LU103211B1 - Time display device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a time display device comprising a linear, continuous daytime display and a linear day-of-the-week display. The daytime display is electronic.

Description

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Time display device

[0001] The present invention relates to a time display device and a method for displaying time. More specifically, the present application relates to a time display device with a linear display for children. The time display device can also be displayed digitally via an electronic display device.

[0002] Current time display devices for children make it difficult for them to

The passage of time and, for example, the planning or effects of events in this

to understand the process.

[0003] The present application aims to provide a time display device and a method for displaying time that enables children to grasp temporal processes. This objective is achieved by the attached independent

Claims resolved.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present application, a time display device comprises a linear, continuous daytime display and a linear weekday display. The daytime display is electronic. In the continuous daytime display, a freely selectable time range of a day can be represented by a continuous

Progression of a representation of the passage of time or time progression can be shown.

Here, for example, a distinction can be made between waking and sleeping time, or 24 hours can be displayed in one continuous sequence. This can be, for example, a bar running from one end of the daytime display to the other, or any other display format in this sense. The weekday display can also be a freely selectable

Time format such as one calendar day, two or more calendar days, one month, etc. The time format of the weekday display is coarser in its temporal resolution than that of the daytime display, e.g., no hours/minutes. The aim is to present the passage of time in the selected time range shown in the daytime display in a child-friendly and understandable way. This can have the advantage that the passage of a

The time of day display and/or the

Weekday displays can be digital or analog. 1

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[0005] According to one aspect of the present application, the time of day display comprises a continuously running display of time units. The time units can be, for example, hours and/or minutes. This can have the advantage that the learning of the time periods or time units can be implemented in a child-friendly manner.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present application, a representation of the time of day display changes as time progresses. For example, a change in the display can occur throughout the day, e.g., by means of a display of the

Lighting conditions from (before) sunrise to (after) sunset. This can have the advantage of making learning the time periods or time units easy to understand.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present application, at least one event object can be assigned to the time of day display and/or the day of the week display. This event object can have a physical form and can, for example, be attached to the time display device. The event object can also be digitally assigned to the time of day display and/or the day of the week display, for example, via a touchscreen. This can have the advantage of simplifying the learning and structuring of a daily routine.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present application, the time display device further comprises devices for outputting sound and/or images. The image output can also be via the time of day display. This can have the advantage that, for example,

Learning content can also be presented visually.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present application, in a time display device, at least one of the event object, the daytime display, or a separate light source is additionally a night light. This can have the advantage that, for example, the representation of the night in the daytime display is simultaneously a night light.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present application, the assignment of an event object influences a representation of the time of day display and/or the 2

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Day of the week display. For example, the significance of the event object when it is reached over time can be represented by the time of day display (e.g., tidying the room, going to bed, swimming lessons, etc.). This can have the advantage of allowing the temporal relationships and effects of events to be grasped in a child-friendly manner.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present application, the time display device is provided and configured to output electronically transmitted content.

These can include sound and graphic representations. This allows freely selectable content to be used to structure the passage of time and/or to characterize events or the child's conversation. This can have the advantage of increasing learning success.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present application, the time display device can be remotely controlled. The remote control can be, for example, via a remote control,

Gestures, speech, a motion sensor in the time display device, or software. Remote control can be used, for example, to change, add, or delete events over time. Furthermore, messages can be played or content (sound and/or images) can be output. This includes, for example, video telephony. This can have the advantage of allowing the time display device to be used flexibly and from any location.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present application, at least one of

Time, day of the week, and/or events can be announced acoustically. This can have the advantage of increasing learning success.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present application, the time display device can be programmed with at least one event. The at least one event influences the presentation of the time of day display and/or the day of the week display.

An event can be, for example, tidying up, elements of the daily routine (e.g., brushing teeth,

Kindergarten/school, doing homework, bedtime), swimming lessons,

Weather events, etc. These events can be linked to the above-mentioned event objects. This can have the advantage of increasing learning success. 3

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[0015] According to one aspect of the present application, the time display device may further comprise at least one of an alarm clock function, a weather display, and a calendar function. This may have the advantage of increasing learning success.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present application, the time display device may further comprise a display of day phases, night phases, moon phases, and planetary phases. This may have the advantage of increasing learning success.

