CN101206455B - Dial indicator display device - Google Patents

Abstract

Translated fromChinese

本发明提供一种指针式显示装置，其可提高利用指针进行指示的辨读性。指针式显示装置即时钟(1)具有：指针(31、32)、指针移动单元、显示面板(20)、以及控制指针移动单元和显示面板(20)的驱动的驱动控制单元。驱动控制单元具有：刻度显示控制单元，其使刻度(21、22)显示在显示面板(20)中与指针(31、32)的可移动区域平面重叠的刻度显示区域(25、26)上；以及指针位置检测单元，其检测指针(31、32)的位置。刻度显示控制单元根据检测到的指针位置，将刻度显示区域(25、26)划分为分度区域(23、24)和分度区域以外的非分度区域，仅在分度区域(23、24)上显示用于读取指针(31、32)的指示值的刻度(21、22)。

The invention provides a pointer type display device, which can improve the readability of indication by pointer. A clock (1), which is an pointer display device, has hands (31, 32), a pointer moving unit, a display panel (20), and a drive control unit for controlling the driving of the pointer moving unit and the display panel (20). The drive control unit has: a scale display control unit, which causes the scale (21, 22) to be displayed on the scale display area (25, 26) of the display panel (20) overlapping with the movable area plane of the pointer (31, 32); and a pointer position detection unit that detects the position of the pointer (31, 32). The scale display control unit divides the scale display area (25, 26) into scale areas (23, 24) and non-scale areas outside the scale area according to the detected pointer position, only in the scale area (23, 24 ) display scales (21, 22) for reading the indicated values of the pointers (31, 32).

Description

Translated fromChinese

指针式显示装置 pointer display device

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及利用指针来指示信息的指针式显示装置，特别涉及指示时刻等的时钟、指示各种计测量的仪表等中使用的指针式显示装置。 The present invention relates to an analog display device for indicating information by means of a pointer, and particularly relates to an analog display device used in clocks indicating time and the like, meters indicating various measurements, and the like. the

背景技术Background technique

利用指针来指示信息的指针式显示装置(模拟式显示装置)广泛用于模拟时钟、温度计、气压计、速度计等各种计测器的仪表类等中。这样的指针式显示装置具有指针和配置在指针背面而表示刻度的刻度板(时钟中为文字板)。 An analog display device (analog display device) that indicates information using a pointer is widely used in meters of various measuring devices such as analog clocks, thermometers, barometers, and speedometers. Such an analog display device has a pointer and a scale plate (a dial plate in a clock) that is arranged on the back of the pointer to indicate the scale. the

作为这样的具有指针的显示装置，公知有由液晶显示装置等显示装置构成文字盘的信息显示装置(参照专利文献1)。 As such a display device having pointers, there is known an information display device in which a dial is formed of a display device such as a liquid crystal display device (see Patent Document 1). the

该信息显示装置利用时针以及分针来指示时刻，并且利用所述显示装置来显示附带的显示信息。而且，该信息显示装置中，伴随时针以及分针的移动而移动显示装置中的信息显示位置，从而使时针以及分针和显示信息不重叠，使显示信息的视认性提高。 This information display device indicates time with an hour hand and a minute hand, and displays accompanying display information with the display device. Furthermore, in this information display device, the information display position on the display device is moved along with the movement of the hour hand and the minute hand, so that the hour hand and the minute hand do not overlap with the display information, thereby improving the visibility of the display information. the

[专利文献1]日本特开2006-242717号公报 [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-242717

但是，在专利文献1的时钟中，与通常的模拟时钟相同，在文字盘上显示数字，辨读时针以及分针的指示，特别在指针位于数字和数字之间的情况下，存在其辨读性降低的问题。特别地，在各种计测器的仪表中，由于需要辨读出更准确的信息，所以辨读性降低成为问题。 However, in the clock of Patent Document 1, like a normal analog clock, numerals are displayed on the dial, and the indications of the hour and minute hands can be read, especially when the hands are positioned between the numerals and the numerals. Lowering the problem. In particular, in meters of various measuring instruments, since it is necessary to read more accurate information, a decrease in legibility is a problem. the

另外，在专利文献1的时钟中，仅设有时针以及分针，但在设有秒针的情况下，信息显示位置的移动变得频繁，辨读性降低，并且显示切换变得频繁，所以存在功耗增大的问题。因此，例如在信息显示装置如手表那样由电池驱动的情况下，存在电池寿命变短的问题。 In addition, in the clock of Patent Document 1, only the hour hand and the minute hand are provided, but when the second hand is provided, the movement of the information display position becomes frequent, the legibility decreases, and the display switching becomes frequent, so there is a problem. The problem of increased consumption. Therefore, for example, when the information display device is driven by a battery such as a wristwatch, there is a problem that the life of the battery becomes short. the

发明内容Contents of the invention

本发明的第1目的在于，提供一种可提高利用指针进行指示的辨读性的指针式显示装置。 A first object of the present invention is to provide a pointer type display device capable of improving the readability of pointers. the

本发明的第2目的在于，除了所述第1目的以外，提供一种在显示面板上显示信息时可使利用指针进行指示的辨读性、和显示在显示面板上的信息的辨读性都提高的指针式显示装置。 A second object of the present invention is to provide, in addition to the above-mentioned first object, a device capable of maintaining both the legibility of pointer indication and the legibility of information displayed on the display panel when displaying information on the display panel. Improved pointer display device. the

本发明的第3目的在于，除了所述目的以外，提供一种在作为指针具有时针、分针、秒针的情况下，可使利用指针进行指示的辨读性、和显示在显示面板上的信息的辨读性都提高的指针式显示装置。 A third object of the present invention is to provide, in addition to the above objects, a method that can improve the legibility of indication by the hands and the information displayed on the display panel when the hands have an hour hand, a minute hand, and a second hand. A pointer type display device with improved legibility. the

本发明涉及的指针式显示装置具有：指针；指针移动单元，其使所述指针移动；显示面板，其由具有记忆性的显示元件构成，设在指针背面而可显示图像；以及驱动控制单元，其对所述指针移动单元和所述显示面板进行驱动控制，所述驱动控制单元具有：刻度显示控制单元，其使刻度显示在所述显示面板中与所述指针的可移动区域平面重叠的刻度显示区域上；指针位置检测单元，其检测指针的位置；以及信息显示单元，所述刻度显示控制单元根据由所述指针位置检测单元检测到的指针位置，将所述刻度显示区域划分为分度区域和所述分度区域以外的非分度区域，仅在所述分度区域上显示用于读取所述指针的指示值的刻度，所述信息显示单元在所述非分度区域上显示信息，其特征在于，所述驱动控制单元以规定的显示恶化补偿用动作间隔来执行补偿所述显示面板的显示恶化的补偿用动作，所述刻度显示控制单元根据所述显示恶化补偿用动作间隔来设定使所述分度区域在所述指针的移动方向上移动的移动量，在与所述补偿用动作相同的定时使所述分度区域移动所述移动量。 The pointer type display device according to the present invention has: a pointer; a pointer moving unit which moves the pointer; a display panel which is composed of a display element with memory and is arranged on the back of the pointer to display an image; and a drive control unit which It performs driving control on the pointer moving unit and the display panel, and the driving control unit has: a scale display control unit that causes the scale to be displayed on the display panel overlapping with the movable area plane of the pointer on the display area; a pointer position detection unit that detects the position of the pointer; and an information display unit that divides the scale display area into divisions based on the pointer position detected by the pointer position detection unit area and a non-graduation area other than the graduation area, only the scale for reading the indicated value of the pointer is displayed on the graduation area, and the information display unit displays on the non-gradation area information, wherein the drive control unit executes a compensation operation for compensating display degradation of the display panel at predetermined display degradation compensation operation intervals, and the scale display control unit A movement amount to move the index region in the moving direction of the pointer is set, and the index region is moved by the movement amount at the same timing as the compensation operation. the

此处，使指针移动的指针移动单元例如可利用具有步进电动机等驱动单元和通过该驱动单元旋转的轮系的单元。但是，作为指针移动单元，不限于使指针旋转移动的单元，也可以是使指针直线滑动移动的单元。 Here, as the pointer moving unit that moves the pointer, for example, a unit including a driving unit such as a stepping motor and a wheel train rotated by the driving unit can be used. However, the means for moving the pointer is not limited to means that moves the pointer rotationally, but means that moves the pointer linearly and slides. the

另外，作为显示面板，例如可利用液晶显示器、有机EL(electroluminescence：阴极射线发光)显示器、EPD(ElectrophoreticDisplay：电泳显示器)等各种显示装置。显示面板在仅显示指针用的刻度和数字的情况下也可以是段(segment)驱动方式。但是，如果使用矩阵(matrix)驱动方式的显示面板，则不仅可以显示刻度，还可以自由地显示文字、数字等信息。 In addition, various display devices such as a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (electroluminescence: cathode luminescence) display, an EPD (Electrophoretic Display: electrophoretic display), and the like can be used as the display panel, for example. The display panel may be driven by a segment when displaying only scales and numerals for pointers. However, if a matrix-driven display panel is used, not only scales but also information such as characters and numbers can be freely displayed. the

另外，显示面板中与所述指针的可移动区域平面重叠的刻度显示区域是指，在向显示面板的表面投影指针可移动的区域时，刻度显示区域形成为包括该投影区域。通常，刻度显示区域设定为与指针的可移动区域大致相同的形状、尺寸。 In addition, the scale display area on the display panel that plane overlaps with the movable area of the pointer means that when the area where the pointer can move is projected onto the surface of the display panel, the scale display area is formed to include the projected area. Usually, the scale display area is set to have approximately the same shape and size as the movable area of the pointer. the

根据本发明，在具有指针和显示面板的指针式显示装置中，在刻度显示区域中根据指针位置来设定分度区域，在该分度区域内显示用于读取所述指针的指示值的刻度，所以可显示与当前的指针位置对应的刻度。特别是由于分度区域根据各指针位置来设定，所以例如在如时钟的时针以及分针那样设有长度尺寸不同的指针的情况下，也可以根据各指针的长度尺寸来设定各指针用的刻度。因此，可在指针的前端位置或与指针重叠的位置等易于辨读指针的指示的位置上显示刻度，可提高指针的辨读性而实现所述第1目的。 According to the present invention, in the pointer type display device having the pointer and the display panel, in the scale display region, an indexing area is set according to the position of the pointer, and an index for reading the indicated value of the pointer is displayed in the indexing area. scale, so the scale corresponding to the current pointer position can be displayed. Especially since the indexing area is set according to the position of each pointer, so for example, in the case where pointers with different length dimensions are provided as the hour hand and the minute hand of the clock, the index for each pointer can also be set according to the length size of each pointer. scale. Therefore, the scale can be displayed at a position where the indication of the pointer is easy to read, such as the tip position of the pointer or a position overlapping with the pointer, and the legibility of the pointer can be improved to achieve the first object. the

另外，为了仅在分度区域显示刻度而不在非分度区域显示刻度，所以信息显示单元可利用该区域来显示各种信息。因此，与如通常的时钟那样将刻度显示为圆形的情况相比，刻度的显示面积变小，相应地非分度区域可确保得较大，所以在非分度区域中，可容易地在不与指针平面重叠的位置上显示各种信息。因此，可使利用指针进行指示的辨读性和显示在显示面板上的信息的辨读性都提高，可实现所述第2目的。 In addition, in order to display the scale only in the graduated area and not display the scale in the non-graded area, the information display unit can use this area to display various information. Therefore, compared with the case where the scale is displayed as a circle like a normal clock, the display area of the scale becomes smaller, and accordingly the non-graduation area can be ensured to be larger, so in the non-gradation area, it is possible to easily Displays various information at positions that do not overlap the pointer plane. Therefore, it is possible to improve both the readability of indication by the pointer and the readability of information displayed on the display panel, thereby achieving the second object. the

另外，例如在旋转驱动指针的情况下，也可以将所述分度区域设定成向指针的前端部分弯曲的带状、即圆弧状，在其内侧也设定非分度区域。在该情况下，非分度区域的一部分由于所述指针的旋转轴侧的部分重叠，所以所述信息显示单元在非分度区域中指针不重叠的区域显示信息即可。 In addition, for example, in the case of rotationally driving the pointer, the indexing area may be set in a band shape curved toward the tip of the pointer, that is, in an arc shape, and a non-indexing area may also be set inside it. In this case, since a part of the non-gradient region overlaps with the part on the rotation axis side of the pointer, the information display unit may display information in a region where the pointers do not overlap in the non-gradable region. the

此处，优选所述非分度区域还设在所述显示面板中的所述刻度显示区域的外周侧，所述信息显示单元在设于所述分度区域的外周侧的非分度区域也显示信息。 Here, it is preferable that the non-grading area is also provided on the outer peripheral side of the scale display area in the display panel, and the information display unit is also provided in the non-grading area on the outer peripheral side of the indexing area. Display information. the

另外，在指针式显示装置是时钟的情况下，所述信息优选包含与时刻相关的文字和图像。例如，作为所述信息，可利用用文字显示日程内容、或将日程时间显示成带状的信息。 In addition, when the pointer display device is a clock, the information preferably includes characters and images related to the time. For example, as the information, information displaying the contents of the schedule in characters or displaying the schedule time in a strip shape can be used. the

指针一般是如时钟的时分秒针那样以旋转轴为中心向一个方向旋转的类型、或如汽车的速度计那样以旋转轴为中心转动的类型。这些指针的可移动区域即刻度显示区域是圆或扇形的平面形状。 The pointer is generally of a type that rotates in one direction around a rotation axis like the hour, minute, and second hands of a clock, or a type that turns around a rotation axis like a speedometer of an automobile. The movable area of these pointers, that is, the scale display area, is a circular or fan-shaped planar shape. the

另一方面，显示面板通常具有矩形形状的显示区域。因此，显示面板在刻度显示区域的外侧也存在显示区域。在本实施方式中，将该刻度显示区域的外周侧的区域设为非分度区域，由信息显示单元显示信息，所以可增加可显示信息的区域。 On the other hand, a display panel generally has a rectangular-shaped display area. Therefore, the display panel also has a display area outside the scale display area. In this embodiment, the area on the outer peripheral side of the scale display area is used as a non-graduation area, and information is displayed by the information display means, so that the area where information can be displayed can be increased. the

另外，在刻度显示区域的外侧也设定有非分度区域，所以信息显示单元也可以在显示面板中指针的延长方向上显示信息。因此，可将日程信息等与时刻关联的信息与该时刻的刻度部分邻接显示，可进一步提高信息的辨读性。 In addition, a non-scaled area is also set outside the scaled display area, so the information display unit can also display information in the extension direction of the pointer on the display panel. Therefore, information related to time, such as schedule information, can be displayed adjacent to the scale portion of the time, and the readability of information can be further improved. the

另外，优选所述指针安装在通过所述指针移动单元旋转的旋转轴上，所述刻度显示区域形成为以所述指针的旋转轴为中心的圆形，所述分度区域在所述刻度显示区域内形成为将刻度显示区域的外周的圆弧和圆的中心连接而成的扇形形状。 In addition, it is preferable that the pointer is mounted on a rotating shaft rotated by the pointer moving unit, the scale display area is formed as a circle centered on the rotating shaft of the pointer, and the graduation area is displayed on the scale. The inside of the area is formed in a fan shape formed by connecting the arc of the outer periphery of the scale display area and the center of the circle. the

根据本发明，在如时钟的时针、分针那样旋转指针的指针式显示装置中，可沿各指针前端的移动轨迹显示刻度，可提高旋转式指针的辨读性。 According to the present invention, in a pointer display device that rotates hands like the hour and minute hands of a clock, scales can be displayed along the movement loci of the tips of the hands, and the legibility of the rotating hands can be improved. the

此时，优选所述分度区域设定成中心角为从30度到270度的范围。 In this case, it is preferable that the indexing range is set so that the central angle is in the range of 30 degrees to 270 degrees. the

在所述中心角小于30度时，可显示的刻度数变少，与中心角为30度以上的情况相比，指针的辨读性降低。另外，在所述中心角大于270度时，非分度区域的面积变小，在非分度区域显示各种信息的情况下，其显示区域变小，与所述中心角为270度以下的情况相比，所显示的信息的辨读性降低。 When the central angle is less than 30 degrees, the number of displayable graduations decreases, and the legibility of the hands decreases compared with the case where the central angle is 30 degrees or more. In addition, when the central angle is greater than 270 degrees, the area of the non-gradient area becomes smaller, and in the case of displaying various information in the non-gradable area, the display area becomes smaller. The readability of the displayed information is reduced compared to the case. the

与此相对，如果将扇形的分度区域设定成其中心角为从30度到270度的范围，则至少可显示指针移动30度的刻度，所以可充分确保指 针的刻度辨读性，并且还可确保非分度区域的面积，还可提高显示在该区域的信息的辨读性。 On the other hand, if the fan-shaped indexing area is set so that its central angle ranges from 30 degrees to 270 degrees, at least the scale at which the pointer moves by 30 degrees can be displayed, so the scale legibility of the pointer can be fully ensured. In addition, the area of the non-gradient area can be secured, and the legibility of information displayed in this area can be improved. the

另外，优选所述指针构成为具有旋转轴同轴的2根或3根指针，所述分度区域设定成中心角为从30度到90度的范围。 In addition, it is preferable that the pointer is configured to have two or three pointers whose rotation axes are coaxial, and the indexing area is set so that the center angle is in a range from 30 degrees to 90 degrees. the

在所述中心角小于30度时，可针对各指针显示的刻度数变少，与中心角为30度以上的情况相比，指针的辨读性降低。另外，在各指针的分度区域的中心角大于90度时，针对每个指针设定有分度区域，所以信息的显示区域大幅降低而其辨读性也降低。 When the central angle is less than 30 degrees, the number of scales that can be displayed for each pointer is reduced, and the legibility of the pointer is lowered compared to a case where the central angle is 30 degrees or more. In addition, when the central angle of the indexing area of each pointer is greater than 90 degrees, an indexing area is set for each pointer, so the display area of information is greatly reduced and the legibility thereof is also reduced. the

与此相对，如果将扇形的分度区域设定成其中心角为从30度到90度的范围，则至少可显示指针移动30度的刻度，所以可充分确保指针的刻度辨读性，并且即使在设有2～3根指针的情况下，也可确保非分度区域的面积，还可提高显示在该区域的信息的辨读性。 In contrast, if the fan-shaped indexing area is set to have a central angle ranging from 30 degrees to 90 degrees, at least the scale at which the pointer moves by 30 degrees can be displayed, so the scale readability of the pointer can be fully ensured, and Even when 2 to 3 pointers are provided, the area of the non-gradient area can be secured, and the legibility of the information displayed in the area can be improved. the

此处，记忆性显示元件是指，即使不继续提供电力也可以继续显示规定时间的元件，例如可利用所谓的被称为电纸的EPD(ElectrophoreticDisplay)等电泳方式显示器件。 Here, the memory display element refers to an element that can continue to display for a predetermined time even if power is not continuously supplied. For example, electrophoretic display devices such as EPD (Electrophoretic Display) called electronic paper can be used. the

记忆性显示元件即使不继续提供电力也可以继续显示规定时间，但对比度逐渐降低。因此，即使在不变更显示内容的情况下，通过在经过规定时间的时间点提供电力，可提高显示对比度。将这样的为了补偿显示恶化而提供电力的驱动动作称为补偿用动作。因此，显示恶化补偿用动作间隔根据显示元件的种类和驱动方式等来设定即可。 The memory display element can continue to display for a specified time even without continuing to supply power, but the contrast gradually decreases. Therefore, even when the display content is not changed, the display contrast can be improved by supplying electric power at a point in time when a predetermined time elapses. Such a drive operation of supplying power to compensate for display deterioration is referred to as an operation for compensation. Therefore, the display degradation compensation operation interval may be set according to the type of display element, the driving method, and the like. the

