Method for enabling displayability/inhibitability of mode...

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2006-06-20

2006-06-20

Hirshfeld, Andrew H. (Department: 2854)

Horology: time measuring systems or devices

Displays or display device details

C368S069000

Reexamination Certificate

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07065006

ABSTRACT:
A method of enabling the displayability of at least one hidden mode in a multimode electronic device, wherein the method comprises the steps of determining that data in the at least one hidden mode satisfies a specified condition; and causing the mode indicator of the hidden mode to be displayable during a step of cycling among the viewable modes; wherein the at least one hidden mode is available for selecting from the viewable modes in the mode selecting mode. An electronic device that can carry out the foregoing methodology is also provided. In a preferred embodiment, the electronic device is a timepiece and specifically, a wristwatch.

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