EP2894523A1 - Portable object for managing an auxiliary activity - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a watch (1) comprising an electronic module (6) driving display means (4) for the analog display on a dial of at least one additional function in addition to the normal display of the current time, said at least one function being controlled by control means (5) and comprising at least one phase using at least one operating mode in which the duration of said phase is measured,

Description

The present invention relates to a watch comprising an electronic movement causing display means for the analog display on a dial of at least one additional function in addition to the normal display of the current time, said at least one function comprising at least two phases of operation in each of which the duration of said phase is calculated.

BACKGROUND TECHNOLOGY

It is known in the prior art timepieces such as watches with a function specific to an application as a sport.

An example of a known application is the football-related application. This specific function related to football is thus used by the referees for the measurement of the time of the different phases of the game such as half-time or overtime.

However, in this example of football, only time is taken into account. In fact, there are sports in which in addition to the measured time, events such as penalty points due to athlete's mistakes or time-related are counted.

A known application is equestrian sport and more specifically show jumping. The show jumping takes place on a field on which are placed obstacles. The bars that compose them are mobile and fall when touched. For the horse and the rider the goal is to overcome the different obstacles in a particular order without overthrowing or stealing them, the time taken to overcome the various obstacles is timed.

However, there are different scales of counting points or mode of operation to classify the participants.

A first scale or operating mode called A is to predefine a reference time for crossing the various obstacles. When the rider exceeds this time, penalty points are awarded based on additional time. Penalty points are also added when an obstacle is hit and one of these bars falls. This scale A also includes a time limit beyond which the rider is eliminated, this time being equal to twice the reference time.

A second scale or mode of operation called C consists of predefining a time limit for crossing the various obstacles. When the rider exceeds this time, he is eliminated. Penalty points are also added when an obstacle is hit and one of these bars drops, these points correspond to additional time that will be added to the time achieved by the rider.

Thus, a device capable of managing the management of a show jumping competition does not currently exist and known devices can only time to overcome the various obstacles, not to take into account the penalties.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a portable object that overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art by providing a portable object capable of performing a measurement of time while taking into account manually and / or automatically random events as penalties.

For this purpose, the invention relates to a watch comprising an electronic module driving display means for displaying at least one additional function in addition to the normal display of the current time, said at least one function being controlled by control means and comprising at least one phase using at least one operating mode in which the duration of said phase is measured, characterized in that the electronic module further allows, for said at least one mode of operation, the management and the taking into account of random events occurring during said phase.

In a first advantageous embodiment, said mode of operation is a first mode of operation in which the measured duration of said phase is compared with a first reference value and in that the random events comprise a first type of event automatically counted. when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the first reference value and a second type of event manually counted by the user via the control means.

In a second advantageous embodiment, said mode of operation is a second mode of operation in which the measured duration of said phase is compared with a second reference value and in that the random events comprise a third type of event automatically counted. when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the second reference value and a fourth type of event counted manually by the user via the control means.

In a third advantageous embodiment, said phase of the ancillary function comprises at least a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, the first or the second mode of operation being selected.

In a fourth advantageous embodiment, in the first mode of operation, the first type of event and the second type of event result in the incrementation of a first counting means.

In another advantageous embodiment, in the second mode of operation, the third type of event causes the stopping of said phase, the fourth type of event causing the incrementation of a first counting means.

In another advantageous embodiment, the display means comprise a first counter for displaying at least one information related to the management and the taking into account of random events and a central hand associated with a second counter for at least the display of the measurement of the duration of said phase.

• D : effectuer un compte à rebours jusqu'à ce que les moyens de commande soient activés par l'utilisateur ou jusqu'à ce que ledit compte à rebours soit terminé;
• E : mesurer le temps et gérer et prendre en compte des événements aléatoires intervenant durant ladite phase pour ledit mode de fonctionnement ;
• F : Afficher les résultats de l'étape E.