在显示面板中使用记忆性显示元件时，可大幅降低用于维持显示的功耗，特别在手表那样的便携型时钟装置中可延长电池寿命而延长可动作时间，可减少电池更换和充电次数，提高便利性。 When the memory display element is used in the display panel, the power consumption for maintaining the display can be greatly reduced. Especially in portable clock devices such as watches, the battery life can be extended and the operating time can be extended, which can reduce the number of battery replacement and charging. Improve convenience. the

另外，记忆性显示元件在显示的更新时产生功耗，所以如果延长显示的更新间隔，则可相应地降低功耗。因此，如果延长刻度显示和信息显示的更新间隔，则可相应地降低功耗。 In addition, the memory display element generates power consumption when the display is updated, so if the update interval of the display is extended, the power consumption can be reduced accordingly. Therefore, if the update interval of the scale display and the information display is extended, the power consumption can be reduced accordingly. the

另外，刻度显示控制单元以与显示恶化补偿用动作间隔相同的间隔来进行分度区域的更新动作，所以可以以相同定时进行分度区域的更新动作和显示恶化补偿用动作。因此，与以独立的定时进行各动作的情况相比，可降低电力提供的次数，可相应地实现节电化。 In addition, the scale display control unit performs the update operation of the scale area at the same interval as the operation interval for compensating for display degradation, so the update operation for the scale area and the operation for compensating for display degradation can be performed at the same timing. Therefore, compared with the case where each operation is performed at an independent timing, the number of times of power supply can be reduced, and power saving can be achieved accordingly. the

另外，对于分度区域，由于使其移动根据显示恶化补偿用动作间隔设定的规定量，所以例如可按照以显示恶化补偿用动作间隔移动的指针的移动量来移动分度区域，可总是在指针的位置上显示刻度。例如，在显示恶化补偿用动作间隔为15分间隔的情况下，使分度区域移动各指针在15分钟内移动的量，从而可总是连动地显示指针和刻度。 In addition, since the index area is moved by a predetermined amount set according to the operation interval for display degradation compensation, for example, the index area can be moved according to the movement amount of the pointer moving at the operation interval for display degradation compensation. A scale is displayed at the position of the pointer. For example, when the display degradation compensation operation interval is 15 minutes, the index area is moved by the amount that each pointer moves within 15 minutes, so that the pointer and the scale can always be displayed in conjunction with each other. the

此处，优选所述指针式显示装置具有对时刻进行计时的计时单元，所述指针构成为具有时针以及分针，所述驱动控制单元根据由所述计时单元计时出的时刻信息控制所述指针移动单元，对所述时针以及分针进行运针，所述刻度显示控制单元设定与时针对应的时针用分度区域以及与分针对应的分针用分度区域，在各分度区域上显示刻度，所述驱动控制单元根据所述计时单元的时刻来切换所述显示恶化补偿用动作间隔。 Here, it is preferable that the pointer display device has a timing unit for timing the time, the pointer is configured to have an hour hand and a minute hand, and the drive control unit controls the movement of the pointer according to the time information counted by the timing unit. a unit for moving the hour hand and the minute hand, the scale display control unit sets an hour hand graduation area corresponding to the hour hand and a minute hand graduation area corresponding to the minute hand, and displays a scale on each graduation area, The drive control unit switches the display degradation compensation operation interval according to the time of the timer unit. the

根据这样构成的指针式显示装置(时钟)，可提高时/分的时刻指示的辨读性，并且可在非分度区域显示各种信息，例如日期信息、星期信息、世界时间等各种信息，并且还可以提高该信息的辨读性。 According to the pointer display device (clock) constructed in this way, the legibility of the hour/minute time indication can be improved, and various information can be displayed in the non-graduating area, such as date information, week information, world time and other information. , and also improve the legibility of that information. the

因此，本发明的时钟取得可利用指针来直观地辨读时刻的模拟时钟的优点、和可显示日期、星期、世界时间等各种信息的数字时钟的优点，并且可提高各指示/信息的辨读性而实现便利性高的时钟。 Therefore, the clock of the present invention has the advantages of an analog clock that can intuitively read the time using hands, and a digital clock that can display various information such as date, day of the week, and world time, and can improve the identification of various indications/information. Realize a clock with high readability and high convenience. the

另外，由于可利用显示面板兼用时钟的文字板，所以可抑制时钟的厚度尺寸，可实现时钟的薄型化。 In addition, since the display panel can also be used as the dial of the clock, the thickness of the clock can be suppressed, and the thickness of the clock can be reduced. the

另外，由于可根据时钟单元的时刻来切换显示恶化补偿用动作间隔，所以可根据利用者的利用形式来控制所述显示恶化补偿用动作间隔的长度，可进一步实现节电化。 In addition, since the operation interval for display degradation compensation can be switched according to the time of the clock unit, the length of the operation interval for display degradation compensation can be controlled according to the user's usage pattern, and further power saving can be realized. the

在手表的情况下，在夜间(例如从午夜11时到早上7时)多从利用者的手腕摘下而不使用。因此，在夜间刻度显示的对比度略微降低也不会成为问题，所以与白天相比，延长显示恶化补偿用动作间隔，由此可降低功耗。 In the case of a wristwatch, it is often taken off from the user's wrist at night (for example, from 11:00 am to 7:00 am) and not used. Therefore, a slight decrease in the contrast of the scale display does not cause a problem at night, so the power consumption can be reduced by extending the display deterioration compensation operation interval compared with the daytime. the

另外，分度区域也可以设定成可显示至少与显示恶化补偿用动作间隔时的指针的移动量对应的刻度。例如，当显示恶化补偿用动作间隔在白天设定为15分而在夜间设定为30分的情况下，白天的分针用分度区域设为可显示至少15分钟的刻度的尺寸(例如中心角为90度以上的分度区域)即可。另一方面，优选夜间的分针用分度区域设为可显示至少30分钟的刻度的尺寸(例如中心角为180度以上的分度区域)。 In addition, the scale area may be set so that a scale corresponding to at least the movement distance of the pointer when displaying the degradation compensation operation interval can be displayed. For example, when the action interval for display deterioration compensation is set to 15 minutes during the day and 30 minutes at night, the daytime minute hand scale area is set to a size that can display at least 15 minutes of scale (for example, the central angle The indexing area of 90 degrees or more) is enough. On the other hand, it is preferable that the scale region for the minute hand at night has a size capable of displaying a scale of at least 30 minutes (for example, a scale region with a central angle of 180 degrees or more). the

优选在所述指针移动规定刻度量的情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元使所述分度区域向所述指针的移动方向移动所述规定刻度量。 Preferably, when the pointer moves by a predetermined scale amount, the scale display control unit moves the graduation region by the predetermined scale amount in a moving direction of the pointer. the

另外，规定刻度量既可以是1刻度，也可以是2刻度以上。特别在指针式显示装置为时钟的情况下，分针用的刻度优选为从4刻度到30刻度左右，特别最优选为与显示恶化补偿用动作间隔对应的刻度量。 In addition, the predetermined scale amount may be 1 scale or 2 or more scales. In particular, when the analog display device is a clock, the scale for the minute hand is preferably from 4 to 30 scales, and most preferably the scale corresponding to the operation interval for display deterioration compensation. the

根据本发明，与指针的移动连动地切换刻度显示，所以例如也可以使指针总是位于所显示的刻度范围的中心。因此，利用所显示的刻度也可以大致辨读出指针的指示，具有易于直观地把握指针的指示的优点。特别是即使在如各种计测器的仪表那样无法推测指针的移动的情况下，也可以根据刻度把握指针的位置，可易于把握指针的指示。 According to the present invention, since the scale display is switched in conjunction with the movement of the pointer, for example, the pointer can always be positioned at the center of the displayed scale range. Therefore, it is possible to roughly recognize the indication of the pointer by using the displayed scale, and there is an advantage that it is easy to grasp the indication of the pointer intuitively. In particular, even when it is impossible to estimate the movement of the pointer like the meters of various measuring instruments, the position of the pointer can be grasped from the scale, and the indication of the pointer can be easily grasped. the

优选在所述指针向所述分度区域的端部移动的情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元使所述分度区域向所述指针的移动方向移动规定距离。 Preferably, when the pointer moves toward an end of the indexing area, the scale display control unit moves the indexing area by a predetermined distance in a moving direction of the pointer. the

根据本发明，每当指针向分度区域的端部移动时移动分度区域，所以可在移动到分度区域的端部之前维持相同刻度显示，可减少分度区域的设定切换即刻度显示的更新频度。 According to the present invention, the indexing area is moved every time the pointer moves to the end of the indexing area, so the same scale display can be maintained until the pointer moves to the end of the indexing area, and the setting switching of the indexing area, that is, the scale display can be reduced. update frequency. the

因此，在作为显示面板而使用EPD那样的具有记忆性的显示元件的情况下，可减少显示的更新频度而降低功耗。 Therefore, when a display element having memory such as EPD is used as a display panel, it is possible to reduce the frequency of display updates and reduce power consumption. the

因此，特别是如果应用于指针的移动量小的温度计和指针的移动为恒定速度的时钟，则可减少显示的更新频度而降低功耗。 Therefore, especially when applied to a thermometer with a small amount of pointer movement or a clock with a constant pointer movement speed, the frequency of display updates can be reduced to reduce power consumption. the

优选所述刻度显示控制单元以恒定时间时隔使所述分度区域向所述指针的移动方向移动规定距离。 Preferably, the scale display control unit moves the scale area by a predetermined distance in a moving direction of the pointer at constant time intervals. the

根据本发明，在如时钟的指针那样以恒定速度移动的指针的情况下，通过以恒定时间间隔移动分度区域，可以可靠地追踪指针的移动。而且， 通过该时间间隔的设定，还可以减少刻度显示的更新频度，所以特别在作为显示面板而使用EPD那样的具有记忆性的显示元件的情况下，可减少显示的更新频度而降低功耗。 According to the present invention, in the case of a hand that moves at a constant speed like a hand of a clock, the movement of the hand can be reliably tracked by moving the index region at constant time intervals. Moreover, by setting the time interval, the update frequency of the scale display can also be reduced, so especially in the case of using a memory display element such as EPD as a display panel, the update frequency of the display can be reduced to reduce the power consumption. the

优选本发明的指针式显示装置是如下的所谓时钟，其具有对时刻进行计时的计时单元，所述指针构成为具有时针以及分针，所述驱动控制单元根据由所述计时单元计时出的时刻信息控制所述指针移动单元，对所述时针以及分针进行运针，所述刻度显示控制单元设定与时针对应的时针用分度区域以及与分针对应的分针用分度区域，在各分度区域显示刻度。 Preferably, the pointer display device of the present invention is a so-called clock having a timing unit for counting the time, the pointer is configured to have an hour hand and a minute hand, and the drive control unit is configured based on the time information counted by the timing unit. Controlling the pointer movement unit to move the hour hand and the minute hand, the scale display control unit sets the hour hand graduation area corresponding to the hour hand and the minute hand graduation area corresponding to the minute hand, and each graduation The area shows a scale. the

在这样构成的指针式显示装置(时钟)的情况下，可提高时/分的时刻指示的辨读性，并且可在非分度区域显示各种信息，例如日期信息、星期信息、世界时间等各种信息，并且还可以提高该信息的辨读性。 In the case of the pointer display device (clock) constructed in this way, the readability of the hour/minute time indication can be improved, and various information can be displayed in the non-graduation area, such as date information, week information, world time, etc. various information, and can also improve the legibility of that information. the

因此，本发明的时钟取得可利用指针来直观地辨读时刻的模拟时钟的优点、和可显示日期、星期、世界时间等多种信息的数字时钟的优点，并且可提高各指示/信息的辨读性而实现便利性高的时钟。 Therefore, the clock of the present invention has the advantages of an analog clock that can intuitively read the time using hands, and a digital clock that can display various information such as date, day of the week, and world time, and can improve the identification of various indications/information. Realize a clock with high readability and high convenience. the

另外，由于可利用显示面板来兼用时钟的文字板，所以可抑制时钟的厚度尺寸，可实现时钟的薄型化。 In addition, since the display panel can also be used as the dial of the clock, the thickness of the clock can be suppressed, and the thickness of the clock can be reduced. the

此处，优选所述刻度显示控制单元在显示于所述分针用分度区域的刻度的内侧区域上，显示有在所述时针用分度区域显示的刻度。 Here, it is preferable that the scale display control unit displays the scale displayed on the hour scale area on an inner area of the scale displayed on the minute hand scale area. the

由于时针短于分针，所以在通常的时钟中，时钟的前端配置成从文字板的刻度离开。与此相对，在本发明中，在分针用的刻度的内侧区域显示时针用的刻度，所以可在时针的附近显示时针用的刻度，可进一步提高时针的指示的辨读性。 Since the hour hand is shorter than the minute hand, in a normal clock, the front end of the clock is arranged away from the scale of the dial. On the other hand, in the present invention, the scale for the hour hand is displayed in the inner region of the scale for the minute hand, so the scale for the hour hand can be displayed near the hour hand, and the readability of the indication of the hour hand can be further improved. the

另外，优选在由所述指针位置检测单元检测到的时针和分针所成的角度为规定角度以下的情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元连续设定所述时针用分度区域以及分针用分度区域，在与所述指针的旋转轴等距离的位置显示各分度区域的刻度，在由所述指针位置检测单元检测到的时针和分针所成的角度大于规定角度的情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元在显示于所述分针用分度区域的刻度的内侧区域上，显示有在所述时针用分度 区域显示的刻度。 In addition, it is preferable that the scale display control unit continuously sets the indexing area for the hour hand and the indexing area for the minute hand when the angle formed by the hour hand and the minute hand detected by the hand position detection means is not more than a predetermined angle. area, displaying the scale of each indexing area at a position equidistant from the rotation axis of the pointer, and when the angle formed by the hour hand and the minute hand detected by the pointer position detection unit is larger than a predetermined angle, the scale The display control means displays the scale displayed on the hour hand scale area on an inner area of the scale displayed on the minute hand scale area. the

在时针和分针所成的角度为规定角度、例如90度以下的情况下，如果使各分度区域连续而连续设置各指针用的刻度，则可降低刻度的更新频度，可进一步降低功耗。 When the angle formed by the hour hand and the minute hand is a predetermined angle, for example, 90 degrees or less, if the scales for each hand are continuously provided with each index area continuous, the update frequency of the scale can be reduced, and power consumption can be further reduced. . the

此处，优选所述指针具有秒针，所述驱动控制单元根据由所述计时单元计时出的时刻信息控制所述指针移动单元，对所述时针、分针以及秒针进行运针，所述刻度显示控制单元设定与秒针对应的秒针用分度区域，在显示于所述时针用分度区域的刻度的内侧区域上，显示有在所述秒针用分度区域显示的刻度。 Here, preferably, the pointer has a second hand, and the drive control unit controls the pointer moving unit to move the hour hand, minute hand and second hand according to the time information counted by the timing unit, and the scale display control The unit sets a second hand graduation area corresponding to the second hand, and the scale displayed on the second hand graduation area is displayed on an inner area of the scale displayed on the hour hand graduation area. the

根据这样的结构，可利用时针、分针、秒针来指示时分秒的时刻，利用者可利用指针来直观地把握到当前时刻的秒。另外，由于秒针用刻度显示在时针用的刻度的内侧，所以可防止秒针用的刻度显示影响到在非分度区域显示信息。 According to such a structure, the hour, minute, and second can be indicated by the hour hand, minute hand, and second hand, and the user can intuitively grasp the second at the current time by using the hands. In addition, since the scale for the second hand is displayed inside the scale for the hour hand, it is possible to prevent the scale display for the second hand from affecting information displayed in the non-graduation area. the

另外，如果将秒针的长度尺寸设为短于时针以及分针，则可减少秒针重叠到显示在非分度区域的信息的可能性，可防止信息的辨读性降低。 In addition, if the length of the second hand is shorter than that of the hour and minute hands, the possibility of the second hand overlapping the information displayed in the non-graduation area can be reduced, and the legibility of the information can be prevented from being reduced. the

另外，优选所述指针具有秒针，所述驱动控制单元根据由所述计时单元计时出的时刻信息控制所述指针移动单元，对所述时针、分针以及秒针进行运针，所述刻度显示控制单元设定显示与秒针对应的刻度的圆形秒针用刻度显示区域，在显示于所述时针用分度区域的刻度的内侧区域上，显示有在所述秒针用刻度显示区域显示的刻度。 In addition, it is preferable that the pointer has a second hand, the driving control unit controls the pointer moving unit to move the hour hand, minute hand and second hand according to the time information counted by the timing unit, and the scale display control unit A circular second hand scale display area for displaying a scale corresponding to the second hand is set, and the scale displayed in the second hand scale display area is displayed on an inner area of the scale displayed in the hour hand graduation area. the

即使在这样的结构中，也可以利用时针、分针、秒针来指示时分秒的时刻，利用者可利用指针直观地把握到当前时刻的秒。另外，秒针用的刻度显示在时针用的刻度的内侧，所以可防止秒针用的刻度显示影响到在非分度区域显示信息。另外，秒针用的刻度沿秒针用刻度显示区域的外周而在360度范围内显示，所以与切换秒针用的刻度显示的情况相比，可减少显示的更新频度，可降低功耗。 Even in such a structure, the hour, minute, and second hands can be used to indicate the hour, minute, and second, and the user can intuitively grasp the second at the current time by using the hands. In addition, since the scale for the second hand is displayed inside the scale for the hour hand, it is possible to prevent the scale display for the second hand from affecting information displayed in the non-graduation area. In addition, since the scale for the second hand is displayed within a range of 360 degrees along the outer circumference of the scale display area for the second hand, compared with the case of switching the scale display for the second hand, the update frequency of the display can be reduced, and power consumption can be reduced. the

另外，如果将秒针的长度尺寸设为短于时针以及分针，则可减少秒针重叠到显示在非分度区域的信息的可能性，可防止信息的辨读性降低。 In addition, if the length of the second hand is shorter than that of the hour and minute hands, the possibility of the second hand overlapping the information displayed in the non-graduation area can be reduced, and the legibility of the information can be prevented from being reduced. the

另外，优选所述指针具有秒针，该秒针的从秒针的旋转轴到秒针前 端的长度尺寸为从分针的旋转轴到分针前端的长度尺寸以上，所述刻度显示控制单元不显示与秒针对应的刻度，而显示时针用以及分针用的刻度。 In addition, it is preferable that the pointer has a second hand, and the length dimension of the second hand from the rotation axis of the second hand to the tip of the second hand is greater than or equal to the length dimension from the rotation axis of the minute hand to the tip of the minute hand, and the scale display control unit does not display the corresponding second hand. scale, and display the scale for the hour hand and the minute hand. the

一般时钟的秒针以与分针大致相同的长度尺寸形成。另外，秒针形成为比其他时针和分针细。在设有这样的秒针的情况下，秒针的可移动区域包括分针以及时针的刻度显示区域，所以在显示秒针用的刻度的情况下，存在有可能与显示在分针用和时针用的刻度显示区域的非分度区域上的信息平面重叠的顾虑。 The second hand of a general clock has substantially the same length as the minute hand. In addition, the second hand is formed thinner than the other hour and minute hands. In the case where such a second hand is provided, the movable area of the second hand includes the scale display area of the minute hand and the hour hand, so in the case of displaying the scale for the second hand, there may be a difference between the scale display area for the minute hand and the hour hand. Concerns about overlapping of information planes on non-graded regions. the

