JPH04296690A - Wrist watch for climbing - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To allow a climber to check the process of mountain climbing by displaying altitude in numeric number and display mountain climbing locus in the relation of altitude and time lapse as an altitude graph. CONSTITUTION:When a sensing button 5 is pressed, a signal reading section 8 discriminates that the button 5 is pressed, a processor 9 actuating an altitude and temperature sensor 7, the display section 1 of the altitude meter and the display section 3 of a thermometer. The sensor 7 converts the ambient pressure into an electric signal, detecting altitude signals and temperature signals, and the processor 9 calculates the temperature and the altitude of the present position using these signals, letting the results display on their respective display sections 3 and 1. In addition, the altitude of the present position and the time displayed in an ordinary time displaying section 2 are stored in a memory section 10 corresponded, and then, are output in an altitude graph displaying section 14 through an altitude data outputting section 13, displaying an altitude graph. The processor 9, whenever an altitude unit button 11 is pressed, let the display section 14 display the maximum value of the altitude of the altitude graph by a unit of 1000m, for example varied.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a climbing watch, and more particularly to a watch that displays altitude when climbing.

0002

[Prior Art] Conventional climbing watches have been designed to
It had the function of displaying time, temperature, etc., and the altimeter was started at the same time as the climber started climbing, and the altitude was sequentially displayed numerically on the display.

[0003] Also, when informing the altitude at which the climber is climbing (hereinafter referred to as altitude), the climber who is waiting at the base camp below is informed using a radio or the like and has the climber create a climbing record. Ta.

0004

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional climbing wristwatch as described above, the detected altitude is only displayed as a number on the display, so the problem is that the climber cannot check the climbing progress. was there.

[0005]Also, since climbing records are created by informing the climbers at the base camp of the altitude they are climbing using radios, etc., even if only the altitude is to be reported, it is necessary to carry a radio as luggage. There was a problem that it had to be done.

The present invention was made to solve the above problems, and it not only displays the detected altitude numerically, but also displays an altitude graph showing the progress of the mountain climbing, prints the progress of the mountain climbing, and The purpose is to obtain a climbing watch that can be sent.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A climbing wristwatch according to the present invention detects at least the altitude at which a climber is located, and when there is a command to display the altitude, converts it into altitude data and displays it on an altimeter. In the wristwatch, at least an input means has an operation button for instructing to change the unit of altitude display, and a display screen is set with the vertical axis as altitude and the horizontal axis as elapsed time, and the highest altitude on the vertical axis and the highest altitude on the horizontal axis. An elevation graph display means in which the progress display (hereinafter collectively referred to as the elevation unit) is changed and the climbing progress based on the elevation unit is drawn as an elevation graph, and when an elevation display instruction is given, the elevation data is read and stored in the memory. When the elevation data is stored, the display unit changing means reads the set elevation unit and changes the display unit of the elevation graph to that unit, and the elevation unit is read. and a position calculation means that sequentially reads the elevation data from the memory and sequentially calculates the position to be displayed on the elevation graph based on the set elevation unit, and a position calculation means that sequentially reads the elevation data from the memory and sequentially calculates the position to be displayed on the elevation graph. An elevation graph drawing means that displays the mountain on an elevation display graph to draw the mountain climbing trajectory as an elevation graph, and an elevation unit change that changes the elevation unit by a predetermined unit width each time there is a command to change the elevation unit. It is equipped with means.

The apparatus also includes printing means for printing the altitude data stored in the memory based on instructions.

The apparatus further includes transmitting means for transmitting the altitude data stored in the memory based on an instruction.

0010

In the climbing wristwatch of the present invention, when an altitude display instruction is given, the altitude data reading means reads the altitude data of the altitude at which the detected climber is located and stores it in the memory.

Next, the display unit changing means reads the altitude unit of the set altitude graph, and changes the display unit of the altitude graph display means to that unit.

[0012] When the elevation unit is read, the position calculation means sequentially reads the elevation data from the memory and sequentially determines the position to be displayed on the elevation graph of the elevation graph display means based on the set elevation unit. demand.

Then, the elevation graph drawing means displays the elevation data on an elevation display graph for each position determined by the position calculation means, and draws the mountain climbing trajectory as an elevation graph.

Furthermore, when the elevation unit changing means receives a command to change the elevation unit, the elevation unit is changed by a predetermined unit width each time the command is issued, and the elevation graph drawing means draws an elevation graph corresponding to the elevation unit. Let them draw.

A climbing wristwatch characterized by having the following features.

Further, when the printing means receives a command to print altitude data, it outputs the altitude data stored in the memory for printing.

Furthermore, when a command to transmit is input to the transmitting means, the altitude data stored in the memory is transmitted to the outside.

