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The document summarizes the history and evolution of clocks from sundials in 1500 BCE to modern smart clocks. It discusses early timekeeping devices like water clocks used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks. It then covers the development of mechanical clocks in Europe during the medieval period featuring innovations like the minute hand and pendulum. Mass-produced clocks like pocket watches emerged in the 16th century. Quartz clocks in the 1920s and atomic clocks in the 1940s greatly improved timekeeping accuracy. Digital clocks in the 1970s and smartwatches in the late 1990s integrated additional functions. The latest innovations discussed include smart clocks combining voice assistants and wireless connectivity.

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History of Clock Information

The document summarizes the history and evolution of clocks from sundials in 1500 BCE to modern smart clocks. It discusses early timekeeping devices like water clocks used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks. It then covers the development of mechanical clocks in Europe during the medieval period featuring innovations like the minute hand and pendulum. Mass-produced clocks like pocket watches emerged in the 16th century. Quartz clocks in the 1920s and atomic clocks in the 1940s greatly improved timekeeping accuracy. Digital clocks in the 1970s and smartwatches in the late 1990s integrated additional functions. The latest innovations discussed include smart clocks combining voice assistants and wireless connectivity.

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History of Clock

Information

- time we know today is measured with the system developed by Sumerians later used by the
Babylonians this is sexagesimal system which basis is 60
- 60 is a special number with 12 factors and is the smallish number which can be divided by
1,2,3,4,5,6, (10,12,15,20,30,60) with no fractions left
- we use this system to measure time angles and geographical coordinates
1. Sundials or shadow clocks

1, 500 BCE the earliest timekeeping device


- Egyptians divided the day in fourteen parts (10 day time parts and 4 twilight parts) 2am to
2pm
- reliant on the sun
- Egyptians divided the day in fourteen parts (10 day time parts and 4 twilight parts) 2am to 2pm
- keep trace of time quite precisely
- useless type of clock on overcast days and at night

2. Water clocks

- 1400 BC, First implement that did not rely on celestial clues
- First description of a water clock came from an Egyptian Pharaoh
- only measure the hours but still the best solution yet

Greek Water Clocks (Clepsydra)

(pronounced KLEP-suh-druh)

- Greek philosopher Plato created the first alarm clock by developing a water clock *additional
info*
- Prototype of alarm clock
- Greek Water Clock became more accurate around 325 BC

3. Candle clocks

- “Earliest mention of candle clocks comes from a Chinese poem, written in 520 AD”
(ThoughtCo.)
- The candle has measured rate of burn

4. Hourglass

- Origin of hour glass is unclear but believed that it was introduced to Europe by a monk called
Luke Pound
- first dependable, reusable, accurate and easily constructed time-measurement devices. From
the 15th century onwards, hourglasses were used primarily to tell time while at sea.
(ThoughtCo.)

5. Monastery Clocks and Clock towers (Mechanical Clock)

- In Europe the first clock maker is Pope Sylvester II


- Built in the 11th century
- this timekeeping invention became very popular during 14 th century
- Mainly used in churches and cathedrals

Minute Hand (improvement po ito)


In 1577, Jost Burgi invented the minute hand. Burgi's invention was part of a
clock made for Tycho Brahe, an astronomer who needed an accurate clock for
stargazing.

6. Pocket Watch (Dapat ata ang sunod?pero walang matinong info iba iba ung date)

- first timepieces to be worn


- made in 16th-century Europe (16th century = 1501-1600)

- created by German inventor Peter Henlein

- as opposed to a wristwatch, this is designed to be worn in the pocket.

- transitional in size between clocks and watches

7. Pendulum Clock

- made by Dutch mathematician Christiaan Huygens


- Giant leap in the position of timekeeping devices
- invented in the year 1656

8. Mechanical Alarm Clock

- The first mechanical alarm clock was invented by American Levi Hutchins of Concord, New
Hampshire, in 1787. However, the ringing bell alarm on his clock could ring only at 4 a.m.
(ThoughtCo.)
-
- In 1876, a mechanical wind-up alarm clock that could be set for any time was patented (No.
183,725) by Seth E. Thomas. (ThoughtCo.)

