Device for controlling the functions of a timepiece and method using same
First Claim
1. A device for controlling the functions of a timepiece, specifically, a wristwatch formed of a casing, a bezel, a back, and a base, comprising a means (12) for generating a current of variable magnetic induction, a means (13, 13'"'"', 13") for detecting the current of variable magnetic induction, a processing means (14, 14'"'"', 14") for processing signals generated by said detection means, and a means (15) for controlling functions of the timepiece, said functions to be controlled depending upon the signals generated by said processing means, wherein the means (12) for generating a current of variable magnetic induction comprises a movable element (27, 30, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 130) accessible from the outside of the watch case, and a fixed element located inside the watch case, said movable element (27, 30, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 130) having no kinematic connection with the inside of the watch case.
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Abstract
A device (10) mounted in a timepiece for generating a variable inductive magnetic current, the device consisting of a mobile member (39) including an element for conducting the inductive magnetic current and a non-conductive element. The device also includes a mechanism for detecting (13) the variable inductive magnetic current mechanism (14), processing signals derived from the detecting mechanism and a mechanism (15) controlling the timepiece functions. The device facilitates the control of the timepiece without requiring an element physically passing through the timepiece case, thus enabling complete sealing of the timepiece.
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- 1. A device for controlling the functions of a timepiece, specifically, a wristwatch formed of a casing, a bezel, a back, and a base, comprising a means (12) for generating a current of variable magnetic induction, a means (13, 13'"'"', 13") for detecting the current of variable magnetic induction, a processing means (14, 14'"'"', 14") for processing signals generated by said detection means, and a means (15) for controlling functions of the timepiece, said functions to be controlled depending upon the signals generated by said processing means, wherein the means (12) for generating a current of variable magnetic induction comprises a movable element (27, 30, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 130) accessible from the outside of the watch case, and a fixed element located inside the watch case, said movable element (27, 30, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 130) having no kinematic connection with the inside of the watch case.
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