Apple's iWatch revealed in patent application?
Share:
 |
Apple has filed a patent for a smartwatch |
According to the patent, and images obtained by Patently Apple, the device would use a slap bracelet to wrap around your wrist. Power could come from the use of solar and kinetic energy. According to the patent application, "Active communication between an accessory and a portable electronic device can be accomplished wirelessly. For example, a wireless data connection such as the 5 GHz 802.11n protocol can provide sufficient data transmission bandwidth to transmit a high quality video stream." The application also explains how this device, being worn on the arm, could provide a traveler with a look at a map with a "flick of the wrist." Blinking lights on the edge of the display could alert users to an event.
According to Apple, the device can also be used as a light for night time bike riding while wrapped around an arm or leg. And a gyroscope or accelerometer helps orient the screen correctly.
It seems that everyone has been waiting for Apple's next innovation. This could be it.
source: USPTO via PatentlyApple
Share:
Apple now up to second beta on iOS 6.1.3; update will fix passcode flaw 
Pantech Perception stops at the FCC on the way to Verizon 
40 Comments
1. andro. posted on 21 Feb 2013, 14:21 10 3
It'll be interesting to see if this does come to fruition this year.
Of course when it actually does Apple will make sure the world knows its the first of 2 big things:
A. The first ever watch,a new innovative apple invention
B. The very first smart watch ever.
Either way personally I don't they will be a big seller,the reaction if seen to the Sony smart watch and been poor. That saying if its got an apple sign on it anywhere than perhaps the Ifans will buy it in the millions
4. jdubis posted on 21 Feb 2013, 14:28 5 5
fyi there has been smart watches already. Actually apple will market it as the best smart watch ever, from apple. yes we made our watch as a rectangle and used the same 6 yr old operating system
32. Mxyzptlk posted on 21 Feb 2013, 19:13 2 8
Marketing it as the best ever is a smart move since it probably will be the best ever.
40. frmrVZguy posted on 10 Mar 2013, 15:23 0 0
I (kinda) told you so ...this article a year ago ...
> Renowned French designer is reportedly working with Apple on a ‘revolutionary’ new project Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 12:05, by John V.
> post #23. frmrVZguy posted on 13 Apr 2012, 15:20
This is a pure guess, but the next really interesting tech is flexible displays; and an art-sy kind of guy might just be able to obtain a pre-production-ready example with the aid of a company with $600billion dollars in assets. The new 'electronic Chihuly'?.... Apple-style......that would wow me....
8. Pings posted on 21 Feb 2013, 14:36 7 4
Why does everyone think Apple invents everything?
A. So not new innovative. (Google: smart watch)
B. It is not the very first smart watch ever. (Google: smart watch)
The 'i'm watch Android smart watch' looks to be the 1st "true" smart watch. You can buy the i'm watch now. It looks like Apple seen some things at CES and ripped them off. Next they patent, then they sue.
9. ayephoner posted on 21 Feb 2013, 14:44 10 2
how on earth do you guys not read the sarcasm in andro's post?
first, his username is andro. second, 'the first ever watch' isnt going to be a serious apple claim.
no offense (seriously), but is english your native language?
13. Pings posted on 21 Feb 2013, 15:05 1 2
Sarcasm is hard to read 1st off. I've seen many posts here from fanboys of any type that are not sarcasm, and are just like that post.
31. andro. posted on 21 Feb 2013, 18:09 2 0
Lol! As much as I meant it as sarcasm every one of us has to stop and think maybe apple could actually do this to some level!
23. Hemlocke posted on 21 Feb 2013, 16:26 0 0
Yes, Apple must have seen something at CES, then used their time machine to go back to 2011 to file the patent.Your credibility is somewhere between that of a used car salesman and a career politician. Fanboys like you, on all sides, make these sites a toxic wasteland of verbal diarrhea and blind, unreasoning hatred.
11. Droid_X_Doug posted on 21 Feb 2013, 15:01 0 0
Unless Apple can provide something truly new that we didn't know we 'needed' but ultimately couldn't live without, I don't think an iWatch is going to be the salvation the company needs. A number of attempts have been made to reinvent the watch, including a number of attempts at a smart watch. They all have come up a bit short to date.
Maybe Apple knows what we need. Time will tell.
15. Droid_X_Doug posted on 21 Feb 2013, 15:07 0 1
Who needs to have the time shown? You have your smartphone for that. ;-)
5. N-fanboy posted on 21 Feb 2013, 14:31 4 0
We dont need watches (unless its a rolex of corse) all we used to do with watches in the stone ages can now be done with smartphones k!
