Identification of watch bands
US11860588B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44C5/14
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A watch can include a watch body and a band for securing the watch to the user. The watch body can detect an identification of the band or combination of band portions, which can serve as an input to initiate actions performed by the watch body. For example, a type, model, color, size, or other characteristic of a band can be determined and used to select a corresponding action performed by the watch body. Identification of the band can be performed by components of the watch body that also serve other purposes. The watch body can respond to the identification of a particular band by performing particular functions, such as changing an aspect of a user interface or altering settings of the watch body.
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