User interface features for a watch
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorsJames Alec Ishihara, Maximillian P. Burton, Michael Prstojevich
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A watch provides a chronographic function while the watch is in a “sport” mode. If a user activates a button relating to the chronographic function, such as a “start/lap” button, then the light for the watch will automatically activate. The light may remain active for a significantly long time, such as a period of six seconds or more. Alternately or additionally, if a user activates a button while the watch is in a “performance” or “sport” mode, then the light will automatically activate regardless of the button being activated. Still further, the chronographic function of the watch may be configured to not measure a lap time that is lower than a preset threshold value, such as, for example, three seconds.
Claims20
A computer-implemented method comprising:
- in a timing device having a performance mode configured for monitoring athletic performance data and a second mode, and being configured to illuminate a display in both the performance mode and the second mode, detecting selection of the performance mode;
- processing input instructing the timing device to record information relating to an athletic activity while operating in the performance mode;
- and
- illuminating the display of the timing device to present the recorded information in response to the input without receiving separate input to cause the illumination.
A watch comprising:
- a display;
- a performance mode configured for monitoring athletic performance data;
- a nonperformance mode;
- a processor;
- and
- a computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions that when executed cause the processor at least to perform:
- detecting selection of the performance mode;
- processing input instructing the watch to record information relating to an athletic activity while operating in the performance mode;
- and
- illuminating the display to present the recorded information in response to the input without receiving separate input to cause the illumination.
A timing device comprising:
- a display;
- a function button configured for indicating a performance mode or a nonperformance mode;
- a processor;
- and
- a computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor at least to perform:
- detecting actuation of the function button;
- determining whether the timing device is in the performance mode or the nonperformance mode;
- wherein in response to determining that the timing device is in the performance mode, causing illumination of the display for a first given duration;
- and
- wherein in response to determining that the timing device is in the nonperformance mode, causing illumination of the display for a second given duration which is less than the first duration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.