WO1998045763A1 - Device for determining and signalling prayer times, islamic watch and clock incorporating same - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device for determining and signaling prayer times, an Islamic watch and clock incorporating it.
- the time of each prayer is determined according to the times of sunrise and sunset at the place where the practitioner is and therefore according to the latitude, longitude and altitude of this place .
- the present invention intends to remedy these drawbacks by presenting a device entirely automatic which determines the prayer times and signals them to its user.
- the device which is the subject of the present invention is a device for determining prayer times, characterized in that it comprises:
- means for receiving signals transmitted remotely means for automatically locating a geographic position, adapted to take into account said signals transmitted remotely and to provide so-called “geographic” information representative of the geographic position of the device,
- said signals transmitted remotely, received by the signal reception means of the device such as succinctly exposed above, are emitted by at least one satellite orbiting the earth.
- a global positioning system such as the system known as GPS (initials of the English words "Global Positioning
- the signals transmitted remotely, received by the signal reception means of the device as succinctly set out above are adapted to allow geographic orientation and in that the means for automatically locating geographic position is, in addition , adapted to take into account said signals transmitted remotely and to provide so-called “orientation” information representative of the direction of a cardinal point, and in that it includes a means of indicating said direction, such as, for example a sound transmitter which emits a particular signal when the orientation of the device is correct or a graphic display and / or the device as succinctly described above comprises a compass.
- the device object of the present invention is not only suitable for indicating the time of prayer but also the orientation which allows the practitioner to pray in the direction of Mecca.
- the prayer time information output means include: - an emitter of audible sounds and, on the arrival of each prayer hour, said prayer time information output means are adapted to emit audible sounds, for example sound pulses, voice messages or singing muezzin.
- said prayer time information output means are adapted to emit vibrations
- said prayer time information output means are adapted to emit visible light, and / or
- the invention also relates to a clock characterized in that it incorporates a determination device as succinctly set out above.
- the invention further relates to a watch characterized in that it incorporates a determination device as succinctly set out above.
- the clock and watch objects of the present invention having the same advantages as the determination device which they incorporate, these advantages are not repeated here.
- FIG. 1 are represented, in a device for determining prayer times 1: - means 2 for receiving signals transmitted remotely,
- - time determination means 4 adapted to provide so-called “hourly” information representative of the immediate time
- information processing means 5 adapted to take into account geographic and hourly information and to provide so-called “information” prayer time ”representative of at least one prayer hour
- - prayer time information output means 6 adapted to transmit to the user a signal representative of each prayer hour determined by the means information processing
- the means 2 for receiving signals transmitted remotely are of a known type. They may, for example, consist of means for receiving signals emitted by satellites of the earth, the phase shift between several of these signals being capable of allowing the determination of a position. Such a system is known by the name of GPS (initials of the English words "Global Positioning System", which mean global positioning system).
- the reception means may also consist of means for reception of signals transmitted by terrestrial transmitters.
- the automatic geographic position locating means 3 takes into account the signals transmitted to distance and provides so-called “geographic” information representative of the geographic position of the device. To this end, it measures the phase shift between the signals received by the reception means 2 and uses this phase shift, which depends on the respective positions of the device and the sources of emission of these signals, terrestrial or satellite, according to known techniques, known as triangulation, using at least three signals.
- the time determining means 4 adapted to provide so-called “hourly” information representative of the immediate time may consist of an electronic clock or of means for determining, in the received signals, signals representative of the said time universal.
- the information processing means 5 consist of an electronic computer, for example a microcontroller incorporating a microprocessor and memories, programmed to calculate the hours of sunrise and sunset as a function of altitude, the latitude and longitude of the device under consideration, according to simple and known mathematical trigonometric calculations, and, together, prayer times, determined according to invariable religious rules.
- the information processing means 5 thus provide so-called “prayer time” information representative of at least one prayer time to the prayer time information output means 6.
- the prayer time information output means include:
- an emitter of audible sounds 8 consisting of a loudspeaker and its amplification circuit, which, at the arrival of each prayer hour, emit audible sounds, chosen by the user.
- the user has a keyboard comprising at least one push button, not shown.
- the audible sounds thus emitted include, as desired or in combination, sound pulses, melodies, voices or the song of the muezzin.
- a vibration transmitter 9 adapted, at the arrival of each prayer hour, to emit vibrations, according to techniques implemented in pagers or mobile phones, for example.
- the vibration emitter is, for example, made of a piezoelectric crystal or a miniaturized electromagnet.
