Apple has patented Modular straps for smart watches

Apple Watch are waiting for a big change.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary did not prevent Apple to register a very interesting patent. Its functionality for the "wearable" and, according to the drawings and the description, Apple Watch is lots of additional features.

The US Patent and Trademark Office published a patent was yesterday named "The modular functional straps for portable devices." Using the diagnostic port and meet the band in the electronics, smart watch can get additional features.

In the patent among peripherals indicated:

batteries;

displays;

processors;

GPS-sensors;

camera;

thermometers;

blood pressure;

dynamics.

In the schematic drawings depicted and connecting principle. In addition to using a 6-pin port Apple Watch, both sides of the strap and will connect to each other.

It is curious that with the help of "smart straps" provides expandable memory clock, and even support for the implementation of SIM-cards. is available on the Patent Office page with a full description of the patent.

Upsets only that it is only when the patent application and described will enter production stage - is unknown. In the meantime, at the last presentation, Apple decided to announce only the spring of nylon straps and expanded the range of colors Silicone Sport models. Apparently, while Apple Watch 2 has not yet come.

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