Those of the bitten apple are still thinking about how to improve the accessibility features of the Apple Watch!
A new patent confirms Apple’s desire to offer improve Assistive Touch features on Apple Watch. Using the same approach as a similar patent filed last year, this time Apple’s invention dives into how its optical sensor would be useful in recognizing gestures made by a watch user.
The examples this new patent addresses focus on how different light sources appear in the part of the Apple Watch that faces the skin. According to the post shared by Patentlyapple, during operation, light can be emitted from one or more light sources and detected using the optical sensor. Changes in detected light caused by user movements using the device can be used to recognize user gestures.
Apple insists on an Apple Watch feature
The Apple Watch would have an optical detection compatible with AssistiveTouch
Reference images illustrating the scope of the patent show an example of a wearable device close to a user’s skin. It then illustrates an example wearable device separated one distance from the skin and another with an open hand of a user wearing an example wearable device. And finally, it shows a first waterproof part bearing an example of a portable device.
Apple Watch patent to optimize gestures
Although Apple is one of the companies that files the most patents, these do not always materialize. However, with this technology Apple insists and taking into account the existing functionalities and their contribution to accessibility As for using the Apple Watch, let’s hope it makes the list of those who manage to see the light.
When it comes to one of its most popular devices other than the iPhone, the company doesn’t skimp on its research. Thus, this week the filing of a patent related to the device was also known, according to which he would be likely to take wrist measurements when buying online to ensure the correct size of the straps.
Of course, if they materialize, these developments will be known in a few generations. Since according to the recent invitation shared by Apple, the Apple Watch Series 8 will be presented on September 7 during the “Far Out” event.
