JP2018112503A - Watch and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a watch that can display date information and weather information in association with each other.SOLUTION: A watch 1 comprises: a storage part that stores date information and weather information corresponding to the date information; a day wheel 38 that can display the date information; a weather display part 28 that displays the weather information; and a second pointer 33 that can indicate the weather information. The storage part stores a location, information on a time zone to which the location belongs, and information on the weather corresponding to the location. The second pointer 33 indicates the information on the weather corresponding the location. The watch 1 includes an hour pointer 31 and a minute pointer 32 that indicate the current time of the location.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a timepiece and a timepiece control method.

  Conventionally, there are clocks that can display weather information (weather information) such as a weather forecast. For example, Patent Document 1 below is an analog timepiece that indicates atmospheric pressure fluctuation, and includes at least two hands that give time information, a watch movement that drives the hands, and a pressure sensor that measures atmospheric pressure fluctuations. A timepiece is disclosed in which one of the hands can indicate a measurement of pressure fluctuation and the other one can simultaneously indicate the weather forecast as a function of the fluctuation.

JP 7-260960 A

  However, in the above prior art, since the most recent weather change of the current location is estimated based on the measured value of atmospheric pressure fluctuation, it is difficult to display the weather forecast in association with the day information.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a timepiece capable of displaying weather information in association with date information and weather information.

  The timepiece of the present invention includes a storage unit that stores day information and weather information corresponding to the day information, a day information display unit that can display the day information, a weather display unit that displays the weather information, A guide capable of instructing the weather information.

  In the above timepiece, it is preferable that the hands include at least one of an hour hand, a minute hand, and a second hand capable of displaying time.

  In the timepiece, the storage unit stores a point, time zone information to which the point belongs, and the weather information corresponding to the point, and the pointer indicates the weather information corresponding to the point, It is desirable to provide a time indicating hand that indicates the current time of the point.

  In the timepiece described above, the storage unit stores weather information corresponding to the day information, and the date displayed by the day information display unit according to a change in the day information displayed by the day information display unit. It is desirable to include a control unit that controls the date information display unit and the pointer so that the weather information corresponding to the information is indicated by the pointer.

  In the timepiece described above, it is desirable that the hand indicates the current time when the weather information is not indicated.

  It is preferable that the timepiece includes an information time indicating hand that can indicate at least one of a time corresponding to the weather information and a time when the weather information is updated.

  The timepiece includes a plurality of hands, the first hand indicates the weather information corresponding to the first time, and the second hand indicates the weather information corresponding to the second time. And / or when the first indicator indicates the weather information corresponding to the first date information and the second indicator indicates the weather information corresponding to the second date information. It is desirable that can be displayed.

  The timepiece described above preferably includes a plurality of hands including the hands, and the tips of the hands are most proximate to the weather display portion among the tips of the hands.

  In the timepiece described above, it is preferable that the timepiece includes a plurality of hands, the weather information includes a plurality of weather elements, and the plurality of hands indicate the plurality of weather elements separately.

In the timepiece described above, the weather information includes a first weather element and a second weather element, and the pointer can indicate the first weather element and the second weather element. The weather information shown when the first moving speed from the first position to be instructed to the second position to instruct the second weather element and the second moving speed from the second position to the first position are the same; It is desirable that at least one of the weather information shown when the first movement speed and the second movement speed are different can be indicated.

  In the watch described above, the communication unit includes a communication unit that acquires the weather information by communication from an external device, and the communication unit includes the weather information corresponding to a point instructed by the external device and time zone information to which the point belongs. It is desirable to obtain and store in the storage unit.

  In the timepiece described above, the date information preferably includes at least one of a date, a time, and a day of the week.

  In the above timepiece, it is desirable that the weather information includes at least one of weather, probability of precipitation, precipitation, temperature, humidity, ultraviolet index, wind speed, and wind direction.

  In the watch described above, it is preferable that the weather display unit displays a plurality of weather information.

  The timepiece control method of the present invention comprises the steps of acquiring date information and weather information corresponding to the date information, displaying the date information, and instructing the pointer to the weather information. It is characterized by.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the weather information corresponding to a day information can be displayed with a pointer | guide while displaying a day information by a day information display part. Therefore, weather information can be displayed in association with day information and weather information.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the timepiece which concerns on each embodiment. It is a top view of the timepiece concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control method of the timepiece which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of a display of the weather information by the timepiece which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of a display of the weather information by the timepiece which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of a display of the weather information by the timepiece which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part which concerns on the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part which concerns on the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the weather information by the timepiece which concerns on the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the weather information by the timepiece which concerns on the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a weather information display by the timepiece which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part which concerns on the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the weather information by the timepiece which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the weather information by the timepiece which concerns on the modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the weather information by the timepiece which concerns on the modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a top view of the timepiece concerning a 5th embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a top view of the timepiece concerning a 6th embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The timepiece of the embodiment is an analog quartz type timepiece having hands. Note that the scope of disclosure of the present invention is not limited to this.
[First Embodiment]
First, the configuration of the timepiece according to the first embodiment will be described.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a timepiece according to each embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the timepiece 1 includes a case 10, a display unit 20, a power supply unit 40, an oscillation circuit 50, a frequency dividing circuit 60, an input unit 70, a main control unit 80 (control unit), The communication unit 90, the storage unit 100, and the drive unit 110 are provided. The timepiece 1 communicates with the terminal 9 (external device) via wireless communication to transmit and receive information.

