18074358. ROTARY INPUT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

ROTARY INPUT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Colin M. Ely of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Fletcher R. Rothkopf of Los Altos CA (US)

Christopher M. Werner of San Jose CA (US)

John B. Morrell of Los Gatos CA (US)

Camille Moussette of Los Gatos CA (US)

Duncan Kerr of San Francisco CA (US)

Anna-Katrina Shedletsky of Mountain View CA (US)

ROTARY INPUT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18074358 titled 'ROTARY INPUT MECHANISM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a wearable electronic device that includes an enclosure with a button aperture, a display, and a processing element. The device also includes a sensing element and an input button that can receive two types of user inputs. The sensing element tracks the movement of the input button to determine the user inputs.

• The wearable electronic device has an enclosure with a button aperture.
• It includes a display and a processing element.
• The device has a sensing element and an input button.
• The input button can receive two types of user inputs.
• The sensing element tracks the movement of the input button to determine the user inputs.

Potential Applications

• Fitness trackers
• Smartwatches
• Virtual reality devices
• Gaming controllers

Problems Solved

• Provides a convenient and intuitive way for users to interact with wearable devices.
• Allows for different types of user inputs, enhancing the functionality and versatility of the device.
• Enables accurate tracking of user inputs, improving the overall user experience.

Benefits

• Improved user experience and ease of use.
• Increased functionality and versatility of wearable devices.
• Accurate tracking of user inputs for better performance and interaction.

Original Abstract Submitted

One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, and a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs.