and a plurality of these Mode indication means 41 for instructing a mode mark corresponding to the operation mode selected by the user from among the mode marks. The mode indication means 41 corresponds to the operation mode selected from the eight operation modes. Mode mark (TME, CAL, RX-S, TMR, mark CHR, WT-S One of AL-1 and AL-2) for instructing.

  Each mode mark TME, CAL, RX-S, TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL-1, AL-2 is arranged at a substantially angular interval (nearly) in a narrow area 23 defined by a surrounding frame 23a at the bottom of the dial plate 20. It is printed in an array arranged on the circumference at intervals of 45 degrees, and is fixedly displayed.

  In addition, as a fixed display instead of printing, an aspect in which characters are three-dimensionally raised by an upright index or press work may be used.

  In addition to the dial 20, for example, the inner surface of the watch case is displayed as the target portion on which each mode mark TME, CAL, RX-S, TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL-1, AL-2 is displayed. A portion that can be visually recognized from the outside may be used.

  The mode indicating means 41 is an analog pointer similar to the hour hand 11 of the timepiece 100, and the mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S, TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL-1, AL-, which are fixedly displayed. By pointing to one of the two, the selected operation mode is indicated, and the mode display means 40 displays the selected operation mode.

  However, the mode instruction means 41 is not limited to such an analog pointer form.

  The mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S respectively corresponding to the three operation modes that can execute the standard time radio wave reception function among the eight operation modes described above are partitioned in which all the mode marks are displayed. In the range of the area 23, it is displayed as a group in the lower area.

  Here, the term “arranged in a lump” means, for example, an area area of 1/4 or less, preferably an area area of 1/6 or less of the occupied area where all mode marks are arranged. These modes, such as a state where all the mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S corresponding to the operation mode capable of executing the standard time radio wave reception function are arranged in a narrow area of preferably 1/10 or less, etc. It means a state in which the arrangement density of the marks TME, CAL, RX-S is arranged to be higher than other areas.

  Furthermore, in the timepiece 100 of the present embodiment, only the mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S respectively corresponding to the operation modes capable of executing the standard time radio wave reception function are arranged in a continuous manner. It has become.

  As described above, the mode mark group (TME, CAL, RX-S) indicating the operation mode corresponding to the execution of the standard time radio wave reception function is the mode mark group indicating the operation mode corresponding to the non-execution of the standard time radio wave reception function ( TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL-1, AL-2) are collectively displayed at the bottom, so that a difference in appearance, that is, a difference in arrangement is set between both mode mark groups. This means that an operation mode in which standard time radio wave reception is actually possible and an operation mode in which the standard time radio wave reception function is not executed are set in advance as differences in appearance.

  Further, a predetermined range of a group on the dial plate 20 on which all of the mode marks TME, CAL, and RX-S respectively corresponding to the operation modes capable of executing the standard time radio wave reception function are grouped. , "Receive MODE RADIO CONTROLLED" character 24a indicating that the standard time radio wave reception function can be executed, and graphic 24b (mode marks TME, RX-S indicating the range of mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S, respectively) A graphic having triangle symbols at both ends and connecting these two triangle symbols by arc segments) is displayed.

  As an indication that the standard time radio wave reception function can be executed, in addition to this mode, for example, a symbol (for example, a brace symbol (}, {) Etc. may be sufficient.

  According to the timepiece 100 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the mode display unit 40 displays the operation mode selected from the eight operation modes that perform operations corresponding to eight different types of functions. In addition, to indicate whether the standard time radio wave reception function executed only in three preset operation modes among the eight operation modes is performed or not is indicated by a difference in display of the operation mode (difference in display mode). The user can recognize at a glance whether the standard time radio wave reception function is executed or not executed in each operation mode by visually recognizing the difference in display of the operation mode by the mode display means 40.

  That is, when the movable mode instruction unit 41 indicates one mode mark corresponding to the selected operation mode, the mode display unit 40 displays the selected operation mode among the operation modes in an easy-to-view manner. At the same time, the mode mark indicates an operational mode corresponding to the execution of the standard time radio wave reception function and an operation mode corresponding to the non-execution of the standard time radio wave reception function. The position is set for each operation mode by the user visually recognizing the mode mark regardless of whether or not the mode instruction means 41 indicates a specific mode mark. Whether the standard time radio wave reception function is executed or not can be easily recognized.

