TWI566076B - Wearable device assembly and accessory thereof - Google Patents

Description

Wearable device components and accessories

The present invention relates to a wearable device assembly, and more particularly to an accessory that can be mounted on a wearable device and has a smart bracelet function.

At present, the watches commonly seen on the market do not have the function of a smart bracelet. When the user has worn a traditional watch on his hand, if he wants to use the smart bracelet at the same time, he must wear two objects at the same time (such as The wearable device W (such as a wristwatch) and the smart bracelet R) shown in Fig. 1 are often inconvenient in terms of visual abruptness and use.

In order to overcome the foregoing problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a wearable device assembly including a wearable device and an accessory. The aforementioned accessory includes a housing, a sensing module, and a suction cup member. The sensing module is disposed on the housing for sensing a physiological signal of a user. The suction cup member is coupled to the housing and detachably adsorbed to the surface of the wearable device.

In an embodiment of the invention, the chuck member has a circular adsorption portion and an engaging portion, wherein the engaging portion protrudes from the adsorption portion, and the engaging portion and the housing are engaged with each other.

In an embodiment of the invention, the suction cup member has an annular suction portion and an engaging portion, wherein the engaging portion protrudes from the adsorption portion, and the engaging portion and the housing are engaged with each other.

In an embodiment of the invention, the housing is formed with a recess, the engaging portion has a T-shaped cross section, and the engaging portion and the recess are engaged with each other.

In an embodiment of the invention, the housing is formed with an opening, and the accessory further includes an annular member, wherein the annular member is disposed in the opening, and the engaging portion is fixed between the annular member and the housing.

In an embodiment of the invention, the engaging portion has a side wall and a through hole, wherein the side wall is connected to the adsorption portion, and the through hole is formed on the side wall.

In an embodiment of the invention, the sensing module is embedded in the interior of the housing.

In an embodiment of the invention, the sensing module includes a processor, a sensing component, and a wireless transmission unit. The sensing component and the wireless transmission unit are electrically connected to the processor.

An embodiment of the present invention further provides a wearable device assembly comprising a wearable device and an accessory, the accessory comprising a housing, a sensing module and a suction cup member. The sensing module is disposed on the housing for sensing a physiological signal of a user. The suction cup member is coupled to the housing and detachably adsorbed to the surface of the wearable device.

In an embodiment of the invention, the wearable device is a watch, a belt, glasses or a safety helmet.

The above described objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the description of the appended claims.

10‧‧‧ processor

20‧‧‧Power supply unit

30‧‧‧Battery

40‧‧‧Charging unit

50‧‧‧Input/output interface unit

60‧‧‧Sensor components

70‧‧‧Wireless transmission unit

80‧‧‧Antenna

100‧‧‧Accessories

110‧‧‧shell

111‧‧‧ openings

112‧‧‧Depression

113‧‧‧ Groove

120‧‧‧ ring members

121‧‧‧Flange

130, 130'‧‧‧ suction cup components

131, 131'‧‧‧Adsorption Department

132, 132’‧‧‧Clock Department

133, 133’‧‧‧ side wall

134, 134'‧‧‧ perforation

140‧‧‧Sense Module

H‧‧‧Opening

R‧‧‧Wisdom bracelet

S, S’‧‧‧ concave

W‧‧‧Wearing device

Figure 1 shows a schematic view of the watch and the smart bracelet worn on the hand at the same time.

Figure 2 is a schematic view showing the components of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3A is an exploded view showing the fitting of an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3B is a schematic view showing the assembly of the components in Fig. 3A.

Fig. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X-X' in Fig. 3B.

The 3D figure shows a partial enlarged view of the right side portion in the 3Cth drawing.

Fig. 3E is a perspective view showing a chuck member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4A is an exploded view showing the fitting of another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4B is a schematic view showing the assembly of the components in Fig. 4A.

Fig. 4C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X-X' in Fig. 4B.

Fig. 4D is a partially enlarged view showing the right portion of Fig. 4C.

Fig. 4E is a perspective view showing a chuck member according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing a sensing module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The preferred embodiment of the invention is described in conjunction with the drawings.

The above and other technical contents, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only directions referring to the additional drawings. Therefore, the directional terminology used is for the purpose of illustration and not limitation.

