MODULAR SYSTEM FOR WATCH
FIG8 illustrates a perspective view of a functional module and a watch band, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure
Where the watch band 18 includes electronic components, the functional module 200 can provide a communication link between the watch band 18 and the body 100. FIG8 illustrates a perspective view of a connection mechanism, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG8, the attachment unit 12 can be laterally or otherwise inserted into the functional module 200. As such, the attachment unit 12 can be configured to slide relative to the functional module 200. Additionally or alternatively, the attachment unit 12 can be pressed, snap fit or otherwise forwardly inserted into the band retaining feature 16 of the functional module 200. Once inserted, the attachment unit 12 can be locked or otherwise secured within the functional module 200. An electrical connection can be made and maintained upon mechanical securement of the watch band 18 to the functional module 200. The functional module 200 can include a communication interface 206, for example, within band retaining feature 16. The attachment unit 12 of the watch band 18 can include a band communication interface 70 for electrically connecting to the communication interface 206 when the attachment unit 12 is connected to the band retaining feature 16. For example, the band communication interface 70 and/or the communication interface 206 can include pogo pins or other conductive surfaces for mutual contact and electrical connection. When the watch band 18 is connected to the functional module 200, the controller 102 can be operably connected to the watch band 18 via the communication interface 206. The controller 102 can then communicate with and/or control the watch band 18 and/or components thereof, such as sensors.
perspective view
230
module attachment elements module attachment element
290
seal member
130
body attachment elements body attachment element
18
watch band
100
body bodies
206
communication interface
20
display
16
band retaining feature band retaining features
192
release mechanism
70
band communication interface
200
functional module functional modules
['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.', '2. The watch of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises: a microphone; a speaker; a button for receiving input from user; a communication component for communicating wirelessly with another device; and band retaining features on opposing sides of the housing for releasably connecting the body to a watch band.', '6. The watch of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the functional module comprises band retaining features for releasably connecting the functional module to a watch band, wherein the electronic component comprises a band communication interface wherein, when the watch band is connected to the functional module, the controller is operably connected to the watch band via the band communication interface.', '9. A watch comprising: a body comprising: a housing having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; a controller within the housing; a display supported on the first side of the housing; and a touch sensor configured to receive a touch input at the display; and a functional module removably attachable to the second side of the housing and comprising an electronic component operably connected to the controller when the functional module is attached to the second side of the housing, the functional module being exchangeable with other functional modules that are removably attachable to the housing.']