Wristband for a wearable device

Abstract

An apparatus to attach a replaceable imaging device to a user's wrist, the apparatus comprising: a band comprising a strap and / or strap portion, the band adapted to be wrapped around a person's limb, the band comprising a cavity, the cavity being open towards the person's limb; and, an imaging device, the imaging device having the shape of the cavity of the band and adapted to be mounted in the cavity of the band; wherein the band has one or more apertures and the imaging device has at least one lens, the at least one lens being arranged to fit against at least one of the apertures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The methods and apparatus disclosed herein relate to the field of wearable devices, particularly but not exclusively, to wearable computing devices, and more particularly but not exclusively, to wearable imaging devices. Background Art

[0002] Wearable electronic devices and wearable imaging devices (including wrist-worn imaging devices) are known. Such devices typically provide the user with an item, such as a band, for attaching the device to the user (specifically, the wrist). However, a user may need to wear more than one wearable electronic device (such as a smartwatch and a camera) on the same wrist, which is not supported by known items. Therefore, there is a widely recognized need for systems and methods that can accommodate a replaceable smartwatch and a separate replaceable camera on the same wristband to overcome the above limitations, and it would be highly advantageous to have such systems and methods. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to an exemplary embodiment, a device for attaching a replaceable imaging device to a user's wrist is provided, the device comprising: a belt, comprising a belt and / or a belt portion, the belt being adapted to be wrapped around a person's limb, the belt comprising a cavity, the cavity being open toward the person's limb; and an imaging device having the shape of the belt's cavity and adapted to be mounted in the belt's cavity; wherein the belt has one or more holes, and the imaging device has at least one lens, the at least one lens being arranged to fit against at least one of the holes.

[0004] According to another exemplary embodiment, the device additionally comprises a closing portion for closing the cavity and for fixing the imaging device inside the cavity.

[0005] According to another exemplary embodiment, the band includes: a first band portion, the first band portion includes the cavity, a first end, and a second end, the first end includes a connector connected to a watch or smartwatch, and the second end includes a connector connected to the second band portion; a second band portion, the second band portion includes a third end and a fourth end, the third end includes a connector connected to the watch or smartwatch, and the fourth end includes a connector connected to the second end of the first band portion.

[0006] According to yet another exemplary embodiment, a device for attaching a replaceable imaging device to a user's wrist is provided, the device comprising: a belt comprising a belt and / or a belt portion, the belt being adapted to be wrapped around a person's limb, the belt further comprising a cavity, the cavity being open toward the person's limb; wherein the shape of the cavity is adapted to the shape of the imaging device; and wherein the cavity has at least one hole adapted to a lens of the imaging device.

[0007] In addition, according to another exemplary embodiment, a device for attaching a replaceable imaging device to a user's wrist is provided, the device comprising: an imaging device having the shape of a cavity of a belt, the imaging device being adapted to be mounted in the cavity of the belt, the imaging device having at least one lens, the at least one lens being arranged to fit against a corresponding opening in the belt surrounding the cavity, wherein the belt is adapted to be wrapped around a limb of a person, the belt comprising a cavity, the cavity being opened toward the limb of the person.

[0008] Unless otherwise specified, all technical terms and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those of ordinary skill in the relevant art. The materials, methods and embodiments provided herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to be limiting. It is contemplated or implied that, except for the necessity or inherent nature of the process itself, the steps or stages and processes described in this disclosure (including the accompanying drawings) do not have a specific order. In many cases, the order of the process steps can be changed without changing the purpose or effect of the described method. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Several embodiments are described herein by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings. With specific reference now to the drawings in detail, it should be emphasized that the details are presented by way of example only for purposes of illustrative discussion of preferred embodiments and are presented to provide what is believed to be the most useful and readily understandable description of the principles and conceptual aspects of the embodiments. For this reason, no attempt is made to illustrate structural details of the embodiments in greater detail than is necessary for a basic understanding of the subject matter, and the description, taken in conjunction with the drawings, will make it apparent to those skilled in the art how the various forms and structures may be embodied in practice.

