Variable frictional feedback device for a digital crown of an electronic watch
US11860587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D5/3473
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device, such as a watch, has a variable friction mechanism for providing variable frictional feedback as an input mechanism, such as a crown, is rotated. The variable frictional feedback may correspond to operational states, events, or other conditions at the electronic watch. The variable frictional feedback may be provided by changing a frictional force between the crown and the variable friction mechanism. The variable friction mechanism may include a friction element adapted to contact a shaft of the crown and an actuator adapted to change a frictional force between the friction element and the shaft.
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