与此相对，在本发明中，由于不显示秒针用的刻度，所以显示在非分度区域的信息不会重叠在秒针用的刻度上，可防止信息的辨读性降低。 On the other hand, in the present invention, since the scale for the second hand is not displayed, the information displayed in the non-scale area is not superimposed on the scale for the second hand, and the legibility of the information is prevented from being deteriorated. the

另外，在本发明中，秒针有时会重叠在显示于非分度区域的信息上，但秒针的移动速度比分针还快，即使秒针重叠在显示信息上也会在几秒后从显示信息上离开，所以显示在非分度区域的信息的辨读性不会降低。 In addition, in the present invention, the second hand sometimes overlaps the information displayed in the non-graduation area, but the second hand moves faster than the second hand, and even if the second hand overlaps the displayed information, it will leave the displayed information after a few seconds. , so the legibility of the information displayed in the non-graduation area will not be reduced. the

优选所述显示面板由具有记忆性的显示元件构成。 Preferably, the display panel is composed of display elements having memory. the

记忆性显示元件是指，即使不继续提供电力也可继续显示规定时间的元件，例如可利用所谓的被称为电纸的EPD(Electrophoretic Display)等电泳方式显示器件。 A memory display element is an element that can continue to display for a predetermined period of time even if power is not continuously supplied. For example, electrophoretic display devices such as EPD (Electrophoretic Display) called electronic paper can be used. the

如果显示面板使用记忆性显示元件，则可大幅降低用于维持显示的功耗，特别在手表那样的便携型时钟装置中可延长电池寿命而延长可动作时间，可减少电池更换和充电次数，可提高便利性。 If the display panel uses a memory display element, the power consumption for maintaining the display can be greatly reduced. Especially in a portable clock device such as a watch, the battery life can be extended and the operating time can be extended, and the number of battery replacement and charging can be reduced. Improve convenience. the

另外，记忆性显示元件在显示的更新时产生功耗，所以如果延长显示的更新间隔，则可相应地降低功耗。因此，如果延长刻度显示和信息显示的更新间隔，则可相应地降低功耗。 In addition, the memory display element generates power consumption when the display is updated, so if the update interval of the display is extended, the power consumption can be reduced accordingly. Therefore, if the update interval of the scale display and the information display is extended, the power consumption can be reduced accordingly. the

另外，优选显示在所述分度区域的刻度具有指示指针位置的分度和连接各分度的圆弧状的连接线。 In addition, it is preferable that the scale displayed on the scale area has scales indicating pointer positions and arc-shaped connecting lines connecting the scales. the

如果用圆弧状的连接线连接各分度，则可提高各刻度的视认性。 If the graduations are connected with arc-shaped connecting lines, the visibility of each graduation can be improved. the

另外，优选所述刻度显示控制单元使所述刻度的一部分与刻度的其他部分相比，颜色或粗细的至少一方不同而进行显示。 In addition, it is preferable that the scale display control means displays a part of the scale with at least one of color or thickness different from other parts of the scale. the

此时，特别优选使根据所述指针的指示位置设定的刻度的一部分与 刻度的其他部分相比，颜色或粗细的至少一方不同而进行显示。例如，在作为分针用的刻度显示从0分到20分的刻度，并且分针指示12分的情况下，使表示刻度的一部分即10～15分的分度、连接这些分度的连接线的颜色和粗细与其他刻度部分(表示0～9分、16～20分的部分)不同即可。 At this time, it is particularly preferable to display at least one of a color or a thickness of a part of the scale set based on the indicated position of the pointer compared with other parts of the scale. For example, when a scale from 0 to 20 minutes is displayed as a scale for the minute hand, and the minute hand indicates 12 minutes, the color of the divisions representing a part of the scale, that is, 10 to 15 minutes, and the connecting line connecting these divisions The thickness and thickness may be different from other scale parts (parts indicating 0 to 9 points and 16 to 20 points). the

另外，使颜色不同是指，使色相、亮度、彩度中的至少1个不同从而可识别颜色的差异。 In addition, making the color different means making the difference in color recognizable by making at least one of hue, lightness, and saturation different. the

如果使刻度的一部分的颜色和粗细与其他部分不同，则例如也可以对时刻的推移附加含义来显示。例如，在将1小时(60分)每15分区分，使刻度的颜色和粗细每15分变化时，可容易判别当前的时间带为哪个区域，还可以确认会议等中的经过时间和剩余时间等进行状况。 If the color and thickness of a part of the scale are different from other parts, for example, it is also possible to add meaning to the lapse of time and display it. For example, if you divide 1 hour (60 minutes) into 15 divisions and change the color and thickness of the scale every 15 minutes, you can easily identify which area the current time zone is in, and you can also check the elapsed time and remaining time in meetings, etc. Wait for the status. the

另外，如果与日程等关联地设定刻度的颜色和粗细等，则具有仅通过刻度的颜色和粗细即可把握日程内容的优点。 Also, if the color and thickness of scales are set in association with the schedule, etc., there is an advantage that the content of the schedule can be grasped only by the color and thickness of the scales. the

另外，如果根据当前的指针的位置来变更刻度的颜色和粗细，则仅通过刻度即可把握当前时刻。 In addition, if the color and thickness of the scale are changed according to the current pointer position, the current time can be grasped only by the scale. the

另外，优选所述刻度显示控制单元使所述分度区域的至少一部分的颜色与非分度区域的颜色不同而进行显示。 In addition, it is preferable that the scale display control means displays at least a part of the scaled area in a color different from that of the non-scaled area. the

此时，在设定有时/分的各分度区域的情况下，也可以针对每个分度区域使其颜色变化。 At this time, when setting each scale area of hours/minutes, the color may be changed for every scale area. the

如果使分度区域的颜色与非分度区域的颜色不同，则可容易把握分度区域，可容易把握当前的指针的位置，例如如果是时钟则还可以容易把握概略的时刻。 If the color of the indexing area and the color of the non-grading area are different, the indexing area can be easily grasped, and the current position of the hands can be easily grasped. For example, if it is a clock, the approximate time can also be easily grasped. the

另外，还可以将分度区域的颜色设定成指针变得醒目，可提高指针的视认性。 In addition, the color of the indexing area can be set so that the pointer becomes more conspicuous, and the visibility of the pointer can be improved. the

另外，如果使时/分的各分度区域的颜色不同，则还可以容易把握时针以及分针的位置，可进一步容易把握概略的时刻。 Also, if the colors of the hour/minute graduation regions are different, the position of the hour hand and the minute hand can be easily grasped, and the approximate time can be further easily grasped. the

附图说明Description of drawings

图1是示出本发明的第1实施方式涉及的组合(combination)时钟 的主视图。 Fig. 1 is a front view showing a combination clock according to a first embodiment of the present invention. the

图2是所述实施方式的组合时钟的剖面图。 Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the combined clock of the embodiment. the

图3是示出所述实施方式中的机件(movement)结构的框图。 FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a movement structure in the embodiment. the

图4是示出所述实施方式中的分度区域的图。 FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an indexing area in the embodiment. the

图5是所述实施方式中的在其他位置上显示出信息的图。 Fig. 5 is a diagram showing information displayed at other positions in the embodiment. the

图6是示出本发明的第2实施方式涉及的组合时钟的主视图。 FIG. 6 is a front view showing a combination clock according to a second embodiment of the present invention. the

图7是示出本发明的第3实施方式涉及的组合时钟的主视图。 Fig. 7 is a front view showing a combined clock according to a third embodiment of the present invention. the

图8是示出本发明的第4实施方式涉及的组合时钟的主视图。 Fig. 8 is a front view showing a combined clock according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. the

图9是示出本发明的第5实施方式涉及的仪表的主视图。 Fig. 9 is a front view showing a meter according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. the

图10是示出本发明的第6实施方式涉及的组合时钟的主视图。 Fig. 10 is a front view showing a combined clock according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. the

图11是示出第6实施方式中的机件结构的框图。 FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a mechanism configuration in a sixth embodiment. the

图12是示出本发明的第7实施方式涉及的组合时钟的主视图。 Fig. 12 is a front view showing a combined clock according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. the

图13是示出本发明的第8实施方式涉及的组合时钟的主视图。 Fig. 13 is a front view showing a combined clock according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. the

图14是示出本发明的第9实施方式涉及的组合时钟的主视图。 Fig. 14 is a front view showing a combined clock according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention. the

图15是示出本发明的第10实施方式涉及的组合时钟的主视图。 Fig. 15 is a front view showing a combined clock according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention. the

标号说明 Label description

1、1B、1C、1D、1E：组合时钟；10：时钟主体；11：封装壳体；12：罩玻璃；13：背盖；20：显示面板；21、22、27：刻度；21A、22A、22B、22C：刻度；23：时针用分度区域；24：分针用分度区域；24A：指针指示区域；25：时针用刻度显示区域；26：分针用刻度显示区域；28：秒针用刻度显示区域；31：时针；32：分针；33：秒针；40：机件；41：控制电路(驱动控制单元)；42：驱动单元(指针移动单元)；43：振荡电路；44：电力提供单元；45：外部输入装置；46：步进电动机；47：轮系；412：驱动控制电路部；413：模拟显示部驱动电路；414：显示面板驱动电路；414A：刻度显示控制单元；414B：信息显示控制单元；415：时刻计数器；416：指针位置检测单元；417：日程信息存储部；451：表把；452、453：按钮；501：预定信息；502：日程时刻信息；503：日程关联信息；504：辅助信息。 1, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E: combined clock; 10: main body of the clock; 11: packaging case; 12: cover glass; 13: back cover; 20: display panel; 21, 22, 27: scale; 21A, 22A , 22B, 22C: Scale; 23: Scale area for hour hand; 24: Scale area for minute hand; 24A: Pointer indication area; 25: Scale display area for hour hand; 26: Scale display area for minute hand; 28: Scale area for second hand Display area; 31: hour hand; 32: minute hand; 33: second hand; 40: mechanism; 41: control circuit (drive control unit); 42: drive unit (hand moving unit); 43: oscillation circuit; 44: power supply unit ;45: external input device; 46: stepping motor; 47: wheel train; 412: drive control circuit; 413: analog display drive circuit; 414: display panel drive circuit; 414A: scale display control unit; 414B: information Display control unit; 415: time counter; 416: pointer position detection unit; 417: schedule information storage unit; 451: crown; 452, 453: buttons; 501: schedule information; 502: schedule time information; 503: schedule related information ;504: Auxiliary information. the

具体实施方式Detailed ways

以下，参照附图来说明本发明的实施方式。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. the

(第1实施方式) (first embodiment)

(组合时钟的结构) (Structure of combined clock)

图1是从正面观察本发明涉及的利用指针式显示装置的组合时钟1的图。 FIG. 1 is a front view of an integrated clock 1 using an analog display device according to the present invention. the

组合时钟1构成为具有时钟主体10和带15，是利用者佩带在手腕上使用的手表类型。 Combination timepiece 1 has atimepiece body 10 and aband 15, and is a type of wristwatch worn by a user on his or her wrist. the

如图2所示，时钟主体10具有形成为大致方筒状的封装壳体(躯干)11、安装在封装壳体11的表面侧的罩玻璃(防风)12、以及可装卸地安装在封装壳体11的背面侧的背盖13。 As shown in FIG. 2 , the clockmain body 10 has an enclosure case (trunk) 11 formed in a substantially square cylindrical shape, a cover glass (windproof) 12 attached to the surface side of theenclosure case 11, and a cover glass (windproof) 12 detachably attached to the enclosure case. The back cover 13 on the back side of thebody 11. the

另外，封装壳体11不限于形成为大致方筒状(平面矩形形状)，也可以形成为大致圆筒状(平面圆形状或椭圆形状)等，其形状不限于图示。 In addition, thepackage case 11 is not limited to being formed in a substantially square cylindrical shape (planar rectangular shape), but may be formed in a substantially cylindrical shape (planar circular shape or elliptical shape), and the shape is not limited to that shown in the illustration. the

在封装壳体11的两端部形成有一对带安装部11A，在带安装部11A之间可装卸地设有弹簧棒。而且，所述带15利用弹簧棒而安装在带安装部11A之间。 A pair ofstrap attachment portions 11A are formed at both end portions of thepackage case 11 , and a spring bar is detachably provided between thestrap attachment portions 11A. Furthermore, thebelt 15 is mounted between thebelt attachment parts 11A by using a spring bar. the

在封装壳体11内设有显示面板(显示装置)20、指针30、以及机件40。另外，在本实施方式中，机件40经由中框14而配置在封装壳体11内，即使在变更封装壳体11的形状、尺寸的情况下，通过利用与该形状、尺寸对应的中框14，机件40可利用共同的结构。 Inside thepackage case 11 are provided a display panel (display device) 20 , apointer 30 , and amechanism 40 . In addition, in this embodiment, thedevice 40 is arranged in thepackage case 11 via themiddle frame 14, even if the shape and size of thepackage case 11 are changed, by using the middle frame corresponding to the shape andsize 14. Themechanism 40 can use a common structure. the

显示面板20设在指针30的背面，并且由以与封装壳体11对应的形状、尺寸制造的被称为电纸的EPD(Electrophoretic Display：电泳显示器)等电泳方式显示器件构成。另外，作为显示面板20，可利用其他记忆性显示装置，例如电致色变显示器(ECD)、强电介质液晶、胆留醇型液晶等各种具有记忆性的显示装置，并且还可以利用通常的液晶显示器或有机EL显示器等。 Thedisplay panel 20 is provided on the back of thepointer 30 and is composed of an electrophoretic display device such as an EPD (Electrophoretic Display) called an electric paper manufactured in a shape and size corresponding to thepackage case 11 . In addition, as thedisplay panel 20, other memory display devices can be used, such as various memory display devices such as electrochromic display (ECD), ferroelectric liquid crystal, cholesteric liquid crystal, etc., and common Liquid crystal display or organic EL display, etc. the

在本实施方式中，没有在显示面板20上另外设置文字板。即，通常文字板是指，“与机件卡合，且具有显示与时相关的信息的刻度和标识等 的部件”，但在本实施方式中，由于所述刻度通过显示面板20来显示，所以无需另外设置文字板。因此，在本实施方式中，也可以不设置一般时钟中的文字板。而且，从显示刻度的方面看，也可以说显示面板20兼用作文字板。 In this embodiment, a dial is not separately provided on thedisplay panel 20 . That is to say, the word plate usually refers to "parts that are engaged with the machine parts and have scales and signs that display time-related information", but in this embodiment, since the scales are displayed through thedisplay panel 20, Therefore, there is no need to set up a text board separately. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the dial in the general clock. Moreover, it can also be said that thedisplay panel 20 doubles as a dial in terms of displaying scales. the

指针30配置在罩玻璃12和显示面板20之间的空间内，设置成可从罩玻璃12视认到。在本实施方式中，作为指针30设有时针31以及分针32，而没有设置秒针。各时针31、分针32的旋转轴从机件40贯通显示面板20而设置并向所述空间突出。 Thepointer 30 is arranged in a space between the cover glass 12 and thedisplay panel 20 and is visible from the cover glass 12 . In the present embodiment, anhour hand 31 and aminute hand 32 are provided as thehands 30, and the second hand is not provided. The rotation shafts of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 are provided through thedisplay panel 20 from themechanism 40 and protrude into the space. the

(机件的结构) (Structure of machine parts)

机件40构成为控制指针30(时针31、分针32)的驱动，并且还进行显示面板20的驱动控制。 Themechanism 40 is configured to control the driving of the hands 30 (thehour hand 31 and the minute hand 32 ), and also controls the driving of thedisplay panel 20 . the

即，如图3所示，机件40构成为具有作为由IC等构成的驱动控制单元的控制电路41、驱动指针30的驱动单元42、振荡电路43、电力提供单元44、以及外部输入装置45。 That is, as shown in FIG. 3 , themechanism 40 is configured to have acontrol circuit 41 as a drive control unit composed of an IC or the like, adrive unit 42 for driving thepointer 30, anoscillation circuit 43, apower supply unit 44, and anexternal input device 45. . the

驱动单元42构成为具有指针驱动用的步进电动机46；以及向时针31、分针32传递该电动机46的输出的轮系47。轮系47是与通常的模拟时钟相同地，向安装有各时针31、分针32的齿轮减速传递电动机46的输出的减速轮系。因此，在本实施方式中，由驱动单元42构成指针移动单元。 Thedrive unit 42 is configured to include a steppingmotor 46 for driving the hands; and awheel train 47 that transmits the output of themotor 46 to thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 . Thegear train 47 is a reduction gear train that transmits the output of themotor 46 to gears on which thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 are attached, similarly to a normal analog clock. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the pointer moving means is constituted by the driving means 42 . the

振荡电路43由晶体振子等构成，输出规定频率的脉冲信号。 Theoscillation circuit 43 is composed of a crystal oscillator and the like, and outputs a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency. the

电力提供单元44由一次性电池或蓄电池构成。在设有可充电的蓄电池的情况下，还设有可对蓄电池进行充电的太阳能电池或使用旋转锤的发电单元。 Thepower supply unit 44 is constituted by a primary battery or a storage battery. In the case where a rechargeable storage battery is provided, a solar cell that can charge the storage battery or a power generating unit using a rotary hammer is also provided. the

外部输入装置45由用于进行各种设定和操作的表把和按钮构成，识别出利用者进行的操作而向控制电路41输出操作信号。 Theexternal input device 45 is composed of a crown and buttons for performing various settings and operations, and outputs an operation signal to thecontrol circuit 41 by recognizing an operation performed by the user. the

在本实施方式中，如图1所示，外部输入装置45构成为具有表把451、按钮452、453。即，如图1所示，表把451、按钮452、453配置在时钟主体10的侧面。另外，这些表把451和各按钮452、453的配置位置和数量不限于图1，根据时钟主体10的形状等而设在利用者可操作 的位置上即可。 In the present embodiment, theexternal input device 45 is configured to include acrown 451 andbuttons 452 and 453 as shown in FIG. 1 . That is, as shown in FIG. 1 , thecrown 451 and thebuttons 452 and 453 are arranged on the side of the clockmain body 10 . In addition, the arrangement position and number of thesecrown 451 and eachbutton 452, 453 are not limited to FIG. the

(控制电路的结构) (Structure of control circuit) 

控制电路41构成为具有脉冲合成电路411、驱动控制电路部412、控制指针移动的模拟显示部驱动电路413、以及控制显示面板20的显示的显示面板驱动电路414。 Thecontrol circuit 41 is configured to include apulse synthesis circuit 411 , a drivecontrol circuit unit 412 , an analog displayunit drive circuit 413 for controlling pointer movement, and a displaypanel drive circuit 414 for controlling display on thedisplay panel 20 . the

脉冲合成电路411对从振荡电路43输出的脉冲信号进行分频，向驱动控制电路部412输出规定的基准信号(通常为1Hz的脉冲信号)。 Thepulse synthesis circuit 411 divides the frequency of the pulse signal output from theoscillation circuit 43 , and outputs a predetermined reference signal (usually a 1 Hz pulse signal) to the drivecontrol circuit unit 412 . the

驱动控制电路部412内置有时刻计数器415、指针位置检测单元416。 The drivecontrol circuit unit 412 incorporates atime counter 415 and a handposition detection unit 416 . the