Referring to FIG. 2, the wearable device assembly of the embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a wearable device W and an accessory 100. In the present embodiment, the wearable device W is a watch, and the accessory 100 is detachable. The manner of attaching to the wearable device W is such that the wearable device W can have the function of a smart bracelet in addition to its own function. For example, in the accessory 100 Providing a gravity sensor or biomedical sensing element, which can be used to monitor the user's motion state (eg, can measure, calculate, and record walking speed, time, or walking steps) or physiological signals (eg, measurable, Calculate and record the measured heart rate or blood pressure). It should be understood that the aforementioned wearable device W can be any item that can be worn on the human body, such as a belt, glasses or a helmet, in addition to the watch; thus, when the user needs to monitor himself In the state of motion or physiological signal, it is only necessary to attach the accessory 100 to the wearable device W, and no need to wear a smart bracelet.

Please refer to the 3A-3D drawings. The accessory 100 in this embodiment is mainly designed for a wearable device W (for example, a wristwatch) having a circular structure. The accessory 100 generally includes a housing 110 and a cover. The annular member 120 and a suction cup member 130, the housing 110 is formed with an opening 111 (as shown in FIG. 3A), and a sensing module 140 (shown in FIG. 3C) is embedded in the housing 110. It can be used to measure the user's exercise or physiological signals.

Referring again to FIGS. 3C-3D, the annular member 120 has an L-shaped cross section and is received in the opening 111 of the housing 110, and the annular member 120 has a flange 121 in which the flange 121 is assembled. The time is engaged in a recess 112 in the inner side of the housing 110 (as shown in FIG. 3D). In this embodiment, the chuck member 130 has a flexible and transparent material (for example, rubber or plastic), and includes a circular adsorption portion 131 and an annular engaging portion 132. The engaging portion 132 is The upper surface of the adsorption portion 131 is convex. In the 3D view, the engaging portion 132 has a T-shaped cross section, wherein the engaging portion 132 is engaged with a groove 113 on the inner side of the housing 110 when assembled, thereby being fixed to the annular member 120 and the housing. Between 110.

As can be seen from the 3C and 3D drawings, the suction of the aforementioned suction cup member 130 The bottom side of the attachment portion 131 is formed with a circular concave surface S. When the accessory 100 is to be attached to the wearable device W (for example, a wristwatch), the accessory 100 can be held by hand and pressed downward so that the concave surface S contacts the wearable device. One of the surfaces of W (for example, the surface of the watch), at this time, the suction cup structure formed by the concave surface S can adsorb the fitting 100 to the surface of the aforementioned wearable device W. As shown in FIG. 3E, the engaging portion 132 of the chuck member 130 has a side wall 133, wherein the side wall 133 is connected to the adsorption portion 131, and the side wall 133 is provided with a through hole 134, thereby forming a hole on the adsorption portion 131. In this way, when the user wants to remove the accessory 100 from the surface of the wearable device W, the accessory 100 can be simply pulled up from one side of the through hole 134 by hand, and the adsorption portion 131 at this time Below the perforation 134 (structure weak zone), it is easier to deform and creates a gap, thereby allowing outside air to enter, so that the suction cup member 130 can be quickly detached from the surface of the wearable device W, thereby facilitating disassembly and assembly. advantage.

It should be understood that, in this embodiment, although the annular member 120 is provided, the suction cup member 130 may be fixed to the housing 110 by directly engaging or bonding, without separately providing the annular member 120.

Referring to FIGS. 4A-4E again, the accessory 100 of another embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a housing 110, an annular member 120, and an annular suction cup member 130', wherein the housing 110 and the ring are related. The structural composition and mounting manner of the member 120 have been described above. In the present embodiment, only the chuck member 130' (Figs. 4A to 4E) and the chuck member 130 (Figs. 3A to 3E) in the previous embodiment have Different. As shown in FIG. 4A, an opening H is formed in the center of the chuck member 130' of the present embodiment, wherein the chuck member 130' has a flexible and transparent material (for example, rubber or plastic), and includes an annular adsorption portion 131. 'and the engaging portion 132', the aforementioned engagement The portion 132' protrudes from the upper surface of the adsorption portion 131'. As shown in FIG. 4D, the engaging portion 132' has a T-shaped cross section, wherein the engaging portion 132' is engaged with the groove 113 on the inner side of the housing 110 when assembled, thereby being fixed to the annular member 120. Between the housings 110.