  The terminal 9 is a device having a communication function, such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal. The terminal 9 includes, for example, an operation unit, a display unit, a control unit, a GPS (Global Positioning System), a communication unit, a battery, and the like. The terminal 9 transmits time information and position information acquired using GPS, weather information acquired via the Internet, operation instructions, and the like to the clock 1 via wireless communication.

<Case>
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the timepiece according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the case 10 includes a body 11, a back cover (not shown), a glass 12, and a bezel 13. The body 11 is formed in a cylindrical shape. A bezel 13 is fitted to the body 11. One opening of the body 11 is closed by the glass 12 through the bezel 13. The other opening of the body 11 is closed by a back cover (not shown). In the following description, the glass 12 side viewed from the back cover of the case 10 is referred to as the front side, and the opposite side is referred to as the back side.

<Display section>
The display unit 20 includes a dial plate 21, a dial ring 27, a plurality of hands 31 to 36, and a date dial 38 (date information display unit). The display unit 20 may include the bezel 13 described above. The plurality of hands 31 to 36 include an hour hand 31 (time indicating hand), a minute hand 32 (time indicating hand) and a second hand 33 (pointer) capable of displaying time, and a time displayed by the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32 and the second hand 33. A small hour hand 34 and a small minute hand 35 capable of displaying different times, and a mode hand 36 capable of displaying mode information executed by the timepiece 1 and the like. The dial 21 is formed in a circular shape by a solar cell 41 described later, and is disposed inside the case 11 of the case 10. The dial 21 includes a main scale 22 corresponding to the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33, a small scale 23 corresponding to the small hour hand 34 and the small minute hand 35, a mode scale 24 corresponding to the mode hand 36, and a date dial 38. And a small window 25 for displaying the date characters 39 of the front side.

  The dial ring 27 is attached to the inner periphery of the bezel 13 inside the case 11 of the case 10. The dial ring 27 is disposed along the outer periphery of the dial 21. The dial ring 27 is formed with a weather display unit 28 for displaying weather information. In the present embodiment, the weather information is the weather. The weather display unit 28 includes a plurality of marks 29A to 29D indicating each weather element. In the illustrated example, the plurality of marks 29A to 29D are a clear mark 29A indicating clear, a cloud mark 29B indicating cloudy, a rain mark 29C indicating rain, and a snow mark 29D indicating snow. The plurality of marks 29 </ b> A to 29 </ b> D are arranged in this order in the circumferential direction of the dial ring 27. The plurality of marks 29 </ b> A to 29 </ b> D display the weather when instructed by at least one of the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33. Thereby, the weather display part 28 respond | corresponds when the weather information is comprised with several weather elements.

The plurality of hands 31 to 36 are respectively arranged on the front side of the dial 21.
The hour hand 31, the minute hand 32 and the second hand 33 rotate around the first rotation axis O passing through the center of the dial 21. The hour hand 31 extends along a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis O. The minute hand 32 extends longer than the hour hand 31 along a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis O. The tip 32 a of the minute hand 32 is farther from the first rotation axis O than the tip 31 a of the hour hand 31, and is closer to the dial ring 27 than the tip 31 a of the hour hand 31. The second hand 33 extends longer than the minute hand 32 along the direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis O. The tip 33 a of the second hand 33 is farther from the first rotation axis O than the tip 32 a of the minute hand 32, and is closer to the dial ring 27 than the tip 32 a of the minute hand 32. The second hand 33 has the tip closest to the weather display unit 28 among the plurality of hands 31 to 36. That is, the tip 33a of the second hand 33 is closest to the weather display unit 28 in the direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis O.

The hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33 can indicate the time by aligning the tips 31 a to 33 a with the main scale 22 of the dial 21. Thereby, the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, the second hand 33, and the main scale 22 constitute a main clock portion 2 for displaying time.
Further, the second hand 33 is formed so that weather information can be instructed by aligning the tip 33 a thereof with any one of the plurality of marks 29 </ b> A to 29 </ b> D of the weather display unit 28 formed on the dial ring 27.

  The small hour hand 34 and the small minute hand 35 rotate around the second rotation axis P. The second rotation axis P is provided at a position in the 9 o'clock direction when viewed from the first rotation axis O. The small hour hand 34 extends along a direction orthogonal to the second rotation axis P. The small minute hand 35 extends longer than the small hour hand 34 along the direction orthogonal to the second rotation axis P.

  The small hour hand 34 and the small minute hand 35 are formed so that the time can be indicated by aligning their tips with the small scale 23 of the dial 21. Thereby, the small hour hand 34, the small minute hand 35, and the small scale 23 comprise the small clock part 3 which displays time.

  The mode hand 36 rotates around the third rotation axis Q. The third rotation axis Q is provided at a position in the 6 o'clock direction when viewed from the first rotation axis O. The mode hand 36 indicates the mode that can be executed by the user, the mode that is being executed in the timepiece 1, and the like by aligning the tip of the mode hand 36 with the mode scale 24 of the dial 21.

  The date dial 38 is disposed on the back side of the dial 21. The date dial 38 rotates around the first rotation axis O. On the surface facing the front side of the date indicator 38, a date character 39 is clearly shown. The date dial 38 displays date information including the date by exposing the date characters 39 to the front side through the small window 25 of the dial 21. Note that the day information may include a day of the week and time. When the day of the week is included, a day wheel in which a day letter indicating a day of the week from Monday to Sunday is clearly used.

<Power supply unit>
As shown in FIG. 1, the power supply unit 40 includes a solar cell 41, a charge / discharge control circuit 42, and a secondary battery 43.
The solar cell 41 is a solar panel, for example, and forms the dial 21. The solar cell 41 is arranged with the light receiving surface facing the front side. The solar cell 41 converts light energy into electric power, and supplies the converted electric power to the secondary battery 43 via the charge / discharge control circuit 42.

