WO1998058298A1 - Projection clock - Google Patents
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- WO1998058298A1 WO1998058298A1 PCT/EP1997/003182 EP9703182W WO9858298A1 WO 1998058298 A1 WO1998058298 A1 WO 1998058298A1 EP 9703182 W EP9703182 W EP 9703182W WO 9858298 A1 WO9858298 A1 WO 9858298A1
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- WO
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- Prior art keywords
- clock
- projection device
- projection
- lens
- liquid crystal
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- G—PHYSICS
- G04—HOROLOGY
- G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
- G04G9/00—Visual time or date indication means
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- G—PHYSICS
- G04—HOROLOGY
- G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
- G04B19/00—Indicating the time by visual means
- G04B19/34—Position of the hands projected optically
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- the invention relates to an apparatus for projection of a liquid crystal display of clock to a smooth surface according to the prior art part of claim 1.
- the purpose of the invention is to project the display of a clock comprising a projection device to any smooth surface. Therefore, the projection clock provides a moveable projection device. Furthermore, the projection clock may provide a time display based on a clock synchronized by a DCF-77 signal - a so called radio clock - and provides an alarm.
- the projection device is focusable and permits a focusing of the projected image to walls having a different distance or to ceilings having a diverse height. Thus, different set-up heights of the projection clock may be compensated by adjusting the lens.
- the use of a super bright light-emitting diode with collimator-cage as projection light source also causes a significant increase of the lastingness of the projection light source compared to the former applied incandescent bulbs with halogen filling.
- the invention solves the posed task by using an apparatus which embodies the features of claim 1.
- An other advantageous embodiment of the invention is the translatability of the projecting lens in an axial direction by means of a knurled turning knob.
- the projecting lens is easily focusable and permits a focusing of the projected image at walls or ceilings.
- the advantages of the invention are particularly based on the focusability of the lens through which the projection clock may be placed on an arbitrary level and may be used with different heights of a ceiling. Furthermore, the apparatus according to the invention permits the projection of a clock coupled with a radio clock at a wall or a ceiling.
- Fig. 1 illustrates the projection clock comprising a clock 1 and a projection device 2.
- the projection device 2 is based on the transmitted light principle and comprises a light source 4, a miniature liquid crystal display 5 which is to be projected and a spherical lens 3.
- the light source 4, the miniature liquid crystal display 5 and the spherical lens 3 are sequentially arranged along the light beam permitting a projection of the miniature liquid crystal display 5 into a real image.
- the projection device 2 is moveable mounted and provided with a knurled turning knob 8 permitting a focussing of the spherical lens 3.
- the clock 1 and the projection device are provided with two batteries 12, but optionally an AC-power unit 13 with a 3 V DC low tension side may be connected.
- Fig. 2 shows a front view which illustrates the clock 1 with the projection device 2 which is moveable relative to the casing 9 of the clock 1 around the axis of rotation 17 which connects the casing 9 and the clock 1.
- the knurled turning knob 8 at the projection device 2 serves to translate the lens 3 in an axial direction and therewith focus the spherical lens 3.
- the display 11 of the clock 1 optionally provides a 24 h or a 12 h time display which may be chosen by a press switch 14. Apart from this a display 15 of the week-day and a display 16 of the date is integrated in the display 11 of the clock 9.
- an alarm function preferably providing an acoustical signal can be controlled by the press switch 14 which is integrated in the clock 1.
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- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Electric Clocks (AREA)
- Liquid Crystal (AREA)
- Devices For Indicating Variable Information By Combining Individual Elements (AREA)
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Priority Applications (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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JP50361999A JP2002505746A (en) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-06-18 | Projection clock |
DE69734836T DE69734836T2 (en) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-06-18 | PROJECTION CLOCK |
PCT/EP1997/003182 WO1998058298A1 (en) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-06-18 | Projection clock |
EP97929214A EP0990196B1 (en) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-06-18 | Projection clock |
HK00103208A HK1024063A1 (en) | 1997-06-18 | 2000-05-30 | Projection clock |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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PCT/EP1997/003182 WO1998058298A1 (en) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-06-18 | Projection clock |
Publications (1)
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WO1998058298A1 true WO1998058298A1 (en) | 1998-12-23 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/EP1997/003182 WO1998058298A1 (en) | 1997-06-18 | 1997-06-18 | Projection clock |