The present invention also relates to a management of a function for a portable object, said portable object comprising an electronic module causing display means for displaying at least said ancillary function in addition to the normal display of the device. current time, said at least one function being controlled by control means of the portable object and comprising at least one phase using at least one mode of operation, characterized in that the auxiliary function is able to pass from one phase rest period in which the time is not measured at an operating phase in which the time is measured, said operating phase comprising the following steps:

• D: count down until the control means are activated by the user or until said countdown is completed;
• E: measuring the time and managing and taking into account random events occurring during said phase for said mode of operation;
• F: Display the results of step E.

In a first advantageous embodiment, said mode of operation is a first operating mode, in the step E according to this first mode of operation, the measured duration of said phase is compared to a first reference value and that the Random events include a first type of event counted automatically when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the first reference value and a second type of event manually counted by the user via the control means.

In a second advantageous embodiment, said operating mode is a second mode of operation, in step E according to this second mode of operation, the measured duration of said phase is compared with a second reference value and that the Random events include a third type of event counted automatically when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the second reference value and a fourth type of event manually counted by the user via the control means.

In a third advantageous embodiment, the first event and the second event are counted in point.

In a fourth advantageous embodiment, the fourth event is counted as overtime.

In a fifth advantageous embodiment, said phase of the annex function comprises at least a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, the first or the second mode of operation being selected.

In another advantageous embodiment, the selection of the first or second operating mode for the operating phase is carried out in an adjustment phase.

• A : sélectionner, via les moyens de commande, le premier mode de fonctionnement ou le second mode de fonctionnement puis valider la sélection ;
• B : régler une information de temps selon le premier mode de fonctionnement ou le second mode de fonctionnement ;
• C : régler une information des événements aléatoires selon le premier mode de fonctionnement ou le second mode de fonctionnement ;

In another advantageous embodiment, the adjustment phase comprises the following steps:

• A: select, via the control means, the first operating mode or the second operating mode and then validate the selection;
• B: Set a time information according to the first operating mode or the second operating mode;
• C: set information of the random events according to the first mode of operation or the second mode of operation;

In another advantageous embodiment, for the first mode of operation, said time information set in step B is said first reference value, said random event information set in step C being related to the second type. event.

In another advantageous embodiment, for the second mode of operation, said time information set in step B is said second reference value, said random event information set in step C being related to the fourth type. event.

In another advantageous embodiment, the adjustment phase is automatic, the electronic module comprising a communication circuit for directly receiving the adjustment information.

In another advantageous embodiment, the auxiliary function is linked to horse show jumping.

In another advantageous embodiment, said first type of event automatically counted when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the first reference value is an adjustable duration and involves the incrementation of a penalty counter.

In another advantageous embodiment, said second type of manually counted event is a jumper fault and involves the incrementation of a penalty counter.

In another advantageous embodiment, said third type of event automatically counted when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the second reference value is the elimination of the rider.

In another advantageous embodiment, said second type of manually counted event is a jumper fault and involves the incrementation of the measured duration.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

• la figure 1 représente de manière schématique l'objet portable selon la présente invention,
• les figures 2A à 12 représentent schématiquement les différentes phases de l'objet portable lors du fonctionnement de la fonction hippique selon l'invention.

The objects, advantages and characteristics of the portable object according to the present invention will appear more clearly in the following detailed description of at least one embodiment of the invention given by way of non-limiting example and illustrated by the accompanying drawings on which :

• the figure 1 schematically represents the portable object according to the present invention,
• the Figures 2A to 12 schematically represent the different phases of the portable object during operation of the horse function according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The figure 1 represents a portable object according to the invention. This portable object is here in the form of a timepiece but can be in the form of a mobile phone or tablet. The figure 1 shows the dial of the timepiece or watch 1 according to the present invention. This timepiece 1 comprises a box 2 comprising a middle part 2a closed by a bottom 2c and an ice 2b. A 2d bezel can be also present, this bezel 2d surrounding the ice 2b being rotating or fixed. The box 2 is intended to receive an electronic watch movement 6. The box is also intended to receive a dial 3. The watch movement comprises display means 4 for indicating information on the dial 3. The means of display 4 may allow an analog display ie that gives the indication of time by relative displacement of a marker and a scale or they may allow a digital display giving the indication of time in digital form.

