EP1176479A1 - Electronic device for reminding a user of the upcoming and/or the termination of a periodic repetitive event - Google Patents

Electronic device for reminding a user of the upcoming and/or the termination of a periodic repetitive event Download PDF

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EP1176479A1
EP1176479A1 EP01420171A EP01420171A EP1176479A1 EP 1176479 A1 EP1176479 A1 EP 1176479A1 EP 01420171 A EP01420171 A EP 01420171A EP 01420171 A EP01420171 A EP 01420171A EP 1176479 A1 EP1176479 A1 EP 1176479A1
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Haddad Jacques
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    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04F—TIME-INTERVAL MEASURING
    • G04F1/00—Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers
    • G04F1/005—Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers using electronic timing, e.g. counting means

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  • the present invention relates to an electronic device ensuring the counting of the time expressed in days, starting from a number preprogrammed for manufacturing.
  • the countdown starts from a number of days preprogrammed for manufacturing. A few days before the end of countdown, the device alerts the user with a first signal, audible or visual. A second signal, audible or visual, can intervene at the end of the countdown.
  • the device comprises a microcontroller (1) provided with a programmed read only memory area (2).
  • the information given by the microcontroller is transmitted to the display (4) by a electronic connection (3).

Abstract

A microcontroller (1) has a programmed area of read only memory (2) and sends information to a display (4) through an electrical connection (3). A calculator counts down the days to an event from a preprogrammed number set during manufacture and some days before completion a warning audio or visual signal is delivered. A second audio or visual signal is sent at the end of the countdown

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif électronique assurant le décompte du temps exprimé en jours, à partir d'un nombre préprogrammé à la fabrication.The present invention relates to an electronic device ensuring the counting of the time expressed in days, starting from a number preprogrammed for manufacturing.

Actuellement dans le domaine des compteurs réalisant un compte à rebours l'utilisateur est obligé d'entrer lui-même, soit la date de l'événement, soit le temps séparant la date actuelle de la date de l'événement.Currently in the field of counters realizing a countdown the user is obliged to enter himself, either the date of the event or the time separating the current date from the date of the event.

Dès la mise en marche du dispositif selon l'invention, le décompte commence à partir d'un nombre de jours préprogrammé à la fabrication. Quelques jours avant la fin du décompte, le dispositif avertit l'utilisateur par un premier signal, sonore ou visuel. Un second signal, sonore ou visuel, peut intervenir à la fin du décompte.As soon as the device according to the invention is started, the countdown starts from a number of days preprogrammed for manufacturing. A few days before the end of countdown, the device alerts the user with a first signal, audible or visual. A second signal, audible or visual, can intervene at the end of the countdown.

Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation et d'utilisation :

  • le dispositif peut être équipé d'un écran à cristaux liquides permettant l'affichage du nombre de jours restants à décompter et/ou d'une ou plusieurs diodes luminescentes
  • le dispositif peut posséder un bouton pour remettre à zéro le décompte de jours préprogrammés à la fabrication et permettre son utilisation une nouvelle fois
  • le dispositif peut être intégré à d'autre appareils de mesure ou de contrôle
  • le décompte peut être exprimé en jours, mois ou années.
According to particular embodiments and uses:
  • the device can be equipped with a liquid crystal screen allowing the display of the number of days remaining to be counted down and / or one or more light-emitting diodes
  • the device may have a button to reset the count of days preprogrammed to manufacturing and allow it to be used again
  • the device can be integrated with other measuring or control devices
  • the count can be expressed in days, months or years.

En référence au dessin annexé qui illustre l'invention, le dispositif comporte un microcontrôleur (1) muni d'une zone de mémoire morte programmée (2). Les informations données par le microcontrôleur sont transmises vers l'afficheur (4) par une connexion électronique (3).With reference to the appended drawing which illustrates the invention, the device comprises a microcontroller (1) provided with a programmed read only memory area (2). The information given by the microcontroller is transmitted to the display (4) by a electronic connection (3).