  It should be noted that mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S representing operation modes corresponding to execution of the standard time radio wave reception function, and mode marks TMR, CHR, WT- representing operation modes corresponding to non-execution of the standard time radio wave reception function. The difference in appearance set between S, AL-1, and AL-2 is not limited to the above-described difference in display position. As shown in FIG. It may be due to a difference in display color of characters or the like, or may be due to a difference in font such as characters of the mode mark as shown in FIG.

  In the case where the difference in appearance is set by the difference in display color of the mode mark characters, etc., as shown in FIG. 5B, the mode mark TME, which represents the operation mode corresponding to the execution of the standard time radio wave reception function, CAL, RX-S and mode marks TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL-1, AL-2 representing operation modes corresponding to the non-execution of the standard time radio wave reception function must be arranged in separate areas. Also good. The same applies to a case where a difference in appearance is set due to a difference in fonts such as characters of mode marks.

  In addition, the mode marks TME, CAL, and RX-S corresponding to the operation modes that can execute the standard time radio wave reception function are arranged together, so that the user can receive the standard time radio wave reception. The mode marks TME, CAL, and RX-S respectively corresponding to the operation modes that can execute the function can be recognized more easily.

  In addition, since the mode marks TME, CAL, and RX-S are collectively arranged at one place, the effect of facilitating the selection operation when one operation mode is selected from the receivable operation modes is also exhibited. Is done.

  Further, a group of lower ranges on the dial 20 on which all of the mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S corresponding to the operation modes capable of executing the standard time radio wave reception function are arranged are standard time radio waves. Since the character 24a of “Receive MODE RADIO CONTROLLED” indicating that the reception function can be executed and the graphic 24b are attached, the user can visually recognize the character and the like so that the mode mark within the range is displayed. When the operation mode is TME, CAL, or RX-S, it can be easily recognized that the operation mode can definitely execute the standard time radio wave reception function.

  Moreover, since the mode marks TME, CAL, and RX-S are collectively arranged at one place, the space for adding the display of characters 24a and 24b indicating that the standard time radio wave reception function can be executed is suppressed to a small size. be able to.

  It should be noted that by adding such display of characters 24a, 24b, it is possible to appeal that the multi-function timepiece 100 is a radio wave correction timepiece, and there is also an effect as a status display.

The reception circuit 50 receives the standard time radio wave, and the time correction circuit 60 generates time data based on the reception signal corresponding to the standard time radio wave acquired by the reception circuit 50, and based on the generated time data. In a situation where the user operates a function that is likely to generate noise, such as a timer function and a chronograph function, by a series of standard radio wave reception functions of controlling the driving circuit 70 so as to correct the display time, It is possible to prevent the reception of radio waves without stopping the function in operation. On the contrary, the time display function, the display function for displaying the calendar, In the operation mode that has little effect on the function even if there is a temporary stop, such as the radio wave reception set function to be set, after stopping the operation by the operation mode, It is possible to perform a quasi-Radio reception function.
(Modification 1)
In the multi-function timepiece 100 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the mode indication means 41 is an analog pointer similar to the hour hand 11 of the timepiece 100, and the mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S, The selected operation mode is indicated by indicating one of TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL-1, and AL-2, and the mode display means 40 displays the selected operation mode. However, FIG. 4 shows a multi-function timepiece 100 which is a modification of this embodiment.

  The mode instruction means 41 in the illustrated multi-function timepiece 100 includes mode marks TME, CAL, RX-S, TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL-1, and AL that represent the respective operation modes arranged on the dial 20. Mode mark (corresponding to the time display function in FIG. 4) of the eight small round windows 41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, and 41h formed adjacent to each other. A mark having a color different from the background color of the dial 20 is exposed in the small round window 41d adjacent to the mode mark TME corresponding to the operation mode (FIG. 4). Seven mode marks CAL, RX-S, TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL excluding mode mark TME corresponding to the operation mode of the time display function 1 and AL-2), the small round windows 41a, 41b, 41c, 41e, 41f, 41g, and 41h adjacent to each other are exposed to the same color as the dial 20 ground. This allows the user to visually recognize that the operation mode of the mode mark TME in which a color mark different from the color is exposed is selected.