[0017] According to one aspect of the present application, a time display device may further comprise a projection device. The projection device is intended and suitable for displaying visual content, such as moving images and/or star constellations. This may have the advantage of increasing learning success.

[0018] According to one aspect of the present application, the weekday display of the time display device can be integrated into the time of day display. This can have the advantage that the display is more flexible and the time display device can be designed more compactly.

[0019] According to one aspect of the present application, the time display device can comprise at least one operating element. The at least one operating element can be used to influence the presentation of at least one of the displays. The day of the week display can be integrated into the time of day display.

[0020] According to one aspect of the present application, a time display device may further comprise at least one of a timer function (also with visual representation in the time of day and/or day of the week display), the display of

Rituals (routines, sequences of tasks in the form of images, text, language), function that tracks the duration of activities (e.g. how much time was spent learning), display of questions (e.g. quizzes, learning questions on specific topics),

Display of facts or images (e.g. Google Fact of the Day and/or Picture of the 4

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day) on any topic, displaying the time by letters and/or words and/or sentences, displaying the time in puzzles and/or mathematical tasks,

Display of photos and/or videos and/or messages, display of achievements, events from the child's life (e.g. on a timeline and the

Dimension/unit in years), the possibility to personalise the representations graphically and/or acoustically (e.g. by selecting a figure or avatar), the possibility to interact with a figure on one of the displays, display of effects (e.g.

Shooting stars, star showers, rainbows, glitter showers), display of daily routines (e.g. of animals, professions, family members, cultures and other time-related topics), a display of learning content such as reading exercises and/or

Math exercises, the possibility to support language learning, a display of daily routine-dependent games.

[0021] According to one aspect of the present application, a method for

Time representation the following steps:

[0022] Determining a time;

[0023] Linear and continuous representation of at least one (freely selectable) time range of a day in a time of day display;

[0024] Linear representation of a weekday in weekday display depending on the time of day display;

[0025] Assigning an event object to the time of day display and/or weekday display;

[0026] Triggering a visual and/or acoustic signal based on the assignment of the event object.

According to one aspect of the present application, the method may further comprise at least one of triggering a function by setting up an event object with an RFID interface, triggering a function by means of the event object, manipulating a function using an input unit, triggering a visual and/or acoustic signal based on the manipulation.

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[0027] For a better understanding of the invention, it will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. They each show in a highly simplified, schematic

Depiction:

[0028] Fig. 1 is a front view of an embodiment.

[0029] Fig. 2 is a rear view of the embodiment of Fig. 1.

[0030] Fig. 3 is a rear view with the example of a projector.

[0031] Fig. 4 is a front view showing an example of the representation.

[0032] Fig. 5 is a front view showing another example of the illustration.

[0033] Figures 6A to 6C show various options for night lights.

[0034] Fig. 7 is a front view showing another example of the illustration.

[0035] Fig. 8 shows the remote control capability of an embodiment.

[0036] Fig. 9 is a flowchart of an embodiment.

[0037] By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the differently described figures, identical parts are provided with identical reference numerals or component designations, whereby the disclosures contained in the entire description can be applied analogously to (functionally) identical parts with identical reference numerals or component designations. Furthermore, the positional information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., refers to the directly described and illustrated figure or to a time display device (digital, e.g., on a tablet, or physically) on a horizontal plane, and these positional information must be transferred analogously to the new position in the event of a change in position. Given the purely schematic representation, no size scales or ratios can be derived from this. Features from the subject description can be adopted into the methods and vice versa. 6

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[0038] Initially, reference is made to Fig. 1, which is a front view of a

Time display device 10. The time display device includes a time of day display 20 embodied as an electronic display. Optionally, this can be a touchscreen. Located above the time of day display 20 is a linear weekday display 30, which can visually indicate a weekday (e.g., using colored light).

Detached from the time display device 10, an event object 40 is shown, which is intended and suitable for being inserted into one of the receptacles 41. Furthermore, a device for outputting sound is included 50, in this case a loudspeaker. With two control elements 12, the functions and, for example, the

The display of the time of day display 20 and/or the day of the week display 30 can be influenced. The number of two control elements 12 is exemplary. The control element(s) can also be, for example, a touch-sensitive sensor or a touch-sensitive field or a touchscreen.