时刻计数器415构成为存储有年月日等日历信息和时分秒等时刻信息，它们的值可由外部输入装置45修改，并且根据来自脉冲合成电路411的基准信号依次更新。例如，时刻计数器415具有时计数器、分计数器、秒计数器、日计数器、月计数器、以及年计数器。而且，在从脉冲合成电路411输入1Hz的基准信号时，驱动控制电路部412更新秒计数器，在秒计数器成为60秒时，将分计数器前进1分，在分计数器成为60分时，将时计数器前进1小时，由此可存储更新当前时刻。 Thetime counter 415 is configured to store calendar information such as year, month, day, and time information such as hours, minutes, and seconds. Their values can be modified by theexternal input device 45 and are sequentially updated according to the reference signal from thepulse synthesis circuit 411 . For example, thetime counter 415 has an hour counter, a minute counter, a second counter, a day counter, a month counter, and a year counter. Moreover, when a reference signal of 1 Hz is input from thepulse synthesis circuit 411, the drivecontrol circuit section 412 updates the second counter, and when the second counter reaches 60 seconds, the minute counter is advanced by 1 minute, and when the minute counter becomes 60 minutes, the hour counter is set to 1 minute. Advance 1 hour, thus the current time can be stored and updated. the

另外，驱动控制电路部412在时计数器成为24小时时，将日计数器更新1日，在日计数器从该月的月末被更新时，将月计数器更新1月，由此还可以存储更新当前的年月日。 In addition, the drivecontrol circuit section 412 updates the day counter by 1 day when the hour counter becomes 24 hours, and updates the month counter by 1 month when the day counter is updated from the end of the month, thereby storing and updating the current year. Month Day. the

因此，由振荡电路43、脉冲合成电路411、时刻计数器415构成对时刻进行计时的时钟单元。 Therefore, theoscillator circuit 43 , thepulse synthesizing circuit 411 , and thetime counter 415 constitute clock means for counting time. the

指针位置检测单元416根据时刻计数器415的时计数器以及分计数器的信息来检测时针31以及分针32的位置。即，由于时针31、分针32与时刻计数器415的计数值连动地进行运针，所以指针位置检测单元416根据时刻计数器415的计数值来间接地检测时针31、分针32的位置。 The handposition detection unit 416 detects the positions of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 based on the information of the hour counter and the minute counter of thetime counter 415 . That is, since thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 move in conjunction with the count value of thetime counter 415 , the handposition detection unit 416 indirectly detects the positions of thehour hand 31 andminute hand 32 based on the count value of thetime counter 415 . the

另外，在利用时刻计数器415来检测时针31、分针32的位置的情况下，以时刻计数器415的计数值与各时针31、分针32的指示值一致为前提。因此，利用者也可以通过在预先将时针31、分针32校准为0时0分的状态下进行规定的输入操作来将时刻计数器415复位为0时0分而进行时刻校准操作，也可以设置检测时针31、分针32移动到0时0分位 置的传感器，根据该传感器的输出将时刻计数器415的计数值复位为0时0分而自动进行时刻校准。 In addition, when using thetime counter 415 to detect the positions of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 , it is assumed that the count value of thetime counter 415 coincides with the indicated values of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 . Therefore, the user can also reset thetime counter 415 to 0:00 by performing a predetermined input operation in the state where thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 are calibrated to 0:00 in advance, and perform the time calibration operation, and can also set the detection Thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 move to the sensor at the 0:00 position, and the count value of thetime counter 415 is reset to 0:00 according to the output of the sensor to automatically perform time calibration. the

驱动控制电路部412根据时刻计数器415的信息，分别对模拟显示部驱动电路413以及显示面板驱动电路414输出驱动控制信号CS1、CS2、CS3。 The drivecontrol circuit unit 412 outputs drive control signals CS1 , CS2 , and CS3 to the analog displayunit drive circuit 413 and the displaypanel drive circuit 414 based on the information of thetime counter 415 . the

对模拟显示部驱动电路413输出的驱动控制信号CS1是根据时刻计数器415的分信息的更新而以1分间隔输出的脉冲信号。 The drive control signal CS1 output to the analog displayunit drive circuit 413 is a pulse signal output at intervals of one minute in accordance with the update of the minute information of thetime counter 415 . the

另外，对显示面板驱动电路414输出的驱动控制信号CS2是用于在显示面板20上显示出时针31、分针32用的各刻度21、22的信息，具体而言，是表示由指针位置检测单元416检测到的时针31以及分针32的位置的信息。 In addition, the drive control signal CS2 output to the displaypanel drive circuit 414 is information for displaying thescales 21 and 22 for thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 on thedisplay panel 20. 416 Detected information on the positions of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32. the

另一方面，对显示面板驱动电路414输出的驱动控制信号CS3是显示在显示面板20上的时刻信息，在本实施方式中，是示出表示“年月日”的数字的信号。 On the other hand, the drive control signal CS3 output to the displaypanel drive circuit 414 is time information displayed on thedisplay panel 20 , and in this embodiment, is a signal indicating a numeral indicating "year, month, and day". the

在从驱动控制电路部412输入驱动控制信号CS1时，模拟显示部驱动电路413对步进电动机46输出驱动脉冲。即，模拟显示部驱动电路413利用驱动脉冲驱动步进电动机46而对分针32进行运针。另外，时针31与步进电动机46的驱动连动地进行运针。 When a drive control signal CS1 is input from the drivecontrol circuit unit 412 , the analog displayunit drive circuit 413 outputs a drive pulse to the steppingmotor 46 . That is, the analog displayunit drive circuit 413 drives the steppingmotor 46 with the drive pulse to move theminute hand 32 . In addition, thehour hand 31 moves in conjunction with the driving of the steppingmotor 46 . the

显示面板驱动电路414具有对显示面板20控制刻度(分度)的显示的刻度显示控制单元414A、对显示面板20控制各种信息的显示的信息显示控制单元414B。 The displaypanel drive circuit 414 includes a scaledisplay control unit 414A for controlling the display of scales (divisions) on thedisplay panel 20 , and an informationdisplay control unit 414B for controlling the display of various information on thedisplay panel 20 . the

(刻度显示控制) (scale display control)

在利用从驱动控制电路部412输入的驱动控制信号CS2来检测时针31、分针32的当前位置时，刻度显示控制单元414A根据该位置设定时针用分度区域23以及分针用分度区域24，在各分度区域23、24上显示出用于读取时针31、分针32的指示值的刻度21、22。 When the current positions of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 are detected by the drive control signal CS2 input from the drivecontrol circuit section 412, the scaledisplay control unit 414A sets the hourhand indexing area 23 and the minutehand indexing area 24 according to the position, Scales 21 and 22 for reading indication values of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 are displayed on therespective graduation areas 23 and 24 . the

具体而言，如图4所示，刻度显示控制单元414A构成为，在显示面板20上设定与时针31以及分针32的各可移动区域平面重叠的各刻度显示区域25、26，在这些区域25、26上可显示出刻度21、22。 Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 , the scaledisplay control unit 414A is configured to set, on thedisplay panel 20, the respectivescale display areas 25 and 26 that overlap with the movable areas of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 in a planar manner.Scale 21,22 can be shown on 25,26. the

各刻度21、22具有为了指示时针31和分针32的位置而在圆周方向上以恒定间隔设置的分度、和连接各分度的圆弧状的连接线。 Each of thescales 21 and 22 has graduations provided at constant intervals in the circumferential direction to indicate the positions of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 , and arc-shaped connecting lines connecting the graduations. the

另外，与时针31对应的刻度21的分度每隔1小时即在圆周方向上以30度间隔设置，与分针32对应的刻度22的分度每隔1分即在圆周方向上以6度间隔设置。 In addition, the graduations of thescale 21 corresponding to thehour hand 31 are arranged at intervals of 30 degrees in the circumferential direction every hour, and the graduations of thescale 22 corresponding to theminute hand 32 are arranged at intervals of 6 degrees in the circumferential direction every one minute. set up. the

在本实施方式中，时针用刻度显示区域25成为比将时针31旋转360度时的时针31的旋转轨迹区域(将时针31的旋转轴设为中心，将时针31的前端作为外周的圆的内面区域)稍大的圆形区域。 In this embodiment, thescale display area 25 for the hour hand becomes a rotation locus area of thehour hand 31 when thehour hand 31 is rotated 360 degrees (the inner surface of a circle with the rotation axis of thehour hand 31 as the center and the tip of thehour hand 31 as the outer periphery. area) a slightly larger circular area. the

同样，分针用刻度显示区域26也成为比将分针32旋转360度时的分针32的旋转轨迹区域稍大的圆形区域。 Similarly, the minute handscale display area 26 is also a circular area slightly larger than the rotation locus area of theminute hand 32 when theminute hand 32 is rotated 360 degrees. the

而且，在刻度显示控制单元414A中，根据检测到的时针31的位置，在刻度显示区域25内设定时针用分度区域23，根据检测到的分针32的位置，在刻度显示区域26内设定分针用分度区域24。 In addition, in the scaledisplay control unit 414A, the hourhand scale area 23 is set in thescale display area 25 based on the detected position of thehour hand 31, and thescale display area 26 is set in thescale display area 26 based on the detected position of theminute hand 32. Thescale area 24 is used for setting the minute hand. the

时针用分度区域23是由沿所述刻度显示区域25的外周的圆弧、和连接该圆弧的两端与时针31的旋转轴的中心的线段(圆形的刻度显示区域25的半径)包围的扇形区域。此处，时针用分度区域23的中心角θ1取30度以上270度以下，在图4中设定为约90度。在时钟中，表示1～12时的刻度以30度(360度/12)间隔进行配置。因此，在本实施方式中，时针用分度区域23被设定为，中心角θ1取约90度，可显示4个刻度21。 The hourhand scale area 23 is formed by an arc along the outer circumference of thescale display area 25 and a line segment connecting both ends of the arc and the center of the rotation axis of the hour hand 31 (radius of the circular scale display area 25 ). Enclosed fan-shaped area. Here, the central angle θ1 of theindexing region 23 for the hour hand is 30 degrees or more and 270 degrees or less, and is set to about 90 degrees in FIG. 4 . On the clock, scales indicating 1 to 12 o'clock are arranged at intervals of 30 degrees (360 degrees/12). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the hourhand graduation region 23 is set so that the central angle θ1 is about 90 degrees, and fourgraduations 21 can be displayed. the

分针用分度区域24是由沿所述刻度显示区域26的外周的圆弧、和连接该圆弧的两端与分针32的旋转轴的中心的线段(圆形的刻度显示区域26的半径)包围的扇形区域。此处，分针用分度区域24的中心角θ2也取30度以上270度以下，在图4中设定为约120度。在时钟中，表示1～60分的刻度以6度(360度/60)间隔进行配置。因此，在本实施方式中，分针用分度区域24被设定为，中心角θ2取约120度，可显示21个刻度22。 Thescale region 24 for the minute hand is composed of an arc along the outer circumference of thescale display region 26 and a line segment connecting both ends of the arc and the center of the rotation axis of the minute hand 32 (radius of the circular scale display region 26 ). Enclosed fan-shaped area. Here, the central angle θ2 of theindexing region 24 for the minute hand is also 30° to 270°, and is set to about 120° in FIG. 4 . On the clock, scales indicating 1 to 60 minutes are arranged at intervals of 6 degrees (360 degrees/60). Therefore, in this embodiment, thegraduation region 24 for the minute hand is set so that the center angle θ2 is about 120 degrees, and 21graduations 22 can be displayed. the

此处，刻度显示控制单元414A在时针31、分针32移动的情况下，根据时针31、分针32的位置来设定各分度区域23、24。在本实施方式中，具体进行如下那样的处理。即，刻度显示控制单元414A在时针31、 分针32移动到各分度区域23、24的边界位置(端部)时，使各分度区域23、24向各时针31、分针32的移动方向移动规定距离。在本实施方式中，使时针用分度区域23向指针的移动方向旋转移动90度角度，使分针用分度区域24向指针的移动方向旋转移动120度角度，由此设定为新分度区域23、24。 Here, when thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 move, the scaledisplay control unit 414A sets therespective scale areas 23 and 24 according to the positions of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 . In this embodiment, the following processes are specifically performed. That is, when the scaledisplay control unit 414A moves thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 to the boundary positions (ends) of therespective index areas 23, 24, therespective index areas 23, 24 are moved in the moving direction of therespective hour hand 31,minute hand 32. Specify the distance. In this embodiment, thehour index area 23 is rotated and moved by 90 degrees in the moving direction of the pointer, and the minutehand index area 24 is rotated and moved by an angle of 120 degrees in the moving direction of the pointer, thereby setting a new index.Area 23, 24. the

例如，在图4中，刻度显示控制单元414A在时针31移动到12时位置的刻度21时，将从该12时位置的刻度21到3时位置的刻度21的区域设定为时针用分度区域23。 For example, in FIG. 4 , when thehour hand 31 moves to thescale 21 at the 12 o'clock position, the scaledisplay control unit 414A sets the area from thescale 21 at the 12 o'clock position to thescale 21 at the 3 o'clock position as the graduations for the hour hand.Area 23. the

即，时针31用的刻度21在时针用分度区域23中显示为4个，所以在向下一个时针用分度区域23变更设定的情况下，以各刻度21中的相对于其他刻度21在顺时针方向上最接近的刻度21为基准来设定时针用分度区域23。即，时针用分度区域23被设定为伴随时针31的移动而每次移动90度。因此，刻度21的显示更新间隔约为3小时。 That is, fourscales 21 for thehour hand 31 are displayed in thescale region 23 for the hour hand. Therefore, when the setting is changed to thescale range 23 for the next hour hand, eachscale 21 is displayed with respect to the other scales 21. Thescale region 23 for the hour hand is set based on thenearest scale 21 in the clockwise direction. That is, theindexing range 23 for the hour hand is set to move 90 degrees at a time as thehour hand 31 moves. Therefore, the display update interval of thescale 21 is about 3 hours. the

另一方面，在图4中，刻度显示控制单元414A在分针32移动到20分位置的刻度22时，将从20分位置的刻度22到40分位置的刻度22的区域设定为分针用分度区域24。 On the other hand, in FIG. 4 , when theminute hand 32 moves to thescale 22 at the 20-minute position, the scaledisplay control unit 414A sets the area from thescale 22 at the 20-minute position to thescale 22 at the 40-minute position as minutes for the minute hand.Degree area 24. the

即，分针32用的刻度22被设定为伴随分针32的移动而每次移动120度。因此，刻度22的显示更新间隔为20分。 That is, thescale 22 for theminute hand 32 is set to move 120 degrees at a time as theminute hand 32 moves. Therefore, the display update interval of thescale 22 is 20 minutes. the

另外，显示面板驱动电路414以规定的显示恶化补偿用动作间隔来执行补偿显示面板20的显示恶化的补偿用动作。在本实施方式中，将该显示恶化补偿用动作间隔设为20分，设定成与所述刻度22的显示更新间隔相同的间隔。而且，所述刻度22移动根据显示恶化补偿用动作间隔设定的规定量、具体而言是成为20分量的刻度范围的角度120度。 In addition, the displaypanel driving circuit 414 executes a compensation operation for compensating for display degradation of thedisplay panel 20 at predetermined display degradation compensation operation intervals. In the present embodiment, the display degradation compensation operation interval is set to 20 minutes, which is set at the same interval as the display update interval of thescale 22 . Furthermore, thescale 22 moves by a predetermined amount set in accordance with the display degradation compensation operation interval, specifically, an angle of 120 degrees that becomes a scale range of 20 components. the

另外，刻度显示控制单元414A在各刻度显示区域25、26中，将各分度区域23、24以外的区域设定为非分度区域，不显示刻度21、22。另外，在显示面板20的矩形形状的显示区域中，各刻度显示区域25、26的外周侧的区域也设定为非分度区域。即，在显示面板20的显示区域中，分度区域23、24以外的区域全部设定为非分度区域。 In addition, scaledisplay control unit 414A sets the areas other than therespective graduation areas 23 and 24 in the respectivescale display areas 25 and 26 as non-scaling areas, and does not display thescales 21 and 22 . In addition, in the rectangular display area of thedisplay panel 20 , areas on the outer peripheral side of thescale display areas 25 and 26 are also set as non-gradation areas. That is, in the display area of thedisplay panel 20 , all the areas other than the scaledareas 23 and 24 are set as non-scaled areas. the

显示面板驱动电路414利用从驱动控制电路部412输入的驱动控制 信号CS 3来控制显示面板20的驱动，显示出规定信息200。在图1、4中，显示出当前的“年月日”即日期信息。因此，显示面板驱动电路414以1日间隔来更新显示面板20的日期信息的显示。另外，该信息显示内容例如通过操作表把451或按钮452、453而被切换为其他信息。例如，通过按钮操作等，可将显示在显示面板20上的信息切换为由星期信息、当前时刻(时分秒)显示、其他城市(时区)的城市名以及当地时刻构成的世界时间信息等各种时刻信息进行显示。另外，在组合时钟1具有PDA(personal digital assistant：个人数字助理)功能的情况下，还可以在显示面板20上显示出日程信息、Todo(作业列表)信息、地址信息等各种信息。 The displaypanel driving circuit 414 controls the driving of thedisplay panel 20 by using the driving control signal CS3 input from the drivingcontrol circuit unit 412, and displays thepredetermined information 200. In Figures 1 and 4, the current "year, month, day" or date information is displayed. Therefore, the displaypanel drive circuit 414 updates the display of the date information on thedisplay panel 20 at intervals of one day. In addition, this information display content is switched to other information by operating thedial 451 or thebuttons 452 and 453, for example. For example, by button operation, etc., the information displayed on thedisplay panel 20 can be switched to a variety of world time information such as week information, current time (hour, minute, second) display, city names of other cities (time zones), and local time. Time information is displayed. In addition, when the combination clock 1 has a PDA (personal digital assistant: personal digital assistant) function, various information such as schedule information, Todo (job list) information, and address information can also be displayed on thedisplay panel 20 . the

另外，显示面板驱动电路414的信息显示控制单元414B在显示信息时，在所述各分度区域23、24以外的区域进行显示，从而控制成所显示的信息200不会重叠在时针31、分针32上。 In addition, when displaying information, the informationdisplay control unit 414B of the displaypanel driving circuit 414 displays information in areas other than the above-mentionedindex areas 23 and 24, so that the displayedinformation 200 is controlled so that the displayedinformation 200 does not overlap thehour hand 31 and the minute hand. 32 on. the

例如，如图1、4所示，在各分度区域23、24设在显示面板20的上半部分的情况下，信息显示控制单元414B在显示面板20的下半部分显示信息200。 For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 , when the scaledareas 23 and 24 are set on the upper half of thedisplay panel 20 , the informationdisplay control unit 414B displays theinformation 200 on the lower half of thedisplay panel 20 . the

另一方面，如图5所示，在各分度区域23、24设在显示面板20的下半部分的情况下，信息显示控制单元414B在显示面板20的上半部分显示信息200。 On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 , when theindexing areas 23 and 24 are provided on the lower half of thedisplay panel 20 , the informationdisplay control unit 414B displays theinformation 200 on the upper half of thedisplay panel 20 . the

即，信息显示控制单元414B根据各分度区域23、24的位置，适当调节显示信息200的位置及其尺寸来显示在显示面板20上。 That is, the informationdisplay control unit 414B appropriately adjusts the position and size of thedisplay information 200 according to the positions of the scaledareas 23 and 24 to display on thedisplay panel 20 . the

在这样的本实施方式中，得到如下的效果。 In such this embodiment, the following effects are obtained. the