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a climbing wristwatch according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is an altimeter display section, 2 is a display section that displays the date and time (hereinafter referred to as the normal clock display section), and 3
1 is a thermometer display section that displays the temperature, 4 is a mode change button that switches the day of the week, 5 is a sensing button that operates the thermometer display section 3, altimeter display section 1, and elevation graph display section to be described later; 6 is a sensing button for each display. 7 is an altitude/temperature sensor consisting of an altitude sensor that detects altitude (also called altitude) based on the difference in atmospheric pressure and a temperature sensor that detects temperature, and 7 is an altitude/temperature sensor that detects altitude and temperature signals. This is what is output as.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a signal reading section that reads signals from each button, determines which button has been pressed, and notifies a processor to be described later.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a thin processor, which has functions of processing at least an elevation data reading means, a display unit changing means, a position calculating means, an elevation graph drawing means, and an elevation unit changing means, It performs a predetermined processing operation based on the signal from the signal reading section 8 and outputs a predetermined command signal to each display section. In particular, when the altitude signal from the altitude/temperature sensor 7 is input, the altitude is calculated from the altitude signal. The calculated altitude data is stored in the memory 10 in correspondence with time, and is output to the altitude graph display section via the altitude data output section described later. Furthermore, each time the elevation unit button 11 is pressed, e.g. The maximum value on the altitude graph display section, which will be described later, is switched every 1000 meters, and the display is also converted accordingly.

Furthermore, when the altitude time button 12 is pressed, the maximum time is set to, for example, one hour, and the altitude data is also converted accordingly.

Reference numeral 13 denotes an altitude data output section, which outputs the altitude data, altitude unit, and time output from the processor 9, and also outputs the contents of the memory 10 to the outside when a printer connection terminal to be described later is pressed. It also has a transmitting function that causes the flexible antenna 16 stored in the leather band to output and transmit the altitude data at that time when the transmit button 17 is pressed.

Reference numeral 14 denotes an elevation graph display section, in which the vertical axis is altitude and the horizontal axis is time, and the altitude data inputted from the altitude data output section 13 is displayed in a graph based on the altitude and time set by the processor 9. is displayed.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a printer connection terminal. For example, when a printer for a climbing watch is connected, that terminal is pressed and the altitude data and altitude are output from the memory of the processor 9 via the altitude data output section 15. It outputs the units of time and allows the printer to draw the trajectory of the climber as a graph.

FIG. 2 is an external view of the climbing wristwatch of the present invention. In the figure, numerals 1 to 17 are the same as those shown in FIG. In addition to the exterior made of metal, the figure shows
Each display section is protected by a protective cover 19, and each button is locked when the protective cover 19 is closed to protect the climber from rocks and the like when climbing a mountain. The operation of the climbing wristwatch of the present invention constructed as described above will be described below. In this case, since the mode change button 4, sensing button 5, and light button 6 are well known, the explanation of their operations will be omitted and the parts of the present invention will be mainly explained.

For example, if a climber wears the climbing watch of the present invention on his wrist and is about to climb a mountain, when he presses the sensing button 5, the signal reading section 8 determines which button it is and detects that the sensing button 5 has been pressed. For example, it outputs to the processor that the button was pressed.

Then, the processor 9 operates the altitude/temperature sensor 7, the altimeter display section 1, and the thermometer display section 3.

Next, the altitude/temperature sensor 7 converts the atmospheric pressure into an electrical signal, detects the altitude signal and temperature, and outputs the temperature signal to the processor 9. The processor 9 calculates the temperature from the temperature signal and outputs it to the thermometer display section 3 to display the detected temperature. Then, the altitude of the current point is calculated from the altitude signal and displayed on the altimeter display section 1, and the altitude is correlated with the time normally displayed on the clock display section 2.
After storing it as 0, the altitude data is outputted to the altitude graph display section 14 via the altitude data output section 13, and an altitude graph showing the altitude and time at that point is displayed. In this case, assuming that the highest elevation value of the altitude graph is 9000 meters and the time is set to one week, the displayed altitude graph is mostly dots.

Next, since it is difficult for the climber to understand the above setting units when climbing a mountain of 2000 meters, for example, by pressing the altitude unit button 11 once, the signal reading unit 8
notifies the processor 9 that the elevation unit button 11 has been pressed.

When the processor 9 is notified that the altitude unit button 11 has been pressed, it prepares to change the maximum altitude value on the altitude graph display section 14.

Next, the processor 9 presses the altitude unit button 11
Each time is pressed, a signal that changes the maximum value in units of 1000 meters, for example, is outputted to the elevation graph display section 14 via the elevation data output section 13 and displayed. Furthermore, each time the altitude unit button 11 is pressed, the processor 9 displays an altitude graph based on the changed altitude unit so that the graph is drawn in a predetermined area within the maximum altitude stored in the memory 10. The address of section 14 is calculated and displayed. In this case, assume that the highest value is determined at 2000 meters.