- a source of visible light 10 adapted, at the arrival of each hour of prayer, to emit visible light, by flashing.
- This light source is, for example, made up of a light-emitting diode.
- the signals transmitted remotely are adapted to allow orientation geographic and the means of automatic location tracking, is further adapted to take into account said signals transmitted remotely and to provide so-called "orientation" information representative of the direction of a cardinal point or Mecca .
- the invention is incorporated in a clock, a pendulum or a car, then in a telephone and finally in a watch worn on the wrist.
- each prayer hour is signaled at least twice, once a few minutes before its occurrence and once a few seconds before its occurrence.
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Abstract
The invention concerns a device for determining prayer times comprising: means for receiving remote-transmitted signals; means for automatic location of geographical position, adapted to take into account said remote-transmitted signals and to supply so-called 'geographical' information representing the device geographical position; means for time determination adapted to supply so-called 'time' information representing instantaneous time; means for data processing adapted to take into account the geographical and time data and to supply so-called 'prayer time' information representing at least a prayer time; and prayer time data output adapted to transmit to the user a signal representing the prayer time determined by the data processing means.
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DISPOSITIF DE DETERMINATION ET DE SIGNALISATION D'HEURES DE PRIERE, MONTRE ET HORLOGE ISLAMIQUE L' INCORPORANT. DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND SIGNALING PRAYER TIMES, WATCH AND ISLAMIC CLOCK INCORPORATING THE SAME.
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de détermination et de signalisation d'heures de prière, montre et horloge islamique l'incorporant.The present invention relates to a device for determining and signaling prayer times, an Islamic watch and clock incorporating it.
Pour le musulman, l'heure de chaque prière est déterminée en fonction des heures de lever et de coucher du soleil à l'endroit où se trouve le pratiquant et donc en fonction de la latitude, de la longitude et de l'altitude de cet endroit .For the Muslim, the time of each prayer is determined according to the times of sunrise and sunset at the place where the practitioner is and therefore according to the latitude, longitude and altitude of this place .
Les dispositifs de détermination d'heure de prière actuellement connus mettent en oeuvre un clavier, par l'intermédiaire duquel le pratiquant introduit l'identifiant d'un pays ou d'une ville ou encore sa position géographique, et un calculateur qui détermine les heures des prières quotidiennes.Prayer time determination devices currently known use a keyboard, through which the practitioner enters the identifier of a country or a city or its geographic position, and a calculator which determines the hours. daily prayers.
Ces systèmes présentent de nombreux inconvénients : ils sont très imprécis, seulement quelques villes étant reconnues par le dispositif, et ils ne sont pas adaptés aux voyageurs, tels que les hommes d'affaires.These systems have many disadvantages: they are very imprecise, only a few cities are recognized by the device, and they are not suitable for travelers, such as businessmen.
En outre, leur utilisation est assez compliquée.In addition, their use is quite complicated.
La présente invention entend remédier à ces inconvénients en présentant un dispositif entièrement
automatique qui détermine les heures de prière et les signale à son utilisateur.The present invention intends to remedy these drawbacks by presenting a device entirely automatic which determines the prayer times and signals them to its user.
A cet effet, le dispositif objet de la présente invention est un dispositif de détermination d'heures de prière caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte :To this end, the device which is the subject of the present invention is a device for determining prayer times, characterized in that it comprises:
- des moyens de réception de signaux transmis à distance, un moyen de repérage automatique de position géographique, adapté à prendre en compte lesdits signaux transmis à distance et à fournir une information dite « géographique » représentative de la position géographique du dispositif,means for receiving signals transmitted remotely, means for automatically locating a geographic position, adapted to take into account said signals transmitted remotely and to provide so-called “geographic” information representative of the geographic position of the device,
- des moyens de détermination d'heure adaptés à fournir une information dite « horaire » représentative de l'heure immédiate, - des moyens de traitement d'information adaptés à prendre en compte les informations géographiques et horaire et à fournir une information dite « d'heure de prière » représentative d'au moins une heure de prière, et- means for determining the time adapted to provide so-called “hourly” information representative of the immediate time, - means for processing information adapted to take into account geographic and hourly information and to provide information called “d 'prayer time' representative of at least one hour of prayer, and
- des moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière, adaptés à transmettre à l'utilisateur un signal représentatif de chaque heure de prière déterminée par les moyens de traitement d'information.- Prayer time information output means, adapted to transmit to the user a signal representative of each prayer time determined by the information processing means.
