Electronic watch with function of calling for help

• US 9,971,307 B1
• Filed: 09/12/2017
• Issued: 05/15/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Primax Electronics Limited
• Original Assignee: Primax Electronics Limited
• Inventors: Ting, Kuan-Pao
• Primary Examiner(s): Feild, Joseph
• Assistant Examiner(s): Point, Rufus
• Application Number:
  US15/701,963
• Time in Patent Office: 245 Days
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 19/14 specially adapted for specific applications
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 19/42 Determining position
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 5/0027 of actual mobile position, i.e. position determined on mobile
• CPC Class Codes: G04B 19/30 Illumination of dials or hands dials in general G04B19/06; moving indicating means with numbers or hands, in general G04B19/20; arrangements for indicating different local apparent times by means of a globe illuminated from inside G04B19/22; continuous indication of the time by non-electric light sources G04B25/00, e.g. by electric lamps G04C17/02; illumination by electric lamps which function at fixed times or periodically G04C19/02; illuminated panels G09F13/00
• CPC Class Codes: G04B 47/00 Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece clockwork cases for special purposes G04B37/12; clocks with magnifying glass built in the face G04B39/00; time-pieces in which parts or cases produce special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects, G04B45/00, particularly with inscriptions or pictures moved by hand G04B45/003, with specially shaped cases or parts G04B45/0069; combination of writing or drawing implements with devices for indicating time B43K29/087; combined with cameras, projectors, or photographic printing apparatus G03B29/00
• CPC Class Codes: G04C 10/02 the power supply being a radioactive or photovoltaic source
• CPC Class Codes: G04G 9/04 by controlling light sources, e.g. electroluminescent diodes G04G9/0058 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 40/1318 using electro-optical elements or layers, e.g. electroluminescent sensing
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/016 Personal emergency signalling and security systems emergency non-personal manually actuated alarm activators G08B25/12
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 25/10 using wireless transmission systems G08B25/009 takes precedence

Abstract

An electronic watch with a function of calling for help is provided. The electronic watch includes a main body, a control module, a time display module, a transparent cover, an identifying module and a positioning module. The main body includes a displaying surface. The control module is disposed within the main body. The time display module is installed on the displaying surface and electrically connected with the control module. The transparent cover is aligned with the time display module to cover the displaying surface and connected with the main body. The identifying module is connected with the displaying surface and electrically connected with the control module. The positioning module is disposed within the main body and electrically connected with the control module. Consequently, the efficacy of calling for help and accurately rescuing the user is enhanced.

Claims

1. An electronic watch with a function of calling for help, the electronic watch comprising:

a main body comprising a displaying surface;

a control module disposed within the main body;

a time display module disposed on the displaying surface and electrically connected with the control module;

a transparent cover aligned with the control module to cover the displaying surface, wherein the transparent cover is connected with the main body;

an identifying module connected with the displaying surface and located under the transparent cover, wherein the identifying module is electrically connected with the control module, and an identification data is stored in the identifying module; and

a positioning module disposed within the main body and electrically connected with the control module, wherein the positioning module generates a position data,

wherein if a capture signal obtained by the identifying module complies with the identification data, a distress signal containing the identification data and the position data is generated by the control module.

2. The electronic watch according to claim 1, wherein the control module comprises a control element and a communication element electrically connected with the control element, wherein the time display module, the identifying module and the positioning module are electrically connected with the control element, wherein after the identification data and the position data are converted into the distress signal by the control element, the distress signal is outputted through the communication element.

3. The electronic watch according to claim 2, wherein the control module further comprises a circuit board, wherein the control element, the communication element, the time display module, the identifying module and the positioning module are installed on the circuit board and electrically connected with the circuit board.

4. The electronic watch according to claim 3, wherein the positioning module is a satellite positioning module, and the positioning module receives a satellite signal and generates the position data according to the satellite signal.

5. The electronic watch according to claim 3, wherein the identifying module comprises a fingerprint capturing element and a control unit, wherein the fingerprint capturing element is installed on the displaying surface, the control unit is installed on the circuit board and electrically connected with the circuit board, the fingerprint capturing element and the control element are electrically connected with the control unit, and the capture signal is obtained by the fingerprint capturing element.

6. The electronic watch according to claim 5, wherein the identifying module further comprises a storage element, wherein the storage element is installed on the circuit board, the storage element is electrically connected with the control element and the circuit board, and the identification data is stored in the storage element.

