An information terminal device according to the present invention is configured to be compact and realizes high-level functionality and/or multi-functionality by drawing out a film-like input/output portion from a casing when used, in a wristwatch type information device or a mobile information terminal device such as a game machine, for example. In addition, a support member supports a back surface of a free end portion side of the input/output portion, the support member is sandwiched between a guide member and a front frame of a casing, and the guide member enables the support member to move into/out from the casing, and supports the back surface of a base end portion side of the drawn-out input/output portion. Accordingly, a support structure that enables reliably performing input/output operations on the film-like input/output portion can be realized. Also, an angle adjustment mechanism is provided between the support member and the casing.

The present disclosure relates to user interfaces for manipulating user interface objects. A device, including a display and a rotatable input mechanism, is described in relation to manipulating user interface objects. In some examples, the manipulation of the object is a scroll, zoom, or rotate of the object. In other examples, objects are selected in accordance with simulated magnetic properties.

The present disclosure relates to user interfaces for manipulating user interface objects. A device, including a display and a rotatable input mechanism, is described in relation to manipulating user interface objects. In some examples, the manipulation of the object is a scroll, zoom, or rotate of the object. In other examples, objects are selected in accordance with simulated magnetic properties.

One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, and a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs.

One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, and a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs.

An external digital crown for a smartwatch can be implemented using a computer. A smartwatch having a display can receive an electronic cue from a digital crown. The electronic cue can related to a tactile event on the digital crown from a user. The digital crown can be positioned contiguously with the watch. The electronic cue can be analyzed to relate the tactile event to a movement of an indicator on the display for a selection on the display, and a selection can be initiated on the display based on the analysis of the electronic cue.

A skin audible watch for orientation identification includes a dial (1) and a strap (2). A plurality of sound collection modules (3) are arranged along a circumference of the dial (1), and the sound collection modules (3) are sequentially connected with a digital filter (4), an analog-to-digital converter (5), a single-chip microcomputer (6), and a row and column drive module (7); the single-chip microcomputer (6) is also connected with vibration motors (8) and a gyroscope (9); a number of the vibration motors corresponds to a number of orientations; the digital filter (4), analog-to-digital converter, single-chip microcomputer, row and column drive module, the vibration motors and the gyroscope are located inside the dial; the row and column drive module is connected with a current contact pin (12), and a free end of the current contact pin extends out of a surface of the vibration motors.

A wearable device is used to authenticate a user into a user account at a user device of the user. In particular, the wearable device may include a sensor configured to detect whether the wearable device is worn by or is with the user. If so, the wearable device may send a signal to the user device and the user device may authenticate the user based on the signal received from the wearable device. For example, when the sensor detects that the wearable device is worn by the user, the wearable device may send a unique signal periodically, such as every five seconds or every 10 seconds. Based on whether the unique signal from the wearable device is received, the user device may authenticate the user.

Watch bands described herein include electrochromic features that provide adjustable color control based on an applied voltage to offer a variety of colors and color combinations to be displayed by a single band. The user or a control system can control, select, and/or adjust one or more colors of the watch band for visual display. Accordingly, a variety of colors can be displayed at different times without requiring different watch bands for each color or color combination. The color changing features can be used as a visual output of information from the watch to the user.

This invention is a smart watch with variable-configuration displays which combine to provide a larger combined display when needed. When a person does not need a large display area, then a plurality of displays on the watch fit around the person's wrist and/or arm in a relatively compact first configuration. When the person needs a larger display area, then the plurality of displays are moved into a second configuration which creates a large, coplanar, combined display.