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System for connecting a bracelet to a watch case by means of a link, the watch case comprising a caseband and a back cover, the link comprising a first hollow element and a second element partly nesting in the first hollow element, the first hollow element carrying a first means of fastening to the watch case and the second element carrying a second means of fastening to an adjacent bracelet link, characterized in that the watch case includes a mechanical device arranged to pivot the second element about a transverse axis to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, the second element transmitting the pivoting motion thereof to the first element which pivots in turn and which is pressed against the caseband of the watch case.

System for connecting a bracelet to a watch case (18) by means of a link (10), the watch case (18) comprising a caseband (20) and a back cover (26), the link (10) comprising a first hollow element (12) and a second element (14) partly nesting in the first hollow element (12), the first hollow element (12) carrying a first means (28) of fastening to the watch case (18) and the second element (14) carrying a second means (30) of fastening to an adjacent bracelet link (16), characterized in that the watch case (18) includes a mechanical device arranged to pivot the first hollow element (12) so that said first hollow element (12) is pressed against the caseband (20) of the watch case (18).

A silent time reminding device including a soft elastic fastening band and a main body. The fastening band can be fitted on a suitable part of human body. A clipped section is disposed on an outer face of the fastening band to define a pocket with the fastening band. At least one setting key and a resilient clip are disposed on the main body. The resilient clip can be easily extended into the pocket to clip the clipped section so as to detachably associate the main body with the fastening band. A user can wear the fastening band with the main body contacting a surface of the user's body. The main body is at least inbuilt with a timer and a vibration module. At a specific time, the timer drives the vibration module to vibrate for shocking the surface of the user's body to achieve a reminding effect.

A flexible display device for displaying electronic information has a main body, a small screen, a reel mechanism, a scrolling display and a wrist strap. The screen is disposed on the main body for displaying information. The reel mechanism is disposed on the main body. The scrolling display is rolled and hidden in the main body by the reel mechanism for displaying information, wherein the scrolling display is a CLC display or an OLED display. The wrist strap connects with the main body for securing the main body around a wearer. The scrolling display has a screen puller connected to one side thereof for pulling out the scrolling display. The flexible display device is portable, and usable in a fixed state. In addition, the flexible display is not easily to get lost and lessens abrading of the monitor's surface of the scrolling display from usual wear and tear.

The present disclosure provides a watch type terminal including a body having a band formed to be wearable on a user's wrist, a display unit disposed on one surface of the body to display screen information, a crown portion rotatably and withdrawably mounted on the body to have a sensing unit configured to sense the rotation and withdrawal, and a controller configured to form a control command for changing a display mode based on the withdrawal of the crown portion, and changing the screen information based on the rotation thereof.

A portable device comprising a modular movement is disclosed. The modular movement has a body housing a plurality of layers that include a top layer of glass, and a movement subassembly for displaying information, including time, wherein the modular movement includes all parts necessary for power and operation, including the displaying of the information, such that the modular movement is fully functional standalone. The portable device further includes a case, which includes a receptacle for removably receiving the modular movement without need for a tool, such that the modular movement is user-interchangeable with another case of another portable device.

Wearable electronic devices that employ one or more contact sensors (e.g., capacitive sensors and / or biometric sensors) are described. Contact sensors include electromyography sensors and / or capacitive touch sensors. Capacitive touch sensors include single-frequency capacitive touch sensors, recently-proposed swept frequency capacitive touch sensors, and a generalized version of swept frequency capacitive touch sensors referred to as multi-frequency capacitive touch sensors. The contact sensors are integrated into various devices, including generic watchstraps that may be substituted for the existing watchstrap in any wristwatch design, generic watch back-plates that may be substituted for the existing back-plate in any wristwatch design, and wearable electromyography devices that provide gesture-based control in a human-electronics interface.

The connecting means of the wristwatch type apparatus comprises a first electric contact point, and the connector portion comprises a second electric contact point. The first electric contact point and the second electric contact point are connected to each other by connecting the connector portion to the connecting means. A tongue portion is formed between the connecting means and the human body in such a manner that the connecting means is separated from the human body. By such a configuration, moisture or a fat generated from a human body does not penetrate to the electric contact point, and the wristwatch type apparatus provided with a connecting means having a high reliability can be provided without degrading a design.