  The multi-function timepiece 100 shown in FIG. 4 is different from the mode display means 40 (particularly, the mode instruction means 41) and the small round windows 41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, and 41h of the dial plate 20. Other configurations are the same as those of the multi-function timepiece 100 shown in FIG.

  Therefore, the effects achieved by the other configuration except for the configuration of the mode display means 40 different from that of the multi-function timepiece 100 of FIG.

  However, since the mode display means 40 in the multi-function timepiece 100 of FIG. 4 exhibits the same operation and effect as the mode display means 40 in the multi-function timepiece 100 of FIG. 1, the multi-function timepiece of the embodiment shown in FIG. 100 exhibits substantially the same operation and effect as the multi-function timepiece 100 shown in FIG.

  That is, according to the multi-function timepiece 100 of the modification shown in FIG. 4, the mode display means 40 selects the operation mode selected from the eight operation modes that perform operations corresponding to the eight different functions. In addition to displaying, whether the standard time radio wave reception function is executed or not executed only in three preset operation modes among the eight operation modes is indicated by a difference in display of the operation modes (difference in display mode). Therefore, the user can recognize at a glance whether the standard time radio wave reception function is executed or not executed in each operation mode by visually recognizing the difference in display of the operation mode by the mode display means 40.

That is, the movable mode instructing means 41 instructs one mode mark corresponding to the selected operation mode (a character is displayed on any of the small round windows 41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h). By displaying a mark of a color different from the board 20 and the ground color), the mode display means 40 displays the operation mode selected from among the operation modes in an easily visible manner, and the mode mark is a standard time radio wave. Because there is a difference in appearance (difference in display position) in advance between the one representing the operation mode corresponding to the execution of the reception function and the one representing the operation mode corresponding to the non-execution of the standard time radio wave reception function. Regardless of whether or not the mode instruction means 41 indicates a specific mode mark, the user can set each operation mode by visually recognizing the mode mark. Another execution and non-execution of the standard time radio wave receiving function, can easily recognize.
(Modification 2)
The multi-function timepiece 100 of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 corresponds to the time displayed by the hour hand 11, the minute hand 12 and the second hand 13 which are analog hands on the LCD 21 fitted in the small window of the dial 20. An embodiment in which the city name is digitally displayed and the mode display means 40 includes a plurality of mode marks fixedly displayed on the dial 20 and a mode instruction means 41 for indicating one of the plurality of mode marks. However, in the multi-function timepiece 100 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the mode display means 40 has eight images each representing a mode mark (see FIGS. 6A to 6H) corresponding to each operation mode. And mode indication means 41 for displaying one of these mode marks on the LCD 21 disposed in the small window of the dial 20.

  Here, the image of the mode mark displayed on the LCD 21 of the small window is stored in advance in the memory 73 as a shadow pattern, and the mode instructing means 41 reads the corresponding shadow pattern from this memory, thereby Is displayed on the LCD 21.

  Of the eight mode marks, the mode marks TME, CAL, and RX-S shown in FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6H are shown in FIGS. 6C, 6D, 6E, and 6F, respectively. ) And (g) are represented by character fonts different from the mode marks TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL-1 and AL-2, respectively. It corresponds to whether or not to do.

  Therefore, when the mode instruction means 41 displays the mode mark corresponding to the selected operation mode on the LCD 21 of the small window of the dial plate 20 (mode mark TME of the time display function in FIG. 5), the user It is possible to recognize the selected operation mode instantly, and it is possible to execute the standard radio wave reception operation according to the difference in the character font of the displayed mode mark, or the standard radio wave reception operation. Whether the operation mode is not executed can be easily recognized by the user.

  The multi-function timepiece 100 shown in FIG. 5 is different from the mode display means 40 (particularly, the mode instruction means 41) and the mode mark display method in other configurations except for the multi-function timepiece 100 shown in FIGS. Is the same.

  Therefore, the effects produced by other configurations except for the configuration of the mode display means 40 different from the multi-function timepiece 100 of FIGS. 1 and 4 are the same as those of the multi-function timepiece 100 shown in FIGS.

  However, since the mode display means 40 in the multi-function timepiece 100 of FIG. 5 exhibits the same operation and effect as the mode display means 40 in the multi-function timepiece 100 of FIGS. 1 and 4, the mode display means 40 of the embodiment shown in FIG. The function timepiece 100 exhibits substantially the same operations and effects as the multifunction timepiece 100 shown in FIGS.

