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Apple invents various forms of Smart-Bands that detect advanced Hand Gestures via Electromyography (EMG)

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Posted by on November 28, 2024 at 01:44 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking |

Apple invents a Blood Pressure Monitoring System for a Future Apple Watch that includes a Liquid Filled Sensor

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Posted by on November 28, 2024 at 07:38 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health |

One Future Health Feature that may be coming to Apple Watch relates to Tracking Hydration Levels of a user

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Posted by on September 26, 2024 at 03:23 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health |

Apple invents a side-button system for the iPhone that could provide users with additional functionality without cluttering the device

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Posted by on September 05, 2024 at 07:24 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Software, OS, Services |

Apple has won a Patent for an Acoustic Imaging System as an alternative Fingerprint Technology for Multiple Devices

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Posted by on August 20, 2024 at 06:32 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health |

Apple invents a GUI System to assist users adjust content on multiple device displays like smartglasses & Apple Watch using Eye-Tracking

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Posted by on August 08, 2024 at 07:53 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + |

While Apple has updated their Pulse Oximeter patent today, it's unknown if it will be enough to reinstate this Apple Watch feature

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Posted by on July 11, 2024 at 06:30 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables |

A Future Apple Watch may include a Respiratory Measurement System using Impedance Sensors

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Posted by on June 13, 2024 at 05:29 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Sensors, Chips & Haptics |

Apple wins an Apple Watch patent that describes new Fit Detection, Lock-Mode and new Health Sensors for Glucose and more

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Posted by on June 11, 2024 at 07:26 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables |

Apple wins an Apple Watch Band patent that incorporates invisible markers and Lenticular Lens assemblies to work in XR environments

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Posted by on June 04, 2024 at 07:13 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables |

Apple won 59 utility patents today covering a Barometric Vent for Apple Watch that Improves Underwater Performance & more

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Posted by on April 09, 2024 at 08:02 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

A new Apple Watch Patent describes the use of under-display cameras for Photography, Face ID & Object Tracking

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Posted by on March 28, 2024 at 10:15 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Camera Related, Home Camera Systems | | Comments (0)

Three new Apple Watch patents cover multi-functional environmental sensors, submersion detection, underwater depth & more

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Posted by on March 16, 2024 at 09:49 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple invents a Core Body Temperature Sensor for Apple Watch that could replace the need of a thermometer

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Posted by on March 11, 2024 at 07:52 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a Patent for Magneto-Inductive Charging & Communications for Underwater and Underground Environments

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Posted by on March 06, 2024 at 10:35 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

A new Apple patent reveals next-gen 'Smart Gesturing' on iDevices that could be used in grocery stores, museums, on sight-seeing tours+

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Posted by on March 05, 2024 at 08:51 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Wireless technologies, Satellite | | Comments (0)

An Apple Watch patent reveals the integration of new 'Perspiration Sensors' that are designed to automatically start when exercising

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Posted by on February 15, 2024 at 05:59 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

An Apple patent reveals next-gen Ultrasonic Temperature Sensors for Apple Watch & iPhone for measuring Air and Water Temperatures

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Posted by on January 25, 2024 at 06:19 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

New Apple Watch granted patents relate to Smart Watch Bands & new Sensors that could also be used in future Smart Glasses & Gloves

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Posted by on January 10, 2024 at 04:55 PM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple wins another Patent relating to the Apple Watch ECG Feature that may assist them in their patent infringement case against AliveCor

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Posted by on January 09, 2024 at 06:25 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple wins patent for a possible future Force Sensing System covering health & biometric features for wearables trackpads and more

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Posted by on December 12, 2023 at 05:38 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Macs , Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

A new Apple Watch patent describes Biomechanical Triggers for improved responsiveness in grade estimation for Runners & Touch ID

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Posted by on December 09, 2023 at 08:34 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health | | Comments (0)

In the Future, user's will be able to make a FaceTime Call on their Apple Watch with a Realistic Avatar likeness just like Vison Pro

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Posted by on November 30, 2023 at 08:39 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple invents Hinged Systems that could be applied to future Apple Watch Bands, Finger Devices & Foldable HMD Head Straps

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Posted by on November 30, 2023 at 05:23 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for an Apple Watch Band that could include display segments to show icons and notifications

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Posted by on November 14, 2023 at 07:26 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Accessories, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple wins patent for new Ribbed Apple Watch Band and Finger Device support structures with hinges for superior adjustability & functionality

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Posted by on September 19, 2023 at 05:40 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Accessories, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile | | Comments (0)

Apple Advances the Accuracy of their Fall and Crash Detection Systems when a user has 2 or 3 Apple devices on their person

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Posted by on September 07, 2023 at 09:16 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for Touch ID & color sampling sensors under the Apple Watch face to match a user's clothing color with the watch face color+

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Posted by on August 22, 2023 at 07:04 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

The U.S. Patent Office published 6 Apple Watch Ultra patents today covering distinct features that Apple Legal seeks to protect

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Posted by on July 20, 2023 at 08:34 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a Health Related Apple Watch Patch System that would directly Challenge the Polar Heart Rate Sensor System

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Posted by on July 09, 2023 at 09:01 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health | | Comments (0)

A Future Apple Watch and XR Headset will allow a user to Set-up a 3D Avatar of themselves using on device Cameras

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Posted by on June 01, 2023 at 06:31 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for a future Apple Watch Band system that supports specialized bands for monitoring athletic activity & health issues

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Posted by on May 30, 2023 at 06:49 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple Patent describes a future Digital Crown with 'Multi-Directional' input capabilities for a wide range of devices & accessories

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Posted by on May 25, 2023 at 08:02 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Devices, Components | | Comments (0)

Apple Won 5 Apple Watch Patents today covering Estimating Caloric Expenditure using Hear Rate Model specific to Motion Class and more

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Posted by on May 02, 2023 at 05:03 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple to advance "Fall Detection" by introducing a new Fall Risk Assessment testing process users could take on Mobile Devices

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Posted by on April 17, 2023 at 09:24 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile | | Comments (0)

Apple patent reveals Smart-Bands that could detect Hand Gestures and Electromyography (EMG) via Embedded Electrodes

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Posted by on April 06, 2023 at 06:55 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

For Sports Fans & Developers, Apple has filed a patent covering Full Body Pose Estimation using Multiple Mobile Devices

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Posted by on April 03, 2023 at 04:07 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

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