The secondary battery 43 is a storage battery that stores electrical energy supplied from the solar battery 41. The secondary battery 43 is, for example, a lithium ion polymer battery. The secondary battery 43 supplies the stored power to the main control unit 80 and the communication unit 90.
The charge / discharge control circuit 42 controls the charging of the power generated by the solar battery 41 to the secondary battery 43. The charge / discharge control circuit 42 controls the supply of power stored in the secondary battery 43 to the main control unit 80 and the communication unit 90.

<Oscillator circuit>
The oscillation circuit 50 is a circuit that realizes an oscillator by being combined with a crystal resonator. The oscillation circuit 50 outputs the generated signal having a predetermined frequency to the frequency dividing circuit 60.

<Divisor circuit>
The frequency dividing circuit 60 divides the signal of the predetermined frequency output from the oscillation circuit 50 and outputs the frequency-divided signal to the main control unit 80.

<Input section>
The input unit 70 is, for example, a button 70A or a crown 70B. The input unit 70 is disposed on the side surface of the case 11 of the case 10. The input unit 70 outputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the main control unit 80 when operated (for example, a pressing operation) by the user.

<Main control unit>
The main control unit 80 controls each component included in the timepiece 1 based on the operation result output from the input unit 70. The main control unit 80 includes a power supply control unit 81 and a drive control unit 82.

The power supply control unit 81 steps down the power supplied from the secondary battery 43 to a desired voltage value and supplies it to each circuit.
The drive control unit 82 is, for example, a motor driver IC (integrated circuit). The drive control unit 82 generates a drive signal for driving the drive unit 110, and drives the drive unit 110 with the generated drive signal.

<Communication Department>
The communication unit 90 transmits and receives various types of information including weather information to and from the terminal 9 using, for example, a communication method of the Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) standard or the Bluetooth (registered trademark) LE (Low Energy) standard. . The communication unit 90 outputs information received from an external device such as the terminal 9 to the main control unit 80. In addition, the communication unit 90 transmits the information output from the main control unit 80 to an external device such as the terminal 9.

<Storage unit>
The storage unit 100 is a non-volatile storage medium such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). The storage unit 100 stores information acquired from the terminal 9 by the main control unit 80 via the communication unit 90.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of information stored in the storage unit according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 100 stores time zone information at a predetermined point instructed from the terminal 9, date information, weather information corresponding to the predetermined point and corresponding to the day information. Are stored in association with each other. In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, “UTC + 9” is stored as time zone information, “10th” is stored as day information, and “sunny”, which is a weather forecast for 10 days, is stored as weather information. Has been. The storage unit 100 may store information related to daylight saving time.

<Driver>
As shown in FIG. 1, the drive unit 110 includes a plurality of stepping motors 111A to 111G and a plurality of wheel trains 112A to 112G. The plurality of stepping motors 111A to 111G include a first stepping motor 111A, a second stepping motor 111B, a third stepping motor 111C, a fourth stepping motor 111D, a fifth stepping motor 111E, a sixth stepping motor 111F, and a seventh stepping motor 111G. It is. The plurality of wheel trains 112A to 112G include a first wheel train 112A, a second wheel train 112B, a third wheel train 112C, a fourth wheel train 112D, a fifth wheel train 112E, a sixth wheel train 112F, and a seventh wheel train 112G. Each of them includes at least one gear. The plurality of stepping motors 111 </ b> A to 111 </ b> G and the plurality of train wheels 112 </ b> A to 112 </ b> G are attached to a ground plate (not shown) disposed inside the case 11 of the case 10.

  Each of the stepping motors 111 </ b> A to 111 </ b> G operates according to a drive signal output from the drive control unit 82. The first stepping motor 111A rotationally drives the hour hand 31 via the first wheel train 112A. The second stepping motor 111B rotationally drives the minute hand 32 via the second wheel train 112B. The third stepping motor 111C rotationally drives the second hand 33 via the third wheel train 112C. The fourth stepping motor 111D rotationally drives the small hour hand 34 via the fourth wheel train 112D. The fifth stepping motor 111E rotates the small minute hand 35 via the fifth wheel train 112E. The sixth stepping motor 111F rotates the mode hand 36 via the sixth wheel train 112F. The seventh stepping motor 111G rotates the date dial 38 via the seventh wheel train 112G.

<Clock operation>
Next, the operation of the timepiece 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the timepiece control method according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 4, the control method of the timepiece 1 includes the step S10 of acquiring day information and weather information corresponding to the day information from the terminal 9 via the communication unit 90 and storing them in the storage unit 100; Is displayed, and step S30 is used to instruct the second hand 33 to provide weather information.

  The main control unit 80 controls the operation mode executed by the timepiece 1 when the input unit 70 is operated. Here, the operation mode includes a timekeeping mode in which the current time is indicated by a hand, a weather display mode in which weather information is indicated by a hand, and the like. For example, the timekeeping mode and the weather display mode are switched by operating the input unit 70. Further, when the input unit 70 is not operated for a predetermined time during execution of the weather display mode, the mode may be switched to the time counting mode. The main control unit 80 executes step S10 described above at a predetermined timing (for example, every predetermined time) in the timekeeping mode or the weather display mode, or when switching from the timekeeping mode to the weather display mode.