Standard Time (improvement)


Sir Sanford Fleming invented standard time in 1878. Standard time is the
synchronization of clocks within a geographical area to a single time standard. It
developed out of a need to aid weather forecasting and train travel. In the 20th
century, the geographical areas were evenly spaced into time zones

9. Quartz Clock

- In 1927, Canadian-born Warren Marrison, a telecommunications engineer, was searching for reliable
frequency standards at Bell Telephone Laboratories. He developed the first quartz clock, a highly
accurate clock based on the regular vibrations of a quartz crystal in an electrical circuit.

10. Big Ben


- In 1908, the Westclox Clock Company has issued a patent for the Big Ben alarm clock in London.
The outstanding feature on this clock is the bell back, which completely envelops the inner
case back and is an integral part of the case. The bell back provides a loud alarm.

11. Battery Powered Watches

The Warren Clock Company was formed in 1912 and produced a new type of clock run by
batteries, prior to that, clocks were either wound or run by weights.

12. Self-winding watch (automatic watch)


- Swiss inventor John Harwood developed the first self-winding watch
in 1923.
- It consists of a “rotor” or “oscillator” that is powered by the movement of the wearer’s wrist.
As the wrist moves, it automatically moves the rotor, which, as it swings, winds the mainspring
inside its barrel. The power lasts for a specified amount of time (referred to as power reserve) if
the watch is not being worn, but as long as the watch is worn, it will continually wind itself. Stop
in any time to check out our wonderful array of mechanical watches. (hamiltonjewelers.com)

13. Atomic Clock

- 1948

- altered the way that time is measured and kept.

- precise type of clock


- Why precise? It uses a Caesium atom to measure time
- in 1967 it was formally recognized as the new international unit of time
- Can keep accuracy within a second in few million-years-time.
14. Digital Clock

- developed in 1972 by a watch company named Hamilton


- shows a numerical representation of the current time
has two display formats; the 24 hour notation which range from 0-23 and the 12 hour notation with the
AM and PM indicator

15. Radio Alarm Clock

- In one gadget, there is an alarm clock and a radio receiver


- People who prefer to take naps while listening to the radio will find this helpful
- first radio alarm clock was invented by James F. Reynolds, in the 1940s and another design
was also invented by Paul L. Schroth Sr.

16. Electric Clock

- introduced in 1980s but were constructed around 1840s


- in 1930s, it replaced mechanical clocks as the most widely used type of clock
- is a clock that is powered by electricity
17. Smart watch

- Pioneer inventor Steve Mann designed and developed the very first Linux smartwatch in 1998.
- a digital watch that provides many other features besides timekeeping like monitoring your
heart rate, tracking your activity, and providing reminders throughout the day

18. Digital XL radio-controlled wall clock with room climate

- have a large size display, making them ideal for entrance or reception area
- indoor temperature and humidity are also displayed
- Exceptionally clear XL display
- developed in 2015 by TFA Dostmann
19. Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant

- Designed to reduce smartphone screen-time at


night
- Lets you listen to what you like (e.g music, podcasts, audiobooks, the radio)
- can control any product featuring a ‘works with the Google Assistant’ badge
- developed in 2017

Sources

https://www.thoughtco.com/clock-and-calendar-history-1991475

https://www.govbergwatches.com/blog/history-of-horology/

https://www.hamiltonjewelers.com/blog/2018/08/15/understanding-the-difference-between-
automatic-and-hand-winding-mechanical-watches/

https://spectrum.ieee.org/device-that-revolutionized-timekeeping-receives-an-ieee-milestone

https://www.clocksandchimes.co.uk/shop/clocks-history/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At5atF4mKiU

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket_watch

https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-57d29cc672ebe6bab1f38a5256493cfb

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%20Sr.

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4517/

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