Wearable electronics with tactile, rotatable input

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to wearable electronic devices with tactile rotatable inputs. One embodiment described herein takes the form of a watch comprising: a case; a crown comprising: a crown body external to the case; and an axle extending from the crown body to the case and an actuator coupled to the crown and configured to provide a haptic output through the crown.

Description

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a non-provisional patent application of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 725,262, filed August 30, 2018, entitled "Wearable Electronic Device With Haptic Rotatable Input," and claims The benefit of this US Provisional Patent Application, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] Embodiments described herein generally relate to electronic devices having an input mechanism that is rotatable and translatable and that provides tactile output therethrough. More specifically, embodiments described herein take the form of an electronic smart watch having a crown configured to provide at least two types of input to the smart watch and configured to provide tactile output. Background technique [0004] Electronic devices, such as electronic smart watches, may employ the crown as an input mechanism. The crown may provide input, but may l...

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Problems solved by technology

This results in an unsatisfactory interaction with the input mechanism, as the user may not be aware that the input has been received or acknowledged by the electronic device

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