7. The electronic watch according to claim 6, wherein the fingerprint capturing element is an optical fingerprint sensor, and the storage element is a memory.

8. The electronic watch according to claim 3, wherein the electronic watch further comprises a wireless intercom module, and the wireless intercom module is electrically connected with the circuit board, wherein a speaking start key is formed on a lateral side of the main body, and the speaking start key is electrically connected with the wireless intercom module, wherein the wireless intercom module is disposed within the main body, the wireless intercom module receives and transmits an input audio signal, and the wireless intercom module receives and outputs a return audio signal.

9. The electronic watch according to claim 8, wherein the wireless intercom module comprises a sound receiver and an audio transceiver, and the sound receiver and the audio transceiver are electrically connected with the circuit board, wherein the speaking start key is electrically connected with the sound receiver, and the sound receiver is electrically connected with the audio transceiver, wherein after the input audio signal is received by the sound receiver, the input audio signal is outputted through the audio transceiver.

10. The electronic watch according to claim 9, wherein the wireless intercom module further comprises a sound output element, and the sound output element is electrically connected with the audio transceiver and the circuit board, wherein after the return audio signal is received by the audio transceiver, the return audio signal is outputted through the sound output element.

11. The electronic watch according to claim 10, wherein the main body further comprises a mesh, and the sound receiver and the sound output element are aligned with the mesh.

12. The electronic watch according to claim 10, wherein the wireless intercom module further comprises a first audio processor and a second audio processor, wherein the sound receiver is electrically connected with the audio transceiver through the first audio processor, the sound output element is electrically connected with the audio transceiver through the second audio processor, the input audio signal is transmitted to the audio transceiver through the first audio processor, and the return audio signal is transmitted to the sound output element through the second audio processor.

13. The electronic watch according to claim 8, wherein the electronic watch further comprises a power supply module, and the power supply module comprises a power providing element, wherein the power providing element is installed on the circuit board, and the power providing element is electrically connected with the circuit board, the control element, the identifying module, the positioning module, the wireless intercom module and the time display module.

14. The electronic watch according to claim 13, wherein the power supply module further comprises a power generator, wherein the power generator is electrically connected with the power providing element and disposed on the displaying surface of the main body.

15. The electronic watch according to claim 14, wherein the power generator is a solar panel.

16. The electronic watch according to claim 3, wherein the time display module comprises a display control unit, plural first display units and plural second display units, wherein the display control unit is installed on the circuit board and electrically connected with the control element and the circuit board, and the plural first display units and the plural second display units are electrically connected with the display control unit and installed on the displaying surface.

17. The electronic watch according to claim 16, wherein the plural first display units are disposed on the displaying surface in a circular permutation, the plural second display units are externally arranged around the plural first display units in a circular permutation, and the plural first display units and the plural second display units are in a concentric arrangement.

18. The electronic watch according to claim 17, wherein the time display module further comprises a time adjuster, wherein the time adjuster is formed on a lateral side of the main body and electrically connected with the display control unit.

19. The electronic watch according to claim 16, wherein the time display module further comprises a timing circuit, wherein the timing circuit is installed on the circuit board, the timing circuit is electrically connected with the circuit board and the display control unit, the timing circuit generates a time signal, and the time signal is shown through the first display units and the second display units under control of the display control unit.

20. The electronic watch according to claim 16, wherein the time display module further comprises a noctilucent light generator, wherein the noctilucent light generator is installed on the displaying surface of the main body and electrically connected with the circuit board and the display control unit.

21. The electronic watch according to claim 20, wherein each of the plural first display units, the plural second display units and the noctilucent light generator comprises a light emitting diode, and the display control unit is a microcontroller.

22. The electronic watch according to claim 20, wherein each of the displaying surface and the plural second display units is coated with a reflective glue.

23. The electronic watch according to claim 22, wherein the electronic watch further comprises a first reflective strip and a second reflective strip, wherein the first reflective strip is disposed on the displaying surface of the main body, the second reflective strip is disposed on a bottom surface of the transparent cover, and the first reflective strip and the second reflective strip face each other.

24. The electronic watch according to claim 23, wherein a mark is formed on the second reflective strip, which is disposed on the transparent cover.

25. The electronic watch according to claim 1, wherein the transparent cover is made of a glassy material.