  In the timekeeping mode, the main control unit 80 displays, for example, the current time of the time zone to which the current position of the timepiece 1 belongs by the main clock unit 2 and displays the current time of the time zone to which a preset point belongs to a small clock. The drive unit 110 is controlled so as to be displayed by the unit 3. That is, the timepiece 1 displays the current time at the current position of the timepiece 1 by the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33 in the timekeeping mode. In the timekeeping mode, the timepiece 1 displays the current time at a preset point with the small hour hand 34 and the small minute hand 35. The current position of the timepiece 1 may be set by the user, may be acquired by the GPS of the terminal 9, or the timepiece 1 may have a GPS function.

  The main control unit 80 executes the weather display mode when the input unit 70 is operated during execution of the timekeeping mode. In the weather display mode, the main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 so that the hour hand 31 and the minute hand 32 indicate the current time of the time zone to which the predetermined point belongs based on the information stored in the storage unit 100 for a predetermined time. . Further, the main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 to display date information through the small window 25 for a predetermined time based on the information stored in the storage unit 100 (step S20). Further, based on the information stored in the storage unit 100, the main control unit 80 causes the second hand 33 to indicate the weather information corresponding to the date information displayed by the date wheel 38 for a predetermined time based on the predetermined point. The drive unit 110 is controlled (step S30). The predetermined point may be the current position of the timepiece 1 acquired by GPS (Global Positioning System) or the like, or may be an arbitrary position designated by the user using the terminal 9. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 80 may execute step S30 after step S20, may execute step S20 after step S30, and may further execute steps S20 and S30. May be executed simultaneously.

Hereinafter, a case where a 10-day weather forecast is displayed as weather information in the weather display mode will be described as an example. Hereinafter, a case where the current time of the time zone to which the predetermined point belongs is 9:36 will be described as an example.
(First display example)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a first display example of weather information by the timepiece according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the 10-day weather forecast at a predetermined point is clear, the main control unit 80 moves to a position where the second hand 33 points to the clear mark 29A (hereinafter referred to as a “clear indication position”). Then, the driving unit 110 is controlled so as to be stationary for a predetermined first time (for example, several seconds). In addition, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that the date wheel 38 displays the date letter 39 clearly indicated as “10” through the small window 25. Further, the main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 so that the hour hand 31 and the minute hand 32 indicate 9:36.

(Second display example)
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a second display example of weather information by the timepiece according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the 10-day weather forecast at a predetermined point is sunny and cloudy, the main control unit 80 moves the second hand 33 to the clear indication position and stops for a predetermined second time (for example, several seconds). The drive unit 110 is controlled as described above. Thereafter, the main control unit 80 moves to a position where the second hand 33 indicates the cloud mark 29B (hereinafter referred to as “clouding instruction position”) at a predetermined first moving speed and stops for a second time period. To control. Subsequently, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that the second hand 33 moves to the clear instruction position at the first movement speed. In addition, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that the date wheel 38 displays the date letter 39 clearly indicated as “10” through the small window 25. Further, the main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 so that the hour hand 31 and the minute hand 32 indicate 9:36. Note that the main control unit 80 may control the drive unit 110 so that the second hand 33 reciprocates only once between the above-described clear instruction position and the cloudy instruction position, or the drive unit 110 reciprocates a plurality of times. May be controlled.

(Third display example)
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a third display example of weather information by the timepiece according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 7, when the 10-day weather forecast at a predetermined point is clear and cloudy, the main control unit 80 causes the driving unit 110 so that the second hand 33 moves to the clear indication position and stops for a predetermined third time. To control. Thereafter, the main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 so that the second hand 33 moves to the fogging instruction position at a predetermined second moving speed and stops for a predetermined fourth time. Note that the third time and the fourth time may be the same or different. Subsequently, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that the second hand 33 moves to the clear instruction position at a third movement speed that is faster than the second movement speed. In addition, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that the date wheel 38 displays the date letter 39 clearly indicated as “10” through the small window 25. Further, the main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 so that the hour hand 31 and the minute hand 32 indicate 9:36. Note that the main control unit 80 may control the drive unit 110 so that the second hand 33 reciprocates only once between the above-described clear instruction position and the cloudy instruction position, or the drive unit 110 reciprocates a plurality of times. May be controlled.

As in each of the display examples described above, the second hand 33 has the weather information (that is, the clear sky) when the movement speed from the clear instruction position to the cloudy instruction position and the movement speed from the cloudy instruction position to the clear instruction position are the same. Both cloudy) and weather information (sunny and sometimes cloudy) shown in different cases can be indicated.
In each of the display examples described above, the case where the second hand 33 indicates the clear mark 29A or the cloudy mark 29B has been described, but the same applies when the rain mark 29C or the snow mark 29D is specified.

As described above, the timepiece 1 of the present embodiment includes the storage unit 100 that stores the day information and the weather information corresponding to the day information, the date wheel 38 that can display the day information, and the weather display unit that displays the weather information. 28 and a second hand 33 capable of instructing weather information.
According to this configuration, the weather information corresponding to the date information can be displayed by the second hand 33 while the date information is displayed by the date wheel 38. Therefore, it is possible to display medium- and long-term weather information by associating day information and weather information. Therefore, the user can intuitively grasp the weather information according to the day information, and can secure the convenience of the watch when using the weather information.

Further, the timepiece 1 instructs weather information with the second hand 33.
Further, the second hand 33 indicates the current time when the weather information is not specified, for example, when the timekeeping mode is executed.
Therefore, the timepiece 1 can display the weather information without separately providing a hand for instructing the weather information.