Grâce à ces dispositions, la détermination de chaque heure de prière est entièrement automatique, l'utilisateur n'ayant à connaître ni l'heure immédiate ni sa position géographique pour être informé de chaque heure de prière.Thanks to these provisions, the determination of each prayer hour is entirely automatic, the user having to know neither the immediate time nor its geographical position to be informed of each prayer hour.
Selon des caractéristiques particulières, lesdits signaux transmis à distance, reçus par les moyens de réception de signaux du dispositif tel que succinctement
exposé ci-dessus, sont émis par au moins un satellite en orbite autour de la terre .According to particular characteristics, said signals transmitted remotely, received by the signal reception means of the device such as succinctly exposed above, are emitted by at least one satellite orbiting the earth.
Grâce à ces dispositions, un système de positionnement global, comme le système connu sous le nom de GPS (initiales des mots anglais « Global PositioningThanks to these provisions, a global positioning system, such as the system known as GPS (initials of the English words "Global Positioning
System ») peut être utilisé par le dispositif de l' invention.System ") can be used by the device of the invention.
Selon des caractéristiques particulières :According to particular characteristics:
- les signaux transmis à distance, reçus par les moyens de réception de signaux du dispositif tel que succinctement exposé ci-dessus, sont adaptés à permettre l'orientation géographique et en ce que le moyen de repérage automatique de position géographique, est, en outre, adapté à prendre en compte lesdits signaux transmis à distance et à fournir une information dite « d'orientation » représentative de la direction d'un point cardinal, et en ce qu'il comporte un moyen d'indication de ladite direction, comme, par exemple un émetteur sonore qui émet un signal particulier lorsque l'orientation du dispositif est bonne ou un afficheur graphique et/ou le dispositif tel que succinctement exposé ci-dessus comporte une boussole .the signals transmitted remotely, received by the signal reception means of the device as succinctly set out above, are adapted to allow geographic orientation and in that the means for automatically locating geographic position is, in addition , adapted to take into account said signals transmitted remotely and to provide so-called “orientation” information representative of the direction of a cardinal point, and in that it includes a means of indicating said direction, such as, for example a sound transmitter which emits a particular signal when the orientation of the device is correct or a graphic display and / or the device as succinctly described above comprises a compass.
Grâce a chacune de ces dispositions, le dispositif objet de la présente invention est non seulement adapté à indiquer l'heure des prière mais aussi l'orientation qui permet au pratiquant de prier dans la direction de la Mecque.Thanks to each of these provisions, the device object of the present invention is not only suitable for indicating the time of prayer but also the orientation which allows the practitioner to pray in the direction of Mecca.
Selon des caractéristiques particulières, dans le dispositif tel que succinctement exposé ci-dessus, les moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière, comportent :
- un émetteur de sons audibles et, à l'arrivée de chaque heure de prière, lesdits moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière sont adaptés à émettre des sons audibles, par exemple des impulsions sonores, des messages vocaux ou le chant du muezzin.According to particular characteristics, in the device as succinctly explained above, the prayer time information output means include: - an emitter of audible sounds and, on the arrival of each prayer hour, said prayer time information output means are adapted to emit audible sounds, for example sound pulses, voice messages or singing muezzin.
- un émetteur de vibrations et, à l'arrivée de chaque heure de prière, lesdits moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière sont adaptés à émettre des vibrations,a vibration emitter and, on the arrival of each prayer hour, said prayer time information output means are adapted to emit vibrations,
- une source de lumière visible et, à l'arrivée de chaque heure de prière, lesdits moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière sont adaptés à émettre de la lumière visible, et/oua source of visible light and, on the arrival of each prayer hour, said prayer time information output means are adapted to emit visible light, and / or
- un afficheur numérique sur lequel sont affichées au moins l'une des prochaines heures de prière et/ou le temps restant avant une prochaine heure de prière.- a digital display on which are displayed at least one of the next prayer times and / or the time remaining before a next prayer time.
Grâce à chacune de ces dispositions, l'utilisateur est avertis par le dispositif de l'imminence d'une heure de prière.Thanks to each of these provisions, the user is warned by the device of the impending hour of prayer.
L'invention vise aussi une horloge caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore un dispositif de détermination tel que succinctement exposé ci-dessus.The invention also relates to a clock characterized in that it incorporates a determination device as succinctly set out above.
