ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING UNDERWATER NOTIFICATION FEATURES

Organization Name

Inventor(s)

Patrick J. Crowley of Santa Clara CA (US)

Collin J. Richardson of Livermore CA (US)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING UNDERWATER NOTIFICATION FEATURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240361730 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING UNDERWATER NOTIFICATION FEATURES

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a wearable electronic device with a sensor to detect the environment and a display that can move based on changes in the environment.

Key Features and Innovation:

Wearable electronic device with a sensor for environment detection
Display connected to the housing and movable based on detected changes
Actuator in the internal volume to move the display

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable devices to provide real-time feedback based on the environment.

Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for wearable devices to adapt to changes in the environment and provide relevant information to the user.

Benefits:

Enhanced user experience with dynamic display movement
Real-time feedback based on environmental changes
Improved functionality of wearable electronic devices

Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include smart wearable devices for fitness tracking, health monitoring, and notifications based on environmental conditions.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on wearable devices with environmental sensors and movable displays.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in sensor technology, actuator efficiency, and user interface design for wearable electronic devices.

Questions about Wearable Electronic Devices: 1. How do wearable devices with movable displays improve user interaction? 2. What are the key challenges in developing wearable devices with environmental sensors and actuators?

Original Abstract Submitted

a wearable electronic device can include a housing defining an internal volume, a sensor configured to detect an environment of the wearable electronic device. a display can be movably connected to the housing, and an actuator disposed in the internal volume and connected to the display. the actuator can move the display based on a detected change in the environment.