  The second hand 33 indicates weather information corresponding to a predetermined point, and the timepiece 1 further includes an hour hand 31 and a minute hand 32 that indicate the current time at the predetermined point. For this reason, the timepiece 1 can display the weather information corresponding to the predetermined point and the current time in association with each other.

  Further, since the tip 33a of the second hand 33 is closest to the weather display unit 28 among the tips of the plurality of hands 31 to 36, the user can intuitively recognize that the second hand 33 indicates weather information. Can do. Therefore, weather information can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, the second hand 33 has the same weather information (sunny and cloudy) as shown in the second display example when the moving speed from the clear instruction position to the cloudy instruction position and the moving speed from the cloudy instruction position to the clear instruction position are the same. It is possible to instruct both the moving speed from the clear instruction position to the cloudy instruction position and the weather information (cloudy when it is clear) when the moving speed from the cloudy instruction position to the clear instruction position is different (third display example). . For this reason, weather information composed of two types of weather elements, sunny and cloudy, can be indicated by one hand (second hand 33). Therefore, a hand other than the second hand 33 can be used to indicate information other than weather information. Therefore, the timepiece 1 can display more information including weather information.

  Further, the main control unit 80 acquires the weather information corresponding to the predetermined point instructed from the terminal 9 and the time zone information to which the predetermined point belongs by the communication unit 90 and causes the storage unit 100 to store it. For this reason, weather information and time information at an arbitrary point can be displayed on the watch 1.

  And the control method of the timepiece 1 of this embodiment includes step S10 for acquiring the day information and the weather information corresponding to the day information, the step S20 for displaying the day information, and the step S30 for instructing the second hand 33 for the weather information. Therefore, the weather information can be displayed in association with the day information and the weather information. Therefore, the user can intuitively grasp the weather information according to the day information, and can secure the convenience of the watch when using the weather information.

[First Modification of First Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the timepiece 1 is capable of displaying weather information corresponding to one predetermined point, but may be capable of displaying weather information corresponding to each of a plurality of points. .

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of information stored in the storage unit according to the first modification of the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 8, the storage unit 100 corresponds to a plurality of points, time zone information to which each point belongs, date information at each point, and weather information corresponding to each point and corresponding to the day information. Attached and memorized.

  The timepiece 1 is configured such that each time the input unit 70 is operated in the weather display mode, the current time corresponding to each of a plurality of points stored in the storage unit 100 and the date information are based on the information stored in the storage unit 100. And weather information are displayed in order for each point. The display method of the current time, date information, and weather information corresponding to each point is the same as in the first embodiment. The order of the points displayed each time the input unit 70 is operated may be, for example, an order designated in advance by the user on the terminal 9 or an order corresponding to the distance from the current position of the timepiece 1.

  As described above, according to the present modification, a plurality of points and the weather information corresponding to each point and corresponding to the day information are stored in the storage unit 100 in association with each other. Information can be displayed along with day information. Therefore, the user can intuitively grasp the weather information corresponding to the day information at a plurality of points, and can secure the convenience of the watch when using the weather information.

[Second Modification of First Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the timepiece 1 is capable of displaying weather information corresponding to specific day information, but may be capable of displaying weather information corresponding to each of a plurality of day information. .

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of information stored in the storage unit according to the second modification of the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 9, the storage unit 100 stores time zone information to which a predetermined point belongs, a plurality of day information, and weather information corresponding to the predetermined point and corresponding to each day information. The The plurality of day information stored in the storage unit 100 includes first day information (10 days in the illustrated example), second day information (11 days in the illustrated example), and third day information (in the illustrated example). 12th). The date included in the second day information is a date later than the date included in the first day information, for example, one day after the date included in the first day information. The date included in the third day information is a date later than the date included in the second day information, for example, two days after the date included in the first day information.

  Each time the input unit 70 is operated in the weather display mode, the timepiece 1 is based on the information stored in the storage unit 100 and the current time of the time zone to which the predetermined point belongs and a plurality of days stored in the storage unit 100. Each piece of information and weather information corresponding to each day information are displayed in order for each day information. The main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 to instruct the weather information corresponding to the date information displayed by the date wheel 38 with the second hand 33 in accordance with the change of the date information displayed by the date wheel 38. The display method of the current time, date information, and weather information is the same as in the first embodiment. Note that the order of date information displayed each time the input unit 70 is operated is, for example, the order from the current date.

10 and 11 are diagrams illustrating examples of displaying weather information by a timepiece according to a second modification of the first embodiment.
As illustrated in FIG. 10, the main control unit 80 displays the first date information that is closest to the current date among the plurality of date information when the input unit 70 is operated in the timekeeping mode. The drive unit 110 is controlled as described above. Further, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that the second hand 33 indicates weather information corresponding to the date information displayed by the date indicator 38.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 80 operates the input unit 70 within a predetermined time from the state shown in FIG. The drive unit 110 is controlled to display the near second day information. Further, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that the second hand 33 indicates weather information corresponding to the date information displayed by the date indicator 38.
The same applies when the input unit 70 is operated again within a predetermined time.

  As described above, in the present modification, a plurality of pieces of day information and weather information corresponding to predetermined points and corresponding to each day information are associated and stored in the storage unit 100. Then, the main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 to instruct the weather information corresponding to the date information displayed by the date wheel 38 with the second hand 33 in accordance with the change of the date information displayed by the date wheel 38. . For this reason, weather information corresponding to a plurality of day information can be displayed together with the day information. Therefore, the user can intuitively grasp each weather information corresponding to a plurality of day information, and can secure the convenience of the timepiece when using the weather information.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the watch 1 can display the current time and weather information corresponding to a predetermined point, but can display the weather information corresponding to the predetermined point and the time related to the weather information. May be.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of information stored in the storage unit according to the second embodiment.
As illustrated in FIG. 12, the storage unit 100 associates time zone information to which a predetermined point belongs, date information, weather information corresponding to the predetermined point and corresponding to the day information, and time information related to the weather information. And memorized. The time information related to the weather information is at least one of the time corresponding to the weather information and the time when the weather information is updated.