The electronic watch movement or electronic module 6 provides at least one time information so as to be able to display the current time including the hour, minutes, seconds and date. In a non-limiting example, the display means 4 comprise a plurality of display members. These display members for displaying the current time are in the form of a central hour hand 4a, a central minute hand 4b, a counter with needle 4c to 6H and a 4d counter for the date.

The display members may also be in the form of disks or in the form of electronic displays using LED or LCD technology. These poster bodies allow an analog or digital display. For example, it is possible that the electronic displays allow the virtual representation of a needle moving on a time scale.

The timepiece also comprises control means 5 in order to control the different functionalities of said timepiece 1. These control means comprise control members comprising a crown C surrounded on both sides by a first pusher P1 located at 2H and a second pusher P2 at 4H. The crown C can be drawn and take three positions T1, T2 or T3.

Advantageously, the portable object is configured to allow management of an ancillary function. This additional function is linked to a sport preference activity and allows the user to follow and manage this activity. In the example of the present description, this activity is an equestrian activity and more particularly a jumping activity. This additional function is capable of having several modes of operation.

For this purpose, the display means 4 of the portable object furthermore comprise a central hand 4e for a time indication associated with a 60-second graduation, a first counter 4f located at 9H used for penalties and a second counter 4g located at 3H for a time indication and the indication of the scale or operating mode used. This second counter 4g comprises a needle and is divided into several sections 4g ', the number of sections being equal to the number of possible scale. In the case where there are two scales: A and C, the counter 4g comprises two sections 4g ': a first section 4g' linked to the scale A and a second section 4g 'linked to the scale C. Each section 4g' comprises a graduation that the hand of the counter 4g points to indicate a temporal information. Each section 4g 'also bears the name of the scale with which it is associated. The graduation of each section 4g 'is divided into intervals of thirty seconds. The total time displayable by each section 4g 'is the maximum time for a show jumping competition that is two hundred and ten seconds. Of course, the present invention is not limited to scale A and C and a higher number of scales can be taken into account.

The control means 5 of the portable object further comprise a third pusher P4 located at 10H used for the operation of this additional function. The manipulations that will be described in the rest of the description are only indicative and can be modified.

In a phase of rest visible at the figure 1 in which only the current time is displayed, the central hand 4e is set to zero, the hand of the first counter 4f is set to zero and the hand of the second counter 4g is in a neutral position located between the different sections 4g .

In a first phase also called preliminary phase or adjustment phase, the user is invited to adjust the various parameters. To enter this preliminary phase, a long press on the pusher P4 is performed. Once entered this adjustment phase, several steps follow one another.

In a step A, the type of scale or operating mode is selected. To move from one scale to another, a press on the pusher P1 or P2 is performed. During a change of scale, the hand of the counter 4g moves to point the letter A or C inscribed on the graduation of section 4g 'selected. Pressing the pushbutton P4 validates the selection of the scale. To the Figure 2A we see that the scale A is selected while at the Figure 2B , scale C is selected.

In a variant of this step called A ', a press on the pushbutton P1 allows to select the scale C while a press on the pusher P2 allows to select the scale A.

Pressing the pushbutton P4 to validate the selection also activates a step B. In this step B, the time settings for the race are made.

If scale A is selected, the user must set the reference time of the competition. For this, it uses push buttons P1 and P2 to respectively increment or decrement time, a long press to increment or decrement more quickly. The display means 4 are arranged for the central hand 4e to rotate to indicate the seconds. At each sixty seconds of elapsed time, the hand of the second counter 4g moves along the graduation of the first section 4g '. To the figure 3A , we see that the time of one hundred and fifty-eight seconds is 2mn 38 sec is indicated.

