Wristband locking mechanism, wristband, wearable electronic device and method of securing an article to a person
US10729211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2503/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wristband locking mechanism for a wearable electronic device, a wristband, a wearable electronic device and a method of securing an article to a person. The wristband locking mechanism includes a clasp assembly with independently-operable spring-biased actuators such that the wristband locking mechanism cannot be unlocked using one hand. The use of sensors, processors, communication equipment and associated components within the wearable electronic device allows a caregiver to monitor one or more of location, environmental, physiological and activity data of a wearer of the device, while the requirement for two-handed operation for unlocking of the wristband locking mechanism provides a deterrent against intentional or unintentional removal of the attached article or wearable electronic device by the wearer.
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