  In the weather display mode, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 to display date information through the small window 25 by the date wheel 38 based on the information stored in the storage unit 100. In addition, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that it corresponds to a predetermined point and the second hand 33 indicates weather information corresponding to date information displayed by the date wheel 38 for a predetermined time. Further, the main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 so that the hour hand 31 (information time indicating hand) and the minute hand 32 (information time indicating hand) indicate the time related to the weather information indicated by the second hand 33.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the hour hand 31 and the minute hand 32 that can indicate at least one of the time corresponding to the weather information and the time when the weather information is updated are provided. For this reason, weather information and the time corresponding to the weather information or the time when the weather information is updated can be displayed together with the day information. Therefore, the user can grasp the weather information according to the day information and the time corresponding to the weather information and the time when the weather information is updated, and the convenience of the clock when using the weather information is improved. Can be secured.

[Third Embodiment]
In the second modified example of the first embodiment described above, the timepiece 1 can instruct weather information corresponding to each of a plurality of pieces of day information by the second hand 33. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the timepiece 1 can instruct weather information corresponding to each of a plurality of pieces of day information by the hour hand 31 (pointer), the minute hand 32 (pointer), and the second hand 33 (pointer). ing.

  Similarly to the second modification of the first embodiment, the storage unit 100 includes time zone information to which a predetermined point belongs, a plurality of day information, weather information corresponding to the predetermined point and corresponding to each day information, Are stored in association with each other. The plurality of day information stored in the storage unit 100 includes first day information, second day information, and third day information. The date included in the second day information is a date later than the date included in the first day information, for example, one day after the date included in the first day information. The date included in the third day information is a date later than the date included in the second day information, for example, two days after the date included in the first day information.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a display example of weather information by the timepiece according to the third embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the weather display mode, the main control unit 80 indicates the weather information corresponding to the first day information for a predetermined time based on the information stored in the storage unit 100, and the minute hand 32 The driving unit 110 is controlled so that the weather information corresponding to the second day information is instructed for a predetermined time, and the hour hand 31 indicates the weather information corresponding to the third day information for a predetermined time. The hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33 instruct the weather information corresponding to the day information close to the current date in the order that the position of the tip is close to the weather display unit 28.

  In the weather display mode, the main control unit 80 controls the driving unit 110 so that the small clock unit 3 displays the current time of the time zone to which the predetermined point belongs and the current time of the time zone to which the current position of the clock 1 belongs. You may control.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the timepiece 1 indicates that the second hand 33 indicates the weather information corresponding to the first day information, the minute hand 32 indicates the weather information corresponding to the second day information, and the hour hand 31 is The case where the weather information corresponding to the third day information is instructed can be displayed. For this reason, it becomes possible to display each weather information corresponding to several day information collectively, and can make a user recognize a weather transition easily. Therefore, the convenience of the watch when using weather information can be ensured.

[Modification of Third Embodiment]
In the third embodiment described above, the timepiece 1 can indicate weather information corresponding to a plurality of date information by the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32 and the second hand 33, but the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32 and the second hand 33 It may be possible to indicate weather information corresponding to a plurality of times.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of information stored in the storage unit according to the modification of the third embodiment.
As illustrated in FIG. 14, the storage unit 100 includes time zone information to which a predetermined point belongs, date information, a plurality of time information, weather information corresponding to the predetermined point and corresponding to the day information and each time information. Are stored in association with each other. The plurality of time information stored in the storage unit 100 includes a first time (9 o'clock in the illustrated example), a second time (12 o'clock in the illustrated example), a third time (in the illustrated example, 15 o'clock). ). The second time is a time later than the first time, for example, three hours after the first time. The third time is a time later than the second time, for example, six hours after the first time.

  As in the third embodiment, the main control unit 80 instructs the weather information corresponding to the first time for a predetermined time based on the information stored in the storage unit 100 in the weather display mode, and the minute hand 32 The driving unit 110 is controlled such that the weather information corresponding to the second time is instructed for a predetermined time, and the hour hand 31 indicates the weather information corresponding to the third time for a predetermined time. The hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33 indicate the weather information corresponding to the time information close to the current time in the order in which the tip positions are closer to the weather display unit 28.

  Thus, according to this modification, the timepiece 1 indicates that the second hand 33 indicates the weather information corresponding to the first time, the minute hand 32 indicates the weather information corresponding to the second time, and the hour hand 31 indicates the third time. A case where weather information corresponding to the time is instructed can be displayed. Therefore, weather information corresponding to a plurality of times can be displayed in a lump, and the user can easily recognize the weather transition. Therefore, the convenience of the watch when using weather information can be ensured.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, when the weather information including a plurality of weather elements is indicated by the hands, the second hand 33 is moved between the positions indicating the marks 29A to 29D indicating the weather elements. On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment, when weather information including a pair of weather elements is indicated by the hands, the marks 29A to 29D indicating the weather elements are individually indicated by the second hand 33 and the minute hand 32.

