Modular light assembly for a wearable device
AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorsDaniel J. Hiemstra, Christopher D. Guichet
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Abstract
A modular light assembly is designed for integration with wearable devices. For example, the modular light assembly can connect with a wearable device, such as a smartwatch, including both a device housing and a band of the wearable device. Additionally, the modular light assembly can receive communication from the wearable device through various means, including inductive energy transfer. As a result, the modular light assembly can receive communication from the wearable device to activate (turn on) or deactivate (turn off) one or more light sources of the modular light assembly. Additionally, or alternatively, the modular light assembly device may include a button coupled to a switch that can activate or deactivate the light source(s).
Claims20
A wearable device comprising:
- a device housing;
- a touchscreen carried by the device housing;
- a band configured to secure the device housing to a user, the band connected to the device housing;
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- a an accessory device positioned between, and coupled with, the band and the device housing, the accessory device comprising:
- a housing assembly;
- and
- a light source disposed in the housing assembly, wherein:
- the accessory device is separable from the band, and
- an input to the touchscreen alters a state of the light source.
An accessory device suitable for use with a wearable device, the accessory device comprising:
- a housing assembly comprising a cylindrical body that defines an internal chamber;
- a connection mechanism extending from the cylindrical body, the connection mechanism comprising an opening configured to receive a band used with the wearable device;
- a light source located in the internal chamber;
- a lens coupled with the housing assembly and covering the light source;
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- a communication component, wherein the light source is configured to receive a command, via the communication component, that alters a state of the light source.
An accessory device suitable for use with a wearable device, the accessory device comprising:
- a housing assembly that includes an internal chamber, the housing assembly comprising connection mechanism;
- a band detachably secured with the housing assembly at the connection mechanism;
- a light source located in the internal chamber;
- a button coupled with a first end of the housing assembly and configured to alter a state of the light source;
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- a lens coupled with a second end of the housing assembly and covering the light source, the second end opposite the first end.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.