(1)通过设置刻度显示控制单元414A，设定时针31以及分针32用的分度区域23、24，在该分度区域23、24上显示出刻度21、22，所以可按照时针31、分针32的当前位置显示出各刻度21、22。因此，可将各刻度21、22显示在时针31、分针32的前端附近，可提高各指针31、32的指示的辨读性。特别在本实施方式的组合时钟1中，在时针31的前端附近也可显示出刻度22，所以与刻度从时针前端离开显示的通常的时钟相比，可提高各指针31、32的指示的辨读性。 (1) By setting the scaledisplay control unit 414A, thescale areas 23, 24 for thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 are set, and thescales 21, 22 are displayed on thescale areas 23, 24. The current position of 32 shows eachscale 21 , 22 . Therefore, eachscale 21, 22 can be displayed near the front end of thehour hand 31,minute hand 32, and the legibility of the indication of eachpointer 31, 32 can be improved. In particular, in the combination clock 1 of this embodiment, thescale 22 can also be displayed near the front end of thehour hand 31, so that the resolution of the indications of thehands 31, 32 can be improved compared with a normal clock in which the scale is displayed away from the front end of the hour hand. readability. the

(2)由刻度显示控制单元414A仅在分度区域23、24显示刻度21、22，所以可由信息显示控制单元414B将显示信息200的区域确保得较大。即，如果在刻度显示区域25、26的所有区域显示刻度21、22，将造成在显示面板20中几乎没有显示信息200的区域。与此相对，在本实施方式中，仅在分度区域23、24显示出刻度21、22，所以如图4所示，在刻度显示区域25、26的非分度区域也可以显示信息200。因此，可利用较宽区域来显示信息200，还可以进行较大显示，所以还可以提高信息的辨读性。 (2) Since the scaledisplay control unit 414A displays thescales 21 and 22 only in thegraduation areas 23 and 24 , the informationdisplay control unit 414B can secure a large area for displaying theinformation 200 . That is, if thescales 21 and 22 are displayed in all thescale display areas 25 and 26 , there will be almost no area for displaying theinformation 200 on thedisplay panel 20 . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, thescales 21 and 22 are displayed only in thegraduation areas 23 and 24, so as shown in FIG. Therefore, theinformation 200 can be displayed using a wide area, and can also be displayed in a large size, so that the legibility of the information can also be improved. the

另外，由于在非分度区域显示信息200，所以可以可靠地防止时针31、分针32重叠在显示信息上。因此，信息200不会被各指针31、32隐藏，从该方面来看也可以提高信息的辨读性。 In addition, since theinformation 200 is displayed in the non-gradient area, it is possible to reliably prevent thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 from overlapping the displayed information. Therefore, theinformation 200 is not hidden by thepointers 31 and 32, and the legibility of the information can be improved also from this point of view. the

另外，由刻度显示控制单元414A在显示面板20上显示信息200，所以可有效利用显示面板20的显示区域，可向利用者传达各种信息。 In addition, since theinformation 200 is displayed on thedisplay panel 20 by the scaledisplay control unit 414A, the display area of thedisplay panel 20 can be effectively used, and various information can be conveyed to the user. the

(3)由EPD等具有记忆性的显示面板来构成显示面板20，所以可降低功耗，还可以延长电池寿命。特别在本实施方式中，分针32用的刻度22以约20分间隔来更新。另外，时针31用的刻度21以约3小时间隔来更新显示。 (3) Since thedisplay panel 20 is constituted by a display panel having memory such as EPD, power consumption can be reduced and battery life can be extended. Particularly in this embodiment, thescale 22 for theminute hand 32 is updated at intervals of about 20 minutes. In addition, thescale 21 for thehour hand 31 is updated and displayed at intervals of approximately 3 hours. the

因此，信息显示控制单元414B即使是最小间隔也每隔20分控制刻度显示即可，所以例如和与分针32的移动连动地以1分间隔来更新的情况相比，可减少显示的更新频度，并可相应地降低功耗。 Therefore, the informationdisplay control unit 414B only needs to control the scale display at intervals of 20 minutes even at the minimum interval. Therefore, for example, the update frequency of the display can be reduced compared with the case of updating at intervals of one minute in conjunction with the movement of theminute hand 32. degree, and can reduce power consumption accordingly. the

另外，由于将刻度22的更新间隔设定为与显示面板20的显示恶化补偿用动作间隔相同的间隔，所以与在各定时进行各动作的情况相比，可降低电力提供的次数，并可相应地实现节电化。 In addition, since the update interval of thescale 22 is set to the same interval as the display deterioration compensation operation interval of thedisplay panel 20, the number of times of power supply can be reduced compared with the case where each operation is performed at each timing, and it is possible to respond accordingly. realize power saving. the

(4)显示面板20兼用作文字板，所以与在显示面板20上层叠文字板的情况相比，可实现时钟1的薄型化。另外，通过控制显示面板20的显示，还可以自由设定多种设计的文字板，所以可进一步提高组合时钟1的设计性。 (4) Since thedisplay panel 20 also serves as a dial, the timepiece 1 can be made thinner than when the dial is laminated on thedisplay panel 20 . In addition, by controlling the display of thedisplay panel 20, it is also possible to freely set dial plates of various designs, so that the designability of the combined clock 1 can be further improved. the

(第2实施方式) (second embodiment)

接下来，说明本发明的第2实施方式。另外，在以下说明的各实施 方式中，对与所述各实施方式同一或相同的结构附加同一标号，省略或简略其说明。 Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, in each of the embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or similar configurations as those of the above-mentioned embodiments, and their descriptions are omitted or simplified. the

如图6所示，第2实施方式的组合时钟1B与第1实施方式的组合时钟1的主要区别点在于，追加设有秒针33，且在显示面板20上显示秒针33用的刻度27，其他结构大致相同。即，组合时钟1B是利用指针来表示“时/分/秒”的时钟。 As shown in FIG. 6, the main difference between the combinedclock 1B of the second embodiment and the combined clock 1 of the first embodiment is that asecond hand 33 is additionally provided, and ascale 27 for thesecond hand 33 is displayed on thedisplay panel 20, and other The structure is roughly the same. That is, the combinedclock 1B is a clock that indicates "hour/minute/second" by hands. the

另外，与通常的时钟相同，秒针33被安装在所述轮系47的规定齿轮上进行驱动。 In addition, like a normal clock, thesecond hand 33 is attached to and driven by a predetermined gear of the above-mentionedwheel train 47 . the

但是，在通常的时钟中，秒针的长度尺寸大于其他时针或分针的长度尺寸，但本实施方式的秒针33如图6所示设定为短于时针31的长度尺寸。 However, in a normal clock, the second hand is longer than the other hour or minute hands, but thesecond hand 33 of this embodiment is set shorter than thehour hand 31 as shown in FIG. 6 . the

在时针31的刻度21的内侧区域中，在以指针的旋转轴为中心的圆周上以6度间隔来显示刻度27。即，刻度显示控制单元414A设定显示与秒针33对应的刻度27的圆形的秒针用刻度显示区域28，在秒针用刻度显示区域28的整周(360度)显示刻度27。另外，为了易于判别，每隔5秒的刻度27由连接相对于指针的旋转轴位于点对称位置的刻度27彼此的直线来形成。例如，用直线连接0秒和30秒的刻度。 In the area inside thescale 21 of thehour hand 31 , scales 27 are displayed at intervals of 6 degrees on a circumference centered on the rotation axis of the hand. That is, scaledisplay control unit 414A sets circular second handscale display area 28 that displaysscale 27 corresponding tosecond hand 33 , and displays scale 27 over the entire circumference (360 degrees) of second handscale display area 28 . In addition, for easy identification, thescale 27 every 5 seconds is formed by a straight line connecting thescales 27 located at point-symmetrical positions with respect to the rotation axis of the pointer. For example, connect the 0-second and 30-second ticks with a straight line. the

另外，时针用分度区域23的中心角θ1取约60度，显示为3个刻度21。另外，分针用分度区域24的中心角θ2取约48度，显示为9个刻度22。但是，各刻度21、22也可以利用与所述第1实施方式相同的显示。 In addition, the central angle θ1 of theindexing area 23 for the hour hand is approximately 60 degrees, and threegraduations 21 are displayed. In addition, the central angle θ2 of thegraduation region 24 for the minute hand is about 48 degrees, and ninegraduations 22 are displayed. However, the same display as in the first embodiment may be used for each of thescales 21 and 22 . the

另外，在刻度21中，与表示当前的时的刻度21邻接地显示出表示该时的数字。在图6中，与表示10时的刻度21邻接而显示出数字“10”。 In addition, on thescale 21 , a number indicating the current time is displayed adjacent to thescale 21 indicating the current time. In FIG. 6 , the number "10" is displayed adjacent to thescale 21 indicating 10 o'clock. the

另外，在非分度区域中，作为信息200而显示出表示年的“年2006”和表示日期的“日11/12”。 In addition, in the non-scaled area, "Year 2006" indicating the year and "Day 11/12" indicating the date are displayed as theinformation 200 . the

在这样的本实施方式中，也可以起到与所述第1实施方式相同的作用效果。 Also in such this embodiment, the same effect as that of the above-mentioned first embodiment can be achieved. the

另外，由于设有秒针33，所以可利用时针31、分针32、秒针33来指示时分秒的时刻。 In addition, since thesecond hand 33 is provided, the hours, minutes, and seconds can be indicated by thehour hand 31 , theminute hand 32 , and thesecond hand 33 . the

另外，由于将秒针33的长度尺寸设定为短于时针31，所以可防止 秒针33与显示在显示面板20上的信息重叠，即使设有秒针33也可以提高信息200的辨读性。即，在如一般的时钟那样秒针33设定成长于分针32的情况下，由于秒针33在1分钟内绕一周，所以很难不与秒针33重叠地显示信息。因此，将造成秒针33重叠在所显示的信息上。与此相对，在本实施方式中，由于将秒针33设定得较短，所以秒针33不会与显示信息重叠，可提高秒针33的指示以及信息的辨读性。 In addition, since the length of thesecond hand 33 is set to be shorter than that of thehour hand 31, the overlapping of thesecond hand 33 with the information displayed on thedisplay panel 20 can be prevented, and the readability of theinformation 200 can be improved even if thesecond hand 33 is provided. That is, when thesecond hand 33 is set longer than theminute hand 32 as in a general clock, since thesecond hand 33 makes one revolution in one minute, it is difficult to display information without overlapping thesecond hand 33 . Thus, thesecond hand 33 will be caused to overlap the displayed information. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since thesecond hand 33 is set short, thesecond hand 33 does not overlap the display information, and the indication of thesecond hand 33 and the readability of information can be improved. the

(第3实施方式) (third embodiment)

接下来，说明本发明的第3实施方式。 Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. the

如图7所示，第3实施方式的组合时钟1C中，时针31以及分针32的旋转轴配置于在显示面板20的平面上离开的位置，而不像所述实施方式那样位于同轴上。 As shown in FIG. 7 , in the combined clock 1C according to the third embodiment, the rotation axes of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 are arranged at positions separated from the plane of thedisplay panel 20 , not on the same axis as in the above-mentioned embodiment. the

即，在显示面板20的左上侧配置时针31，在右下侧配置分针32。 That is, thehour hand 31 is arranged on the upper left side of thedisplay panel 20 , and theminute hand 32 is arranged on the lower right side. the

刻度显示控制单元414A将时钟用分度区域23的中心角θ1设为90度而显示出4个刻度21，将分针用分度区域24的中心角θ2设为90度而显示出6个刻度22。 The scaledisplay control unit 414A displays fourscales 21 by setting the central angle θ1 of theclock scale area 23 to 90 degrees, and displays sixscales 22 by setting the central angle θ2 of theminute scale area 24 to 90 degrees. . the

信息显示控制单元414B在显示面板20的右上以及左下的各区域显示信息200。在本实施方式中，显示出星期信息和由其他城市的城市名以及时刻构成的世界时间信息。 Informationdisplay control section 414B displaysinformation 200 in each of the upper right and lower left areas ofdisplay panel 20 . In this embodiment, day information and world time information including city names and time of other cities are displayed. the

但是，所显示的信息也可以是所述实施方式那样的年月日，也可以是其他信息。 However, the displayed information may be the year, month, and day as in the above-mentioned embodiment, or may be other information. the

另外，在本实施方式中，在时针31的上侧以及左侧、分针32的右侧以及下侧几乎没有显示区域。因此，在时针31配置在刻度显示区域25的右半部分的情况下，即在时针31配置在0时到6时的刻度位置的情况下，信息显示控制单元414B设定信息显示区域，以使不重叠在该刻度21的时针用分度区域23上。例如，信息显示控制单元414B通过减小所显示的信息的文字尺寸等，缩小信息显示区域。 In addition, in the present embodiment, there are almost no display areas on the upper side and left side of thehour hand 31 and on the right side and lower side of theminute hand 32 . Therefore, in the case where thehour hand 31 is arranged in the right half of thescale display area 25, that is, in the case where thehour hand 31 is arranged at the scale position from 0 o'clock to 6 o'clock, the informationdisplay control unit 414B sets the information display area so that The hourhand graduation region 23 that does not overlap thescale 21 . For example, informationdisplay control section 414B reduces the information display area by reducing the character size of displayed information or the like. the

同样，在分针32配置在刻度显示区域26的左半部分的情况下，即在分针32配置在30分到60分的刻度位置的情况下，信息显示控制单元414B设定信息显示区域，以使不重叠在该刻度22的分针用分度区域24 上。 Likewise, when theminute hand 32 is arranged on the left half of thescale display area 26, that is, when theminute hand 32 is arranged at the scale positions from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, the informationdisplay control unit 414B sets the information display area so that Do not overlap on the minutehand scale region 24 of thescale 22. the

在这样的本实施方式中，也可以起到与所述第1实施方式相同的作用效果。 Also in such this embodiment, the same effect as that of the above-mentioned first embodiment can be achieved. the

另外，信息显示控制单元414B在显示面板20的右上以及左下这2个区域显示信息200，但这些区域的信息显示控制也可以按照离开配置的各时针31、分针32的动作而分别独立进行，所以仅判断各时针31、分针32配置在各刻度显示区域25、26的左右哪一个即可容易地进行显示控制。 In addition, the informationdisplay control unit 414B displays theinformation 200 in the two upper right and lower left areas of thedisplay panel 20, but the information display control in these areas can also be independently performed according to the movements of thehour hands 31 andminute hands 32 arranged apart from each other. Display control can be easily performed simply by judging which of thehour hand 31 andminute hand 32 is arranged on the left or right of eachscale display area 25 , 26 . the

(第4实施方式) (fourth embodiment)

接下来，说明本发明的第4实施方式。 Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. the

如图8所示，第4实施方式的组合时钟1D中，连续设有时针31以及分针32用的刻度21、22。 As shown in FIG. 8 , in the combinedclock 1D according to the fourth embodiment, thescales 21 and 22 for thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 are continuously provided. the

即，在本实施方式中，在由所述指针位置检测单元即驱动控制电路部412检测到的时针31和分针32所成的角度(交叉角度)θ3为规定角度(例如90度)以下的情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元414A连续设定所述时针用分度区域23以及分针用分度区域24，在与所述指针的旋转轴等距离的位置显示各分度区域23、24的刻度21、22。 That is, in the present embodiment, when the angle (intersecting angle) θ3 formed by thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 detected by the drivecontrol circuit unit 412 which is the hand position detection means is less than or equal to a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees) Next, the scaledisplay control unit 414A continuously sets the hourhand scale area 23 and the minutehand scale area 24, and displays the scales of therespective scale areas 23 and 24 at positions equidistant from the rotation axis of the pointer. 21, 22. the

另外，在时针31和分针32所成的角度大于规定角度的情况下，与所述第1实施方式相同，显示在时针用分度区域23的刻度21显示于在所述分针用分度区域24上显示的刻度22的内侧区域。 In addition, when the angle formed by thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 is greater than a predetermined angle, thescale 21 displayed on thehour index area 23 is displayed on the minutehand index area 24 as in the first embodiment. The inner area of thescale 22 shown on the the

根据这样的本实施方式，可起到与所述第1实施方式相同的作用效果。 According to such this embodiment, the same effect as that of the above-mentioned first embodiment can be achieved. the

另外，在连续显示刻度21、22的情况下，与如所述第1实施方式那样独立显示刻度21、22的情况相比，可降低刻度21、22的更新频度，可进一步削减功耗。例如，在图8中，在9时50分左右时，时针31以及分针32的交叉角度θ3几乎为0。此时，如果在时针31用的时针用分度区域23中，将中心角θ1设为约30度并且将其半径长度设为与分针用分度区域24相同的长度，在分针32用的分针用分度区域24中，将中心角θ2设为约120度，则如图8所示，可使各刻度21、22在约120度的 范围内连续。 In addition, when thescales 21 and 22 are continuously displayed, compared with the case where thescales 21 and 22 are independently displayed as in the first embodiment, the update frequency of thescales 21 and 22 can be reduced, and power consumption can be further reduced. For example, in FIG. 8 , at around 9:50, the crossing angle θ3 between thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 is almost zero. At this time, if the central angle θ1 is set to about 30 degrees in thehour indexing area 23 for thehour hand 31 and the radius length thereof is set to be the same length as that of theminute indexing area 24, theminute hand 32 for the minute hand will In theindexing area 24, if the central angle θ2 is set to about 120 degrees, then as shown in Figure 8, eachscale 21, 22 can be continuous within a range of about 120 degrees. the

在该情况下，在分针32移动约20分钟之前，即在以旋转角度移动120度之前，即使连续显示所述刻度21、22也可以辨读各指针31、32的指示。因此，20分钟内无需更新刻度21、22的显示，所以可减少刻度显示的更新频度，可进一步降低功耗。另外，由于连续形成各刻度21、22，所以与如所述第1实施方式那样各刻度21、22偏移到刻度显示区域25、26的半径方向进行显示的情况相比，可近似于一般时钟的刻度显示，可实现使利用者习惯并易于把握的设计。 In this case, until theminute hand 32 moves about 20 minutes, that is, until the rotation angle moves 120 degrees, the indications of therespective hands 31, 32 can be read even if thescales 21, 22 are continuously displayed. Therefore, there is no need to update the display of thescales 21 and 22 within 20 minutes, so the update frequency of the scale display can be reduced, and the power consumption can be further reduced. In addition, since thescales 21 and 22 are continuously formed, it can be approximated to a general clock as compared with the case where thescales 21 and 22 are shifted in the radial direction of thescale display areas 25 and 26 as in the first embodiment. The graduated scale display can realize the design that the user is accustomed to and is easy to grasp. the

(第5实施方式) (fifth embodiment)

接下来，说明本发明的第5实施方式。 Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. the

如图9所示，第5实施方式中，将本发明的指针式显示装置利用为计测器的仪表10，具体而言，利用为安装在汽车的仪表组面板中的速度计以及温度计用的仪表100。 As shown in FIG. 9, in the fifth embodiment, the pointer display device of the present invention is used as ameter 10 of a measuring instrument, specifically, as a speedometer and a thermometer mounted on an instrument cluster panel of an automobile.Meter 100. the

在仪表100中设有速度指示用的指针101和温度指示用的指针102，并且整个面为显示面板103。 Apointer 101 for speed indication and apointer 102 for temperature indication are provided in themeter 100 , and adisplay panel 103 is formed on the entire surface. the