  When the weather information is composed of a plurality of weather elements, the main control unit 80 causes the second hand 33 and the minute hand 32 to individually indicate each weather element based on the information stored in the storage unit 100 in the weather display mode. The drive unit 110 is controlled. Specifically, in the weather display mode, the main control unit 80 indicates the first weather element included in the weather information for a predetermined time by the second hand 33, and the second weather element included in the weather information for the predetermined time by the minute hand 32. The drive unit 110 is controlled to instruct.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a display example of weather information by the clock according to the fourth embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the 10-day weather forecast at a predetermined point is sunny and cloudy, the main control unit 80 causes the second hand 33 to indicate the clear mark 29A and the minute hand 32 to indicate the cloudy mark 29B. The drive unit 110 is controlled.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, when the weather information is composed of a plurality of weather elements, the second hand 33 and the minute hand 32 indicate the plurality of weather elements separately, so that a plurality of hands are moved while moving one hand. The weather information can be made to be recognized by the user more quickly than in the case where the weather elements are sequentially indicated by one needle. Therefore, the convenience of the watch when using weather information can be ensured.

[Modification of Fourth Embodiment]
In the above-described fourth embodiment, when weather information including a pair of weather elements is indicated by a hand, the second hand 33 indicates one weather element and the minute hand 32 indicates the other weather element. On the other hand, in the modification of the fourth embodiment, the second hand 33 and the minute hand 32 indicate only one of the pair of weather elements, and the second hand 33 and the minute hand 32 indicate the pair of weather elements separately. Transition between the state to be performed.

  When the weather information is composed of a plurality of weather elements, the main control unit 80, in the weather display mode, based on the information stored in the storage unit 100, the first weather in which the second hand 33 and the minute hand 34 are included in the weather information After indicating the element for a predetermined fifth time, the minute hand 34 is moved to a position corresponding to the second weather element included in the weather information at a predetermined speed, and the minute hand 34 indicates the second weather element for the predetermined sixth time. Thus, the drive unit 110 is controlled. Note that the predetermined speed when the minute hand 34 moves from the position indicating the first weather element to the position indicating the second weather element may be set to a different speed according to the weather information.

16 and 17 are diagrams illustrating examples of displaying weather information by a timepiece according to a modification of the fourth embodiment.
When the weather forecast for 10th at a predetermined point is sunny and cloudy, the main control unit 80 causes the second hand 33 and the minute hand 32 to move to the clear instruction position and remain stationary for a predetermined fifth time, as shown in FIG. The drive unit 110 is controlled. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that the minute hand 32 moves to the fogging instruction position at a predetermined speed and stops for a predetermined sixth time. The main control unit 80 may control the driving unit 110 so that the minute hand 32 reciprocates between the clear instruction position and the cloudy instruction position, or the unidirectional movement from the clear instruction position to the cloudy instruction position. The drive unit 110 may be controlled to perform only the above.

  Thus, according to this modification, the state in which the second hand 33 and the minute hand 32 indicate only one of the pair of weather elements, and the state in which the second hand 33 and the minute hand 32 indicate the pair of weather elements separately. Therefore, in comparison with the case where the second hand 33 and the minute hand 32 merely indicate the pair of weather elements separately, it is possible to indicate the weather information constituted by the pair of weather elements in detail. .

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the weather information displayed by the timepiece 1 is the weather. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, the weather information displayed by the timepiece 1 is a precipitation probability.

FIG. 18 is a plan view of a timepiece according to the fifth embodiment. In FIG. 18, the clock 1 displays the weather information by executing the weather display mode.
As shown in FIG. 18, the weather display unit 28 formed on the dial ring 27 includes a scale 29 indicating the probability. The scale 29 is arranged along the circumferential direction of the dial ring 27. The scale 29 displays the probability of precipitation when instructed by at least one of the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of information stored in the storage unit according to the fifth embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the storage unit 100, as in the modification of the third embodiment, the time zone information to which the predetermined point belongs, the day information, the plurality of time information, and the date corresponding to the predetermined point are displayed. Information and weather information corresponding to each time information are stored in association with each other. The plurality of time information stored in the storage unit 100 includes a first time (9 o'clock in the illustrated example), a second time (12 o'clock in the illustrated example), a third time (in the illustrated example, 15 o'clock). ). The second time is a time later than the first time, for example, three hours after the first time. The third time is a time later than the second time, for example, six hours after the first time. The weather information stored in the storage unit 100 is a precipitation probability.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the weather display mode, the main control unit 80 indicates the weather information corresponding to the first time for a predetermined time based on the information stored in the storage unit 100, and the minute hand 32 indicates the first time. The driving unit 110 is controlled so that weather information corresponding to two times is instructed for a predetermined time, and the hour hand 31 indicates weather information corresponding to the third time for a predetermined time. The hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33 indicate the weather information corresponding to the time information close to the current time in the order in which the tip positions are closer to the weather display unit 28.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the weather information displayed by the weather display unit 28 is the precipitation probability, the watch 1 can display the precipitation probability together with the day information. Therefore, the user can intuitively grasp the information of the precipitation probability according to the day information, and can secure the convenience of the watch when using the weather information.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In each embodiment mentioned above, the weather display part 28 displays the weather information of any one of the weather and the precipitation probability. In contrast, in the sixth embodiment, the weather display unit 28 displays a plurality of weather information.

FIG. 20 is a plan view of a timepiece according to the sixth embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 20, the weather display unit 28 formed on the dial ring 27 includes a scale 29 indicating the probability and a plurality of marks 29 </ b> A to 29 </ b> D indicating each weather element. The scale 29 displays the probability of precipitation when instructed by at least one of the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33. The plurality of marks 29 </ b> A to 29 </ b> D display the weather when instructed by at least one of the hour hand 31, the minute hand 32, and the second hand 33. Thereby, the timepiece 1 can display the weather and the probability of precipitation.