14. Droid_X_Doug posted on 21 Feb 2013, 15:05 0 0
That was what I was wondering. What is there that an iWatch can do that an iPhone (or GS III/IV or L920 or other smartphone) can't do that is a compelling value proposition? Strapping it around my ankle for a light while I am riding my bike is NOT a compelling value proposition.
25. nak1017 posted on 21 Feb 2013, 16:33 0 0
I use a watch while I'm hiking, skiing or near water; though two out of three of those things will probably void the warranty of this watch.
6. XPERIA-KNIGHT posted on 21 Feb 2013, 14:31 0 2
lol not to be rude but i dont think this is real....
7. nexus718 posted on 21 Feb 2013, 14:36 2 2
You guys decide to do an article about this but not the chromebook pixel.
10. Luuthian posted on 21 Feb 2013, 14:57 1 2
The watch relates to Apple's next mobile device, which just so happens to have similar features to their phones if the patents are anything to go by. It's relevant to the site.
The Chromebook though? It's a PC. This isn't a PC website. Phone Arena doesn't cover computing news. At best they'll mention Windows 8 in tandem with Windows phones and tablets because it's relevant.
17. nexus718 posted on 21 Feb 2013, 15:13 2 0
The reason i posted the above is because they recently had a post about Google working on a touchscreen device running chrome OS so wouldn't make sense to have a follow up article.
18. rusticguy posted on 21 Feb 2013, 15:23 0 0
nothing to be excited about. It's same old thing (Sony et al) in a new box ... bored!!!
20. p0rkguy posted on 21 Feb 2013, 15:50 0 0
I'm laughed because I know Apple isn't going to be the first to release it and Apple is known to patent stuff that will never exist for the sake of patents.
Anyone want to bet otherwise for $10?
21. rusticguy posted on 21 Feb 2013, 16:01 2 1
If Apple is wiki-leaking all sorts of rumors for iwatch is it because Samsung is releasing one :)
22. BackHandLegend posted on 21 Feb 2013, 16:07 0 0
You know what would make this watch remotely good? Samsung's flexible display. Too bad Apple keeps shooting itself in its foot suing everyone.
Google Glasses > iWatch.
26. lolioslol (banned) posted on 21 Feb 2013, 16:35 0 0
Gotta hand it to apple, just when I thought they couldn't resize the ipod again and sell it as a new device BAM! ipod wrist!
MAGIREVOLUTIONNOVATIVE!!!!!!
27. HTCOE posted on 21 Feb 2013, 16:50 0 0
i think it'll be cool either android or apple land a partnership with S+arck watch for innovation
28. nikenturd (unregistered) posted on 21 Feb 2013, 17:03 0 0
Soooooo....anybody who tries to make a watch that can receive txts, calls and emails will get sued...
30. _Bone_ posted on 21 Feb 2013, 17:59 0 2
Not really, several companies are working on smart watches.
29. _Bone_ posted on 21 Feb 2013, 17:58 0 2
"According to Apple, the device can also be used as a light for night time bike riding while wrapped around an arm or leg." - haha Apple employees never rode a bike during night. It's like strapping an iPhone 5 to your leg. :)
33. PhoenixWright posted on 21 Feb 2013, 19:19 0 0
How much is it?
maybe it has its has a 1GB version on $500 and a 2GB version in $600, Ahahaha :D
If it's manageable I may buy it :)
34. InspectorGadget80 posted on 21 Feb 2013, 19:33 0 0
hmp apple and their crappy patents. didn't LG already made a watch phone
35. CX3NT3_713 posted on 21 Feb 2013, 20:59 0 1
I can see someone , getting iRobbed, for this thing...
37. ntsiotinos posted on 22 Feb 2013, 02:46 0 0
If this watch has half the features of this article, then i think it will sell in the millions - easy its a no brainer. I'll certainly be buying one. BUT only if it works with Android as well.....
38. iami67 posted on 22 Feb 2013, 12:26 0 0
Seriously they want to use a slap bracelet to hold this on lol. This thing is going to be easier to brake then the iphone and with that to hold it lol. goodluck otherwise it does look nice but def needs some better to graspit
39. garz_pa posted on 23 Feb 2013, 04:44 0 0
I bet Samsung's supplying the screens with their flexible display..
