Claims:1. A watch (100), comprising:
a housing member (1) configured with a first display unit (2);
a strap (3) connectable to the housing member (1), wherein the strap (3) comprises a second display unit (4);
at least one sensor (6) provisioned in the housing member (1), wherein the at least one sensor (6) facilitates detecting colour of an object (16); and
a first control unit (5) provisioned in the housing member (1) and interfaced to the first display unit (2), the second display unit (4) and the at least one sensor (6), wherein the first control unit (5) is configured to switch at least one of, the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4) to the colour detected by the at least one sensor (6).

2. The watch (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strap (3) is configured to the housing member (1) for securing the housing member (1) on to a user.

3. The watch (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing member (1) includes a push button (8) for activating the at least one sensor (6).

4. The watch (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one sensor (6) generates white light on to the object (16) and detects wavelength of reflected light (R) from the object (16) thereby determining colour of the object (16).

5. The watch (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one sensor (6) is a colour sensor.

6. The watch (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the colour sensor (6) is configured with a second control unit (13) to determine colour of the object (16).

7. The watch (100) as claimed in claim 5, comprises a light source (15) associated with the at least on sensor (6) for generating white light on to the object (16) for rendering colour of the object (16).

8. The watch (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4) is a flexible display.

9. A method for changing colour of a watch (100), comprising:
positioning, at least one sensor (6) in the watch (100) towards an object (16), for identifying colour of the object (16);
processing, by a first control unit (5) interfaced to the at least one sensor (6), signal generated from the at least one sensor (6) to identify the colour of the object (16);
changing, by the first control unit (5), at least one of a first display unit (2) and a second display unit (4) provisioned on the housing member (1) and a strap (3) respectively, to the colour detected by the at least one sensor (6).

10. The method as claimed in claim 9, comprises act of activating the at least one sensor (6) to detect colour by a push button (8). , Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure generally relates to a timepiece device. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a watch. Embodiments of the present disclosure, relates to the watch which changes its colour.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Timepieces such as but not limited to wall clocks, wrist watches and the like, have evolved from mere time keeping to a multi-functional device used in a variety of applications. In recent past, timepieces are configured to indicate parameters such as but not limiting to time in various time-zones, altitude, barometric pressure and fitness parameters such as calories burnt, step count and the like.
Advent of modern technology however, has shifted focus of the users not only on the functionality of the device, but also to its aesthetic appeal. To cater these requirements, significant contribution in innovation of both functionality and aesthetic appeal of the timepieces, especially in watches has developed significantly.

One such method to overcome above requirement, is provision of detachable components of the watch, wherein each of the components are provided in different patterns, shapes and colours. Also, each component of the watch may be provided in the same shape as original but in different colours, so that the user can assemble components of the watch as per his preference. This enables the user to select the appropriate combination of components of the watch to suit his apparel.

However, this method includes mechanical intervention of the user during assembly of the watch. This makes the method cumbersome. Also, as additional components are required to be purchased by the user for matching the components as per requirement, improving aesthetic appeal of the watch by conventional method becomes costly.

The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above.
The information disclosed in this Background of the disclosure section is only for enhancement of understanding of the general background of the invention and should not be taken as an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that this information forms the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
One or more shortcomings of conventional assemblies are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of an assembly as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a watch is disclosed. The watch comprises a housing member configured with a first display unit and a strap connectable to the housing member, wherein the strap comprises a second display unit. At least one sensor is provisioned in the housing member, wherein the at least one sensor facilitates detecting colour of an object. A first control unit is provisioned in the housing member and interfaced to the first display unit, the second display unit and the at least one sensor. The first control unit is configured to switch at least one of, the first display unit and the second unit to the colour detected by the at least one sensor.

In an embodiment, the strap is configured to the housing member for securing the housing member to a user.

In an embodiment, the housing member includes a push button for activating the at least one sensor.

In an embodiment, the at least one sensor generates white light on to an incident object and detects wavelength of reflected light from the incident object, to detect colour of the object.

In an embodiment, the at least one sensor is a colour sensor.

In an embodiment, the colour sensor is configured with a second control unit to determine colour of an object.

In an embodiment, a light source is associated with the at least on sensor for generating white light on to the incident object for rendering colour of the incident object.

