Post by account_disabled on Jan 28, 2024 23:11:38 GMT -5
The Apple Watch Series 8 could have a pressure-sensitive side button, a patent suggests March 31, 2022by Martin 6 Apple has presented a series of patents that show that the company is looking at the next generation of Force Touch technology that can appear in future models Apple Watch , AirPods or iPhone. Patents filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office were discovered by PatentlyApple ( via 9to5Mac ) and they refer to pressure sensors and their various uses in various Apple devices. One of the patents discusses the use of force sensors in "small form factor devices", possibly related to products such as the Apple Watch and AirPods . The patent shows the Apple Watch with a pressure-sensitive side button, which could enable more features in the upcoming model 8 series , without adding additional physical buttons.
There is another patent that deals with pressure sensors in C Level Executive List smart bands that allow them to detect blood pressure and pulse wave speed. Future Apple Watch models are rumored to offer more in terms of health features, such as blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring, although it's not clear how far into the future this will be. Another of the patents suggested how microelectromechanical fluid pressure sensors could be used inside a MacBook's trackpad or under an iPhone's display to "accurately detect small or gradual changes in action."
This is similar to what 3D Touch was proposed, which has since been replaced by Hapts Touch on iPhones. 3D Touch technology allowed for a few more features like Peek and Pop, although it was more difficult to implement than Haptic Touch. Perhaps the new technology mentioned in the patent allows the same features as 3D Touch, but through a simpler delivery. Keep in mind that a patent filing is no guarantee that a feature will be released, so don't get too excited just yet. The pressure-sensitive button or buttons on the Apple Watch make sense.
There is another patent that deals with pressure sensors in C Level Executive List smart bands that allow them to detect blood pressure and pulse wave speed. Future Apple Watch models are rumored to offer more in terms of health features, such as blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring, although it's not clear how far into the future this will be. Another of the patents suggested how microelectromechanical fluid pressure sensors could be used inside a MacBook's trackpad or under an iPhone's display to "accurately detect small or gradual changes in action."
This is similar to what 3D Touch was proposed, which has since been replaced by Hapts Touch on iPhones. 3D Touch technology allowed for a few more features like Peek and Pop, although it was more difficult to implement than Haptic Touch. Perhaps the new technology mentioned in the patent allows the same features as 3D Touch, but through a simpler delivery. Keep in mind that a patent filing is no guarantee that a feature will be released, so don't get too excited just yet. The pressure-sensitive button or buttons on the Apple Watch make sense.