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US 9,541,955 B2Granted
System for modular expansion of mobile computer systems
OwnerRaphael Holtzmaninventor
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Abstract
A system is provided, in which a mobile computing system in a wristwatch form factor incorporates a computing element, a display element, and a belt or strap-like band. A method is proposed, making use of the strap element as a base for expanding the functionality of the system by providing both a mechanical and a data interface between the base system and the expansion module(s).
Claims3
A system enabling the expansion of a mobile computing system comprising:
- a. a band or band-like portion configured to:
- i. attach said system to one or more of the user's limbs,
- ii. allow one or more expansion modules to be attached in any position on said band, and
- iii. provide an interface for carrying data signals between modules;
- b. at least one detachable module configured to:
- i. attach anywhere on said band by magnets or mechanical springs,
- ii. connect to said data-carrying interface to receive data signals, and
- iii. activate one or more specific functions that are determined by the particular position of said module on said band.
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