[0039] The event object(s) 40 can, if they are inserted into one of the receptacles 41, influence the display of the time of day display 20 or weekday display 30. For example, an event object 40 which is in the

Recording 41 under the time of day display 20 can influence the display of the same.

This influence can be related to the position of the event object 40 in the recording 41. For example, the event object 40 can be assigned an activity such as tidying the room or swimming lessons. This activity can also have a specific duration, so that at a specific point in time in the linear representation of a daily routine in the time-of-day display 20, a time range is marked by the activity. For this purpose, the time-of-day display 20 can include an adapted representation that is tailored to the recording 41 and the dimensions of the event object 40.

[0040] Similarly, an event object 40 can influence the display of the weekday display 30 when it is inserted into one of the receptacles 41 on the top of the time display device 10.

[0041] Fig. 2 shows a rear side of the time display device shown in Fig. 1. Here, a handle 11 of the time display device 10 is visible. 7

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[0042] Fig. 3 shows a rear side of a time display device 10 with an optional projection device 70. This can project desired images onto a desired surface. For this purpose, the projection device 70 can also be adjustable. In the example shown, a starry sky (possibly matching the current

Position, date, and time) are projected with the constellations. Optionally, the display of the projection device 70 can be influenced via the control element 12 and supplemented via the sound output device 50.

[0043] Fig. 4 shows a front view of a time display device 10 with a representation of the time of day display 20 and weekday display 30. Here, the weekday display 30 is integrated into the time of day display 20. The time already elapsed

The day or the time of day and week that has already elapsed are shown on the display (displayed here from left to right, but can also be swapped, e.g., for regions where writing is done from right to left). In the example shown, the current time of day is shortly after 3:00 p.m. on a Thursday. The resolution and the start and end of the time range can be freely selected. Furthermore, the time of day is shown in digital format in the top left corner, and the current weather is shown in the top right corner. If the weekday display 30 is separate from the time of day display 20, as in Fig. 5, the display can of course be done in the same way.

[0044] Fig. 5 shows a front view of a time display device 10 with an alternative representation of the time of day display 20 and weekday display 30 to Figure 4.

The time display device 10 comprises a time of day display 20 and weekday display 30, as well as a control element 12. A plurality of event objects 40 are arranged on the time display device 10 in the receptacles 41. The time of day display 20 again shows the time that has already elapsed. Furthermore, the arrangement of the event object 40 (represented by a soccer ball) influences the display of the time of day display 20. Here, the event object 40 is arranged between 15:00 and 16:00. This influences the time of day display 20 in such a way that a soccer ball is displayed there for the period from 15:00 to 16:00. Thus, the respective

The design of the daily routine for children is visualized and the individual events are placed in the context of a daily routine. Here, an example is shown

Event object 40 has the dimension (width) of an hour, but this can be chosen arbitrarily.

Several event objects 40 can also be placed next to each other to create longer 8

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Time periods. In the present example, two event objects 40 could be placed next to each other to mark a period of two hours with a soccer ball. Another event object 40 in the form of a figure is arranged on the top side of the time display device 10. In the representation of the time of day display 20, an indication of the current

Weather shown.

[0045] Figures 6A to 6C show various options for night lights on the time display device 10, which are implemented by a light source 60. In Fig. 6A, the light source 60 is arranged on the back of the time display device 10.

In Fig. 6B, the weekday display 30 of the time display device 10 is used as the light source 60. In Fig. 6C, the daytime display 20 of the time display device 10 is used as the light source 60. The different options can also be combined. An event object 40 (in the illustrated case of Fig. 6B) can also be used or configured as the light source 60.

[0046] Fig. 7 is a front view of a time display device 10 with an alternative representation of the time of day display 20, wherein moon phases are shown.