L'invention vise, en outre, une montre caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore un dispositif de détermination tel que succinctement exposé ci-dessus. L'horloge et la montre objets de la présente invention possédant les mêmes avantages que le dispositif de détermination qu'elles incorporent, ces avantages ne sont pas rappelés ici .The invention further relates to a watch characterized in that it incorporates a determination device as succinctly set out above. The clock and watch objects of the present invention having the same advantages as the determination device which they incorporate, these advantages are not repeated here.
D'autres avantages, buts et caractéristiques de la présente invention ressortiront de la description qui va suivre, faite en regard du dessin annexé dans lequel la
figure 1 représente un mode de réalisation du dispositif selon la présente invention.Other advantages, aims and characteristics of the present invention will emerge from the description which follows, given with reference to the appended drawing in which the Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the device according to the present invention.
En figure 1 sont représentés, dans un dispositif de détermination d'heures de prière 1 : - des moyens de réception 2 de signaux transmis à distance,In FIG. 1 are represented, in a device for determining prayer times 1: - means 2 for receiving signals transmitted remotely,
- un moyen de repérage automatique de position géographique 3,an automatic means of locating geographic position 3,
- des moyens de détermination d'heure 4 adaptés à fournir une information dite « horaire » représentative de l'heure immédiate, des moyens de traitement d'information 5 adaptés à prendre en compte les informations géographiques et horaire et à fournir une information dite « d'heure de prière » représentative d'au moins une heure de prière, - des moyens de sortie d'information 6 d'heure de prière, adaptés à transmettre à l'utilisateur un signal représentatif de chaque heure de prière déterminée par les moyens de traitement d'information,- time determination means 4 adapted to provide so-called “hourly” information representative of the immediate time, information processing means 5 adapted to take into account geographic and hourly information and to provide so-called “information” prayer time ”representative of at least one prayer hour, - prayer time information output means 6, adapted to transmit to the user a signal representative of each prayer hour determined by the means information processing,
- une boussole 7. Les moyens de réception 2 de signaux transmis à distance sont d'un type connu. Ils peuvent, par exemple, consister en des moyens de réception de signaux émis par des satellites de la terre, le déphasage entre plusieurs de ces signaux étant susceptible de permettre la détermination d'une position. Un tel système est connu sous le nom de GPS (initiales des mots anglais « Global Positioning System », qui signifient système de positionnement global) . Les moyens de réception peuvent aussi consister en des moyens de réception de signaux émis par des émetteurs terrestres. Le moyen de repérage automatique de position géographique 3, prend en compte les signaux transmis à
distance et fournit une information dite « géographique » représentative de la position géographique du dispositif. A cet effet, il mesure le déphasage entre les signaux reçus par les moyens de réception 2 et utilise ce déphasage, qui dépend des positions respectives du dispositif et des sources d'émission de ces signaux, terrestres ou satellitaires, selon des techniques connues, dites de triangulation, utilisant au moins trois signaux.- A compass 7. The means 2 for receiving signals transmitted remotely are of a known type. They may, for example, consist of means for receiving signals emitted by satellites of the earth, the phase shift between several of these signals being capable of allowing the determination of a position. Such a system is known by the name of GPS (initials of the English words "Global Positioning System", which mean global positioning system). The reception means may also consist of means for reception of signals transmitted by terrestrial transmitters. The automatic geographic position locating means 3 takes into account the signals transmitted to distance and provides so-called “geographic” information representative of the geographic position of the device. To this end, it measures the phase shift between the signals received by the reception means 2 and uses this phase shift, which depends on the respective positions of the device and the sources of emission of these signals, terrestrial or satellite, according to known techniques, known as triangulation, using at least three signals.
Pour la mise en oeuvre du moyen de repérage automatique, l'homme du métier pourra s'inspirer des systèmes de localisation de téléphone émetteur et/ou des systèmes de localisation pour véhicules.For the implementation of the automatic locating means, a person skilled in the art will be able to draw inspiration from the location systems of the transmitting telephone and / or the location systems for vehicles.
Les moyens de détermination d'heure 4 adaptés à fournir une information dite « horaire » représentative de l'heure immédiate, peuvent consister en une horloge électronique ou en des moyens de détermination, dans les signaux reçus, de signaux représentatifs de l'heure dite universelle .The time determining means 4 adapted to provide so-called “hourly” information representative of the immediate time, may consist of an electronic clock or of means for determining, in the received signals, signals representative of the said time universal.
