Method and apparatus for synchronizing data between a watch and external digital device
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Dec 20, 2005
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Aug 14, 2003
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Feb 14, 2002
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Abstract
The present invention is an apparatus and method for synchronizing and updating the memory of an external digital device, such as a personal digital assistant, and the memory of a watch via a two way communication link providing for the synchronous transfer of data between the devices. The data transfer is accomplished by placing the external digital device and watch into an alignment device which secures and positions each device in an appropriate spatial relationship allowing data to be transferred between devices. A separate integrated display controller provides for operation of the watch display thereby conserving power required to operate the device.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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FOSSIL GROUP INC | 901 S CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY RICHARDSON TX 75080 |
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- 2002 Application Filing Year
- G04C Class
- 70 Applications Filed
- 20 Patents Issued To-Date
- 28.58 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Brewer, Donald R | Richardson, TX | 22 | 849 |
# of filed Patents : 22 Total Citations : 849 | |||
Bruneau, Jeffrey Keith | Plano, TX | 6 | 380 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 380 | |||
Delaney, Brian Richard | Rockwall, TX | 26 | 486 |
# of filed Patents : 26 Total Citations : 486 |
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- 125 Citation Count
- G04C Class
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