If scale C is selected, the user must define the time limit of the competition. For this, it uses push buttons P1 and P2 to increment or decrement time, a long press to increment or decrement more quickly. The display means 4 are arranged for the central hand 4e to rotate to indicate the seconds. At each sixty seconds elapsed, the hand of the second counter 4g moves along the graduation, the latter being graduated in intervals of thirty seconds. To the figure 3B , we see that the time of one hundred and fifty-eight seconds is 2min 38 sec is indicated.

In a variant of this step called B ', it is also conceivable that, for scale C, time limits are preprogrammed. The pushbuttons P1 and P2 make it possible to go from one time to another. In this case, only the needle of the second counter 4g moves. For example, preprogrammed time limits can be two or three minutes.

Once the time set for scale A or C, pressing the pushbutton P4 validates and move on to the next step.

In a step C, the penalty settings are operated, these penalties are random events that the electronic watch movement or electronic module 6 manages. For this, the type of scale is interrogated and, more particularly, one asks if the scale A is selected.

If so, the user is offered the opportunity to choose between the different types of penalties or possible random events. Indeed, in scale A, a penalty due to a fall of obstacle costs four points and the penalties due to exceeding the reference time are dependent on time. For an additional time elapsed, a penalty point is counted. For example, a penalty point is counted for each second exceeded or four seconds exceeded. It is this type of penalty that is set by the user, the latter using pushbuttons P1 and P2 to change the configuration 1pts / sec or 1pts / 4 sec.

To indicate the time, the hand of the first counter 4f moves on its scale which corresponds to 1 or 4, the position 1 meaning 1pts / sec while the position 4 means 1pts / 4sec. In the Figure 4A , the hand of the first counter 4f moves to go to position 4 and indicate 1pts / 4 sec.

If the answer to the query is no, that is, scale C is selected, the user is offered the opportunity to adjust the cost of a penalty. Indeed, in the scale C, the penalties are only counted for a fall of obstacle and are worth of the additional time adding to the time of the horseman. This extra time is configurable and can be worth two or three or four seconds. The pushbuttons P1 and P2 are then used to, respectively, increment or decrement the time of the penalty.

To indicate the time, the hand of the first counter 4f moves on its graduation which correspond to 2, 3 or 4, meaning respectively 2 seconds, 3 seconds or 4 seconds per penalty. In the Figure 4B , the hand of the first counter 4f moves to position 3 and indicates three more seconds per penalty.

Once this penalty setting for scale A or scale C has been carried out, pressing the pushbutton P4 validates this setting and returns to the setting of the scale. A long press on the pushbutton P4 makes it possible to leave the adjustment phase and to enter the rest phase.

Of course, this first phase is optional. Indeed, it is conceivable that the electronic watch movement 6 may include a wireless communication circuit of WiFi or Bluetooth or RFID type for receive information directly from the race and be sure not to go wrong.

The long press on the pushbutton P4 makes it possible to leave the resting phase to enter directly into a second phase, also called the race phase or the operating phase. In this second phase, the user can manage the competition of a rider by timing and following his penalties to take them into account. In this second phase, the central hand 4e is in the zero position, the hand of the first counter 4f is in the zero position while the hand of the second counter 4g points to the zero position of the section 4g 'linked to the scale selected as visible to the figure 5 .

By pressing on the pusher P4, the electronic clock module 6 enters a step D of countdown. This countdown is used during a preparatory phase in which the rider and his horse are preparing to cross the course. A second press on the pusher P4 starts the countdown, the latter being forty-five seconds. Pressing the pushbutton P1 stops the countdown to resume while pressing the P2 pushbutton allows the reset of said countdown. When the countdown reaches zero or the user presses the pushbutton P4, the countdown ends and step E begins.