在显示面板103上，根据各指针101、102的位置，设定有各指针用分度区域(省略图示)，在该分度区域显示刻度104、105、106。此处，各刻度104、105以黑色显示，而刻度106以灰色显示。另外，在显示面板103上，除了利用各指针101、102的指示之外，还通过数字显示而显示出速度信息201以及温度信息202。 On thedisplay panel 103 , according to the positions of therespective pointers 101 , 102 , graduation regions (not shown) for the respective pointers are set, and scales 104 , 105 , 106 are displayed on the graduation regions. Here, thescales 104, 105 are displayed in black, and thescale 106 is displayed in gray. In addition, on thedisplay panel 103 , in addition to thepointers 101 , 102 ,speed information 201 andtemperature information 202 are displayed by digital display. the

在这样的本实施方式中，也与所述各实施方式相同，与各指针101、102对应地显示出刻度104、105，所以可提高指针的辨读性。 Also in such this embodiment, thescales 104 and 105 are displayed corresponding to thehands 101 and 102 as in the above-described embodiments, so that the legibility of the hands can be improved. the

另外，由于仅在所设定的分度区域显示刻度104、105，所以可将显示面板103中的其他区域利用为各种信息、例如计测值的数字显示等。另外，由于将这些信息的显示区域设定为分度区域以外，所以指针101、102不会重叠在显示信息上，还可以提高显示信息的辨读性。 In addition, since thescales 104 and 105 are displayed only in the set graduation area, other areas on thedisplay panel 103 can be used for various information such as digital display of measured values. In addition, since the display area of these information is set outside the indexing area, thepointers 101 and 102 do not overlap the displayed information, and the legibility of the displayed information can be improved. the

另外，相对于刻度105以黑色显示，刻度106以灰色显示，所以在显示面板103由EPD构成时，即使指针102移动得较大，也可以追踪指针102的移动而显示刻度105。即，在显示面板103由EPD构成的情况 下，使该显示从白色变化为黑色需要某种程度的时间。因此，在指针102突然从刻度105的区域离开时，与指针102的位置对应的刻度105的显示有可能出现差错。与此相对，从灰色显示变化为黑色显示与从白色变化为黑色的情况相比，可以以更短的时间进行，所以如果在刻度105的两边相邻处设置灰色显示的刻度106，则伴随指针102的移动而使刻度106向刻度105变化即可，可迅速显示刻度105。 Since thescale 105 is displayed in black and thescale 106 is displayed in gray, when thedisplay panel 103 is made of EPD, even if thepointer 102 moves greatly, thescale 105 can be displayed following the movement of thepointer 102 . That is, when thedisplay panel 103 is composed of EPD, it takes a certain amount of time to change the display from white to black. Therefore, when thepointer 102 suddenly moves away from the area of thescale 105 , an error may occur in the display of thescale 105 corresponding to the position of thepointer 102 . On the other hand, the change from gray display to black display can be performed in a shorter time than the case of changing from white to black display, so if thegray display scale 106 is provided adjacent to both sides of thescale 105, the pointer will The movement of 102 only needs to change thescale 106 to thescale 105, and thescale 105 can be displayed quickly. the

(第6实施方式) (sixth embodiment)

接下来，说明本发明的第6实施方式。 Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. the

如图10所示，第6实施方式的时钟1E中，在设定于分度区域的外周侧即指针31、32的延长方向的非分度区域上也显示信息的方面与上述实施方式不同。 As shown in FIG. 10 , theclock 1E of the sixth embodiment differs from the above-mentioned embodiment in that information is also displayed on the non-gradation region set on the outer peripheral side of the graduation region, that is, in the extension direction of thehands 31 and 32 . the

另外，在图10中例示出座钟，但也可以适用于手表或挂钟。 In addition, although the table clock is shown as an example in FIG. 10, it is also applicable to a watch or a wall clock. the

时钟1E具备具有矩形形状的显示区域的显示面板20、和作为外部输入装置45的多个操作按钮455～459。 Theclock 1E includes adisplay panel 20 having a rectangular display area, and a plurality ofoperation buttons 455 to 459 as anexternal input device 45 . the

如图11所示，在时钟1E的控制电路41中，除了所述第1实施方式的结构之外，还设有存储日程信息的日程信息存储部417，其构成为可使用所述各按钮455～459来输入日程信息。日程信息至少具有表示预定内容的预定信息和表示预定时刻的日程时刻信息。 As shown in FIG. 11 , in thecontrol circuit 41 of theclock 1E, in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment, a scheduleinformation storage unit 417 for storing schedule information is provided, and thebuttons 455 described above can be used. ~459 to input schedule information. The schedule information includes at least schedule information showing schedule content and schedule time information showing schedule time. the

在显示面板20上，通过刻度显示控制单元414A设有时针用分度区域23以及分针用分度区域24，在各分度区域23、24显示出圆弧状的刻度21、22。 Thedisplay panel 20 is provided with anhour scale area 23 and a minutehand scale area 24 by the scaledisplay control unit 414A, andarcuate scales 21 and 22 are displayed on therespective scale areas 23 and 24 . the

在显示面板20的显示区域中，所述分度区域23、24以外的部分为非分度区域。因此，如图10所示，非分度区域还包括分度区域23、24的外周侧的区域。 In the display area of thedisplay panel 20 , the parts other than the scaledareas 23 and 24 are non-scaled areas. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10 , the non-indexed area also includes areas on the outer peripheral side of the indexedareas 23 and 24 . the

在非分度区域中通过信息显示控制单元414B显示出各种信息。具体而言，显示出年月日以及星期的日历信息、表示在刻度21的外侧显示的时的刻度信息(在图10中，显示出表示10时以及11时的数字“10、11”)、以及与时刻相关的信息。 Various kinds of information are displayed by the informationdisplay control unit 414B in the non-gradation area. Specifically, calendar information showing the year, month, day, and week, scale information indicating the time displayed outside the scale 21 (in FIG. and information about the moment. the

在本实施方式中，作为与时刻相关的信息，显示出日程信息。日程 信息包括表示预定内容的预定信息、表示预定时刻的日程时刻信息。如图10所示，预定信息501是表示预定内容的文字信息，例如是“会议”等。日程时刻信息502是沿刻度21的外周、且从表示日程的开始时刻的位置(例如10时的刻度位置)到表示结束时刻的位置(例如11时的刻度位置)为止显示的带状的图像信息。另外，日程时刻信息也可以用数字显示出日程开始时刻以及结束时刻。 In this embodiment, schedule information is displayed as time-related information. The schedule information includes schedule information indicating scheduled content and schedule time information indicating scheduled time. As shown in FIG. 10 ,schedule information 501 is character information indicating schedule content, for example, "meeting". Theschedule time information 502 is band-shaped image information displayed along the outer circumference of thescale 21 from a position indicating the start time of the schedule (for example, a position of a scale at 10 o'clock) to a position indicating an end time of a schedule (for example, a position of a scale at 11 o'clock). . In addition, the schedule time information can also display the schedule start time and end time with numbers. the

另一方面，在与分针32对应的刻度22的外周侧、即分针32的延长方向上，作为与时刻关联的日程信息而显示出日程关联信息503。日程关联信息503例如是表示当前时刻相对于从10时开始的会议日程时刻信息已超过30分的情况的文字信息。另外，该日程关联信息503也可以用文字以外的图像等来显示。 On the other hand, on the outer peripheral side of thescale 22 corresponding to theminute hand 32 , that is, in the extension direction of theminute hand 32 , schedule-relatedinformation 503 is displayed as schedule information related to time. The schedule-relatedinformation 503 is, for example, character information indicating that the current time has passed 30 minutes from the meeting schedule time information starting from 10:00. In addition, the schedule-relatedinformation 503 may be displayed by an image or the like other than characters. the

在这样的本实施方式中，利用者首先适当操作按钮455～459，转移到日程登记模式。于是，由信息显示控制单元414B在显示面板20的非分度区域显示出日程登记画面。 In such this embodiment, first, the user appropriately operates thebuttons 455 to 459 to shift to the schedule registration mode. Then, the schedule registration screen is displayed on the non-gradient area of thedisplay panel 20 by the informationdisplay control unit 414B. the

在该状态下，利用者操作各按钮455～459，输入日程内容和时刻信息(开始时刻以及结束时刻)而存储到日程信息存储部417，结束日程登记模式。 In this state, the user operates thebuttons 455 to 459 to input the schedule content and time information (start time and end time) to be stored in the scheduleinformation storage unit 417, and the schedule registration mode ends. the

另外，也可以在时钟1E中设置可以以无线或有线的方式接收数据的功能，传送登记在外部的个人计算机或便携电话等中的日程信息而存储到日程信息存储部417。 In addition, theclock 1E may be provided with a function to receive data wirelessly or wiredly, and the schedule information registered in an external personal computer or mobile phone may be transmitted and stored in the scheduleinformation storage unit 417 . the

在时钟1E的各时针31、分针32通过运针而移动时，伴随时针31的移动而刻度21的显示移动，伴随分针32的移动而刻度22的显示移动。 When thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 of theclock 1E move by movement, the display of thescale 21 moves with the movement of thehour hand 31 , and the display of thescale 22 moves with the movement of theminute hand 32 . the

此时，在日程信息存储部417中登记有日程信息并且由所述刻度21所显示的时间范围包括该日程时刻信息502的时刻的情况下，信息显示控制单元414B沿所述刻度21的外周显示出带状的日程时刻信息502，并且显示出预定信息501。 At this time, when the schedule information is registered in the scheduleinformation storage unit 417 and the time range displayed by thescale 21 includes the time of theschedule time information 502 , the informationdisplay control unit 414B displays along the outer periphery of thescale 21 The strip-shaped schedule andtime information 502 is displayed, and the scheduledinformation 501 is displayed. the

另外，在刻度22的外侧显示出日程关联信息503。 In addition, schedule-relatedinformation 503 is displayed outside thescale 22 . the

另外，例如在当前时刻为日程时刻中的情况下，信息显示控制单元414B也可以在显示面板20上显示出“警告中”而作为辅助信息504。 In addition, for example, when the current time is the scheduled time, the informationdisplay control unit 414B may display “Warning” on thedisplay panel 20 as theauxiliary information 504 . the

根据这样的本实施方式，可起到与所述各实施方式相同的作用效果，另外还起到以下那样的作用效果。 According to such this embodiment, the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiments can be achieved, and the following operation and effect can also be obtained. the

即，在本实施方式的时钟1E中，在位于各刻度21、22的外周侧、即指针31、32的延长方向的非分度区域也显示各种信息。因此，特别可在与该日程时刻对应的刻度21的外侧显示出与时刻关联的日程信息，所以利用者可以可靠且容易地把握与当前时刻关联的日程信息。 That is, in theclock 1E of this embodiment, various information is also displayed in the non-graduation area located on the outer peripheral side of eachscale 21 , 22 , that is, in the extension direction of thehands 31 , 32 . Therefore, in particular, the schedule information related to the time can be displayed outside thescale 21 corresponding to the schedule time, so that the user can reliably and easily grasp the schedule information related to the current time. the

另外，由于日程时刻信息502显示为带状，所以利用者可在视觉上容易地把握日程时间。 In addition, since the schedule andtime information 502 is displayed in a strip shape, the user can easily grasp the schedule and time visually. the

另外，由于本实施方式的信息显示控制单元414B在显示面板20上还显示出日程关联信息503，所以可对利用者进一步详细地通知当前的状况。另外，由于本实施方式的信息显示控制单元414B在显示面板20上还显示出辅助信息504，所以可对利用者进一步详细地通知当前的状况。 In addition, since the informationdisplay control section 414B of this embodiment also displays the schedule-relatedinformation 503 on thedisplay panel 20, it is possible to notify the user of the current situation in more detail. In addition, since the informationdisplay control unit 414B of this embodiment also displays theauxiliary information 504 on thedisplay panel 20, the user can be notified of the current situation in more detail. the

另外，由于显示面板20形成为矩形形状，所以特别在四个角落部，产生不成为以指针31、32的旋转轴为中心而设定成圆形的刻度显示区域25、26即分度区域的空间。 In addition, since thedisplay panel 20 is formed in a rectangular shape, thescale display areas 25, 26, that is, the indexing areas, which are set circularly around the rotation axes of thepointers 31, 32, occur in the four corners in particular. space. the

本实施方式中，由于在设于该刻度显示区域25、26外侧的非分度区域也显示出各种信息，所以可有效利用显示面板20的显示区域，可高效地显示出各种信息。 In the present embodiment, since various information is displayed in the non-scaled areas provided outside the scaleddisplay areas 25 and 26, the display area of thedisplay panel 20 can be effectively used and various information can be efficiently displayed. the

(第7实施方式) (seventh embodiment)

接下来，说明本发明的第7实施方式。本实施方式中，相对于第1实施方式，刻度21、22的显示的一部分不同，而其他结构相同。 Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, part of the display of thescales 21 and 22 is different from the first embodiment, but the other structures are the same. the

即，如图12所示，在本实施方式中，刻度显示控制单元414A在显示于显示面板20上的刻度21、22中，与当前的指针31、32指示的位置对应地将刻度21、22的一部分的刻度21A、22A显示得较粗。具体而言，使各刻度21A、22A的圆弧状的连接线的粗细变化。 That is, as shown in FIG. 12 , in the present embodiment, the scaledisplay control unit 414A sets thescales 21 , 22 corresponding to the positions indicated by thecurrent pointers 31 , 32 among thescales 21 , 22 displayed on thedisplay panel 20 . Part of thescales 21A, 22A are displayed thick. Specifically, the thickness of the arc-shaped connecting line of eachscale 21A, 22A is changed. the

另外，在刻度21、22中，对于显示得较粗的刻度21A、22A部分，例如也可以以指针31、32所指示的时刻为中心而将规定范围显示得较粗。在该情况下，刻度显示控制单元414A例如在分针32的刻度22中，在分针32移动1分时，刻度22的显示得较粗的刻度22A部分也移动1分的 刻度量。 In addition, in thescales 21 and 22 , for the portions of thescales 21A and 22A that are displayed thickly, for example, a predetermined range may be displayed thickly around the time indicated by thepointers 31 and 32 . In this case, scaledisplay control unit 414A, for example, ofscale 22 ofminute hand 32, whenminute hand 32 moves by one minute, part ofscale 22 displayedthicker scale 22A also moves by one minute of scale. the

另外，刻度显示控制单元414A也可以与指针31、32的移动连动地以恒定间隔更新显示得较粗的刻度21A、22A部分。例如，也可以如图12所示，刻度显示控制单元414A在分针32指示8分～12分的期间，将刻度22的8分～12分的区域显示得较粗，在分针32指示12分～17分的期间，将刻度22的12分～17分的区域显示得较粗，以5分间隔移动刻度5分量来更新刻度22的显示得较粗的区域。 In addition, the scaledisplay control section 414A may update the portions of thescales 21A and 22A displayed thickly at constant intervals in conjunction with the movement of thepointers 31 and 32 . For example, as shown in FIG. 12 , the scaledisplay control unit 414A may display the area from 8 minutes to 12 minutes of thescale 22 thicker during the period when theminute hand 32 indicates 8 minutes to 12 minutes, and when theminute hand 32 indicates 12 minutes to 12 minutes. During the period of 17 minutes, the area from 12 minutes to 17 minutes of thescale 22 is displayed thickly, and the area displayed thickly on thescale 22 is updated by moving the scale by 5 components at intervals of 5 minutes. the

如本实施方式，如果刻度21、22的一部分显示得较粗，则利用者可容易地把握指针31、32的位置，即使在无法确认指针31、32的情况下，也可以确认概略的时刻。 As in the present embodiment, if part of thescales 21, 22 are thickly displayed, the user can easily grasp the positions of thehands 31, 32, and even if thehands 31, 32 cannot be confirmed, the user can check the approximate time. the

另外，代替将刻度21、22的一部分显示得较粗，可以使刻度21、22的一部分的颜色变化，也可以使颜色以及粗细这双方变化。总而言之，只要可区别确认刻度21、22的一部分和刻度21、22的其他部分即可。 In addition, instead of displaying a part of thescales 21 and 22 thick, the color of a part of thescales 21 and 22 may be changed, or both the color and the thickness may be changed. In short, it is only necessary that a part of the confirmation scales 21 and 22 and other parts of thescales 21 and 22 can be distinguished. the

(第8实施方式) (eighth embodiment)

接下来，说明本发明的第8实施方式。在第7实施方式中，与指针31、32连动地使刻度21、22的粗细变化，但在本实施方式中，如图13所示，预先使刻度21、22的粗细变化，对用指针31、32表示的时刻的推移附加含义。 Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the seventh embodiment, thescales 21 and 22 are changed in thickness in conjunction with thepointers 31 and 32, but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. The lapse of time indicated by 31 and 32 has additional meanings. the

本实施方式的刻度显示控制单元414A以15分间隔更新分针32用的刻度22。即，在分针32指示0～15分、15～30分、30～45分、45～60分时，刻度显示控制单元414A将刻度22分别切换为0～15分用、15～30分用、30～45分用、45～60分用而进行显示。 The scaledisplay control unit 414A of the present embodiment updates thescale 22 for theminute hand 32 at intervals of 15 minutes. That is, when theminute hand 32 indicates 0 to 15 minutes, 15 to 30 minutes, 30 to 45 minutes, and 45 to 60 minutes, the scaledisplay control unit 414A switches thescale 22 to 0 to 15 minutes, 15 to 30 minutes, It is displayed for 30 to 45 minutes and for 45 to 60 minutes. the

而且，刻度显示控制单元414A在刻度22中，与最初的5分钟的部分相比，将下一个5分钟(图13中为5～15分)的刻度22B部分显示得较粗，另外，将下一个5分钟(图13中为10～15分)的刻度22C部分显示得更粗。 Furthermore, the scaledisplay control unit 414A displays thescale 22B portion of the next 5 minutes (5 to 15 minutes in FIG. A portion 22C of a scale of 5 minutes (10-15 minutes in FIG. 13) is displayed thicker. the

根据这样的本实施方式，利用者把握分针32所表示的刻度22的粗细，从而可容易判别当前的时间带为哪一个区域，还可以确认会议等中的经过时间和剩余时间等进行状况。 According to this embodiment, the user can easily identify which zone the current time zone is in by grasping the thickness of thescale 22 indicated by theminute hand 32 , and can also check the progress status of elapsed time and remaining time in meetings or the like. the

另外，代替将刻度21、22的连接线显示得较粗，可以使刻度21、22的一部分的颜色变化，也可以使颜色以及粗细这两方变化。总而言之，只要可区别确认刻度21、22的一部分和刻度21、22的其他部分即可。 In addition, instead of displaying the connecting line of thescales 21 and 22 thick, the color of a part of thescales 21 and 22 may be changed, or both the color and the thickness may be changed. In short, it is only necessary that a part of the confirmation scales 21 and 22 and other parts of thescales 21 and 22 can be distinguished. the

(第9实施方式) (ninth embodiment)

接下来，说明本发明的第9实施方式。本实施方式中，相对于第1实施方式，刻度21、22的显示的一部分不同，其他结构相同。 Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, part of the display of thescales 21 and 22 is different from the first embodiment, and the other structures are the same. the

即，如图14所示，在本实施方式中，刻度显示控制单元414A在显示于显示面板20上的刻度21、22中，与当前的指针31、32所指示的位置对应地将刻度21、22的一部分的刻度21A、22A的颜色显示得比刻度21、22的其他部分更浓。 That is, as shown in FIG. 14 , in the present embodiment, the scaledisplay control unit 414A sets thescales 21 , 22 displayed on thedisplay panel 20 in correspondence with the positions currently indicated by thepointers 31 , 32 . A part of thescale 21A, 22A is displayed in a darker color than other parts of thescale 21 , 22 . the