Les moyens de traitement d' information 5 sont constitués d'un calculateur électronique, par exemple un microcontroleur incorporant un microprocesseur et des mémoires, programmé pour effectuer un calcul d'heures de lever et de coucher du soleil en fonction de l'altitude, la latitude et la longitude du dispositif considéré, selon des calculs mathématiques de trigonométrie simples et connus, et, conjointement des heures de prière, déterminés en fonction de règles religieuses invariables.The information processing means 5 consist of an electronic computer, for example a microcontroller incorporating a microprocessor and memories, programmed to calculate the hours of sunrise and sunset as a function of altitude, the latitude and longitude of the device under consideration, according to simple and known mathematical trigonometric calculations, and, together, prayer times, determined according to invariable religious rules.
Les moyens de traitement d' information 5 fournissent ainsi une information dite « d'heure de prière » représentative d'au moins une heure de prière aux moyens de sortie d'information 6 d'heure de prière.
Les moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière comportent :The information processing means 5 thus provide so-called “prayer time” information representative of at least one prayer time to the prayer time information output means 6. The prayer time information output means include:
- un émetteur de sons audibles 8, constitués d'un haut- parleur et de son circuit d'amplification, qui, à l'arrivée de chaque heure de prière, émettent des sons audibles, choisis par l'utilisateur. A cet effet, l'utilisateur dispose d'un clavier comportant au moins un bouton- poussoir, non représenté. Les sons audibles ainsi émis comportent au choix ou en combinaison, des impulsions sonores, des mélodies, des voix ou le chant du muezzin.- an emitter of audible sounds 8, consisting of a loudspeaker and its amplification circuit, which, at the arrival of each prayer hour, emit audible sounds, chosen by the user. For this purpose, the user has a keyboard comprising at least one push button, not shown. The audible sounds thus emitted include, as desired or in combination, sound pulses, melodies, voices or the song of the muezzin.
- un émetteur de vibrations 9 adapté, à l'arrivée de chaque heure de prière, à émettre des vibrations, selon des techniques mises en oeuvre dans les pageurs ou les téléphones portables, par exemple. L'émetteur de vibrations est, par exemple, constitué d'un cristal piëzo-électrique ou d'un électroaimant miniaturisé.- A vibration transmitter 9 adapted, at the arrival of each prayer hour, to emit vibrations, according to techniques implemented in pagers or mobile phones, for example. The vibration emitter is, for example, made of a piezoelectric crystal or a miniaturized electromagnet.
- une source de lumière visible 10 adaptée, à l'arrivée de chaque heure de prière, à émettre de la lumière visible, en clignotant. Cette source de lumière est, par exemple, constituée d'une diode électroluminescente.a source of visible light 10 adapted, at the arrival of each hour of prayer, to emit visible light, by flashing. This light source is, for example, made up of a light-emitting diode.
- un afficheur numérique 11 sur lequel sont affichées au moins l'une des prochaines heures de prière et le temps restant avant une prochaine heure de prière et la direction de la Mecque. On note, à cet égard que l'utilisation d'un des autres moyens présentés ci-dessus, sonore, vibratoire ou lumineux peut être mis en oeuvre pour indiquer la direction de la Mecque, par exemple en émettant une impulsion lorsque le dispositif est orienté dans la bonne direction. Selon une variante, les signaux transmis à distance sont adaptés à permettre l'orientation
géographique et le moyen de repérage automatique de position géographique, est, en outre, adapté à prendre en compte lesdits signaux transmis à distance et à fournir une information dite « d'orientation » représentative de la direction d'un point cardinal ou de la Mecque.- a digital display 11 on which are displayed at least one of the next prayer hours and the time remaining before a next prayer hour and the direction of Mecca. It is noted, in this regard that the use of one of the other means presented above, sound, vibration or light can be used to indicate the direction of Mecca, for example by emitting a pulse when the device is oriented in the right direction. According to a variant, the signals transmitted remotely are adapted to allow orientation geographic and the means of automatic location tracking, is further adapted to take into account said signals transmitted remotely and to provide so-called "orientation" information representative of the direction of a cardinal point or Mecca .
On observe que, selon la miniaturisation progressive des systèmes de repérage, l'invention s'incorpore dans une horloge, une pendule ou une voiture, puis dans un téléphone et enfin dans une montre portée au poignet.It is observed that, according to the progressive miniaturization of the tracking systems, the invention is incorporated in a clock, a pendulum or a car, then in a telephone and finally in a watch worn on the wrist.
Préférentiellement , chaque heure de prière est signalée au moins deux fois, une fois quelques minutes avant sa survenance et une fois quelques secondes avant sa survenance .
Preferably, each prayer hour is signaled at least twice, once a few minutes before its occurrence and once a few seconds before its occurrence.