In a variant of this step called D ', the countdown is configured so that, following the pressing on the pusher P4 to start said countdown, the needle moves instantly a rotation (1) since its position of rest 0 towards the position 15 of said graduation and then begin to égrainer of a movement (2) the countdown as visible in the figure 6 . In this figure 6 , the fourth needle is located at the 38 position that is to say that twenty-three seconds have elapsed.

This step E consists of managing the crossing of the course by the rider. The end of the countdown automatically starts the stopwatch. The central hand 4e then comes to instantly go to the 0 position and then rotate at the rate of one step per second.

In the case of the scale A, when the central hand 4th takes a turn, the second hand of the counter 4g moves to go on the scale sixty seconds. On the figure 7 it will be seen that the hand of the second counter 4g is placed at the level of the graduation sixty seconds and that the central hand 4e is placed at the position 38 indicating that the elapsed time is 98 seconds, that is, say 1m38s.

During a rider's mistake resulting in the fall of an obstacle, a penalty is counted by a first counting means. This penalty is added by pressing the P2 pushbutton. The display of the penalties counted by the first counting means is operated by the first counter 4f. The hand of this first counter 4f moves on the graduation at the rate of 4 points per penalty, as visible in FIG. figure 8 .

When the reference time is exceeded, the 4th central hand continues to move but penalty points are added. According to the setting made in step C, a penalty point at the first counter 4f when four seconds elapse in addition to the predefined time 2min38s. On the figure 9 we see that the elapsed time is 2 min 46s, eight seconds longer than the predefined time. With a one-point scale for four seconds flowing in addition to the predefined time, there are two penalty points added. It may also be provided a time limit beyond which the rider is eliminated, this time being equal to twice the reference time.

Once the rider crosses the finish line, pressing the P4 button stops the time measurement phase.

In the case of the scale C, when the central hand 4e makes a turn, the hand of the second counter 4g moves to go to the sixty second graduation of the section 4g 'linked to the scale C.

In the event of a rider's mistake leading to the fall of an obstacle, a penalty is counted by the first counting means. This penalty is added by pressing the P2 pushbutton. This penalty counted by the first counting means is visualized by an advance of the central hand 4e. Indeed, in the scale C, each fault of the rider entails additional time. This additional time is added to the time measured in said step E. The central hand 4th advances instantly and automatically two, three or four seconds. To the figure 10 , the case where a time of 3 additional seconds per penalty has been validated in step C is shown. In this figure 10 , the penalty occurs when the measured time is thirty-eight seconds, a press on P4 then drives three more seconds, the central hand 4th moving instantly to point the position 41.

When the time limit is exceeded, the central hand 4 stops to signify the elimination of the rider. If the time limit is not reached, once the rider has crossed the finish line, pressing the push button P4 will stop the time measurement phase.

This pressing on the pushbutton P4 makes it possible to stop the measurement of time and to proceed to a step F.

This step F is a step in which the information of the rider's course is displayed to the user.

In the case of scale A, the information displayed is the time information of the central hand 4th, the needle of the second counter 4g and the penalty information of the first counter 4f.

In the case of scale C, the choice is given to the user to choose the type of information to display. Indeed, it is given to the user the possibility to display the total time ie including the penalties due to his mistakes or to separate the time required for the rider to make the course and penalties.

For this, the electronic clock module 6 is able to memorize the number of penalties by the first counting means. However, as the time value of a penalty is set by the user, the electronic clock module 6 is able to subtract from the total time, the time that is added following the penalties. The course time is then displayed by the central hand 4th while the number of penalties is displayed on the first counter 4f. This ability to dissociate the time of the course and the number of penalties allows the rider to know his time of course gross ie without penalties. In an example visible to Figures 11 and 12 , the total time of the user is 1 min 38s, 5 penalties of three seconds each have been added.

