18243257. Tactile Switch for an Electronic Device simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Tactile Switch for an Electronic Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Colin M. Ely of Sunnyvale CA (US)
John B. Morrell of Los Gatos CA (US)
Duncan Kerr of San Francisco CA (US)
Camille Moussette of San Francisco CA (US)
Tactile Switch for an Electronic Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18243257 titled 'Tactile Switch for an Electronic Device
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic watch that includes a tactile switch and sensors for detecting rotational and translational inputs. The watch has a display that can change its graphical outputs in response to these inputs. The watch also has a crown positioned on the exterior, which can be used for providing rotational and translational inputs.
- The electronic watch includes a tactile switch and sensors for detecting rotational and translational inputs.
- The watch has a display that can change its graphical outputs based on these inputs.
- The crown on the exterior of the watch can be used for providing rotational and translational inputs.
Potential Applications
- Personal wearable technology
- Timekeeping and display devices
- Fitness and health tracking devices
Problems Solved
- Provides a more intuitive and interactive way to interact with an electronic watch.
- Allows for easier navigation and control of the watch's features and functions.
Benefits
- Enhanced user experience with more intuitive input methods.
- Improved functionality and control over the watch's features.
- Increased convenience and ease of use.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic watch may include a tactile switch and/or one or more sensors for detecting rotational and translational inputs. The watch may include a display configured to produce graphical outputs that may change in response to rotational inputs, translational inputs, and/or touch inputs received at the display. The watch include a crown positioned along an exterior of the watch enclosure and a shaft coupled to the crown and extending into the enclosure. The tactile switch and/or the one or more sensors may be used to detect rotational and/or translational inputs provided at the crown.