另外，在刻度21、22中，对于将颜色显示得较浓的刻度21A、22A部分，例如也可以以指针31、32所指示的时刻为中心而将规定范围显示得较浓。在该情况下，刻度显示控制单元414A例如在分针32的刻度22中，在分针32移动1分时，将刻度22的颜色显示得较浓的部分也移动1分的刻度量。 In addition, in thescales 21 and 22 , for the portions of thescales 21A and 22A that are displayed in a darker color, for example, a predetermined range may be displayed in a darker color around the time indicated by thepointers 31 and 32 . In this case, scaledisplay control section 414A moves, for example, the portion ofscale 22 displayed in darker color by the scale amount of one minute whenminute hand 32 moves one minute amongscale 22 ofminute hand 32 . the

另外，刻度显示控制单元414A也可以与指针31、32的移动连动地以恒定间隔来更新显示得较粗的刻度21A、22A部分。例如，也可以如图14所示，刻度显示控制单元414A在分针32指示8分～12分的期间，将刻度22的8分～12分的区域显示得较浓，在分针32指示12分～17分的期间，将刻度22的12分～17分的区域显示得较浓，以5分间隔移动刻度5分量来更新刻度22的显示得较粗的区域。 In addition, the scaledisplay control section 414A may update the portions of thescales 21A and 22A displayed thickly at constant intervals in conjunction with the movement of thepointers 31 and 32 . For example, as shown in FIG. 14 , the scaledisplay control unit 414A may display the area from 8 minutes to 12 minutes of thescale 22 in a darker area when theminute hand 32 indicates 8 minutes to 12 minutes, and when theminute hand 32 indicates 12 minutes to 12 minutes. During the period of 17 minutes, the area from 12 minutes to 17 minutes of thescale 22 is displayed thicker, and the area displayed thicker on thescale 22 is updated by moving the scale by 5 components at intervals of 5 minutes. the

如本实施方式，如果刻度21、22的一部分显示得较浓，则利用者可容易地把握指针31、32的位置，即使在无法确认指针31、32的情况下，也可以确认概略的时刻。 As in the present embodiment, if part of thescales 21, 22 are displayed darker, the user can easily grasp the positions of thehands 31, 32, and even if thehands 31, 32 cannot be seen, the user can check the approximate time. the

另外，不限于将刻度21、22的一部分的颜色显示得较浓，也可以使色相、彩度、亮度适当变化而使颜色不同。 In addition, it is not limited to displaying a part of the colors of thescales 21 and 22 darker, and the hue, chroma, and brightness may be appropriately changed to make the colors different. the

(第10实施方式) (tenth embodiment)

接下来，说明本发明的第10实施方式。本实施方式中，如图15所示，使分度区域23、24的颜色与非分度区域的颜色不同而进行显示。另 外，使各分度区域23、24的颜色彼此也不同。另外，在分针用分度区域24中，设定有扇形的指针指示区域24A。该指针指示区域24A以与各分度区域23、24和非分度区域的颜色不同的颜色来显示。另外，指针指示区域24A根据分针32的位置来显示，并且其中心角小于分针用分度区域24。 Next, a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 , the colors of the indexedareas 23 and 24 are displayed differently from the colors of the non-graded areas. In addition, the colors of therespective index areas 23, 24 are also different from each other. In addition, a fan-shapedpointer indication area 24A is set in the minutehand indexing area 24 . Thispointer indication area 24A is displayed in a color different from the colors of thegraduation areas 23 , 24 and the non-gradation area. In addition, thepointer indication area 24A is displayed according to the position of theminute hand 32 , and its central angle is smaller than theindex area 24 for the minute hand. the

另外，在本实施方式中，设有秒针33。秒针33与一般时钟相同，秒针33的从旋转轴到前端的长度尺寸为分针32的从旋转轴到分针前端的长度尺寸以上。另外，在显示面板20上不显示与秒针33对应的刻度。 In addition, in the present embodiment, asecond hand 33 is provided. Thesecond hand 33 is the same as a general clock, and the length dimension of thesecond hand 33 from the rotation axis to the tip is equal to or greater than the length dimension of theminute hand 32 from the rotation axis to the tip of the minute hand. In addition, the scale corresponding to thesecond hand 33 is not displayed on thedisplay panel 20 . the

根据这样的本实施方式，由于使分度区域23、24的颜色与非分度区域的颜色不同，所以可容易把握分度区域23、24，可容易把握当前的指针31、32的位置。 According to such this embodiment, since the colors of theindexing areas 23 and 24 are different from those of the non-grading area, theindexing areas 23 and 24 can be easily grasped, and the current positions of thepointers 31 and 32 can be easily grasped. the

另外，由于使各分度区域23、24彼此的颜色也互不相同，所以还可以容易把握时针31以及分针32的位置，可进一步容易把握概略的时刻。 In addition, since the colors of theindex areas 23 and 24 are also different from each other, the positions of thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32 can be easily grasped, and the approximate time can be further easily grasped. the

另外，由于根据分针32的位置显示与分针用分度区域24相比宽度(中心角)小的指针指示区域24A，所以通过确认指针指示区域24A，可进一步容易把握分针32的位置。 Also, since thepointer indication area 24A having a smaller width (central angle) than the minutehand indexing area 24 is displayed based on the position of theminute hand 32 , the position of theminute hand 32 can be grasped more easily by checking thepointer indication area 24A. the

另外，可将各分度区域23、24和指针指示区域24A的颜色设定成指针31、32变得醒目，可提高指针31、32的视认性。 In addition, the colors of thegraduation regions 23 and 24 and thepointer indication region 24A can be set so that thepointers 31 and 32 stand out, and the visibility of thepointers 31 and 32 can be improved. the

另外，在本实施方式中，设有秒针33，但由于不显示秒针用的刻度，所以显示在非分度区域的信息不会重叠在秒针用的刻度上，可防止信息的辨读性降低。 In addition, in this embodiment, thesecond hand 33 is provided, but since the second hand scale is not displayed, the information displayed in the non-indicative area is not superimposed on the second hand scale, and the legibility of the information is prevented from being reduced. the

另外，如图15所示，秒针33有时重叠在显示于非分度区域的信息200上，但秒针33与分针32相比其移动速度快且通常形成得较细，所以即使重叠在信息200上也会在几秒内从信息200部分移动，所以不会降低显示在非分度区域的信息200的辨读性。 In addition, as shown in FIG. 15 , thesecond hand 33 sometimes overlaps theinformation 200 displayed in the non-graduation area, but thesecond hand 33 moves faster than theminute hand 32 and is usually formed thinner, so even if it overlaps theinformation 200 It will also move from theinformation 200 portion within a few seconds, so that the legibility of theinformation 200 displayed in the non-graded area will not be reduced. the

(实施方式的变形) (Variation of Embodiment)

另外，本发明不限于所述实施方式，可实现本发明的目的的范围内的变形、改良等都包含在本发明中。 In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, and the like within the range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention. the

例如，也可以每当指针在各指针用的刻度上移动规定刻度量时，刻 度显示控制单元414A使所述分度区域向指针的移动方向移动规定刻度量。该规定刻度量既可以是1刻度，也可以是2刻度以上。 For example, the scaledisplay control section 414A may move the scale region by a predetermined scale amount in the moving direction of the pointer each time the pointer moves by a predetermined scale amount on each pointer scale. The predetermined scale amount may be 1 scale, or 2 scales or more. the

例如，在分针32用的刻度22的情况下，在分针32移动1分(旋转角度6度)时，也可以使分度区域24即刻度22移动1刻度量(旋转角度6度)，从而按照每1刻度量移动刻度22。 For example, in the case of thescale 22 for theminute hand 32, when theminute hand 32 moves by 1 minute (rotation angle of 6 degrees), thegraduation area 24, that is, thescale 22, can also be moved by 1 scale (rotation angle of 6 degrees). Move the scale by 22 per 1 scale. the

在该情况下，具有可使指针总是配置在分度区域的中心位置的优点。另一方面，在分针32的情况下，必须针对每一分更新刻度显示，更新频度变多，显示面板20使用EPD等记忆性显示元件的情况下，功耗增大，所以从可降低功耗的方面来看，所述实施方式是优选的。 In this case, there is an advantage that the pointer can always be arranged at the center of the indexing area. On the other hand, in the case of theminute hand 32, it is necessary to update the scale display every minute, and the update frequency increases. When thedisplay panel 20 uses a memory display element such as EPD, the power consumption increases, so the power consumption can be reduced. From the point of view of consumption, the described embodiment is preferred. the

另一方面，在移动2刻度量以上的情况下，例如在分针32用的刻度22的情况下，只要在从4刻度量到30刻度量的期间设定即可。其原因为，在刻度22的移动量小于4刻度时，刻度显示的更新频度变高而功耗增大，在30刻度以上时，必须显示30刻度量的刻度22，导致非分度区域变小。 On the other hand, in the case of moving more than 2 scales, for example, in the case of thescale 22 for theminute hand 32, it may be set within a period from 4 scales to 30 scales. The reason is that when the movement amount of thescale 22 is less than 4 scales, the update frequency of the scale display becomes high and the power consumption increases. Small. the

另外，刻度显示控制单元414A也可以使指针的分度区域以恒定时间间隔向所述指针的移动方向移动规定距离。在计测器的仪表的情况下，指针的移动速度不定，在时钟的情况下，各指针的移动速度恒定。因此，如果以恒定时间间隔移动与时钟的指针31、分针32、秒针33对应的分度区域，则可与指针的位置连动地显示分度区域即刻度。例如，在分针32用的刻度22的情况下，如果每隔5分使分度区域24旋转30度，则可与分针32的移动连动地显示刻度22。 In addition, the scaledisplay control unit 414A may move the scale area of the pointer by a predetermined distance in the moving direction of the pointer at constant time intervals. In the case of a gauge of a measuring device, the moving speed of the hands is not constant, and in the case of a clock, the moving speed of each pointer is constant. Therefore, if the indexing area corresponding to thehand 31,minute hand 32, andsecond hand 33 of the clock is moved at constant time intervals, the indexing area, that is, the scale, can be displayed in conjunction with the positions of the hands. For example, in the case of thescale 22 for theminute hand 32, if thescale area 24 is rotated by 30 degrees every five minutes, thescale 22 can be displayed in conjunction with the movement of theminute hand 32. the

另外，优选各刻度的显示更新间隔取与显示面板20的显示恶化补偿用动作间隔相同的间隔，各刻度的移动量也根据该显示更新间隔来设定。具有记忆性的显示面板20中的显示恶化补偿用动作间隔例如是5、10、15、30分间隔等。即使在该显示恶化补偿用动作时，与使通常的显示变化的情况相比，需要几十分之一到几分之一左右的电力，但仍消耗电力。因此，在以不同的定时进行显示恶化补偿用动作和刻度显示的更新动作时，功耗相应地增大。 In addition, it is preferable that the display update interval of each scale is set to be the same interval as the display degradation compensation operation interval of thedisplay panel 20, and the movement amount of each scale is also set according to the display update interval. The display degradation compensation operation intervals in thedisplay panel 20 having memory are, for example, intervals of 5, 10, 15, and 30 minutes. Even when the display deterioration compensation operation requires about several tenths to a fraction of the power compared to the case of changing the normal display, power is still consumed. Therefore, when the display deterioration compensation operation and the scale display update operation are performed at different timings, the power consumption increases accordingly. the

与此相对，在以相同定时进行显示恶化补偿用动作和刻度显示的更新动作时，可降低功耗。 On the other hand, when the display deterioration compensation operation and the scale display update operation are performed at the same timing, power consumption can be reduced. the

另外，刻度显示控制单元414A也可以根据计时单元的时刻(内部时刻)来切换所述刻度的显示更新间隔以及显示恶化补偿用动作间隔。 In addition, the scaledisplay control unit 414A may switch the display update interval of the scale and the display degradation compensation operation interval according to the time (internal time) of the timekeeping unit. the

例如，时钟1的利用者通常在白天比较频繁地进行时刻确认，而在夜间摘下时钟1，所以用时钟1来确认时刻的情况较少。因此，在夜间显示面板20的显示质量下降也不会成为问题，所以还可以延长显示恶化补偿用动作间隔。 For example, the user of the clock 1 usually checks the time frequently during the day, and takes off the clock 1 at night, so it is rare to check the time with the clock 1 . Therefore, degradation of the display quality of thedisplay panel 20 does not become a problem at night, and thus the operation interval for compensating for display deterioration can be extended. the

因此，刻度显示控制单元414A也可以控制为，在夜间的时间带(例如从午夜11时到早上7时)中，将显示恶化补偿用动作间隔设为30分，分针32的刻度22也表示中心角为180度即30分量的刻度，在除此以外的时间带(例如从早上7时到午夜11时)中，将显示恶化补偿用动作间隔设为15分，分针32的刻度22也表示中心角为90度即15分量的刻度等。 Therefore, the scaledisplay control unit 414A may also be controlled so that in the night time zone (for example, from 11:00 midnight to 7:00 am), the display deterioration compensation operation interval is set to 30 minutes, and thescale 22 of theminute hand 32 also indicates the center. The angle is 180 degrees, that is, the scale of 30 components. In other time zones (for example, from 7:00 am to 11:00 midnight), the display deterioration compensation action interval is set to 15 minutes, and thescale 22 of theminute hand 32 also indicates the center. The angle is 90 degrees, that is, the scale of 15 components, etc. the

如果进行这样的控制，则在夜间即使刻度显示的对比度略微降低也不会成为问题，所以与白天相比可延长显示恶化补偿用动作间隔，可降低功耗。 If such control is carried out, even if the contrast of the scale display is slightly lowered at night, it will not cause a problem, so the operation interval for display degradation compensation can be extended compared with the daytime, and power consumption can be reduced. the

另外，刻度的显示更新间隔和显示恶化补偿用动作间隔不限于根据时钟1的内部时刻来变更，也可以根据利用者的使用状态来变更。例如，在手表的情况下，检测佩带在利用者的手腕上的状态，在佩带的情况下缩短所述间隔，而在没有佩带的情况下延长所述间隔即可。 In addition, the display update interval of the scale and the operation interval for display degradation compensation are not limited to be changed according to the internal time of the clock 1, but may be changed according to the user's use state. For example, in the case of a wristwatch, it is only necessary to detect the state of wearing on the user's wrist, shorten the interval when wearing it, and extend the interval when not wearing it. the

此时，作为检测时钟的佩带状态的方法，例如在时钟内部设置加速度传感器等来检测时钟的移动，或在内置有热发电和旋转锤的发电机的情况下，检测其发电状态来判断时钟的佩带状态即可。 At this time, as a method of detecting the wearing state of the clock, for example, an acceleration sensor is installed inside the clock to detect the movement of the clock, or in the case of a power generator with built-in thermal power generation and a rotary weight, the power generation state of the clock is detected to judge whether the clock is worn or not. Just wear it. the

另外，在更新刻度的显示时，还可以使刻度的颜色也变化。例如，在以15分间隔更新分针32的刻度22的情况下，当刻度22为0～15分时以黑色显示，当切换到15～30分的刻度22时以蓝色显示，当切换到30～45分的刻度22时以黄色显示，当切换到45～60分时以红色显示。在该情况下，根据刻度22的颜色，可把握当前的分针32所指示的时间带，在会议等中可容易确认大概的进行状况。 In addition, when updating the display of the scale, the color of the scale may also be changed. For example, in the case of updating thescale 22 of theminute hand 32 at intervals of 15 minutes, when thescale 22 is 0 to 15 minutes, it is displayed in black, when it is switched to thescale 22 of 15 to 30 minutes, it is displayed in blue, and when it is switched to 30 minutes, it is displayed in black. The scale of ~45 minutes is displayed in yellow at 22 o'clock, and when it is switched to 45 to 60 minutes, it is displayed in red. In this case, the current time zone indicated by theminute hand 32 can be grasped based on the color of thescale 22 , and the general progress status can be easily confirmed during a meeting or the like. the

时钟用分度区域23的中心角θ1和分针用分度区域24的中心角θ2 的设定角度不限于所述第1～4实施方式，在实施时适当设定即可。 The setting angles of the central angle θ1 of theclock indexing area 23 and the central angle θ2 of the minutehand indexing area 24 are not limited to the first to fourth embodiments, and may be appropriately set during implementation. the

例如，在仅设有1根指针的情况下，也可以将分度区域的中心角扩展为270度。即使进行这样的设定，也可利用剩余的区域来显示信息，还可确保信息的辨读性。 For example, when only one pointer is provided, the central angle of the indexing area can be extended to 270 degrees. Even with such a setting, the information can be displayed using the remaining area, and the legibility of the information can be ensured. the

另一方面，在指针为2根的情况下，在将各分度区域的中心角设为180度以上时，在各指针的交叉角度为180度即隔着旋转轴位于相反侧的情况下，将造成刻度显示区域的整个面成为分度区域，难以确保显示其他信息的区域。因此，优选在指针为2根的情况下，在各分度区域的中心角设为120度以下左右、优选设为90度以下时，可充分确保非分度区域。另外，优选在指针为3根的情况下，各分度区域的中心角设定为90度以下。另外，在指针为3根的情况下，即使将分度区域的中心角减小为90度以下，在各指针例如以120度间隔配置的情况下，非分度区域分散在各分度区域之间的小空间中，必须利用各非分度区域来显示信息。因此，优选如所述第2实施方式那样，在3根以上的指针的情况下，将其长度尺寸缩短而使其不妨碍信息显示。 On the other hand, when there are two pointers, when the central angle of each indexing area is set to be 180 degrees or more, when the crossing angle of each pointer is 180 degrees, that is, in the case of being located on the opposite side across the rotation axis, This will cause the entire surface of the scale display area to become a graduation area, making it difficult to ensure an area for displaying other information. Therefore, when there are two hands, it is preferable that the non-gradient area can be sufficiently ensured when the central angle of each indexing area is set to about 120 degrees or less, preferably 90 degrees or less. In addition, when there are three hands, it is preferable to set the central angle of each indexing area to 90 degrees or less. In addition, in the case of three pointers, even if the central angle of the indexing area is reduced to 90 degrees or less, when the pointers are arranged at intervals of, for example, 120 degrees, the non-indexing areas are scattered among the indexing areas. In the small space between them, it is necessary to use each non-graded area to display information. Therefore, as in the second embodiment, when there are three or more pointers, it is preferable to shorten the length thereof so as not to interfere with information display. the

另外，指针的分度区域的中心角也可以设定为30度以下，但在设为太小的值时，可显示的刻度数变少，存在指针的辨读性降低的可能性，所以只要对刻度的间隔和指针考虑辨读性等来设定分度区域即可。 In addition, the central angle of the indexing area of the pointer can also be set to be less than 30 degrees, but if it is set to a value that is too small, the number of scales that can be displayed will decrease, and there is a possibility that the legibility of the pointer will decrease. It is only necessary to set the graduation area in consideration of legibility and the like for the interval of the scale and the pointer. the

在所述实施方式中，在各分度区域的外周(圆弧)部分显示刻度，但也可以在扇形的分度区域中的其他部分显示刻度。例如，也可以将刻度显示为重叠于分度区域的半径方向的中间部分(圆的中心和圆弧的中间部分)、即指针的旋转轴以及前端间的中间部分。 In the above-described embodiment, the scales are displayed on the outer circumference (arc) of each graduation area, but the scales may be displayed on other parts of the fan-shaped graduation area. For example, the scale may be displayed so as to be superimposed on the middle portion in the radial direction of the graduation area (the center of the circle and the middle portion of the arc), that is, the middle portion between the rotation axis and the tip of the pointer. the

