The history of watches has been going on for centuries. During this time, what only methods of determination were invented by inventive people - starting from those depending on the position of the Sun in the sky to electronic ones. The latest fashion trend at the moment is a binary watch, completely unusual at first glance. So what is it and how to determine what time it is by the lighting points? Let's look at this interesting new product better.
What is a binary clock?
The popularity of these chronometers is growing at an extraordinary rate. However, what is there to be surprised at, just look at this new product. Original appearance, stylish design, unusual working principle - all this allows people with a non-standard vision of the world to stand out from the crowd.
On their screen, unlike mechanical or electronic, a binary wristwatch has not arrows and numbers, but multi-colored luminous dots (which in some models blink).
The uniqueness of the principle of their action lies in the fact that instead of the usual decimal number system, the time here is indicated in the binary system, in which all digits are written only with zeros and ones. This is how all computer technology works, so programmers and those who are closely connected with information technology should not have difficulties with recounting.
How did they come about?
The first time a binary clock was released in 2008. It was then that Anelace introduced its innovative development to the whole world. However, the appearance of a stylish wristwatch with an LED screen was preceded by years of improvements, trial and error.
The prototype models of the binary clock, created at the beginning of the 20th century, were huge engines with electronic tubes (as, indeed, the first computers). Then for a person they were almost of no practical interest.
With the development of technology, LEDs have become more widespread, and in the design of binary clocks they have taken the place of ordinary lamps.
Years passed, and one Japanese professor of medicine became interested in the unusual system. His patients were elderly people who had problems with memory and brain activity. The professor included in the classes for their rehabilitation and the binary clock as an educational puzzle. The result was simply stunning!
Why such difficulties?
The first question that arises when looking at a binary clock is: how to use it? At first, determining the time in such a strange way may seem like a silly quirk, which will appeal only to freaks or geniuses who are really shifted due to technology. Usually, after all, a watch is needed in order to just glance at them and find out the time, and with binary chronometers such a trick will not work. You can even be late for a meeting while trying to read the evidence from them.
And yet, one just has to drop all sorts of prejudices, as it becomes clear: this thing is extremely useful, primarily for training and developing the mind. To get used to the binary clock, you need much less time than it seems at first glance, and the variety of species will not let you relax.
Benefits
What are the benefits to their owner of a binary watch compared to ordinary? Well, for starters, this is a great opportunity to pass by all your friends (and just passers-by) as a very smart and original person. Especially if you don’t specify anything on their questioning, and make a mysterious look in the style of “you, mere mortals, do not understand.”
But seriously, a binary clock is just a few useful gadgets in one.
- Clock. Naturally, you can determine the time from them, otherwise what kind of watch is this?
- Puzzle game. Allows you to arrange yourself entertainment at any time when you want. In addition, different models of such watches are based on slightly different number systems, which makes them even more interesting.
- Brain Training This gadget is especially useful for the prevention of senile mental disorders, but it will also become an excellent brain trainer for young people.
- Trendy and modern decoration with innovative design. And yes, this watch glows in the dark.
Customization
Binary watches do not have either a dial or an arrow in their mechanism. Instead, all information about the current date and time is displayed on the LED screen using LEDs. Because of this, the user faces an urgent question: how to set up a binary clock?
The encoding system may vary in different models of binary clocks, however there are some key points to keep in mind. Typically, such chronometers have 1 or 2 modes: time and, less commonly, date, switched by a button. To set the desired value, most often you first need to press the Set button. Flashing indicators will show that you are doing everything right. The Select button allows you to switch from setting the hours to minutes and seconds, as well as from month to day.
In order to correctly set the desired values on the clock, it is worth mastering the basic principle of the binary number system. The "weight" of each category can be determined by multiplying the previous one by 2. We get the following row: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32. For example, to convert the number 110101 to the usual form, we need to add the "weight" of each of the significant categories. We get 32 + 16 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 1 = 53.
Since different companies produce binary clocks that are slightly different, the instructions for them will help to understand everything in more detail.
What are binary clocks?
Like most electronic gadgets, a binary watch is the patrimony of the Japanese and Chinese. Now they are produced by many companies, models vary in quality, but all of them can be divided into several groups according to the type of information displayed.
- Chronometers with two rows of LEDs. One row shows hours, the second - minutes. In addition, there are 2 indicators of the time of day (AM and PM) on the screen.
- Watch with LEDs arranged in 6 rows (2 for hours, minutes and seconds). Shows the time in the format HH: MM: SS. To find out the time from them, you need to record the readings of each column in the order provided by this format.
- The watch screen may resemble a speedometer with two circles: an external one, showing the clock, and an internal one, which determines the minutes.
- Some watches have 2 tracks - on the right (hours) and on the left (minutes).
There are more sophisticated options for a binary clock. Which one to choose depends on your desire and financial capabilities.