Wrist-Worn Electronic Device and Methods Therefor
First Claim
1. An electronic wristband to be worn on a wrist of a user, comprising:
- a central portion having a receptacle area configured to receive a mobile electronic device, the mobile electronic device including a display and being independently useable apart from the electronic watchband; and
at least one band portion coupled to the central portion and suitable to assist with securing the electronic wristband to the wrist of the user, the at least one band portion including at least one electrical component provided internal to the at least one band portion and operatively connected to the mobile electronic device when provided in the receptacle area.
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Abstract
Embodiments of electronic wristwatches are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an electronic wristband can provide additional electrical circuitry or devices that can be made available for use as or with an electronic device. In one embodiment, the electronic device can be a mobile electronic device that can be removably coupled to the electronic wristband which provides the additional circuitry or devices. Advantageously, the electronic device can utilize the additional electrical circuitry or devices provided within the electronic wristband to augment the capabilities of the electronic device. In another embodiment, the electronic device can be integrally formed with the electronic wristband which provides the additional circuitry or devices.
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25 Claims
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1. An electronic wristband to be worn on a wrist of a user, comprising:
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a central portion having a receptacle area configured to receive a mobile electronic device, the mobile electronic device including a display and being independently useable apart from the electronic watchband; and at least one band portion coupled to the central portion and suitable to assist with securing the electronic wristband to the wrist of the user, the at least one band portion including at least one electrical component provided internal to the at least one band portion and operatively connected to the mobile electronic device when provided in the receptacle area. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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2. An electronic wristband as recited in claim 2, wherein the electronic wristband further comprises:
an electrical connector provided at the receptacle area and used to at least in part to removably secure the mobile electronic device to the receptacle area.
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19. An electronic wristband to be worn on a wrist of a user, comprising:
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a central portion having a touch screen display, control circuitry and a battery, the touch screen display being configured to present visual information to the user and to receive user input from the user, the control circuitry being configured to control operation of the electronic watchband, and the battery being configured to provide power to the electronic wristband; and at least one band portion coupled to the central portion and suitable to assist with securing the electronic wristband to the wrist of the user, the at least one band portion including at least one electrical component provided internal to the at least one band portion and operatively connected to the control circuitry. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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