18492110. CROWN ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC WATCH simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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CROWN ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC WATCH

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Steven C. Roach of San Francisco CA (US)

Sameer Pandya of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Erik G. De Jong of San Francisco CA (US)

Erik L. Wang of Redwood City CA (US)

Peter J. Kardassakis of Mountain View CA (US)

Steven P. Cardinali of Campbell CA (US)

CROWN ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC WATCH - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18492110 titled 'CROWN ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC WATCH

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic watch with a crown assembly that includes an actuation member, a crown shaft, a crown ring, an optical encoder component, and an electrocardiograph sensor.

  • The actuation member is a part of the crown assembly and has an input surface.
  • The crown shaft extends through a through-hole in the side wall of the watch housing and is electrically isolated from the crown ring.
  • The crown ring is coupled to the exterior portion of the crown shaft.
  • The optical encoder component is attached to the actuation member and has a group of optical features.
  • The optical detector is configured to detect rotation of the crown assembly by detecting motion of the group of optical features.
  • The electrocardiograph sensor includes a sensing component that is conductively coupled to the actuation member via a conductive path defined by the crown shaft.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Enhanced user interface: The actuation member and optical encoder component can provide a more intuitive and precise way for users to interact with the watch.
  • Health monitoring: The electrocardiograph sensor can measure the user's heart rate and provide valuable health data.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Improved user experience: The actuation member and optical encoder component offer a more user-friendly and accurate input method compared to traditional buttons or touchscreens.
  • Convenient health tracking: The electrocardiograph sensor allows users to monitor their heart rate without the need for additional devices.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced functionality: The combination of the actuation member, optical encoder component, and electrocardiograph sensor adds new features and capabilities to the electronic watch.
  • Improved accuracy: The optical encoder component provides precise detection of rotation, ensuring accurate input and measurement.
  • Seamless integration: The conductive path defined by the crown shaft allows for efficient and reliable communication between the electrocardiograph sensor and the actuation member.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic watch may include a housing defining a side wall having a through-hole and a crown assembly including an actuation member. The actuation member may include a crown shaft extending through the through-hole and having an exterior portion defining an input surface and a crown ring coupled to the exterior portion of the crown shaft and electrically isolated from the crown shaft. The crown assembly may further include an optical encoder component attached to the actuation member and defining a group of optical features. The electronic watch may further include an optical detector configured to detect rotation of the crown assembly by detecting motion of the group of optical features and an electrocardiograph sensor comprising a sensing component. The sensing component may be conductively coupled to the actuation member via a conductive path at least partially defined by the crown shaft.

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