As can be seen from the 4C and 4D drawings, the aforementioned chuck member 130' The bottom side of the adsorption portion 131' is formed with an annular concave surface S'. When the accessory 100 is to be attached to the wearable device W (for example, a wristwatch), the accessory 100 can be held by hand and pressed downward to make the concave surface S' contact wear. One surface of the device W (for example, the surface of the watch), in which case the suction cup structure formed by the concave surface S' can adsorb the fitting 100 to the surface of the wearable device W. As shown in FIG. 4E, the engaging portion 132' of the suction cup member 130' has a side wall 133', wherein the side wall 133' is connected to the adsorption portion 131', and a through hole 134' is formed on the side wall 133', thereby being A structural weak zone is formed on the adsorption portion 131'; thus, when the user wants to remove the accessory 100 from the surface of the wearable device W, the accessory 100 can be easily hand-held from one side of the aforementioned through hole 134' When the absorbing portion 131' is below the perforation 134' (structure weak region), it is easily deformed and creates a gap, thereby allowing outside air to enter, so that the chuck member 130' can be quickly detached from the wearable portion. The surface of the device W can further achieve the advantages of convenient disassembly and assembly.

As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, a sensing module 140 (shown in Figures 3C and 4C) is embedded in the housing 110, thereby measuring the motion or physiological signal of the user. The structure of the sensing module 140 is as shown in FIG. 5, and mainly includes a processor 10, a power supply unit 20, a battery 30, a charging unit 40, an input/output interface unit 50, and a sense. Measuring component 60, a wireless transmission unit 70 and an antenna 80, wherein the processor 10 and the power supply list The element 20, the battery 30 and the charging unit 40 are connected in series, and the input/output interface unit 50 is electrically connected to the processing unit 10 and the charging unit 40. The sensing component 60 is electrically connected to the processing unit 10, and can transmit a sensing signal (such as a user's motion or physiological signal) to the processor 10. The wireless transmission unit 70 and the antenna 80 are electrically connected to the processor 10. To transmit a wireless signal to an external electronic device (such as a mobile phone or a tablet), so that the user can know the measured result of the sensing component 60 through the electronic device (for example, the user's walking speed). , time, number of walking steps, heart rate per minute or blood pressure value).

In summary, the present invention provides a wearable device assembly and accessories thereof, wherein the accessory device is detachably attached to a wearable device, so that the wearable device can have a function other than its own function. The function of the smart bracelet. The wearable device may be any item that can be worn on a human body, such as a belt, glasses, or a safety helmet, in addition to a watch. When the user needs to measure his own motion state or physiological signal, he only needs to attach the accessory to the existing wearable device, and no need to wear a smart bracelet, which can greatly enhance the use of the wristband. Convenience.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in its preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and it is possible to make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧Accessories

110‧‧‧shell

120‧‧‧ ring members

130‧‧‧Sucker components

Claims (8)

An accessory for mounting on a wearable device includes: a housing; a sensing module disposed on the housing for sensing a motion or physiological signal of a user; and a suction cup member, Attaching the housing and detachably adsorbing on the surface of the wearable device, wherein the suction cup member has an annular adsorption portion and an engaging portion, the engaging portion protrudes from the adsorption portion, and the engagement portion The portion and the housing are engaged with each other. The accessory of claim 1, wherein the housing is formed with a recess, the engaging portion has a T-shaped cross section, and the engaging portion and the recess are engaged with each other. The accessory of claim 1, wherein the housing is formed with an opening, and the fitting further comprises an annular member, the annular member is disposed in the opening, and the engaging portion is fixed to the ring Between the member and the housing. The accessory of claim 1, wherein the engaging portion has a side wall and a through hole, the side wall is connected to the adsorption portion, and the through hole is formed on the side wall. The accessory of claim 1, wherein the sensing module is embedded in the interior of the housing. The accessory module of claim 1, wherein the sensing module comprises a processor, a sensing component and a wireless transmission unit, and the sensing component and the wireless transmission unit are electrically connected to the processor. A wearable device assembly comprising: a wearable device; an accessory comprising: a housing; a sensing module disposed in the housing for sensing a motion or physiological signal of a user; and a suction cup member coupled to the housing, and Removably absorbing on the surface of the wearable device, wherein the suction cup member has an annular adsorption portion and an engaging portion, the engaging portion protrudes from the adsorption portion, and the engaging portion and the housing are mutually Engage. The wearable device assembly of claim 7, wherein the wearable device is a watch, a belt, glasses, or a safety helmet.