Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Time interval – Electrical or electromechanical
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Miska, Vit W. (Department: 2841)
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Time interval
Electrical or electromechanical
C368S121000, C257SE29309, C324S719000, C327S566000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11059279
ABSTRACT:
A simple electronic horological device, termed a time cell, is presented with associated methods, systems, and computer program products. A time cell has an insulated, charge storage element that receives an electrostatic charge through its insulating medium, i.e. it is programmed. Over time, the charge storage element then loses the electrostatic charge through its insulating medium. Given the reduction of the electric potential of the programmed charge storage element at a substantially known discharge rate, and by observing the electric potential of the programmed charge storage element at a given point in time, an elapsed time period can be determined. Thus, the time cell is able to measure an elapsed time period without a continuous power source.
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Berstis Viktors
Klim Peter Juergen
Lam Chung
Burwell Joseph R.
International Business Machines - Corporation
LaBaw Jeffrey S.
Miska Vit W.
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