In the case, visible at figure 11 , or only the time is displayed, the hand of the second counter 4g thus indicates the position 60 seconds of the section 4g 'linked to the scale C, the central hand 4e indicating the position 38. The needle of the first counter 4f is placed to zero.

In the case, visible at figure 12 where only the time and the penalties are dissociated, the hand of the first counter 4f is placed at 5 which is the number of penalties and the time displayed by the hand of the second counter 4g and the central hand 4th is amputated by 15 seconds is the additional time added by the said penalties. The hand of the second counter 4g thus indicates the position 60 seconds of the section 4g 'linked to the scale C while the central hand 4e indicates the position 23.

Pressing the pushbutton P4 then makes it possible to leave this step F and to reset said counters so that a new measurement of the time and penalties of a jumper can be performed.

In an alternative, the control means 5 are in a different form of the pushers.

First, the control means may comprise, in addition to the crown C, tactile means. These tactile means can be located at the level of the ice 2b and / or at the level of the box 2. When the tactile means are arranged on the box 2, they can be located at the middle 2a or the bezel 2d.

Secondly, the control means 5 can use the bezel 2d as a rotating bezel of selection. In an exemplary embodiment, the bezel 2d comprises a cam cooperating with push-type control members placed in the middle part 2a. When the bezel is rotated, the cam converts this rotational movement translational movement applied to the control members. For example, a clockwise rotation makes it possible to act on a first control member while a counterclockwise rotation makes it possible to act on a second control member. The bezel 2d further comprises resilient means attached to said bezel and the middle 2a to perform a springback when the user releases said bezel 2d.

In a variant of step E called E ', it is possible to integrate a specific rule jumping. Indeed, the electronic module 6 is able to handle a race interruption that may occur and need to be able to stop the measurement of time so as not to penalize the rider. Two types of interruption are envisaged: a first type of interrupts is external and may be the result of an untimely entry on the route. A second type of interruption is internal and is, for example, a refusal of the horse to jump the obstacle. However, depending on the type of interruption, the consequence is different.

Indeed, an external interruption is considered not because of the rider and is not sanctioned. Therefore, during such an interruption, pressing the pushbutton P1 stops the measurement of time. A new press on the pus P1 allows to resume the measurement of time where it had stopped.

On the contrary, an internal interruption is considered to be the responsibility of the rider and is sanctioned. Therefore, during such an interruption, pressing the pushbutton P1 stops the measurement of time. A long press on the pus P1 allows to resume the measurement of time where it had stopped adding a time penalty. This time penalty is defined as six seconds.

In a variant, the display means 4 comprise a second central hand 4e '. This second central hand 4 'is used for the display of hundredths of seconds so that when the time measurement is stopped, this needle moves on a scale to indicate one hundredth of the measured time.

It will be understood that various modifications and / or improvements obvious to those skilled in the art can be made to the various embodiments of the invention described in the present description without departing from the scope of the invention.

Thus, it is conceivable that the watch or portable object 1 is also capable of operating a conventional chronograph function. For this, the display means 4 comprise at least one central chronograph hand. To enter this chronograph mode, the user presses the pusher P4 longer than that to enter the first phase or the second phase. This central chronograph hand is used to perform a sixty-second time lapse of one turn of the dial.

Similarly, it will be understood that the watch movement can be purely mechanical.

It will also be understood that the portable object according to the present invention is not limited to an equestrian activity and can be used for an activity such as biathlon or kayaking.

Finally, it will be understood that the portable object according to the invention is capable of displaying only the penalty points.

