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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 13, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 05, 2003
Ronald S. Lizzi, Bethany, CT (US);
Ronald S. Lizzi, Bethany, CT (US);
Timex Group B.V., , NL;
Abstract
A method for indicating that a wearable electronic device is operating in a selected mode, wherein the wearable electronic device comprises at least one hand operatively coupled to an actuation mechanism. The method comprises the steps of (a) moving the hand from a first position to a second position, wherein the movement of the hand is through a predetermined sweep angle; (b) moving the hand from the second position back to the first position through the predetermined sweep angle; and (c) repeating at least step (a) and if necessary, repeating step (b); whereby the hand oscillates between the first position and the second position while the wearable electronic device is operating in the selected mode. A wearable electronic device that comprises the foregoing methodology is also provided.