Abrégé

The present disclosure provides several embodiments of a watch module connector for enabling the connection of self-contained modules to a watch. Several embodiments are provided for watch module connectors that are operable by the user with one hand while still the watch remains attached to the opposite wrist. Rules are provided for designing watch module connectors that provide mechanical, electrically and possibly sealing connectivity between a watch and a module while still being operable with one hand by their users. Embodiments provided illustrate the use of locking mechanisms for securing attached modules and corresponding non-trivial, yet one-hand operable unlocking mechanisms for module release. Such a watch module connector system enables watch functionality to be extended and/or enhanced without requiring replacement of the watch itself while still offering users an effective user experience that enables them to connect and disconnect modules throughout the day without having to take their watch off.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04G 17/00 - GARDE-TEMPS ÉLECTRONIQUES - Détails de structure; Boîtiers
• G04G 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• G04G 17/02 - Assemblages de composants

Abrégé

The present disclosure provides several embodiments of a module-driven smartwatch. A leading aspect of a module-driven smartwatch is that it automatically reconfigures its user interface and experience based on the modules that are attached to it. In one embodiment, the module-driven smartwatch comprises a frontend processing unit powered by a primary battery and mainly configured for time-keeping and user- interfacing, a backend processing unit mainly configured for providing conventional "smartwatch"-like capabilities, and a module connector. In this embodiment, the backend processing unit's operation is contingent on power provided by a module connected to the module connector. In another embodiment, the module-driven smartwatch is much the same as a conventional smartwatch, except for its user interface and experience being driven by module attachment, operation and removal. In all cases, a module-driven smartwatch enables hardware extensibility and/or substitution without requiring smartwatch replacement.

Classes IPC  ?

• G04G 17/02 - Assemblages de composants