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Modular functional band links for wearable devices

  • US 9,553,625 B2
  • Filed: 02/17/2015
  • Issued: 01/24/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A band system, comprising:

  • a wearable device; and

    multiple modular functional band links, each comprising;

    an electronic component; and

    a pin operative to electrically and mechanically connect its modular functional band link to at least one of the wearable device or another of the multiple modular functional band links;

    the pin comprisinga first conductive portion;

    a second conductive portion; and

    a nonconductive portion separating the first and second conductive portions;

    wherein the pin maintains its electrical connection during rotation of its modular functional band link;

    wherein the wearable device;

    receives identifiers from each of the multiple modular functional band links;

    determines functionality available via the multiple modular functional band links utilizing the received identifiers; and

    communicates with one of the multiple modular functional band links to utilize the determined functionality.

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