A worn type electronic device comprises: a light emitting element for emitting a light having a specified wave length and a light guide means for guiding the light emitted from the light emitting element in a specified direction; the light emitting element disposed in a body of the worn type electronic device, wherein a light emission of the light emitting element is controlled based on the control of the worn type electronic device; and the light guide means including at least one of a body side light guide means disposed in the body of the worn type electronic device and a band side light guide means disposed in a band, wherein the light emitted from the light emitting element is emitted from the surface of the body of the worn type electronic device via the body side light guide means; or wherein the light emitted from the light emitting element is emitted from the surface of the band via the band side light guide means.

Discussed are a smart watch and a method for controlling the same, which determine a notification device that provides a notification of an event, based on wearing / non-wearing of a smart watch and on a distance between the smart watch and an external digital device. The smart watch includes a display unit configured to display content, a sensor unit configured to detect an input signal and transmit the detected input signal to a processor, a communication unit configured to transmit / receive data, and the processor configured to control the display unit, the sensor unit, and the communication unit, wherein the processor is configured to detect a mode of the smart watch, wherein the mode of the smart watch includes a worn mode and an unworn mode of the smart watch.

A wearable electronic device holder having a retention member for retaining an electronic device, such as a smartwatch or an MP3 player, and a wrist strap attached to the retention member is disclosed. The retention member includes a protective frame comprising one or more covers or openings for receiving and allowing interaction with one or more buttons, knobs, and / or ports of the electronic device. At least one of the covers is configured to enable the dual-action functionality of a knob of the electronic device. The protective frame may also include an opening adapted to receive sound-permeable, waterproof inserts for an audio port of the electronic device. The protective frame further includes fastening holes for attachment to the wrist strap. The protective frame may be a two-piece frame that partially encloses the electronic device.

Watch case comprising an unfolding clasp for a flexible strap, with the unfolding clasp comprising: a middle connected to a first end of the strap, a base connected to the second end of the strap, an extension, connected in articulated fashion to the middle and to the base. The articulations between the middle and the extension and between the base and the extension are arranged in such a manner as to allow the middle, the extension and the base to superimpose in folded position, and to be juxtaposed in an unfolded position. The watch case further comprising a regulating cam for holding by compression and / or friction the strap against the base, the cam being capable of being swung to increase or reduce in a reversible manner the length of the strap in folded position.

The magnetic control device (1) for a timepiece comprises a sealed tube (3) which comprises a blind end inserted into an opening of the timepiece, whereas the other end of the tube opens towards the outside. A control stem (12) is provided in order to slide inside the tube (3). It carries a magnet (21) which is displaced integrally with the stem inside the tube. By manipulating the end of the stem which emerges from the tube (3), the wearer of the watch can make the magnet selectively occupy three positions. A first and a second magnetic sensor (22, 23) with two states are disposed inside the timepiece along the sealed tube so that three different combinations of a state of the first sensor (22) with a state of the second sensor (23) are respectively associated with three predefined positions of the first magnet (21).

A portable device comprising a modular movement is disclosed. The modular movement has a body housing a plurality of layers that include a top layer of glass, and a movement subassembly for displaying information, including time, wherein the modular movement includes all parts necessary for power and operation, including the displaying of the information, such that the modular movement is fully functional standalone. The portable device further includes a case, which includes a receptacle for removably receiving the modular movement without need for a tool, such that the modular movement is user-interchangeable with another case of another portable device.

The invention provides a button structure, which can reduce the manufacturing cost by improving the composition of the functional parts of the button structure, and can also reduce the thickness at the same time. A pipe is fixed in the through hole of the casing, and the shaft portion of the operating body is slidably inserted through the pipe. A cylindrical elastic member is held between the head of the operating body and the pipe.

Discussed are a smart watch and a method for controlling the same, which determine a notification device that provides a notification of an event, based on wearing / non-wearing of a smart watch and on a distance between the smart watch and an external digital device. The smart watch includes a display unit configured to display content, a sensor unit configured to detect an input signal and transmit the detected input signal to a processor, a communication unit configured to transmit / receive data, and the processor configured to control the display unit, the sensor unit, and the communication unit, wherein the processor is configured to detect a mode of the smart watch, wherein the mode of the smart watch includes a worn mode and an unworn mode of the smart watch.

An electronic device holder having a retention member for retaining an electronic device, such as an MP3 player, preferably an Apple® IPod nano having a multi-touch color screen, and a strap or shank attached to the retention member to allow fastening to an object, such as a user's wrist or a chain, is disclosed. The device may be secured by friction fitting into a recessed area having two ridges to engage the device along two edges. The device may be inserted by sliding or snap fitting into the recessed area. An opening along the back of the recessed area allows the device to be pushed laterally or vertically from the retention member. Alternatively, the retention member may be a two-piece frame which partially encloses the device. The frame pieces affix to either a wristband strap or a carabiner clip shank as they are secured to one another.

