17849487. DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE BANDS FOR WEARABLE DEVICES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE BANDS FOR WEARABLE DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
William Leith of San Francisco CA (US)
Camille I. Henrot of San Francisco CA (US)
Donald L. Olmstead of Aptos CA (US)
Jessica J. Lu of Menlo Park CA (US)
John S. Camp of Los Gatos CA (US)
Seul Bi Kim of San Mateo CA (US)
Joseph B. Walker of Campbell CA (US)
DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE BANDS FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17849487 titled 'DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE BANDS FOR WEARABLE DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes bands for electronic devices, such as wearable devices, that can change their shape in response to an external force. These bands have interior structures within an exterior structure, and when the interior structures are pulled in tension, they can dynamically alter the length of the band. This allows the band to adjust to different wrist sizes or changes in wrist size while providing a consistent amount of force to the user.
- Bands for electronic devices that can change their shape in response to an external force
- Interior structures within an exterior structure that can be pulled in tension
- Dynamic alteration of the band's length to accommodate different wrist sizes or changes in wrist size
- Consistent force provided to users despite variations in wrist size
Potential Applications
- Wearable devices such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, or health monitoring devices
- Medical devices that need to be securely and comfortably attached to the body
- Virtual reality or augmented reality devices that require adjustable and comfortable straps
Problems Solved
- Inconsistency in the fit and comfort of wearable devices due to different wrist sizes or changes in wrist size
- Difficulty in finding the right size or adjusting the band for a comfortable and secure fit
- Limited flexibility and adaptability of bands for electronic devices
Benefits
- Improved user experience with wearable devices by providing a consistent and comfortable fit
- Increased versatility and adaptability of bands for electronic devices
- Enhanced comfort and security for medical devices or virtual reality/augmented reality devices
Original Abstract Submitted
Bands for electronic devices, including wearable devices, are designed to dynamically alter their shape (e.g., lengthen) in response to an external force. A band may include one or more interior structures disposed in an exterior structure. The interior structure(s) is/are pulled in tension by the exterior structure. When the interior structure(s) is/are pulled in tension, an additional force (e.g., by a user) that applies tension to the interior structure(s) may cause a relatively small change in tension to the interior structure(s). As a result, the band may appear to provide the same amount to users, despite users having a different wrist size/diameter. A similar phenomenon may occur to a single user when the user's wrist changes in size. Accordingly, based on the interior structure(s) being placed in tension by the exterior structure(s), the force provided by the band may appear constant to users.