  Each time the input unit 70 is operated in the weather display mode, the main control unit 80 controls the drive unit 110 so that, for example, the second hand 33 sequentially instructs one of the plurality of weather information.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the weather display unit is configured to display a plurality of weather information (weather and precipitation probability in the present embodiment). Can be displayed with information. Therefore, the user can intuitively grasp a plurality of weather information corresponding to the day information, and can secure the convenience of the timepiece when using the weather information.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment described with reference to the drawings, and various modifications can be considered within the technical scope thereof.
For example, in the above embodiment, the weather information includes either one of the weather and the precipitation probability, but is not limited to this, and the weather information includes the weather, the precipitation probability, the precipitation, the temperature, the humidity, and the ultraviolet light. At least one of an index, a wind speed, and a wind direction may be included.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the date information containing a date is displayed by the date wheel 38, it is not limited to this. For example, the timepiece may be configured to include a liquid crystal display device (LCD) capable of displaying date information including the date in a portion where the small window 25 in the dial 21 is formed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the weather display part 28 is formed in the dial ring 27, it is not limited to this. The weather display unit may be formed on the bezel 13 or the dial 21, for example. When the weather display unit is formed on the dial 21 and the weather information is indicated by one needle, the weather information is displayed by the needle having the tip closest to the weather display unit among the plurality of needles 31 to 36. It is desirable to indicate.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although weather information is instruct | indicated by the second hand 33 which can instruct | indicate the present | current time among the some hands 31-36, the minute hand 32, and the hour hand 31, it is not limited to this. The timepiece may include hands provided for instructing weather information in addition to the second hand 33, the minute hand 32, and the hour hand 31.

  In the above-described embodiment, the guideline for instructing weather information has been described based on a so-called analog needle that exists non-temporarily physically, physically, and mechanically. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured as a so-called digital display which is expressed temporarily by a liquid crystal display or the like in the form of dot display, indicator display, gauge level display, dynamic animation display, or the like.

  In addition, it is possible to appropriately replace the constituent elements in the above-described embodiments with well-known constituent elements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the above-described embodiments and modifications may be appropriately combined. Good.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Clock 9 ... Terminal (external device) 28 ... Weather display part 31 ... Hour hand (hand, time indicator hand, information time indicator hand, hand) 32 ... Minute hand (pointer, time indicator hand, information time indicator hand, hand) 33 ... Second hand (pointer, hand) 34 ... Small hour hand (needle) 35 ... Small minute hand (needle) 36 ... Mode hand (needle) 38 ... Date indicator (date information display part) 80 ... Main control part (control part) 90 ... Communication Part 100 ... Storage part

Claims (15)

A storage unit for storing day information and weather information corresponding to the day information;
A day information display unit capable of displaying the day information;
A weather display section for displaying the weather information;
A guideline capable of instructing the weather information;
A watch comprising: The hands include at least one of an hour hand, a minute hand and a second hand capable of displaying time.
The timepiece according to claim 1. The storage unit stores a point, time zone information to which the point belongs, and the weather information corresponding to the point,
The guide indicates the weather information corresponding to the point,
A time indicator hand for indicating the current time of the point;
The timepiece according to claim 2. The storage unit stores weather information corresponding to the day information,
With the change of the day information displayed by the day information display unit, the day information display unit and the day information display unit so that the weather information corresponding to the day information displayed by the day information display unit is indicated by the pointer A control unit for controlling the pointer;
The timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The indicator indicates the current time when not instructing the weather information.
The timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the timepiece is characterized in that 5. An information time indicating hand capable of indicating at least one of a time corresponding to the weather information and a time when the weather information is updated is provided. 5. Clock. Comprising a plurality of said guidelines,
The first pointer indicates the weather information corresponding to the first time, and the second pointer indicates the weather information corresponding to the second time; and the first pointer indicates the first day Instructing the weather information corresponding to the information and displaying at least one of the cases where the second pointer indicates the weather information corresponding to the second day information,
The timepiece according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the timepiece is characterized in that A plurality of needles including the pointer,
The tip of the pointer is closest to the weather display portion among the tips of the plurality of needles,
The timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the timepiece is characterized in that Comprising a plurality of said guidelines,
The weather information is composed of a plurality of weather elements,
The plurality of guidelines indicate the plurality of weather elements separately,
The timepiece according to claim 1, wherein: The weather information includes a first weather element and a second weather element,
The pointer can indicate the first weather element and the second weather element, and a first moving speed from a first position indicating the first weather element to a second position indicating the second weather element And the weather information shown when the second movement speed from the second position to the first position is the same, and the weather information shown when the first movement speed and the second movement speed are different. Can direct at least one of them,
The timepiece according to claim 1, wherein: A communication unit that acquires the weather information from an external device by communication,
The weather information corresponding to the point designated by the external device and the time zone information to which the point belongs are acquired by the communication unit and stored in the storage unit,
The timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the timepiece is characterized in that The date information includes at least one of date, time, and day of the week.
The timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the timepiece is characterized in that The weather information includes at least one of weather, probability of precipitation, precipitation, temperature, humidity, ultraviolet index, wind speed, and wind direction,
The timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the timepiece is characterized in that The weather display unit displays a plurality of weather information.
The timepiece according to claim 1, wherein the timepiece is characterized in that Obtaining day information and weather information corresponding to the day information;
Displaying the day information;
Directing the weather information to a pointer;
A method for controlling a timepiece comprising:

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