  That is, according to the multi-function timepiece 100 of the modification shown in FIG. 5, the mode display means 40 selects the operation mode selected from the eight operation modes in which operations corresponding to eight different functions are performed. In addition to displaying, whether the standard time radio wave reception function is executed or not executed only in three preset operation modes among the eight operation modes is indicated by a difference in display of the operation modes (difference in display mode). Therefore, the user can recognize at a glance whether the standard time radio wave reception function is executed or not executed in each operation mode by visually recognizing the difference in display of the operation mode by the mode display means 40.

  That is, the movable mode instruction means 41 instructs the LCD 21 fitted in the small window with one mode mark corresponding to the selected operation mode, so that the mode display means 40 is selected from the operation modes. The mode mark indicates the operation mode corresponding to the execution of the standard time radio wave reception function and the operation mode corresponding to the non-execution of the standard time radio wave reception function. Since there is a difference in appearance (character font difference) in advance, the user can visually check the mode mark to execute or not execute the standard time radio wave reception function set for each operation mode. Another can be easily recognized.

  The multi-function timepiece 100 of each of the embodiments described above is a so-called radio wave correction timepiece. However, instead of the reception function for receiving the standard time radio wave of the radio wave correction timepiece, a barometric pressure detection function for detecting atmospheric pressure is applied. You can also.

It is a figure which shows the front external appearance of the multifunction timepiece which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a modification of the mode display means of the multi-function watch shown in FIG. 1, where (a) is due to a difference in display color of the mode mark, and (b) is due to a difference in display color of the mode mark. The display position is changed, and (c) shows the difference in mode mark font. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the function of the radio wave correction timepiece including the standard time radio wave reception operation in the multi-function timepiece shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the external appearance of the multifunction radio wave correction timepiece which is other embodiment (the 1) of the multifunction timepiece which concerns on this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the external appearance of the multifunction radio wave correction timepiece which is other embodiment (the 2) of the multifunction timepiece which concerns on this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows each mode mark displayed on the small window of the dial of the multifunction timepiece shown in FIG.

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40 Mode display means 41 Mode indication means 100 Multifunction clock TME, CAL, RX-S, TMR, CHR, WT-S, AL-1, AL-2
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Claims (7)

A plurality of operation modes for performing operations corresponding to different types of functions, respectively, comprising mode display means for displaying an operation mode selected from the plurality of operation modes;
A specific function that is executed only in a predetermined operation mode set in advance among the plurality of operation modes, and the mode display means determines whether the specific function is executed or not. A multi-function watch characterized by being represented by differences. The mode display means includes a mode mark displayed as representing each of the operation modes corresponding to each operation mode, and a mode mark corresponding to the operation mode selected from the plurality of mode marks. Mode indicating means for indicating,
Among the mode marks, a difference in appearance is set in advance between a mode mark representing an operation mode corresponding to the execution of the specific function and a mode mark representing an operation mode corresponding to the non-execution of the specific function. ,
2. The multifunction timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the mode instructing unit instructs a mode mark corresponding to an operation mode selected from the operation modes.   The mode mark corresponding to each of the operation modes capable of executing the specific function among the plurality of operation modes is collectively arranged in a predetermined range on the dial. Multifunctional watch described in.   A display indicating that the specific function can be executed is attached to a predetermined range of the dial on which all of the mode marks respectively corresponding to the operation modes capable of executing the specific function are arranged. The multifunction timepiece according to claim 3, wherein   Display colors are different between all mode marks corresponding to the operation modes capable of executing the specific function and all mode marks corresponding to the operation modes not capable of executing the specific function, respectively. The multi-function timepiece according to any one of claims 2 to 4. The mode mark is a letter,
The type of character font differs between all mode marks corresponding to the operation modes capable of executing the specific function and all mode marks corresponding to the operation modes not capable of executing the specific function. The multi-function timepiece according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein A time correction that generates time data based on a reception circuit that receives a standard time radio wave and a reception signal corresponding to the standard time radio wave acquired by the reception circuit, and corrects a display time based on the generated time data With circuit,
The multi-function according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the specific function is a standard radio wave reception function that operates the reception circuit and the time adjustment circuit to execute the time adjustment. clock.

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