[0047] Fig. 8 illustrates the possibility of remotely controlling the time display device 10, for example, using a mobile device 80. Remote control of the time display 20 is shown as an example. However, all functions of the time display device 10 are remotely controllable. Thus, event objects can be assigned to the days of the week and/or times, and the display and output of the displays 20, 30 and devices for outputting sound 50 can be remotely controlled. It is also possible to equip the time display device 10 with a camera (not shown) in order to use it as a so-called baby monitor or for remote communication (e.g., via the mobile device 80) with a

child. Using appropriate software on the mobile device 80, the

Time display device 10 can be influenced.

[0048] Fig. 9 illustrates a method for displaying time. Initially, a current

Time and a current day of the week are determined. Determining the day of the week is optional. In a further step, at least one time range of a day is displayed linearly and continuously in a time of day display. The display can be the 9

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Therefore, it does not represent nighttime hours or a child's bedtime. In other words, the time range can represent a child's waking hours.

[0049] In a further step, a weekday is linearly displayed in a weekday display depending on the time of day display. The determined weekday can be used. This means that the display of the

The time of day display affects the appearance of the weekday display. For example, if half a day has passed in the time of day display, this is also indicated in the weekday display; for example, the corresponding weekday is half illuminated.

Even if midnight is passed, this can be indicated in the weekday display. A change of day can then be indicated there.

[0050] In a further step, an event object is assigned to the time of day display and/or the day of the week display. This event object can be a physical object that is located in a specific area of the display (e.g., on a

Thursday and/or at 4 p.m.). Furthermore, in the case of a digital

Execution of the procedure the event object must be a physical object.

[0051] In a further step, a visual and/or acoustic signal is output based on the assignment of the event object. This can, for example, be a visual and/or acoustic alarm if an event object was assigned on a Thursday at 4:00 PM that soccer training is taking place. The visual

Alarm can be output via a display.

[0052] The embodiments show possible variants, whereby it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to these specifically illustrated variants, but rather various combinations of the individually disclosed features are also possible. Not all

Features must be present. Based on the doctrine of technical action through tangible inventions, this possibility of variation lies within the skill of the person skilled in this technical field.

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[0053] The scope of protection is determined by the claims. However, the description and the drawings are to be used to interpret the claims. Individual features or combinations of features from the various embodiments shown and described may represent independent inventive solutions. The problem underlying the independent inventive solutions can be derived from the description.

[0054] For the sake of order, it should finally be pointed out that for the better

Understanding the structure Elements are partially shown out of scale and/or enlarged and/or reduced in size, and dimensions can only be derived where explicitly described. 11

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List of reference symbols

Time display device 11 Handle 12 Control element

Time of day display

Weekday display

Event object 41 recording

Sound output device 60 Light source 70 Projection device 80 Mobile device 12

Claims (15)

P-00381-764 LU LU103211 Patent claims 1. Time display device (10) comprising a linear, continuous time of day display (20) and a linear day of the week display (30), wherein the time of day display is electronic. 2. Time display device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the time of day display (20) comprises a continuously running display of time units. 3. Time display device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a representation of the time of day display (20) changes as time progresses. 4. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one event object (40) can be assigned to the time of day display (20) and/or the day of the week display (30). 5. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising means for outputting sound (50) and/or image, wherein the image output can also be effected via the time of day display. 6. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the event object (40), the time of day display (20) or a separate light source (60) is additionally a night light. 7. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the assignment of an event object (40) influences a representation of the time of day display (20) and/or the day of the week display (30). 8. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the time display device is provided and configured to output electronically transmitted content and/or can be remotely controlled. 13 P-00381-764 LU LU103211 9. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the time, day of the week and/or events can be output acoustically. 10. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the time display device can be programmed with at least one event and wherein the at least one event influences the display of the time of day display and/or the day of the week display (30). 11. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the time display device further comprises at least one of an alarm function, a weather display and a calendar function. 12. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a display of day phases, night phases, moon phases and planetary phases. 13. Time display device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a projection device (70). 14. A method for displaying time, comprising the steps of: — determining a time; — linearly and continuously displaying at least one time range of a day in a time-of-day display, comprising the determined time; — linearly displaying a day of the week in a day-of-week display depending on the time-of-day display; — assigning an event object to the time-of-day display and/or day-of-week display; — triggering a visual and/or acoustic signal based on the assignment of the event object. 14 P-00381-764 LU LU103211 15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the visual signal is output via a display.