Smart Watch Automatic Wearing Mechanism Using Segmented Band
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing smart watches require manual wearing and removal, which reduces user experience due to the lack of intelligent wearing and removal processes.
Innovation Solution
A smart watch equipped with sensors to monitor temperature and light intensity, and a mechanical transmission apparatus to automatically adjust the watch band for easy wearing and removal, utilizing an electromagnet for secure closure and retraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual wearing and removal procedure is used, then the smart watch structure remains simple, but the user experience is greatly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The watch band is divided into multiple sections (first section fixed to watch dial, second section movable, third section retractable) that can independently move relative to each other. This segmentation enables automatic wearing/removal functionality while keeping each individual section relatively simple in structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The watch band transitions from a static structure to a dynamic one where sections can extend and retract automatically. The movable and retractable sections are designed to move along the longitudinal direction, enabling automatic adjustment without manual intervention.
2Extent of automation
If automatic wearing function is added, then the user experience is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The watch band system performs self-service by automatically extending when the user approaches (detected by sensors) and retracting when removed. The mechanical transmission apparatus is triggered automatically by sensor detection, eliminating the need for manual activation and reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces purely mechanical operation with an integrated system that uses sensors (optical, capacitive, or proximity sensors) to detect user approach and triggers the mechanical transmission apparatus accordingly. This substitution of manual mechanical action with sensor-based automation simplifies the user interaction while achieving automatic wearing functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensors and mechanical apparatus are added, then the smart watch achieves full intelligence, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical transmission apparatus serves multiple functions: it extends the watch band for automatic wearing, retracts it for automatic removal, and can be controlled by different sensor types (optical, capacitive, or proximity sensors). This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate mechanisms for each function, simplifying manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The second and third sections of the watch band are designed to nest within each other, with the third section retracting into the second section. This nested structure allows compact storage when not in use and simplifies the overall assembly by having sections fit within one another rather than requiring separate mounting locations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user experience by enabling automatic and convenient wearing and removal of the smart watch, improving its performance and achieving full intelligence in operation.
Implementation Method 1
an electromagnet apparatus, set at the last sections of both ends of the watch band; the electromagnet apparatus is configured to be powered on under a condition that the mutual approaching distance reaches a preset distance, and quickly merge the last sections of both ends of the watch band through magnetic force
Implementation Method 2
a mechanical transmission apparatus is set between the watch dial and the watch band, and is arranged to control other sections of the watch band except the first section of the watch band to extend or retract
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AI summary
A smart watch includes: a watch dial (1), a watch band (2), a monitoring apparatus (3), and a mechanical transmission apparatus (4); herein, sensors are set on both front and back surfaces of the watch dial (1); the watch band (2) is made of hard material and has a multi-section structure; and beginning from a first section of watch band fixedly connected to the watch dial (1), each section of watch band is a hollow cavity structure that accommodates a next section of watch band; the monitoring apparatus (3) is deployed within the watch dial (1); the mechanical transmission apparatus (4) is set between the watch dial (1) and the watch band (2), and is arranged to control extension or retraction of other sections of watch bands for automatically wearing or removal of the watch band (2). A smart watch automatic wearing method is further provided. It realizes the function of automatic wearing or removal of the watch band, improves the performance of the smart watch, and sufficiently achieves full intelligence, and resolves the problem that although the functions of existing smart watches are so powerful, the wearing and removal of a smart watch is not smart enough, and the user still needs to manually wear and remove the smart watch, the wearing procedure of which is the same as that of a normal watch; and the user experience is thus greatly reduced.