Patent ID: 6134189
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: G04C

Abstract:
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.