A watch can include a user input component that employs an optical sensor to receive input from a user. The input components provide an ability for a user to interact with the watch in a manner similar to how a user would interact with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable. The user can provide motions and gestures near the input component that the input component can detect and interpret and user inputs to control an aspect of the watch. The motions and gestures provided by the user can be directly detected with optical systems of the input component, so that the number of moving parts are reduced and space within the watch is more efficiently utilized. While providing these benefits, the input component provides a user experience that simulates user interactions with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable.

A watch can include a user input component that employs an optical sensor to receive input from a user. The input components provide an ability for a user to interact with the watch in a manner similar to how a user would interact with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable. The user can provide motions and gestures near the input component that the input component can detect and interpret and user inputs to control an aspect of the watch. The motions and gestures provided by the user can be directly detected with optical systems of the input component, so that the number of moving parts are reduced and space within the watch is more efficiently utilized. While providing these benefits, the input component provides a user experience that simulates user interactions with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable.

Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can provide a seal member to form a fluid barrier between an inner chamber therein and outer chambers, as well as an external environment. Components within the sealed inner chamber can be protected from elements from the external environment (e.g., water ingress, etc.). The components outside of the inner chamber can include sensor modules and the like. Such components can be operatively connected to components within the inner chamber, for example, by a flex circuit that extends across the seal member. The component can interact with a watchband when coupled to a watch housing of the watch.

Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can provide a seal member to form a fluid barrier between an inner chamber therein and outer chambers, as well as an external environment. Components within the sealed inner chamber can be protected from elements from the external environment (e.g., water ingress, etc.). The components outside of the inner chamber can include sensor modules and the like. Such components can be operatively connected to components within the inner chamber, for example, by a flex circuit that extends across the seal member. The component can interact with a watchband when coupled to a watch housing of the watch.

Consumers carry battery powered devices whose battery power depletes over the course of a day. Consumers do not always have access to a charging device or outlet to replenish their device's battery but are able to access sunlight or moonlight. By wearing one device that is powered by solar energy and moonlight energy and comprises watch functionality, key fob capabilities, personal identification, and digital capabilities, a consumer can also reduce the number of devices they need to carry without worrying about draining the device's batteries. A solar energy charging watch and electronic key device and operating system thereof is disclosed, which comprises: a body comprising: a watch face; at least one digital touchscreen display on the watch face; at least one camera on the watch face; a rechargeable battery; and at least one of a Bluetooth chip, a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag; at least one photovoltaic cell for powering the rechargeable battery; means for storing energy from the at least one photovoltaic cell; and means for transferring energy from the at least one photovoltaic cell to the rechargeable battery.

Consumers carry battery powered devices whose battery power depletes over the course of a day. Consumers do not always have access to a charging device or outlet to replenish their device's battery but are able to access sunlight or moonlight. By wearing one device that is powered by solar energy and moonlight energy and comprises watch functionality, key fob capabilities, personal identification, and digital capabilities, a consumer can also reduce the number of devices they need to carry without worrying about draining the device's batteries. A solar energy charging watch and electronic key device and operating system thereof is disclosed, which comprises: a body comprising: a watch face; at least one digital touchscreen display on the watch face; at least one camera on the watch face; a rechargeable battery; and at least one of a Bluetooth chip, a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag; at least one photovoltaic cell for powering the rechargeable battery; means for storing energy from the at least one photovoltaic cell; and means for transferring energy from the at least one photovoltaic cell to the rechargeable battery.

The present disclosure generally relates to providing time feedback on an electronic device, and in particular to providing non-visual time feedback on the electronic device. Techniques for providing non-visual time feedback include detecting an input and, in response to detecting the input, initiating output of a first type of non-visual indication of a current time or a second type of non-visual indication of the current time based on the set of non-visual time output criteria met by the input. Techniques for providing non-visual time feedback also include, in response to detecting that a current time has reached a first predetermined time of a set of one or more predetermined times, outputting a first non-visual alert or a second non-visual alert based on a type of watch face that the electronic device is configured to display.

The present disclosure generally relates to providing time feedback on an electronic device, and in particular to providing non-visual time feedback on the electronic device. Techniques for providing non-visual time feedback include detecting an input and, in response to detecting the input, initiating output of a first type of non-visual indication of a current time or a second type of non-visual indication of the current time based on the set of non-visual time output criteria met by the input. Techniques for providing non-visual time feedback also include, in response to detecting that a current time has reached a first predetermined time of a set of one or more predetermined times, outputting a first non-visual alert or a second non-visual alert based on a type of watch face that the electronic device is configured to display.

Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can provide a seal member to form a fluid barrier between an inner chamber therein and outer chambers, as well as an external environment. Components within the sealed inner chamber can be protected from elements from the external environment (e.g., water ingress, etc.). The components outside of the inner chamber can include sensor modules and the like. Such components can be operatively connected to components within the inner chamber, for example, by a flex circuit that extends across the seal member. The component can interact with a watchband when coupled to a watch housing of the watch.

Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can provide a seal member to form a fluid barrier between an inner chamber therein and outer chambers, as well as an external environment. Components within the sealed inner chamber can be protected from elements from the external environment (e.g., water ingress, etc.). The components outside of the inner chamber can include sensor modules and the like. Such components can be operatively connected to components within the inner chamber, for example, by a flex circuit that extends across the seal member. The component can interact with a watchband when coupled to a watch housing of the watch.