[0010] In the attached figure:

[0011] Figure 1 is a simplified illustration of a wearable complex comprising a wearable article and two computing devices;

[0012] FIG2A is a simplified illustration of an imaging device from the medial (wrist side);

[0013] FIG2B is a simplified illustration of an imaging device from the outside;

[0014] FIG2C is a side view of the imaging device;

[0015] FIG3A is a simplified illustration of a first view of a first band portion including a cavity;

[0016] FIG3B is a simplified illustration of a second view of the first band portion including a cavity;

[0017] FIG3C is a simplified illustration of a side view of a first band portion including a cavity;

[0018] FIG3D is a simplified illustration of an interior view of a first band portion including a cavity; and

[0019] Figure 4 1 is a simplified illustration of a first strap portion 15 attached to a first computing device 13 and including a second computing device 14 within a cavity 19 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The present embodiment includes a wearable article for attaching a computing device to a user. Specifically, the wearable article has a means for containing the computing device inside the wearable article. Specifically, the wearable article has a means for removing and replacing the computing device.

[0021] Before explaining at least one embodiment in detail, it should be understood that the embodiments are not limited in their application to the details of construction and arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Other embodiments can be practiced or implemented in various ways. Furthermore, it should be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for descriptive purposes only and should not be considered as limiting.

[0022] In this document, elements in a drawing that are not described within the scope of that drawing and that are labeled with numbers that have already been described in a previous drawing have the same purpose and description as in the previous drawing. Similarly, elements in the text that are identified by numbers that do not appear in a drawing described in this text have the same purpose and description as in a previous drawing that has already been described.

[0023] The drawings in this document may not be to scale. Different drawings may use different scales, and different scales may even be used within the same drawing, for example, using different scales for different views of the same object or using different scales for two adjacent objects.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 1 is a simplified illustration of a wearable complex 10 including a wearable article 11 and two computing devices 12 according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0025] like Figure 1As shown in , the wearable complex 10 can be designed to be worn on a user's limbs, such as the user's limbs, such as the user's wrist. Therefore, the wearable complex 10 can include: a wearable article 11 in the form of a strip or wristband configured to attach the wearable complex 10 to the user's wrist; and one or more computing devices 12.

[0026] For example, the wearable complex 10 may include a first computing device 12 , such as a computerized watch or smartwatch designated by numeral 13 , and a second computing device 12 , such as an imaging device designated by numeral 14 .

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown in , the wearable complex 10 may include a wearable article 11 including one or more straps, such as a first strap 15 and a second strap 16. The first strap 15 and the second strap 16 may include connectors 17 that connect the corresponding straps to the computerized watch 13 on either side of the computerized watch 13. The first strap 15 and the second strap 16 may also include corresponding buckles 18 to connect the first strap 15 to the second strap 16. The first strap 15 or the second strap 16 (or both) may also include an imaging device 13.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown in , the wearable complex 10 may include, for example, a cavity 19 located within the first band portion 15 via the wearable article 11. The cavity 19 may be arranged so that its opening faces the user's wrist. Before the wearable complex 10 is worn on the user's wrist, the imaging device 14 may be inserted into the cavity 19 through the cavity opening, so that the imaging device 14 may be fixed between the cavity 19 and the user's wrist.

[0029] 2A , 2B , and 2C , FIG. 2A is a simplified illustration of the imaging device 14 from the inside, FIG. 2B is a simplified illustration of the imaging device 14 from the outside, and FIG. 2C is a side view of the imaging device 14 , according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0030] FIG2A shows the imaging device 14 from the side facing the wrist, and FIG2B shows the imaging device 14 from the side facing away from the wrist. As an option, the illustrations of FIG2A , FIG2B , and FIG2C can be viewed in the context of the previous figures. However, of course, the illustrations of FIG2A , FIG2B , and FIG2C can be viewed in the context of any desired environment. In addition, the above-mentioned definitions can also be applied to the following description.

