MODULAR SYSTEM FOR WATCH
FIG13 illustrates a sectional view of a watch, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure
As shown in FIG13, the body communication interface 120 and/or the module communication interface 220 can include a connector that extends from the corresponding structure. The connectors can allow a user to connect the body communication interface 120 to the module communication interface 220. For example, the user can manually connect the body communication interface 120 to the module communication interface 220 prior to attaching the body 100 to the functional module 200. The electrical connectors can each include a flex circuit and/or a zero insertion force (ZIF) connector. For example, one end can include a mechanical latching mechanism that clamps down onto exposed traces of the other end. While FIG13 depicts a pair of connectors, it will be understood that other configurations are contemplated. For example, only one of the body communication interface 120 and the module communication interface 220 can extend from the corresponding structure for direct insertion into the opposing structure. Additionally or alternatively, the connectors can include ZIF connectors, non-ZIF connectors, slider connectors, flip actuator connectors, and/or FPC-to-Board connectors. Additionally or alternatively, the body communication interface 120 and/or the module communication interface 220 can provide direct (e.g., board-to-board) connection between the controller of the body 100 and the electronic component of the functional module 200.
sectional view
12
attachment unit attachment units
290
seal member
220
module communication interface module communication interfaces
100
body bodies
190
space
120
body communication interface body communication interfaces
['1. A watch comprising: a body comprising: a housing; a controller; a first attachment element; and a first communication interface; a functional module comprising: an electronic component; a second attachment element; and a second communication interface, wherein, when the functional module is attached to the body, the controller is operably connected to the electronic component via the first communication interface and the second communication interface; and a release mechanism on an outer surface of the watch for releasing the functional module from the body.', '8. The watch of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first attachment element and the second attachment element enclose a space with a water-tight seal.']