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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

1 x Cover Apple Watch Band with electrodes controlling gesture system

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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)

For Sports Fans and Developers, Apple has filed a patent for Posture and Motion Monitoring using Mobile Devices

1 cover - Apple patent report regarding posture and motion modeling - Patently Apple IP report

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Posted by on April 03, 2023 at 10:46 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple patent reveals smart-bands with embedded micro-machined ultrasonic transducers to detect touch, biometrics, hand-gestures+

1 cover Apple patent - Apple Watch Band or other bands with micro-machined ultrasonic transducers - Patently Apple IP repor Apr 2023

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Posted by on April 02, 2023 at 11:52 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple is working on an E-Bike Detector for Apple Watch that could Accurately calculate a user’s Energy Expenditure

1 cover - Apple Watch with special sensors when working out on an e-bike

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Posted by on March 30, 2023 at 05:04 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

A new Apple Patent describes Radar-Based Biometric Signal Extraction for a possible future Apple Watch health feature

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Posted by on March 27, 2023 at 04:55 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents an Apple Watch Camera that could be redirected to accommodate Face ID, FaceTime, taking videos & much more

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Posted by on March 23, 2023 at 08:16 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple invents an Apple Watch & Band system with mating NFC modules that will instantly match band colors with the Watch UI, Open Apps+

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Posted by on March 21, 2023 at 06:21 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple files for a new Fall Detection patent for Apple Watch that focuses on Sports Related Falls, especially on Bikes

1 cover Crash Detection Patent for Bikes+ Patently Apple IP report

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Posted by on March 20, 2023 at 09:00 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple has Won a Patent for a next-gen 'Continuous Watch Band' using Highly Elastic Composites

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Posted by on March 14, 2023 at 04:54 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Accessories, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a new method of controlling a HomePod, Apple TV and other IoT Devices using a new Apple Watch Gesture System

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Posted by on March 12, 2023 at 11:53 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Patent reveals their work on new Health & Specialty Sensors for Apple Watch & Band, Smartglasses, AirPods, iDevices and more

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Posted by on March 04, 2023 at 09:43 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Biometrics & Health, HMDs, Smartglasses +, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

A new Smart Fabric patent from Apple reveals how Health Sensors could be integrated into a future Apple Watch band & more

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Posted by on March 02, 2023 at 09:15 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health | | Comments (0)

Apple won 58 Patents today covering an Autonomous Vehicle Lane Change System and an Odd one covering future Wearables

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Posted by on February 14, 2023 at 07:47 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, HMDs, Smartglasses +, Project Titan, Vehicle Technology | | Comments (0)

Apple wins patent for an Apple Watch with a built-in camera & unique band system that allows the watch to easily detach to take photos

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Posted by on February 07, 2023 at 09:11 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a new Laser-Based Rotation Sensor for the Apple Watch Digital Crown for greater rotational accuracy & more

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Posted by on January 21, 2023 at 11:52 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a Magneto-Inductive charging & communications system for underwater communication for divers, Navy Seal Operations+

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Posted by on January 21, 2023 at 09:26 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a Patent for an All-New Modular Sensing System for Apple Watch which includes Touch ID input & new Sensors

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Posted by on January 17, 2023 at 06:14 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

A future Apple Watch could allow the watch body to detach from the band for charging while the band continues to track Biometrics+

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Posted by on January 05, 2023 at 09:30 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a Smart Metal & Fabric Health and Communications Band for Apple Watch and a future Mixed Reality Headset

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Posted by on January 05, 2023 at 06:47 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, HMDs, Smartglasses +, Smart Fabric & Clothing | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for Watch Band with an adjustable fit system for Casual & Sports use & keeping Health Sensors in position

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Posted by on January 03, 2023 at 09:49 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents the use of Thermally Actuated Electrodes in wearable devices to improve skin-contact for biological measurements (ECG, EMG+)

1 cover next-gen health device invention - Apple - Patently Apple IP report Dec 30 2022

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Posted by on December 30, 2022 at 10:45 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Biometrics & Health | | Comments (0)

Apple Reveals their latest work on Future Blood Pressure Device Solutions including an Inflatable Cuff and Apple Watch

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Posted by on December 22, 2022 at 08:47 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents Smart Gestures to facilitate a superior online smart shopping experience using an Apple Watch, Smart Ring, Smartglasses+

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Posted by on December 10, 2022 at 10:23 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, HMDs, Smartglasses +, Wireless technologies, Satellite | | Comments (0)

Apple is working on a Possible Future Health Device in the form of a Smart Ring

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Posted by on December 08, 2022 at 05:02 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a VR Headset Input System that Detects Various Hand Gestures using Multiple Apple Rings

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Posted by on November 17, 2022 at 10:47 AM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for a next-gen Apple Watch Band & iPhone Case with a new Water Removal System to better Protect Device Sensors

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Posted by on November 13, 2022 at 08:59 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Accessories, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple's 2nd-Gen Flashlight feature for Apple Watch may advance wrist orientation to turn on the Flashlight & Control its light intensity

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Posted by on November 03, 2022 at 07:23 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

An Apple patent reveals a future Force Sensor System delivering advanced Health and Biometric features for Wearables, MacBook Trackpads+

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Posted by on November 03, 2022 at 05:44 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone, Apple Macs , Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

An Apple Watch patent reveals future dual temperature sensors that will provide users with weather forecasts & added benefits to Athletes

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Posted by on October 20, 2022 at 07:10 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple patents a Flexible Light Guide System that could be integrated into flexible materials like a fabric Apple Watch Band or VR Glove

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Posted by on September 01, 2022 at 08:38 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Accessories, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Devices, Components, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile, HMDs, Smartglasses +, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Patent applications from Apple this week cover a Virtual PC Display concept for Mixed Reality eyewear and new dual vents for Apple Watch

1 xf cover 2021 - Samsung concept video smart glasses allows user to work with a Massive virtual PC display

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Posted by on August 28, 2022 at 09:39 AM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, HMDs, Smartglasses + | | Comments (0)

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