In an embodiment, the first display unit and the second display unit is a flexible display.

In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for changing colour of a watch is disclosed. The method comprising positioning, at least one sensor of the watch towards an object, for identifying colour of the object. A first control unit interfaced to the at least one sensor, processes signal generated from the at least one sensor to identify the colour of the object. The first control unit changes colour of at least one of a first display unit and a second display unit provisioned on the housing member and a strap respectively, to the colour detected by the at least one sensor.

In an embodiment, the at least one sensor is activated by a push button to detect colour of the object.

It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

Figure 1 illustrates an exploded view of a watch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 illustrates schematic view of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) provided in the watch of Figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3 illustrates schematic view of operation of the watch in figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 4 illustrates schematic view of the watch in figure 1, with change in colour of the watch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 5 illustrates a process flow chart of the process for changing colour of the watch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
While the embodiments in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure a watch, which may vary based on configuration of the watch. However, such modifications should be construed within the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are pertinent to understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes” or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that an assembly that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in an assembly proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a watch. The watch is configured to change its aesthetic appearance as per requirement of a user. The watch comprises a housing member configured with a first display unit and a strap connectable to the housing member, wherein the strap comprises a second display unit. At least one sensor is provisioned in the housing member, wherein the at least one sensor facilitates detection of colour of an object. The at least one sensor may include a light source for incidenting white light onto the object. The at least one sensor receives the light reflected from the incident object and generates a signal based on wavelength of the reflected light received from the incident object. A first control unit is provisioned within the housing member and interfaced to the first display unit, the second display unit and the at least one sensor. The first control unit is configured to switch at least one of, the first display unit and the second display unit to the colour of the incident object detected by the at least one sensor. The first control unit analyses the signal received from the at least one sensor for changing colour of the at least one of, the first display unit and the second display unit.

The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures 1 to 5. In the Figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.

Figure 1 in one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates an exploded view of a watch (100). The watch (100) is configured to change its aesthetic appeal based on user’s requirement. The watch (100) includes a housing member (1) configured to receive a watch mechanism (101). The watch mechanism (101) includes a Printed circuit board (PCB) (7) embedded with a first control unit (5) [shown in figure 2], configured to measure time. In an embodiment, a clockwork or mechanical device may be provisioned in place of the PCB (7) for measuring time. A dial (12) is configured with an hour hand and a minute hand (11), for displaying time to the user. A first display unit (2) is mounted on the PCB (7) for indicating the time measured by the PCB (7). The first display unit (2) is interfaced to the first control unit (5) to indicate time to the user. In an embodiment, the first display unit (2) is selected from at least one of a LCD display, a LED display and the like. A cover member (10) is provided at bottom portion of the housing member (1), to enclose the watch mechanism (101) within the housing member (1).

The housing member (1) is provided with lugs (9) on either side, for receiving a strap (3). The strap (3) is configured with a second display unit (4), for displaying various colours. A push button (8) is configured to the housing member (1) and is interfaced to the first control unit (5) for activating a colour sensor (6). The push button (8) upon activation, triggers the colour sensor (6) for determining colour of an object (16).
Referring to Figure 2, at least one sensor (6) is provisioned in the PCB (7) of the housing member (1), which is configured to detect colour of an object (16) [shown in figure 3]. The at least one sensor (6) is associated to the first control unit (5) for transmitting a signal generated by the at least one sensor (6), upon detecting colour of the object. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one sensor (6) detects colour of the object (16), based on wavelength of the reflected light (R) received by the at least one sensor (6). In an embodiment, the at least one sensor (6) may be located in the housing member (1) such that, the reflected light (R) received by the at least one sensor (6) is free from distortion. In an embodiment, the at least sensor (6) is located at a central region of the housing member (1). In an embodiment, the at least one sensor (6) is a colour sensor. The colour sensor (6) may be configured with a second control unit (13) for analysing and processing the signal received from the at least one sensor (6). In an embodiment, the first and the second control units (5 and 13) may include a processing unit for analysis of colours of the object (16). In another embodiment, the first and the second control units (5 and 13) may include a memory unit for storing predetermined colours, to enable the user to instantaneously change colour of the watch (100). In another embodiment, the first and the second control units (5 and 13) may store the colours analysed, in a memory unit for pre-selecting colour of the watch (100) by the user.

