Patent ID: 6185157
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: G01S

Abstract:
A multi-function timepiece including an internal clock, first and second time display hands, selection means for selecting functions, direction determining means including data processing means and data input means arranged for inputting the geographical coordinates of a ""target"" location to said data processing means,wherein said direction determining means further include an assembly including an antenna and a GPS type receiver for determining the geographical coordinates of the location in which said timepiece is situated and for providing the determined geographical coordinates to said data processing means,wherein said data processing means function to determine a direction of movement of said timepiece from geographical coordinates of the location in which said timepiece is currently situated and from geographical coordinates of the location in which said timepiece was previously situated,wherein said data processing means further function to determine a ""target"" direction from said geographical coordinates of the inputted ""target"" location and from the geographical coordinates in which said timepiece is currently situated,wherein the 6 o'clock-12 o'clock axis of said timepiece is used as a reference axis which is aligned with said direction of movement, wherein said first hand is arranged so as to be able to indicate said ""target"" direction with respect to said reference axis, and said second hand is arranged so as to be able to indicate the direction of geographical north.