Country Status (5)
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EP (1) | EP0990196B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2002505746A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69734836T2 (en) |
HK (1) | HK1024063A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1998058298A1 (en) |
Cited By (5)
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WO2004058626A1 (en) * | 2002-12-24 | 2004-07-15 | Labatt Brewing Company Limited | Light projecting beverage dispensing device |
EP1777585A1 (en) * | 2005-10-19 | 2007-04-25 | Acer Incorporated | Time control system and method for projector |
CN100538562C (en) * | 2005-07-28 | 2009-09-09 | 万威科研有限公司 | Projection clock |
CN103412475A (en) * | 2013-07-18 | 2013-11-27 | 吴江市同心电子科技有限公司 | Induction type projection clock |
CN113296345A (en) * | 2021-05-18 | 2021-08-24 | 福建易美特电子科技有限公司 | Clock character projection equipment with rotating and zooming functions |
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DE102011118748A1 (en) * | 2011-11-08 | 2013-05-29 | Alexander Degtjarew | Watch integrated with projector for projecting digital dial on e.g. wall, has turn mirror which is provided for adjusting the direction of light beam of projector |
DE102011118749A1 (en) * | 2011-11-08 | 2013-05-29 | Alexander Degtjarew | Clock, has projector fixed on printed circuit board within housing without movement, and optically connected with turning mirror that causes turning of beam, whose direction is changed and regulated by turning mirror relative to axle |
Citations (6)
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GB440444A (en) * | 1934-08-04 | 1935-12-31 | Ernest Victor Raynor | Improvements in, and relating to, clocks, watches and like timepieces |
FR1605562A (en) * | 1968-04-05 | 1981-04-03 | Alarm clock with illuminated dial - projects image of face on to wall or ceiling of bedroom | |
EP0036946A1 (en) * | 1980-03-22 | 1981-10-07 | ESGE Elektrouhren GmbH | Electronic digital clock |
FR2633070A1 (en) * | 1988-06-21 | 1989-12-22 | Rigal Isabelle | Clock allowing optical projection of the time and projection assembly including such a clock |
WO1992018914A1 (en) * | 1991-04-12 | 1992-10-29 | Ingo Maurer | Clock with analog display |
US5260919A (en) * | 1992-05-08 | 1993-11-09 | Tsai Ching Shyn | Electric timer with a projector |
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US2290811A (en) | 1942-02-03 | 1942-07-21 | Harry B Nassoit | Projector for time indications |
DE840970C (en) | 1949-12-03 | 1952-06-09 | Otto Dipl-Ing Schmidt | Clock dial projection device |
US2694338A (en) | 1953-03-06 | 1954-11-16 | Moultry | Clock face projecting device |
JPS56669A (en) | 1979-06-15 | 1981-01-07 | Matsushita Electric Works Ltd | Display unit of digital clock |
DE3439638C1 (en) * | 1984-10-30 | 1986-05-15 | Gebrüder Junghans GmbH, 7230 Schramberg | Autonomous radio clock |
DE8901512U1 (en) * | 1989-02-10 | 1990-06-13 | Junghans Uhren GmbH, 7230 Schramberg | Small radio clock with antenna coil |
JPH03175397A (en) | 1989-12-04 | 1991-07-30 | Tomoe Koukokushiya:Kk | Shadow clock |
DE9010270U1 (en) * | 1990-05-04 | 1991-09-05 | Junghans Uhren GmbH, 7230 Schramberg | Autonomous radio clock |
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1997
- 1997-06-18 EP EP97929214A patent/EP0990196B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1997-06-18 DE DE69734836T patent/DE69734836T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1997-06-18 WO PCT/EP1997/003182 patent/WO1998058298A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1997-06-18 JP JP50361999A patent/JP2002505746A/en active Pending
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2000
- 2000-05-30 HK HK00103208A patent/HK1024063A1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB440444A (en) * | 1934-08-04 | 1935-12-31 | Ernest Victor Raynor | Improvements in, and relating to, clocks, watches and like timepieces |
FR1605562A (en) * | 1968-04-05 | 1981-04-03 | Alarm clock with illuminated dial - projects image of face on to wall or ceiling of bedroom | |
EP0036946A1 (en) * | 1980-03-22 | 1981-10-07 | ESGE Elektrouhren GmbH | Electronic digital clock |
FR2633070A1 (en) * | 1988-06-21 | 1989-12-22 | Rigal Isabelle | Clock allowing optical projection of the time and projection assembly including such a clock |
WO1992018914A1 (en) * | 1991-04-12 | 1992-10-29 | Ingo Maurer | Clock with analog display |
US5260919A (en) * | 1992-05-08 | 1993-11-09 | Tsai Ching Shyn | Electric timer with a projector |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO2004058626A1 (en) * | 2002-12-24 | 2004-07-15 | Labatt Brewing Company Limited | Light projecting beverage dispensing device |
CN100538562C (en) * | 2005-07-28 | 2009-09-09 | 万威科研有限公司 | Projection clock |
EP1777585A1 (en) * | 2005-10-19 | 2007-04-25 | Acer Incorporated | Time control system and method for projector |
CN103412475A (en) * | 2013-07-18 | 2013-11-27 | 吴江市同心电子科技有限公司 | Induction type projection clock |
CN113296345A (en) * | 2021-05-18 | 2021-08-24 | 福建易美特电子科技有限公司 | Clock character projection equipment with rotating and zooming functions |
CN113296345B (en) * | 2021-05-18 | 2022-05-31 | 福建易美特电子科技有限公司 | Clock character projection equipment with rotating and zooming functions |
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JP2002505746A (en) | 2002-02-19 |
DE69734836T2 (en) | 2006-09-07 |
EP0990196A1 (en) | 2000-04-05 |
DE69734836D1 (en) | 2006-01-12 |
EP0990196B1 (en) | 2005-12-07 |
HK1024063A1 (en) | 2000-09-29 |
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