A flexible band with clip-on watch module includes a band, a watch movement, a display, a surrounding case and an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism has several embodiments. These include a channel beneath the case comprised of two pair of opposed prongs; an elastic member passed beneath the band and the case and secured to ridges on the top surface of the case; an underband platform suspended from the case with retaining members at a side edge; a hingedly attached retaining clip that encloses the band and snaps onto a side of the case; one or more lateral slots in a side edge of the case into which the band is inserted; and a curved support platform under the watch module with retaining notches at either end for retention of a folded and flattened band. The case, recess, channel and attachment mechanism may be curved to better fit the wrist.

The watch with a metallic case including an electronic module for storing data, which is mounted in an external cavity in the back cover of a case. The module can communicate via broadcast signals with a read and / or write apparatus for said data. The module includes a base on which are mounted an integrated circuit chip having at least two bumps and a coil acting as a transmission and / or reception antenna. The coil is formed by an electrically conductive wire having two ends respectively connected to said bumps of said integrated circuit chip. The coil surrounds a space in which said chip is placed. The dome-shaped base of the electronic module is a metallic element that conducts magnetic flux to insulate the module coil magnetically from the metallic case during data communication between a read / write apparatus and said module. The base of the module can be covered by a protective cover.

A pushbutton of a portable apparatus is locked against inward axial movement by engagement with a locking member when the locking member is unthreaded a distance A from the apparatus body and brought into abutment with a fixed stopper member. The pushbutton is released from its locked state when the locking member is threaded into the apparatus body and brought out of abutment with the stopper member and into abutment with the apparatus body. In its unlocked state, a head portion of the pushbutton is axially spaced a distance B from an opposedly facing portion of the locking member, wherein A≦B.

An apparatus worn by a user providing an interface with a mobile device. The apparatus includes a main body having a display, at least one strap for attaching the apparatus to the user, and a microcontroller for wirelessly communicating with a mobile device of the user. The microcontroller provides an interface for using the mobile device from the apparatus. The apparatus may be a wrist watch worn by the user. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a wand for providing phone operations. In another embodiment, the wand may include a sound projection speaker allowing sound to be redirected and amplified by a users palm. In another embodiment, the apparatus may include a wireless dongle for providing phone functions to the user.

A smartwatch device and method. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

A bracelet-style watch having a case, a wristband formed integral with the case, and three separating element is disclosed. The separating elements, located on the case and wristband, form a space between the timepiece and the wrist. The space permits air to freely enter a substantial portion of an area between the timepiece and the wrist, thereby ventilating and reducing the quantity of perspiration that collects between the timepiece and the wrist.

A method, apparatus, and system relating to a strap or band with an integrated battery are disclosed. The band or strap is designed to retain some flexibility and to interface with an electronic user device (e.g., smart watch, smartphone, etc.).

A switch device includes a rotating operation member in which a through-hole is formed in an axial direction; a pressing operation member which is movable within the through-hole of the rotating operation member and press-operable from one opening of the through-hole. The pressing operation member is provided so as to rotate integrally with the rotating operation member, when the rotating operation member rotates. A first coil spring is arranged within the through-hole of the rotating operation member and biases the pressing operation member outwardly in the axial direction. A second coil spring is arranged within the through-hole of the rotating operation member and biases the rotating operation member outwardly in the axial direction.

Provision of a waterproof device capable of improving waterproof property in a push-in operation portion formed by including an extensible member, a holding member and an operation shaft. A wrist watch (portable device) 11 includes an outer case (device outer housing) 12, an extensible member 32 with waterproof property, a holding member 41 attached to the case 12 and an operation shaft 51. The case 12 includes a seating portion 29 and a hole 30. The extensible member 32 includes a cylindrical portion 33 which can be extended / retracted in an axial direction, closing one end as well as opening the other end, and inserted into the hole 30, and a flange 35 projecting integrally from an outer periphery of the other end portion of the cylindrical portion and seated on the seating portion 29. The holding member 41 includes a presser portion 42 sandwiching the flange 35 with the seating portion 29 to thereby secure the waterproofing around the flange, and a through hole 44 connecting to the opening of the cylindrical portion 33. The operation shaft 51 includes a shaft end portion 52 protruding to the outside of the holding member 41 through the through hole 44. The operation shaft 51 is inserted into the cylindrical portion 33 and arranged in a state of being able to be pushed from the outside of the case 12 so as to allow the cylindrical portion 33 to extend.