“Apple’s new patent for a ‘wrist-worn electronic device’ resembles an iPod nano strapped to the wrist, detailed illustrations reveal. The Guardian notes that the iTime patent image looks a great deal like an iPod Nano: But it’s not clear if the user needs to swap between multiple straps depending on the functionality they’re after.”įirst real proof of an Apple iWatch – er, iTime? discovers this U.S. The strap itself would introduce more advanced features like GPS, haptic feedback, arm and wrist gesture sensing, and even wireless communications. “The iTime will actually feature two main components: the aforementioned smart strap, which can apparently be swapped out to change functionality, and a small touchscreen media player. The iTime device seems to consist of two portions. Among them are remote control functionality, an alert system to let you know if you’ve left your watch behind somewhere, and even the ability to get push notifications sent directly to your wrist. The Apple patent blog Patently Apple has highlighted some of the most interesting features in the iTime watch. You can view the whole patent document here. The mobile electronic device can include a display and be independently useable apart from the electronic watchband.”

The central portion can have a receptacle area configured to receive a mobile electronic device. “As an electronic wristband to be worn on a wrist of a user, one embodiment of the invention can, for example, include at least a central portion and at least one band portion. The patent claim consists of the following: #apple /JQsiaIOnTNĪpple was granted the patent for their “iTime” wristwatch on July 22, 2014. Apple Was Granted the ‘iTime’ Patent on July 22 Here’s what you need to know about the “iWatch” coming soon from Apple.ġ. ITime: Smartwatch patent shows Apple's broad ambitions /aCqd4DT11XĪpple has filed patent documents for a smartwatch called iTime.

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