Claims (23)

Portable object (1) comprising an electronic module (6) driving display means (4) for displaying at least one additional function in addition to the normal display of the current time, said at least one function being controlled by control means (5) and comprising at least one phase using at least one mode of operation in which the duration of said phase is measured, characterized in that the electronic module furthermore allows, for said at least one mode operating, managing and taking into account random events occurring during said phase. Portable object according to claim 1, characterized in that said mode of operation is a first mode of operation in which the measured duration of said phase is compared to a first reference value and in that the random events comprise a first type of operation. an event automatically counted when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the first reference value and a second type of event manually recorded by the user via the control means (5). Portable object according to claim 1, characterized in that said operating mode is a second operating mode in which the measured duration of said phase is compared with a second reference value and in that the random events comprise a third type of operation. an event automatically counted when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the second reference value and a fourth type of event manually recorded by the user via the control means (5). Portable object according to the dependent claims, characterized in that said phase of the supplementary function comprises at least a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. operation, the first or the second operating mode being selected. Portable object according to claim 2, characterized in that in the first mode of operation, the first type of event and the second type of event cause the incrementation of a first counting means. Portable object according to claim 3, characterized in that in the second mode of operation, the third type of event causes the stopping of said phase, the fourth type of event resulting in the incrementation of a first counting means. Portable object according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the display means (4) comprises a first counter (4f) for displaying at least one information related to management and taking into account random events and a central hand (4th) associated with a second counter (4g) for at least the display of the measurement of the duration of said phase. A method of managing a function for a portable object (1), said portable object comprising an electronic module driving display means (4) for displaying at least said ancillary function in addition to the normal display of the current time, said at least one function being controlled by control means (5) of the portable object and comprising at least one phase using at least one operating mode, characterized in that the auxiliary function is able to pass a rest phase in which the time is not measured at an operating phase in which the time is measured, said operating phase comprising the following steps: - D: count down until the control means are activated by the user or until said countdown is completed; - E: measure the time and manage and take into account random events occurring during said phase for said mode of operation; - F: display the results of step E. A method according to claim 8, characterized in that said mode of operation is a first mode of operation, in the step E according to this first mode of operation, the measured duration of said phase is compared to a first reference value and in that that the random events comprise a first type of event counted automatically when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the first reference value and a second type of event manually counted by the user via the control means (5) . A method according to claim 8, characterized in that said operating mode is a second mode of operation, in step E according to this second mode of operation, the measured duration of said phase is compared to a second reference value and in that that the random events include a third type of event counted automatically when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the second reference value and a fourth type of event manually counted by the user via the control means (5) . Method according to Claim 9, characterized in that the first event and the second event are counted in points. Method according to Claim 10, characterized in that the fourth event is counted as overtime. Method according to the dependent claims 8 to 10, characterized in that said phase of the supplementary function comprises at least a first operating mode and a second operating mode. operation, the first and second operating modes being selected. Method according to Claim 13, characterized in that the selection of the first or second operating mode for the operating phase is carried out in an adjustment phase. Method according to Claim 14, characterized in that the adjustment phase comprises the following steps: - A: select, via the control means, the first operating mode or the second operating mode and then validate the selection; - B: set a time information according to the first mode of operation or the second mode of operation; - C: set a random event information according to the first mode of operation or the second mode of operation; Method according to claim 15, characterized in that , for the first mode of operation, said time information set in step B is said first reference value, said random event information set in step C being linked the second type of event. Method according to claim 15, characterized in that , for the second operating mode, said time information set in step B is said second reference value, said random event information set in step C being linked at the fourth type of event. Method according to Claim 14, characterized in that the adjustment phase is automatic, the electronic module (6) comprising a communication circuit for directly receiving the setting information. Method according to claims 11 to 18, characterized in that the auxiliary function is linked to the jumping horse obstacle. A method according to claim 19, characterized in that said first type of event automatically counted when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the first reference value is an adjustable duration and involves the incrementation of a penalty counter. A method according to claim 19, characterized in that said second type of manually counted event is a rider's fault and involves incrementing a penalty counter. Method according to claim 19, characterized in that said third type of event automatically counted when the measured duration of said phase exceeds the second reference value is the elimination of the jumper Method according to claim 19, characterized in that said second type of manually counted event is a rider fault and involves incrementing the measured duration.

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