Le dispositif selon l'invention est destiné à rappeler à son utilisateur l'approche et/ou l'échéance d'un événement tel que :

  • le contrôle technique d'un véhicule moteur
  • la visite périodique d'un chrono tachygraphe
  • la date d'anniversaire d'une personne ou d'un événement
  • et d'une manière générale toute date concernant un événement périodique et répétitif.
The device according to the invention is intended to remind its user of the approach and / or the deadline of an event such as:
  • technical inspection of a motor vehicle
  • the periodic visit of a tachograph stopwatch
  • the birthday of a person or event
  • and generally any date concerning a periodic and repetitive event.

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Le dispositif comporte un microcontrôleur (1) muni d'une zone de mémoire morte programmée (2). Les informations données par le microcontrôleur sont transmises vers l'afficheur (4) par une connexion électronique (3). Ce dispositif électronique caractérisé en ce qu'un calculateur intégré assure le décompte du temps exprimé en jours à partir d'un nombre préprogrammé à la fabrication.The device comprises a microcontroller (1) provided with a programmed read only memory area (2). The information given by the microcontroller is transmitted to the display (4) by an electronic connection (3). This electronic device characterized in that an integrated calculator ensures the counting of the time expressed in days from a number preprogrammed for manufacturing. Dispositif électronique selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le calculateur intégré commence le décompte dès sa mise en marche.Electronic device according to claim 1 characterized in that the integrated computer starts counting as soon as it is started. Dispositif électronique selon les revendications 1 et 2 caractérisé en ce qu'un premier signal, sonore ou visuel, peut avertir l'utilisateur quelques jours avant la fin du décompte et qu'un second signal, sonore ou visuel, intervient à la fin du décompte.Electronic device according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that a first signal, audible or visual, can warn the user a few days before the end of the countdown and that a second signal, audible or visual, intervenes at the end of the countdown . Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il peut comporter un écran à cristaux liquides permettant l'affichage du nombre de jours restants.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it may include a liquid crystal screen allowing the display of the number of days remaining. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il peut comporter au moins une diode luminescente.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it can comprise at least one light-emitting diode.
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FR0009755A FR2812411B1 (en) 2000-07-26 2000-07-26 ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR REMINDING ITS USER OF THE APPROACH AND / OR TIMING OF A PERIODIC AND REPETITIVE EVENT

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FR2856822A1 (en) * 2003-06-25 2004-12-31 Jacques Haddad Electronic label for vehicle, has interior display warning motorist about approach of date for technical supervision and external display announcing validity of supervision of vehicle by changing color that is irreversible
FR2899710A1 (en) * 2006-04-11 2007-10-12 Cd Diffusion Com Alarm device for roadworthiness test of motor vehicle, has support constituted by printed circuit board disposed on face adhered on windscreen, where configuration of circuit board corresponds to configuration of control sticker

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US4404641A (en) * 1981-02-17 1983-09-13 Dierckx Equipment Corporation Maintenance monitor
US4539632A (en) * 1982-09-28 1985-09-03 Borg-Warner Corporation Programmable maintenance timer system
US4888748A (en) * 1988-11-17 1989-12-19 Lagasse Lyle E General purpose dual mode clock and timer unit
GB2310736A (en) * 1996-02-29 1997-09-03 Lazerbuilt Ltd Countdown calendar

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US4031363A (en) * 1976-05-17 1977-06-21 General Time Corporation Display apparatus for automotive vehicles
US4404641A (en) * 1981-02-17 1983-09-13 Dierckx Equipment Corporation Maintenance monitor
US4539632A (en) * 1982-09-28 1985-09-03 Borg-Warner Corporation Programmable maintenance timer system
US4888748A (en) * 1988-11-17 1989-12-19 Lagasse Lyle E General purpose dual mode clock and timer unit
GB2310736A (en) * 1996-02-29 1997-09-03 Lazerbuilt Ltd Countdown calendar

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2856822A1 (en) * 2003-06-25 2004-12-31 Jacques Haddad Electronic label for vehicle, has interior display warning motorist about approach of date for technical supervision and external display announcing validity of supervision of vehicle by changing color that is irreversible
FR2899710A1 (en) * 2006-04-11 2007-10-12 Cd Diffusion Com Alarm device for roadworthiness test of motor vehicle, has support constituted by printed circuit board disposed on face adhered on windscreen, where configuration of circuit board corresponds to configuration of control sticker

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