# US 11,076,806 B2 · Securing device for connecting to a display device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,076,806 B2 - Document ID: US11076806B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/834,840 - Filed: 2020-03-30 - Published: 2020-10-08 - Granted: 2021-08-03 - Earliest claimed: 2015-03-03 - Assignees: Fitbit, Inc. - Applicants: Fitbit, Inc. - Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend; Mark C. Solomon; Steven W. Johns - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11076806B2 ## CPC - A61B 5/681: {Wristwatch-type devices} - A61B 5/0022: {Monitoring a patient using a global network, e.g. telephone networks, internet} - A61B 5/0024: {for multiple sensor units attached to the patient, e.g. using a body or personal area network} - A61B 5/02055: {Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular condition and temperature} - A61B 5/1112: {Global tracking of patients, e.g. by using GPS} - A61B 5/742: {using visual displays (displays for heart-related electrical signals, e.g. ECG, A61B5/339)} - A61B 90/98: using electromagnetic means, e.g. transponders - G04B 47/00: Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece ({clockwork cases for special purposes G04B37/12; clocks with magnifying glass built in the face G04B39/00; time-pieces in which parts or cases produce special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects, G04B45/00, particularly with inscriptions or pictures moved by hand G04B45/003, with specially shaped cases or parts G04B45/0069; combination of} writing or drawing implements with devices for indicating time B43K29/087; combined with cameras, projectors, or photographic printing apparatus G03B29/00) - G06F 1/163: {Wearable computers, e.g. on a belt} - G06F 1/1637: {Details related to the display arrangement, including those related to the mounting of the display in the housing} - G06F 1/1679: {for locking or maintaining the movable parts of the enclosure in a fixed position, e.g. latching mechanism at the edge of the display in a laptop or for the screen protective cover of a PDA (G06F1/1681 takes precedence)} - A61B 5/01: Measuring temperature of body parts {; Diagnostic temperature sensing, e.g. for malignant or inflamed tissue} (clinical contact thermometers G01K13/20) - A61B 5/021: Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels - A61B 5/02438: {with portable devices, e.g. worn by the patient} - A61B 5/0531: Measuring skin impedance - A61B 5/14532: {for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - G04B: MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS (spring- or weight-driven mechanisms in general F03G; electromechanical clocks or watches G04C; electromechanical clocks with attached or built-in means operating any device at pre-selected times or after predetermined time intervals G04C23/00; clocks or watches with stop devices G04F7/08) - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) ## Abstract A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method of manufacturing a wearable device, comprising: forming a flexible circuitry layer, the flexible circuitry layer comprising one or more sensors for health monitoring, electronic components, flexible circuitry electronically coupling the one or more sensors and the electronic components, and one or more exposed electrical contact points; encapsulating the flexible circuitry layer with a second layer, the second layer having one or more openings exposing the electrical contact points of the flexible circuitry layer; and applying an outer layer around the second layer, the outer layer exposing the electrical contact points and having a securement element configured to secure the wearable device to a user. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: mechanically coupling a display device to the outer layer; and electronically coupling the display device to the one or more electrical contact points of the flexible circuitry layer. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the outer layer is removable and interchangeable with another outer layer. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the flexible circuitry layer comprises one or more sensors for GPS tracking. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the flexible circuitry layer includes an integrated display. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors for health monitoring provide one or more of a heart rate, a blood pressure, a skin temperature, or a skin resistance. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the second layer provides waterproof protection of the flexible circuitry layer. ### Claim 8 A method of manufacturing a wearable securing device, comprising: forming a flexible circuitry layer, the flexible circuitry layer comprising one or more sensors for health monitoring, electronic components, flexible circuitry electronically coupling the one or more sensors and the electronic components, and one or more exposed electrical contact points; and encapsulating the flexible circuitry layer with a flexible outer layer, the outer layer having one or more openings exposing the electrical contact points and having a securement element configured to secure the wearable device to a user. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, further comprising: mechanically coupling a display device to the outer layer; and electrically coupling the display device to the one or more electrical contact points of the flexible circuitry layer. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein the flexible circuitry layer comprises one or more sensors for GPS tracking. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein the flexible circuitry layer includes an integrated display. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein the second layer provides waterproof protection of the flexible circuitry layer. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein the one or more sensors for health monitoring provide one or more of a heart rate, a blood pressure, a skin temperature, or a skin resistance. ### Claim 14 A method of manufacturing a wearable device, comprising: forming a plurality of different device modules having respective electronic functions, wherein each device module is formed by: forming a circuitry layer comprising one or more sensors electronic components and one or more exposed electrical contact points; encapsulating the circuitry layer with a second layer, the second layer having one or more openings exposing the electrical contact points of the flexible circuitry layer; and applying an outer layer around the second layer, the outer layer exposing the electrical contact points and comprising a module coupling element; and mechanically coupling the plurality of device modules via the module coupling elements; electronically coupling the plurality of device modules via the exposed electrical contact points; and mechanically coupling the plurality of coupling elements to a securement element configured to secure the wearable device to a user. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein at least one of the plurality of device modules comprises one or more sensors for health monitoring. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein the one or more sensors for health monitoring provide one or more of a heart rate, a blood pressure, a skin temperature, or a skin resistance. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein at least one of the plurality of device modules comprises circuitry for GPS tracking. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein the plurality of device modules are mechanically and electronically coupled via a device body. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, wherein a device module of the plurality of device modules is removable and replaceable with another device module. ### Claim 20 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, further comprising: mechanically coupling at least one of the device modules to display device; and electrically coupling at least one of the device modules to the display device.