Watch crown having a conductive surface
US12259690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0488
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electronic device, such as a watch, has an input mechanism, such as a crown, that may receive translational inputs, rotational inputs, and/or touch inputs. Inputs received at the crown may result in changes in operation of the electronic device and/or outputs, such as graphical outputs, provided by the electronic device. In various embodiments, the crown includes a retainer that couples an outer crown body to an inner crown body and secures an isolator between the outer crown body and the inner crown body. The embodiments of the crown described herein provide a simple and robust input mechanism for receiving rotational, translational, and touch inputs as described above, while simplifying part alignment, ensuring consistent rotation, and allowing for efficient manufacturing.
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