The at least one sensor (6) is interfaced to a light source (15), for emitting light onto the object (16), for detecting colour of the object (16). In an exemplary embodiment, the light source (15) emits white light onto the object (16). In an embodiment, the light source (15) may incident light (I) of any colour on the object (16), based on feasibility and design of watch (100). In an embodiment, the light source (15) may be an LED.

Figure 5 in one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates a process flow chart of the method of changing the colour of the watch (100).

In step 501, the user positions the watch (100) such that the at least one sensor (6) is facing or positioned towards the object (16) [as shown in figure 3]. This position of the watch (100) ensures that reflected light (R) falls on the at least one sensor (6). The push button (8) is operated, to activate the at least one sensor (6) to detect colour of the object (16). Subsequently, the at least one sensor (6) activates the light source (15), to incident light (I) on the object (16). The object (16), absorbs a portion of the incident light (I), and reflects remainder of the incident light (I) based on its colour [as shown in figure 3]. The at least one sensor (6), receives the reflected light (R) from the object (16) to generate a signal based on the reflected light (R). In an embodiment, the at least one sensor (6) may determine the colour of the object based on an external light incident on the object. In an embodiment, the external light source may be sunlight, torch light, lamp light and the like.

In step 502, the signal is transmitted to the first control unit (5) for analysis of the data received from the at least one sensor (6). In an embodiment, the signal is transmitted to the second control unit (13) for analysis of the data received from the at least one sensor (6). In an exemplary embodiment, the first control unit (5) analyses the data by Red-Green-Blue [RGB] index. The first control unit (5) generates a signal based on the analysis of the data from the at least one sensor (6).

In step 503, the first control unit (5) activates the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4) such that, at least one of the first and the second display unit (2 and 4) are changed to the colour as per the colour analysis of the first control unit (5) [as shown in figure 4]. Thus, the colours of the first and the second display unit (2 and 4) are changed based on the colour of the object (16). In an embodiment, the user (5) may select either of the first display unit (2) or the second display unit (4) for changing colour based on colour of the object (16).

In an embodiment, the first control unit (5) may transmit the analysed data containing information of the colour of the object (16) to at least one of the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4). The colour detected by the first control unit (5) is displayed in at least one of the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4). This feature enables the user to select the colour to be changed on at least one of the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4), based on the aesthetic requirement. Thus, the aesthetic appeal of the watch can be changed to match with the colour of the user’s apparel.

In another embodiment, the first and the second display units (2 and 4) are interfaced to the second control unit (13). This feature, enables the second control unit (13) to change colour of at least one of the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4), based on the colour detected.

In an embodiment, the strap (3) is configured to secure the housing member (1) on the user.

In an embodiment, the push button (8) may be a press-type or a swivel type member or any other type, based on design of the watch (100) and user requirement. In another embodiment, the housing member (1) may include a battery [not shown in figures], to power all the components of the watch (100).

In an embodiment, the second display unit (4) is associated with the first control unit (5) of the PCB (7) via cables (14). In an embodiment, the second display unit (4) may be a flexible display. In an embodiment, the cables (14) are embedded in the lugs (9). In an embodiment, the second display unit (4) is selected from at least one of LCD displays, LED displays and the like.

In an embodiment, the first control unit (5) and the second control unit (13) may be a single control unit, for detecting and changing colour of the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4).

In an embodiment, the first display unit (2) and the second display unit (4), may cover the watch (100) completely, or a part of the watch (100). In another embodiment, the first display unit (2) may be provided to the strap (3). In another embodiment, the second display unit (4) may be provided to the dial (12).

Equivalents:
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

REFERRAL NUMERALS
REFERRAL NUMERALS DESCRIPTION
100 Watch
101 Watch mechanism
1 Housing member
2 First display unit
3 Strap
4 Second display unit
5 First control unit
6 At least one sensor
7 PCB board
8 Push button
9 Lugs
10 Cover
11 Analog watch hands
12 Dial
13 Second control unit
14 Cable
15 Light source
16 Object
R Reflected light
I Incident light
501, 502 and 503 Process steps for changing colour of watch