[0031] The imaging device 14 may include one or more imaging sensors 20, such as cameras. For example, the imaging device 14 may include: a first imaging sensor (camera) 20, designated by numeral 21, oriented in a first direction (e.g., outward, generally away from the user); and a second imaging sensor (camera) 20, designated by numeral 22, oriented in a second direction (e.g., inward, generally toward the user). The imaging device 14 may be inserted into the cavity 19 of the wearable complex 10 and / or the first band portion 15.

[0032] Reference is now made to Figures 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D, which are simplified illustrations of first strap portion 15 including cavity 19 according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] As an option, the illustrations of Figures 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D can be viewed in the context of the previous figures. However, of course, the illustrations of Figures 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D can be viewed in the context of any desired environment. In addition, the above-mentioned definitions can also apply to the following description.

[0034] It will be appreciated that while cavity 19 is illustrated as part of first strap portion 15 as one example, it will be appreciated that cavity 19 may be part of second strap portion 16 .

[0035] It should be understood that the cavity 19 has the shape of the imaging device 14 , and / or that the imaging device 14 has the shape of the cavity 19 .

[0036] 3A , 3B, 3C, and 3D , the first band portion 15 may include one or more openings 23, such as holes, to expose corresponding imaging sensors (cameras) 20 of the imaging device 14, and in particular, to expose lenses of the imaging sensors 20. Thus, the imaging device 14 may include at least one sensor (camera) having a lens that is arranged to fit against a corresponding opening 23 (hole) located in the cavity 19.

[0037] The first strap 15 may also include a connector element 24 to connect to a computing device 12 , such as a first computing device 13 , such as a smartwatch. The connector 24 may be included at an end of the first strap 15 .

[0038] The first strap portion 15 may also include a connector, such as a buckle portion 18, to connect to the second strap portion 16. The buckle portion 18 may be included at an end of the first strap portion 15, such as at the end opposite the connector 24.

[0039] Similar to the first band portion 15, the second band portion 16 may include: a third end portion including a connector connected to the computing device 12, such as the first computing device 13, such as a smartwatch; and a fourth end portion including a connector connected to the buckle portion 18 of the first band portion 15. Therefore, the wearable complex 10 including the first band portion 15, the computing device 12, and the second band portion 16 can be wrapped around the user's wrist.

[0040] As shown in FIG3C , cavity 19 may include two openings 23 (apertures) for two imaging sensors 20 (e.g., cameras), with the openings 23 forming an angle 25 therebetween. As shown in FIG3C , angle 25 may be measured between corresponding axes of the area of ​​the openings 23, each perpendicular to the center of the corresponding opening 23. Alternatively, angle 25 may be measured between corresponding planes of the openings 23. As shown in FIG3C , the value of angle 25 may be greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees. Specifically, the value of angle 25 may be between 30 degrees and 120 degrees.

[0041] It will be appreciated that the angle between the optical axes of the lenses of the corresponding two imaging sensors 20 is equal to angle 25. The optical axis of the imaging sensor 20 is determined as a perpendicular to the lens area at the center of the lens.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown in FIG, at least one of the imaging sensors 20 can be mounted at an angle between the imaging sensor 20 and the plane of the screen display of the computerized watch (smart watch) 13. The angle is measured, for example, between the optical axis of the imaging device and a perpendicular to the surface of the screen display. This angle can be greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

[0043] In summary, the wearable article 11 (specifically, the first band portion 15 on which the two imaging sensors 20 are mounted) has a shape that can arrange the two openings 23 at an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, thereby arranging the lenses of the two imaging sensors 20 between the camera and the plane of the screen display of the computerized watch (smart watch) 13, and the angle 25 between the two imaging sensors 20 is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0044] Now refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 is a simplified illustration of a first strap portion 15 attached to a first computing device 13 and including a second computing device 14 within a cavity 19 according to one exemplary embodiment.

[0045] As an option, Figure 4 The illustration of can be seen in the context of the previous figures. However, of course, Figure 4 The illustrations may be viewed in the context of any desired environment. Furthermore, the above-mentioned definitions may equally apply to the following description.

