EP0590337B2 - Procédé pour le fonctionnement d'une montre réceptrice et montre réceptrice apte à être utilisé dans un environnement à champs perturbé - Google Patents

Procédé pour le fonctionnement d'une montre réceptrice et montre réceptrice apte à être utilisé dans un environnement à champs perturbé Download PDF

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EP0590337B2
EP0590337B2 EP93114018A EP93114018A EP0590337B2 EP 0590337 B2 EP0590337 B2 EP 0590337B2 EP 93114018 A EP93114018 A EP 93114018A EP 93114018 A EP93114018 A EP 93114018A EP 0590337 B2 EP0590337 B2 EP 0590337B2
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G7/00—Synchronisation
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    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G15/00—Time-pieces comprising means to be operated at preselected times or after preselected time intervals
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    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04C—ELECTROMECHANICAL CLOCKS OR WATCHES
    • G04C11/00—Synchronisation of independently-driven clocks
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    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04R—RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME-PIECES
    • G04R20/00—Setting the time according to the time information carried or implied by the radio signal
    • G04R20/08—Setting the time according to the time information carried or implied by the radio signal the radio signal being broadcast from a long-wave call sign, e.g. DCF77, JJY40, JJY60, MSF60 or WWVB

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  • the invention relates to a method for operation a radio clock according to the preamble of the claim 1 and a radio clock for performing this method.
  • radio clocks are generally about Transmitter DCF-77 of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesweg supplied with a time signal (EP-A-0 258 838, dost claims 1 and 4).
  • a first kind the time signal is constantly received by radio clocks and always displays the time received.
  • a second type of radio clocks synchronizes an autonomously running, quartz-controlled clock periodically with the time signal.
  • Radio clocks work according to the energy saving reasons second principle. Synchronizing the internal clockwork with the time signal typically takes place every 24 hours early in the morning takes place and is independent of other factors such.
  • B. the reception quality of the time signal or the strength of interference fields prevailing in the area.
  • DE 3 128 895 A1 is based on the Erkenntis that a digital part of a radio clock hearing impulses which generates the sensitive analog part of this Listen to radio clock. Therefore it is suggested during the sensitive condition of this analog part to shut down the digital part.
  • a first object of the invention is a method to operate a radio clock that the Operation of the radio clock in an environment subject to interference allowed. This problem is solved by a method with the features of the claim 1.
  • Radio clock specify that for operation in an interference field Environment is suitable. This task is characterized by a radio clock with the characteristic Features of claim 6 solved.
  • the arrangement shown in Figure 1 exists from a radio clock FU with a quartz-controlled clock QU by a time signal receiver ZE over a Signal processor SP with the received time signal is synchronized.
  • the time signal receiver ZE has one for receiving the time signal suitable antenna.
  • the radio clock FU forms together with a further device G1 a functional unit, the further device G1 operating states that can generate such an interference field, that interfere with the reception of the time signal or make it impossible.
  • Detector DS provided such an operating state recognizes the further device G1 and at Such an operating state, the synchronization the quartz-controlled clock QU with the time signal prevents.
  • the detector DS with the time signal receiver ZE connected and suppresses the reception of the time signal, if the further device G1 strong interference fields generated.
  • the further device G1 can, for. B. a Computer, a calculator, a PC, a mainframe, be a motor vehicle or a television receiver. Common to all is that they are an interference signal during operation generate that simultaneous radio controlled operation the radio clock does not allow. On the other hand, generate no interference signal when switched off.
  • the detector DS supplies the operating voltage UB to the other facility G1.
  • the synchronization takes place only when the other Device no operating voltage is supplied and it is therefore in the switched-off state.
  • the detector consists of a switch, alternating with the time signal receiver ZE supplies the operating voltage to the further device G1. This measure ensures that the Time signal receiver ZE only put into operation can be if the further device G1 no operating voltage is supplied and this is switched off is.
  • the detector consists of a broadband Radio receiver that the of the other device G1 generated interference radiation and from a certain Strength of interference radiation synchronization the quartz-controlled clock QU by the time signal receiver ZE prevents.
  • the next synchronization of the quartz-controlled clock QU after a specified Time since the last successful synchronization he follows. It can be achieved that the synchronization e.g. B. takes place every 24 hours. At a periodic operation of the further device G1 takes place then the synchronization of the quartz-controlled Clock QU with the time signal regularly.

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  1. Procédé pour faire fonctionner une horloge radio-pilotée (FU), comprenant une horloge (QU) pilotée par quartz et qui est synchronisée avec un signal de top horaire par un récepteur radioélectrique de signal de temps (ZE), dans un agencement commun avec un dispositif supplémentaire (G1) qui peut prendre plusieurs états de fonctionnement, le dispositif supplémentaire (G1) générant un champ perturbateur intense dans un premier état de fonctionnement et générant un champ perturbateur réduit ou ne générant pas de champ perturbateur dans un second état de fonctionnement, caractérisé en ce que, pour la détection de l'état de fonctionnement il est prévu un détecteur (DS), et en ce que l'on effectue la synchronisation de l'horloge (QU) pilotée par quartz avec le signal de top horaire exclusivement, de façon automatique, lorsque le détecteur (DS) reconnaít le second état de fonctionnement.
  2. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite synchronisation de l'horloge (QU) est commandée par un signal de top horaire qui provient du détecteur (DS).
  3. Procédé selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que, à la suite d'une synchronisation, on n'effectue pas de nouvelle synchronisation pendant un laps de temps prédéterminé.
  4. Procédé selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que, après expiration du laps de temps prédéterminé, la nouvelle synchronisation s'effectue quand le détecteur (DS) a reconnu le second état de fonctionnement du dispositif supplémentaire (G1).
  5. Procédé selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que le signal de top horaire est reçu et exploité en permanence pendant que le second état de fonctionnement du dispositif supplémentaire (G1) existe.
  6. Horloge radio-pilotée (FU), comprenant une horloge autonome (QU), pilotée par quartz, qui est synchronisée avec un signal de top horaire par un récepteur radioélectrique de signal de temps (ZE), destinée à fonctionner dans un agencement commun avec un dispositif supplémentaire (G11) qui peut prendre un premier et un second état de fonctionnement, le dispositif (G1) générant un champ perturbateur intense dans le premier état de fonctionnement et générant un champ perturbateur réduit ou ne générant pas de champ perturbateur dans le second état de fonctionnement, caractérisée en ce qu'un dispositif détecteur (DS) est prévu pour constater l'état de fonctionnement du dispositif supplémentaire (G1) et pour seulement autoriser une synchronisation de l'horloge (QU) avec le signal de top horaire lorsque le dispositif supplémentaire (G11) se trouve dans le second état de fonctionnement.
  7. Horloge radio-pilotée selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que le détecteur (DS) surveille la tension de service (U) du dispositif supplémentaire (G11).
  8. Horloge radio-pilotée selon la revendication 7, caractérisée en ce que le détecteur (DS) autorise la synchronisation de l'horloge (QU) avec le signal de top horaire lorsque la tension de service (U) n'est pas appliquée au dispositif supplémentaire (G1).
  9. Horloge radio-pilotée selon l'une des revendications 6 à 8, caractérisée en ce qu'il est prévu un compteur qui est relié à l'horloge radio-pilotée (FU) et qui bloque pendant un laps de temps déterminé une nouvelle synchronisation lorsqu'une synchronisation a eu lieu.
EP93114018A 1992-10-02 1993-09-02 Procédé pour le fonctionnement d'une montre réceptrice et montre réceptrice apte à être utilisé dans un environnement à champs perturbé Expired - Lifetime EP0590337B2 (fr)

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