另外，由于分度区域用于要旋转的指针，所以设定为扇形，但分度区域的形状、大小等根据指针的移动形式等来设定即可。例如，在指针直线滑动移动的情况下，分度区域也形成为带状即可。 In addition, since the index area is used for the pointer to be rotated, it is set in a fan shape, but the shape, size, etc. of the index area may be set according to the movement form of the pointer. For example, in the case of linear sliding movement of the pointer, the indexing region may be formed in a strip shape. the

另外，也可以仅在与指针的前端部分对应的区域设置分度区域，而将与指针的基端部分对应的区域设为非分度区域。例如，作为要旋转的指针用的分度区域，不限于形成为扇形，也可以使用弯曲而成的带状、即圆弧状的分度区域。总而言之，只要分度区域是至少具有显示用于读 取指针的指示值的刻度的面积的区域即可。 In addition, the indexing area may be provided only in the area corresponding to the tip end of the pointer, and the area corresponding to the base end of the pointer may be a non-indexing area. For example, the indexing area for the pointer to be rotated is not limited to a fan-shaped indexing area, and a curved belt-shaped indexing area, that is, an arc-shaped indexing area may be used. In short, as long as the graduation area is an area having at least a scale for displaying the indicated value of the pointer. the

另外，在显示面板20中，在刻度21、22、27、104、105中，也可以与该刻度邻接地显示数字。例如，在图6的刻度21中，还显示出“10”等表示时刻的数字。在如此还显示出数字时，具有可进一步容易把握基于指针的指示量的优点。 In addition, on thedisplay panel 20 , among thescales 21 , 22 , 27 , 104 , and 105 , numerals may be displayed adjacent to the scales. For example, on thescale 21 in FIG. 6 , numerals indicating the time such as "10" are also displayed. When numbers are also displayed in this way, there is an advantage that the indicated amount by the hands can be grasped more easily. the

显示在显示面板20的非分度区域的信息不限于所述各实施方式，也可以显示日期、世界时间、时间记录器(chronograph)、日程信息、Todo(作业列表)信息、地址信息等各种信息。 The information displayed on the non-gradient area of thedisplay panel 20 is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various information such as date, world time, time recorder (chronograph), schedule information, Todo (job list) information, and address information may be displayed. information. the

另外，在如第1实施方式那样没有设置秒针的情况下，也可以在显示面板20上显示秒信息。 In addition, when the second hand is not provided as in the first embodiment, second information may be displayed on thedisplay panel 20 . the

另外，也可以构成为在指针式显示装置中设置无线等通信功能，并可在显示面板20上显示出经由邮件或短信等通信功能而接收到的信息等。 In addition, a communication function such as wireless may be provided in the pointer display device, and information received via the communication function such as mail or short message may be displayed on thedisplay panel 20 . the

另外，无需一定利用信息显示控制单元414B来显示信息，也可以构成为在显示面板驱动电路414上仅设置刻度显示控制单元414A而在显示面板20上仅显示刻度。 In addition, the informationdisplay control unit 414B does not necessarily have to be used to display information, and only the scaledisplay control unit 414A may be provided on the displaypanel drive circuit 414 to display only the scale on thedisplay panel 20 . the

另外，也可以构成为可由利用者来选择显示信息的模式和不显示信息而仅显示刻度的模式。而且，在仅显示刻度的模式的情况下，也可以与通常的时钟相同地设置圆状的刻度，准确地读取时针31、分针32、秒针33的各指示。 In addition, a user may select a mode in which information is displayed and a mode in which information is not displayed but only scales are displayed. In addition, in the case of only the scale display mode, circular scales can be provided in the same way as a normal clock, and the indications of thehour hand 31 ,minute hand 32 , andsecond hand 33 can be accurately read. the

另外，在所述第2实施方式中，在秒针用刻度显示区域28的整周显示出刻度27，但也可以与时针31和分针32相同地，在秒针用刻度显示区域28内设定扇形的秒针用分度区域，仅在该分度区域显示刻度27。 In addition, in the second embodiment, thescale 27 is displayed on the entire circumference of thescale display area 28 for the second hand, but similar to thehour hand 31 and theminute hand 32, a fan-shaped scale may be set in thescale display area 28 for the second hand. The second hand uses the scale area, and only thescale 27 is displayed in the scale area. the

作为显示面板20，不限于EPD等具有记忆性的显示元件，也可以使用液晶显示器和有机EL显示器等显示元件。 Thedisplay panel 20 is not limited to a display element having memory such as EPD, and display elements such as a liquid crystal display and an organic EL display may also be used. the

特别优选在如各种计测器和秒针用的刻度那样需要频繁地改写显示的情况下，利用改写显示的响应速度快的液晶显示器等。 In particular, when it is necessary to frequently rewrite the display, such as various measuring instruments and the scale for the second hand, it is preferable to use a liquid crystal display or the like with a fast response speed for rewriting the display. the

另外，即使在显示面板20使用EPD的情况下，如果对与当前显示的刻度邻接配置的刻度、即有可能接下来显示的部分的刻度，预先施加 某种程度的电压，并将该显示设为中间灰度，则也可以与指针的移动连动地、迅速地显示刻度。例如，在使用可显示从白色到黑色的多个灰度的EPD而将刻度显示为黑色的情况下，如果将下一个显示为黑色的刻度控制为中间灰度即灰色显示，则可通过进一步施加电压而立即变更为黑色显示，还可以追踪于秒针等移动速度快的指针的移动而迅速地显示刻度。 In addition, even when thedisplay panel 20 uses an EPD, if a certain level of voltage is applied in advance to the scales arranged adjacent to the currently displayed scales, that is, the scales that may be displayed next, and the display is set to In the intermediate gray scale, the scale can be displayed quickly in conjunction with the movement of the pointer. For example, in the case of using an EPD that can display multiple grayscales from white to black to display the scale as black, if the next scale displayed as black is controlled to be displayed in the middle gray scale, that is, gray, it can be displayed by further applying The voltage is immediately changed to black display, and the scale can be quickly displayed by tracking the movement of fast-moving hands such as the second hand. the

另外，也可以将显示在分度区域和非分度区域的信息关联起来显示。 In addition, the information displayed in the indexed area and the non-indexed area can also be displayed in association. the

例如，在时钟中，公知在安装有太阳能等各种发电机的情况下，使用秒针33等来指示与该发电相关的信息的技术。在使用秒针33来指示该发电信息时，也可以利用该指示位置的刻度的颜色、粗细、或分度区域的颜色来显示指示内容。即，如果在发电量大时的指示位置的刻度以绿色表示，而在发电量小时的指示位置的刻度以红色表示，则利用者可容易把握发电状态。另外，也可以将该刻度的颜色的说明用文字等显示在非分度区域。在该情况下，如果以与刻度和分度区域的颜色相同的颜色来显示信息，则利用者可容易地把握它们的关联性。 For example, in clocks, when various generators such as solar power are installed, a technique of indicating information related to the power generation using thesecond hand 33 and the like is known. When the power generation information is indicated using thesecond hand 33 , the indication content may be displayed using the color, thickness, or color of the scale area of the indication position. That is, if the scale at the indicated position when the power generation amount is large is displayed in green, and the scale at the indicated position when the power generation amount is small is displayed in red, the user can easily grasp the power generation state. In addition, explanatory characters and the like for the color of the scale may be displayed in the non-gradation area. In this case, if the information is displayed in the same color as the scale and the index area, the user can easily grasp the relationship between them. the

另外，不限于与发电相关的信息，即使在显示温度和磁场的检测等时钟内部的状态信息、表把451和按钮452、453的操作信息、或从外部通过无线等发送来而存储在时钟内部的信息等各种信息的情况下，也对刻度的颜色和非分度区域的信息的颜色等进行控制，只要利用者可容易把握信息即可。 In addition, it is not limited to the information related to power generation, and even the state information inside the clock such as the detection of temperature and magnetic field, the operation information of thecrown 451 and thebuttons 452, 453, or the information transmitted from the outside by wireless etc. are stored in the clock. In the case of various information such as the information of the scale, the color of the scale and the color of the information of the non-gradation area are also controlled, as long as the user can easily grasp the information. the

本发明不限于应用在所述各实施方式那样的时钟、速度/温度计的情况，还可以广泛应用在各种计测器的指示计(仪表)等中。特别是由于可自由更新刻度显示，所以还可以实现切换多个计测器的计测值来显示那样的利用。 The present invention is not limited to being applied to clocks and speed/thermometers as in the above-described embodiments, but can be widely applied to indicators (instruments) of various measuring devices and the like. In particular, since the scale display can be freely updated, it is also possible to realize the use of switching and displaying the measured values of a plurality of measuring instruments. the

另外，本发明还可以应用于具有安装在与所述时针以及分针的旋转轴不同位置的旋转轴上的小秒针的时钟。在该情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元设定与小秒针对应的小秒针用分度区域，并且与信息显示等连动地控制是显示还是不显示小秒针用分度区域的刻度即可。 In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a clock having a small second hand mounted on a rotating shaft at a different position from the rotating shafts of the hour and minute hands. In this case, the scale display control unit may set the scale area for the small second hand corresponding to the small second hand, and control whether to display or not display the scale for the scale area for the small second hand in conjunction with information display or the like. . the

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1.一种指针式显示装置，1. A pointer display device,该指针式显示装置具有：The pointer display unit has:指针；pointer;指针移动单元，其使所述指针移动；a pointer moving unit that moves the pointer;显示面板，其由具有记忆性的显示元件构成，设在指针背面而可显示图像；以及A display panel, which is composed of display elements with memory, is arranged on the back of the pointer and can display images; and驱动控制单元，其对所述指针移动单元和所述显示面板进行驱动控制，a drive control unit that performs drive control of the pointer moving unit and the display panel,所述驱动控制单元具有：The drive control unit has:刻度显示控制单元，其使刻度显示在所述显示面板中与所述指针的可移动区域平面重叠的刻度显示区域上；a scale display control unit that causes a scale to be displayed on a scale display area of the display panel that overlaps with a movable area plane of the pointer;指针位置检测单元，其检测指针的位置；以及a pointer position detection unit that detects the position of the pointer; and信息显示单元，information display unit,所述刻度显示控制单元根据由所述指针位置检测单元检测到的指针位置，将所述刻度显示区域划分为分度区域和所述分度区域以外的非分度区域，仅在所述分度区域上显示用于读取所述指针的指示值的刻度，The scale display control unit divides the scale display region into a graduation region and a non-gradation region other than the graduation region according to the pointer position detected by the pointer position detection unit, and only the graduation A scale for reading the indicated value of said pointer is displayed on the area,所述信息显示单元在所述非分度区域上显示信息，the information display unit displays information on the non-graded area,其特征在于，It is characterized in that,所述驱动控制单元以规定的显示恶化补偿用动作间隔来执行补偿所述显示面板的显示恶化的补偿用动作，The drive control unit executes a compensation operation for compensating display degradation of the display panel at predetermined display degradation compensation operation intervals,所述刻度显示控制单元根据所述显示恶化补偿用动作间隔来设定使所述分度区域在所述指针的移动方向上移动的移动量，在与所述补偿用动作相同的定时使所述分度区域移动所述移动量。The scale display control means sets a movement amount for moving the index region in the moving direction of the pointer according to the display deterioration compensation operation interval, and makes the index area move at the same timing as the compensation operation. The indexing area moves by the amount of movement.2.根据权利要求1所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，2. The pointer display device according to claim 1, wherein:所述非分度区域还设在所述显示面板中的所述刻度显示区域的外周侧，The non-graduation area is also provided on the outer peripheral side of the scale display area in the display panel,所述信息显示单元在设于所述分度区域的外周侧的非分度区域上也显示信息。The information display unit also displays information in a non-gradient area provided on an outer peripheral side of the index area.3.根据权利要求1所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，3. The pointer display device according to claim 1, wherein:所述指针安装在通过所述指针移动单元旋转的旋转轴上，the pointer is mounted on a rotation shaft rotated by the pointer moving unit,所述刻度显示区域形成为以所述指针的旋转轴为中心的圆形，The scale display area is formed as a circle centered on the rotation axis of the pointer,所述分度区域在所述刻度显示区域内形成为将刻度显示区域的外周的圆弧和圆的中心连接而成的扇形形状。The graduation area is formed in the shape of a fan in the scale display area, which connects the arc of the outer periphery of the scale display area and the center of the circle.4.根据权利要求2所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，4. The pointer display device according to claim 2, characterized in that:所述指针安装在通过所述指针移动单元旋转的旋转轴上，the pointer is mounted on a rotation shaft rotated by the pointer moving unit,所述刻度显示区域形成为以所述指针的旋转轴为中心的圆形，The scale display area is formed as a circle centered on the rotation axis of the pointer,所述分度区域在所述刻度显示区域内形成为将刻度显示区域的外周的圆弧和圆的中心连接而成的扇形形状。The graduation area is formed in the shape of a fan in the scale display area, which connects the arc of the outer periphery of the scale display area and the center of the circle.5.根据权利要求3所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，5. The pointer display device according to claim 3, characterized in that:所述分度区域设定成中心角为从30度到270度的范围。The indexing area is set such that the central angle ranges from 30 degrees to 270 degrees.6.根据权利要求5所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，6. The pointer display device according to claim 5, characterized in that:所述指针构成为具有旋转轴同轴的2根或3根指针，The pointers are constituted as 2 or 3 pointers with coaxial rotation axes,所述分度区域设定成中心角为从30度到90度的范围。The indexing area is set such that the central angle ranges from 30 degrees to 90 degrees.7.根据权利要求1所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，7. The pointer display device according to claim 1, characterized in that:该指针式显示装置具有对时刻进行计时的计时单元，The pointer display device has a timing unit for timing the time,所述指针构成为具有时针以及分针，The pointer is configured to have an hour hand and a minute hand,所述驱动控制单元根据由所述计时单元计时出的时刻信息控制所述指针移动单元，对所述时针以及分针进行运针，The drive control unit controls the pointer moving unit according to the time information counted by the timing unit to move the hour hand and the minute hand,所述刻度显示控制单元设定与时针对应的时针用分度区域以及与分针对应的分针用分度区域，在各分度区域上显示刻度，The scale display control unit sets a scale area for the hour hand corresponding to the hour hand and a scale area for the minute hand corresponding to the minute hand, and displays a scale on each scale area,所述驱动控制单元根据所述计时单元的时刻来切换所述显示恶化补偿用动作间隔。The drive control unit switches the display degradation compensation operation interval according to the time of the timer unit.8.根据权利要求1～7中的任意一项所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，8. The pointer display device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that:在所述指针移动规定刻度量的情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元使所述分度区域向所述指针的移动方向移动所述规定刻度量。 When the pointer moves by a predetermined scale amount, the scale display control unit moves the graduation region by the predetermined scale amount in a moving direction of the pointer. the9.根据权利要求1～7中的任意一项所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，9. The pointer display device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein:在所述指针向所述分度区域的端部移动的情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元使所述分度区域向所述指针的移动方向移动规定距离。When the pointer moves toward the end of the indexing area, the scale display control unit moves the indexing area by a predetermined distance in a moving direction of the pointer.10.根据权利要求1～7中的任意一项所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，10. The pointer display device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that:所述刻度显示控制单元以恒定时间间隔使所述分度区域向所述指针的移动方向移动规定距离。The scale display control unit moves the scale area by a predetermined distance in a moving direction of the pointer at constant time intervals.11.根据权利要求1所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，11. The pointer display device according to claim 1, characterized in that:该指针式显示装置具有对时刻进行计时的计时单元，The pointer display device has a timing unit for timing the time,所述指针构成为具有时针以及分针，The pointer is configured to have an hour hand and a minute hand,所述驱动控制单元根据由所述计时单元计时出的时刻信息控制所述指针移动单元，对所述时针以及分针进行运针，The drive control unit controls the pointer moving unit according to the time information counted by the timing unit to move the hour hand and the minute hand,所述刻度显示控制单元设定与时针对应的时针用分度区域以及与分针对应的分针用分度区域，在各分度区域上显示刻度。The scale display control unit sets an hour hand graduation area corresponding to the hour hand and a minute hand graduation area corresponding to the minute hand, and displays a scale on each graduation area.12.根据权利要求11所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，12. The pointer display device according to claim 11, characterized in that:所述刻度显示控制单元在显示于所述分针用分度区域的刻度的内侧区域上，显示有在所述时针用分度区域显示的刻度。The scale display control means displays the scale displayed on the hour scale area on an inner area of the scale displayed on the minute hand scale area.13.根据权利要求11所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，13. The pointer display device according to claim 11, characterized in that:在由所述指针位置检测单元检测到的时针和分针所成的角度为规定角度以下的情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元连续设定所述时针用分度区域以及分针用分度区域，在与所述指针的旋转轴等距离的位置上显示各分度区域的刻度，When the angle formed by the hour hand and the minute hand detected by the hand position detection means is not more than a predetermined angle, the scale display control means successively sets the indexing area for the hour hand and the indexing area for the minute hand, and the scales of each division area are displayed at positions equidistant from the axis of rotation of the pointer,在由所述指针位置检测单元检测到的时针和分针所成的角度大于规定角度的情况下，所述刻度显示控制单元在显示于所述分针用分度区域的刻度的内侧区域上，显示有在所述时针用分度区域显示的刻度。When the angle formed by the hour hand and the minute hand detected by the hand position detection means is larger than a predetermined angle, the scale display control means displays on the inside area of the scale displayed in the indexing area for the minute hand, The scale displayed in the graduation area of the hour hand.14.根据权利要求11～13中的任意一项所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，14. The pointer display device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that:所述指针具有秒针， The pointer has a second hand,所述驱动控制单元根据由所述计时单元计时出的时刻信息控制所述指针移动单元，对所述时针、分针以及秒针进行运针，The drive control unit controls the pointer moving unit according to the time information counted by the timing unit to move the hour hand, minute hand and second hand,所述刻度显示控制单元设定与秒针对应的秒针用分度区域，在显示于所述时针用分度区域的刻度的内侧区域上，显示有在所述秒针用分度区域显示的刻度。The scale display control unit sets a second hand graduation area corresponding to the second hand, and displays the scale displayed in the second hand graduation area on an inner area of the scale displayed on the hour hand graduation area.15.根据权利要求11～13中的任意一项所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，15. The pointer display device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that:所述指针具有秒针，该秒针的从秒针的旋转轴到秒针前端的长度尺寸为从分针的旋转轴到分针前端的长度尺寸以上，The pointer has a second hand whose length from the rotation axis of the second hand to the tip of the second hand is greater than or equal to the length from the rotation axis of the minute hand to the tip of the minute hand,所述刻度显示控制单元不显示与秒针对应的刻度，而显示时针用以及分针用的刻度。The scale display control unit does not display the scale corresponding to the second hand, but displays the scale for the hour hand and the minute hand.16.根据权利要求1所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，16. The pointer display device according to claim 1, characterized in that:显示在所述分度区域的刻度具有指示指针位置的分度和连接各分度的圆弧状的连接线。The scale displayed in the scale area has scales indicating pointer positions and arc-shaped connecting lines connecting the scales.17.根据权利要求1所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，17. The pointer display device according to claim 1, characterized in that:所述刻度显示控制单元使所述刻度的一部分与刻度的其他部分相比，颜色或粗细的至少一方不同而进行显示。The scale display control means displays a part of the scale with at least one of a color or a thickness different from other parts of the scale.18.根据权利要求1所述的指针式显示装置，其特征在于，18. The pointer display device according to claim 1, characterized in that:所述刻度显示控制单元使所述分度区域的至少一部分的颜色与非分度区域的颜色不同而进行显示。 The scale display control means displays at least a part of the scaled area in a color different from that of the non-scaled area. the

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