Something amazing could happen in the future with Apple Watch bands, making them more customizable than ever.
Those of Cupertino are in investigations of something that could be something new in terms of customizing your accessories. It is known to many that the Apple Watch has an infinite number of straps made of different materials. Research indicates that they are trying to figure out how a bracelet could change color on its own to be combined with the color that the user wears in their clothes. A newly granted patent called “Adjustable Color Watch Band” is what can be seen according to Patently Apple.
Apple Watch bands that change color, something that would break all customization challenges
According to the information, the wearer can “wish his bracelet a particular color depending on clothing, other items and even the surrounding environment. Wristbands will continue to exist as we know them now, although the user will need a separate wristband for each desired color or combination. You will therefore have to remove and reattach the strap depending on the color combination.
How would this technology behind the color work? They would have electrochromic characteristics, voltage will be applied so that a single bracelet shows the variety of colors and the combinations that can be made. The material of the belt will be made of woven with filamentswill in turn have some sort of conductor and electrochromic layer to make these changes possible. The layer will be electrically connected to the conductor so that voltage can be applied
The watch face could also give the command to change the color
It is somewhat strange to describe the above since at no point is it explained how the user can make these color changes. It could be automatic but The idea is that the Apple Watch itself can give commands based on the user’s previous choice.
The strap would be smart and could be sensitive to daily notifications. For example, at the end of one of the activity rings, it could be changed to the color that corresponds to it depending on the achievement. It could also display particular icons, shapes or text referring to the clock’s own notifications.
This patent is awarded to 3 people of Chinese descent: Zhengyu Li, Chia Chi Wu and Qiliang Xu. They have previously worked on research related to HomePod, particularly on tactile fabrics. How long will it take to see this in reality? Without a doubt would be a significant step forward in terms of innovation in product customization. Something bold that fashion gurus might be interested in. It will be difficult for imitators to make straps just like the braided solo loop.