[0046] The computing device 13 may be a computerized watch or smartwatch that may include a display 26. The second computing device 14 may be an imaging device and may include two imaging sensors 20. The first band portion 15 may include a cavity 19 that may include two openings 23 for the two imaging sensors 20. As one embodiment, Figure 4 The two openings 23 of the second computing device 14 are arranged at a 90-degree angle between the planes of the openings 23. As an example, the two imaging sensors 20 of the second computing device 14 may be arranged at an angle (25) of 100 degrees between the planes of the lenses of the imaging sensors 20 (or, in the case of the imaging sensors 20, between their optical axes). Thus, the openings 23 may be adapted to allow the planes of the lenses to be at an angle to the plane of the openings.

[0047] like Figure 4 As shown in FIG, at least one of opening 23 and / or imaging sensor 20 may be at an angle 27 to the plane of display 26. Angle 27 between the optical axis of imaging sensor 20 and a perpendicular to the plane of display 26 may have a value greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

[0048] For example, one of imaging sensors 20 may have an angle between 0 and 90 degrees between its optical axis and a line perpendicular to the plane of display 26 , and the other imaging sensor 20 may have an angle between 90 and 180 degrees between its optical axis and a line perpendicular to the plane of display 26 .

[0049] It will be appreciated that certain features, which for clarity are described in the context of separate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, multiple features, which for brevity are described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination.

[0050] Although a description has been provided above in conjunction with its specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many substitutions, modifications and variations will be apparent. Therefore, it is intended to encompass all substitutions, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and breadth of the appended claims. All publications, patents and patent applications mentioned in this specification are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, just as each independent publication, patent or patent application is specifically and independently indicated by reference. In addition, the citation or identification of any reference in this application should not be construed as an admission that such reference can serve as prior art.

Claims

1. A device for attaching a replaceable imaging device to a user's wrist, wherein the device has means for removing and replacing the imaging device, and the device comprises: a belt comprising a belt portion, the belt being adapted to be wrapped around a human limb, the first belt portion of the belt comprising a cavity, the cavity being open toward the human limb; as well as an imaging device comprising two imaging sensors, the imaging device having the shape of and adapted to be mounted in the cavity of the first strap portion of the strap, a first imaging sensor of the two imaging sensors being oriented away from the user, and a second imaging sensor of the two imaging sensors being oriented toward the user; wherein the cavity has two openings, the two openings being mounted at an angle, wherein the angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees; The imaging sensors each have a lens arranged to fit against the opening.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: The closing portion is used to close the cavity and fix the imaging device inside the cavity.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ribbon comprises: The first strap portion includes: a first end portion including a connector connected to the watch portion; and a second end portion including a connector connected to the second strap portion; and A second band portion includes a third end portion including a connector connected to a watch portion; and a fourth end portion including a connector connected to the second end portion of the first band portion.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, additionally comprising at least one of the following: wherein the two imaging sensors are mounted at an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees; and The device additionally includes a display, and wherein at least one of the two openings and the two imaging sensors is mounted at an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees to the display.

5. A device for attaching a replaceable imaging device to a user's wrist, wherein the device has means for removing and replacing the imaging device, and the device comprises: a belt comprising a belt portion, the belt being adapted to be wrapped around a human limb, the first belt portion of the belt comprising a cavity, the cavity being open toward the human limb; wherein the shape of the cavity of the first belt portion of the belt is adapted to the shape of an imaging device, the imaging device comprising two imaging sensors and adapted to be mounted in the cavity of the first belt portion of the belt, a first imaging sensor of the two imaging sensors being oriented away from the user, and a second imaging sensor of the two imaging sensors being oriented toward the user; as well as wherein the cavity has two openings, each of the two openings being adapted for a lens of the imaging sensor; The two openings are installed at an angle, wherein the angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, additionally comprising: The closing portion is used to close the cavity and fix the imaging device inside the cavity.

7. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the ribbon comprises: The first strap portion includes: a first end portion including a connector connected to the watch portion; and a second end portion including a connector connected to the second strap portion; and A second band portion includes a third end portion including a connector connected to a watch portion; and a fourth end portion including a connector connected to the second end portion of the first band portion.

8. The device according to claim 5, wherein the device additionally comprises a display, and wherein the two openings are installed to form an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees with respect to the display.

9. A device for attaching a replaceable imaging device to a user's wrist, wherein the device has means for removing and replacing the imaging device, and the device comprises: an imaging device having the shape of a cavity of a first belt portion of a belt, the imaging device comprising two imaging sensors adapted to be mounted in the cavity of the first belt portion of the belt, a first imaging sensor of the two imaging sensors being oriented away from a user and a second imaging sensor of the two imaging sensors being oriented toward the user, the imaging sensors each having a lens arranged to fit against a corresponding opening on the inside of the belt surrounding the cavity, wherein the belt is adapted to be wrapped around a limb of a person, the belt comprising a cavity that is open toward the limb of the person; The two imaging sensors are mounted at an angle, wherein the angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein the device additionally comprises a display, and wherein the two imaging sensors are mounted at an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees to the display.

11. A method for attaching a replaceable imaging device to a user's wrist, wherein the device has means for removing and replacing the imaging device, and the device comprises: providing and obtaining at least one of a belt including a belt portion, the belt adapted to be wrapped around a limb of a person, the belt including a cavity, the cavity being open toward the limb of the person; providing and acquiring at least one of an imaging device having a shape of the cavity of the first strap portion of the strap, the imaging device including two imaging sensors adapted to be mounted in the cavity of the first strap portion of the strap, a first imaging sensor of the two imaging sensors being oriented away from a user, and a second imaging sensor of the two imaging sensors being oriented toward the user; as well as mounting the imaging device inside the cavity of the first belt portion of the belt; wherein the strip is provided with two openings, the two openings being arranged at an angle, wherein the angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees; The imaging sensors each have a lens arranged to fit against the opening.

12. The method according to claim 11, additionally comprising: providing and acquiring at least one of a closure portion for closing the cavity; as well as The closure portion is mounted on the cavity for securing the imaging device inside the cavity.

13. The method according to claim 11, additionally comprising: providing and obtaining at least one of a wearable device, the wearable device comprising a watch, wherein the wearable device has at least one end adapted to couple to a band that secures the wearable device to a portion of a human body; providing and acquiring at least one of the bands, wherein the band additionally has at least one end adapted to be coupled to the wearable device; and The band is coupled to the wearable device.

14. The method of claim 11, additionally comprising at least one of the following: Providing an imaging device comprising two imaging sensors, the two imaging sensors being mounted at an angle, wherein the angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees; and A display is provided wherein the two openings and at least one of the two imaging sensors are mounted at an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees to the display.

15. The method according to claim 11, additionally comprising: providing and obtaining at least one of a wearable device, the wearable device including a timer, wherein the wearable device has at least one end adapted to couple to a band that secures the wearable device to a portion of a human body; providing and acquiring at least one of the bands, wherein the band additionally has at least one end adapted to be coupled to the wearable device; and The band is coupled to the wearable device.

16. The method according to claim 11, additionally comprising: providing and obtaining at least one of a wearable device, the wearable device including a processor, wherein the wearable device has at least one end adapted to couple to a band that secures the wearable device to a portion of a human body; providing and acquiring at least one of the bands, wherein the band additionally has at least one end adapted to be coupled to the wearable device; and The band is coupled to the wearable device.

17. The method of claim 11, additionally comprising: providing and obtaining at least one of a wearable device, the wearable device comprising a smartwatch, wherein the wearable device has at least one end adapted to couple to a band that secures the wearable device to a portion of a human body; providing and acquiring at least one of the bands, wherein the band additionally has at least one end adapted to be coupled to the wearable device; and The band is coupled to the wearable device.

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