Next, since the time is set to one week,
Assuming that the climber can climb a mountain in one day, when he presses the altitude time button 12, the processor 9 prepares to change the time of the highest value on the altitude graph in the same way as above, and each time the altitude time button 12 is pressed. Then, the highest value time is changed and displayed, and the altitude data stored in the memory 10 is calculated and displayed in a predetermined area based on the changed time.

Next, when the climber starts climbing, the altitude
Since the temperature sensor 7 always outputs the detected temperature signal and altitude signal, the processor 9 calculates the altitude and temperature at predetermined intervals, stores them in the memory 10, and displays them on the altimeter display section 1 and thermometer display section 3. Then, based on the set altitude and time, the altitude data of the altitude graph is calculated and displayed on the altitude graph display section 14 via the altitude data output section 13. Therefore, the climber can check the progress of the mountain climb on the elevation graph.

Furthermore, if the send button 17 is pressed when climbing a mountain, the altitude data output unit 13 is stored in the memory 10.
The altitude data is read from and output to the flexible antenna 16 for transmission in real time.

Next, when the climber descends the mountain and connects the printer for the climbing watch, the printer connection terminal 1
5 is pressed so that the altitude data output unit 13 reads the contents of the memory of the processor 9 to the outside.

Since this printer is equipped with buttons similar to the altitude unit button 11 and the altitude time button 12, the climber can print the progress of mountain climbing at a predetermined altitude and time. You can keep it as a record of your mountain climbing.

[0037] Furthermore, if the device is equipped with a reception function, it is possible to receive the transmitted altitude data and inform the climbers at the base camp of the mountain climbing situation in real time.

The watch of the present invention is waterproofed to several atmospheres so that it can withstand wind and rain.

[0039]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, when an altitude display instruction is given, the altitude data of the altitude where the climber is located is read and stored in the memory, and the vertical axis is the altitude and the horizontal axis is the elapsed time. The display screen is drawn as time on a set screen, and when the maximum altitude on the vertical axis and the maximum elapsed time on the horizontal axis are changed, the altitude data is displayed accordingly, so it is useful for climbers. This has the effect of allowing you to see the progress of your climb at a glance.

Furthermore, when a command to print altitude data is input, the altitude data in the memory is output for printing, so that it can be used as a mountain climbing record at a later date.

Furthermore, when a transmission command is input, the altitude data stored in the memory is transmitted to the outside, so that, for example, a wireless communication can be used to inform climbers at the base camp of the current altitude. This has the effect of not having to carry a plane.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

[Fig. 1] Schematic diagram of a climbing wristwatch according to the present invention

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Figure 2: External view of the climbing wristwatch of the present invention

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Altimeter display section 2 Normal clock display section 3 Thermometer display section 4 Mode change button 5 Sensing button 6 Light button 7 Altitude/temperature sensor 8 Signal reading section 9. Thin processor 10 Memory 12 Altitude time button 13　Elevation data output section 14　Elevation graph display section 15　Printer connection terminal 16 Flexible antenna 17 Send button

Claims (3)

[Claims] Claim 1: A climbing wristwatch that at least detects the altitude at which a climber is located, and when there is a command to display the altitude, converts it to altitude data and displays it on the altimeter, at least an instruction to change the unit of altitude display. A display screen is set with the vertical axis as altitude and the horizontal axis as elapsed time, and the highest altitude on the vertical axis and the highest elapsed time on the horizontal axis (hereinafter collectively referred to as the altitude unit) can be changed. an altitude graph display means for displaying the mountain climbing progress based on the altitude unit as an altitude graph; an altitude data reading means for reading the altitude data and storing it in a memory when the altitude display instruction is given; When the elevation data is stored, display unit changing means reads the set elevation unit and changes the display unit of the elevation graph to that unit; and when the elevation unit is read, the elevation data is read from the memory. - position calculation means for sequentially reading the data and sequentially calculating the position to be displayed on the elevation graph based on the set elevation unit;
an elevation graph drawing means for displaying the elevation data on the elevation display graph for each position determined by the position calculation means and drawing a mountain climbing trajectory as an elevation graph; and a command for changing the elevation unit. , and an altitude unit changing means for changing the altitude unit by a predetermined unit width each time the command is issued. 2. The climbing wristwatch according to claim 1, further comprising printing means for printing the altitude data stored in the memory based on an instruction. 3. The climbing wristwatch according to claim 1, further comprising transmitting means for transmitting the altitude data stored in the memory based on an instruction.