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1. Dispositif de détermination d'heures de prière caractérisé en ce qu' il comporte : - des moyens de réception de signaux transmis à distance, un moyen de repérage automatique de position géographique, adapté à prendre en compte lesdits signaux transmis à distance et à fournir une information dite1. Device for determining prayer times, characterized in that it includes: - means for receiving signals transmitted remotely, means for automatically locating geographical position, adapted to take into account said signals transmitted remotely and provide so-called information
« géographique » représentative de la position géographique du dispositif,"Geographic" representative of the geographic position of the device,
- des moyens de détermination d'heure adaptés à fournir une information dite « horaire » représentative de l'heure immédiate,- means for determining the time adapted to supply so-called “hourly” information representative of the immediate time,
- des moyens de traitement d' information adaptés à prendre en compte les informations géographiques et horaire et à fournir une information dite « d'heure de prière » représentative d'au moins une heure de prière, et- information processing means adapted to take into account geographic and time information and to provide so-called "prayer time" information representative of at least one prayer time, and
- des moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière, adaptés à transmettre à l'utilisateur un signal représentatif de chaque heure de prière déterminée par les moyens de traitement d'information.- Prayer time information output means, adapted to transmit to the user a signal representative of each prayer time determined by the information processing means.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits signaux transmis à distance sont émis par au moins un satellite en orbite autour de la terre.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said signals transmitted at a distance are emitted by at least one satellite in orbit around the earth.
3. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que lesdits signaux transmis à distance sont adaptés à permettre l'orientation géographique et en ce que le moyen de repérage automatique de position géographique, est, en outre, adapté à prendre
en compte lesdits signaux transmis à distance et à fournir une information dite « d'orientation » représentative de la direction d'un point cardinal, et en ce qu'il comporte un afficheur adapté à afficher ladite direction.3. Device according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that said signals transmitted remotely are adapted to allow geographic orientation and in that the means for automatically locating geographic position is, in addition, adapted to take take into account said signals transmitted remotely and to provide so-called “orientation” information representative of the direction of a cardinal point, and in that it comprises a display adapted to display said direction.
4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une boussole.4. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises a compass.
5. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière comportent un émetteur de sons audibles et en ce qu'à l'arrivée de chaque heure de prière, lesdits moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière sont adaptés à émettre des sons audibles.5. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the prayer time information output means comprise an emitter of audible sounds and in that at the arrival of each prayer hour , said prayer time information output means are adapted to emit audible sounds.
6. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to
5, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière comportent un émetteur de vibrations et en ce qu'à l'arrivée de chaque heure de prière, lesdits moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière sont adaptés à émettre des vibrations.5, characterized in that the prayer time information output means comprise a vibration transmitter and in that at the arrival of each prayer hour, said prayer time information output means are adapted to emit vibrations.
7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to
6, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière comportent une source de lumière visible et en ce qu'à l'arrivée de chaque heure de prière, lesdits moyens de sortie d'information d'heure de prière sont adaptés à émettre de la lumière visible.6, characterized in that the prayer time information output means comprise a visible light source and in that at the arrival of each prayer hour, said prayer time information output means prayer are adapted to emit visible light.
8. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à8. Device according to any one of claims 1 to
7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de sortie d'information
d'heure de prière comportent un afficheur numérique sur lequel sont affichées au moins l'une des prochaines heures de prière et/ou le temps restant avant une prochaine heure de prière .7, characterized in that the information output means of prayer times include a digital display on which are displayed at least one of the next prayer times and / or the time remaining before a next prayer time.
9. Horloge caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore un dispositif de détermination selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8.9. Clock characterized in that it incorporates a determination device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
10. Montre, pendule, téléphone, voiture, caractérisés en ce qu'ils incorporent un dispositif de détermination selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8.
10. Watch, pendulum, telephone, car, characterized in that they incorporate a determination device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
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| EP98920583A EP1031068A1 (en) | 1997-04-09 | 1998-04-08 | Device for determining and signalling prayer times, islamic watch and clock incorporating same |
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| FR9704326A FR2762106B1 (en) | 1997-04-09 | 1997-04-09 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND SIGNALING PRAYER TIME, ISLAMIC CLOCK WATCH AND CLOCK INCORPORATING THE SAME |
| FR97/04326 | 1997-04-09 |
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| WO1985001805A1 (en) * | 1983-10-11 | 1985-04-25 | Nassar Ahmed Ismail | Automated muslim timepiece |
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