Digital clock
Introduction
Background
Analog clocks are not as popular as the whole world seems to be switching to digital options.
There’s no doubt that various types of timing devices have undergone changes over the last few
years and with the rise of mobile devices, which are totally digital, there are fewer analog
clocks. They both tell time, hopefully accurately, but what makes these two types of time pieces
different? What makes a digital clock work?
A digital clock is a type of clock that displays the time digitally (i.e. in numerals or other
symbols), as opposed to an analogue clock.
Digital clocks are often associated with electronic drives, but the "digital" description refers only
to the display, not to the drive mechanism. (Both analogue and digital clocks can be driven
either mechanically or electronically, but "clockwork" mechanisms with digital displays are
rare).
Because digital clocks can be very small and inexpensive devices that enhance the popularity of
product designs, they are often incorporated into all kinds of devices such as cars,
radios, televisions, microwave ovens, standard ovens, computers and cell phones. Sometimes
their usefulness is disputed: a common complaint is that when time has to be set to Daylight
Saving Time, many household clocks have to be readjusted. The incorporation of automatic
synchronization by a radio time signal is reducing this problem (see Radio clock). Smart digital
clocks, in addition to displaying time, scroll additional information such as weather and
notifications.
Statement of the problem
1. Enhanced Readability
Digital clocks are especially well-suited for facilities with large rooms, such as
manufacturing floors, where people might otherwise have to squint every time they
look at the time.
Manufacturing requires exactitude, sometimes with personnel making shift changes 24 hours a
day. As they try to stay in step with the manufacturing process, those employees often have
dangerous jobs that don't afford much time for, well, telling the time.
Digital clocks provide relief thanks to their visibility — a 4-inch digital clock can be
read from over 250 feet away.
2. Easier to Stay on Schedule
When DMR Electronics, a manufacturer of industrial electronic components and
wiring harnesses, moved into a new 60,000 square-foot facility, they made sure to
include digital clocks when setting up a synchronized time system.
The company was having problems with inaccurate clocks that made it difficult to tell if
employees were clocking in on time. The start times for meetings were even a subject of debate.
Installing a synchronized clock system helped solve those issues, and putting digital clocks on
the wall ensured that employees could easily tell the time, which they could now be sure was
correct.
3. Greater Functionality
Aside from being easy to see, digital clocks make life easier by offering countdown
and count-up functions. A digital clock might be set to countdown the time until the
beginning or end of a shift, or to mark the progress of time-sensitive operations
that require intricate precision.
These features can be paired with bells and buzzers for added benefit. And
speaking of precision, digital clocks often will display seconds in addition to minutes
and hours. They are flexible, too — capable of switching between 12- and 24-hour
formats.
For those looking for functionality beyond digital clocks, American Time
offers EverAlert, a digital display system that combines synchronized timekeeping,
emergency notifications and digital messaging that can help make sure everyone in
your facility is well-informed and on time.
Objective
General objective
To implement digital circuits to count a time and enhance the knowledge of sequential logic
circuits.
Specific objective
to build a time more reliable and digital
to build a
