Apple's new patent exposed: Apple Watch will support more gesture operations

Apple recently introduced a new operating gesture in the watchOS 10.1 update - "double tap with two fingers". This feature allows Apple Watch users to perform multiple common operations more conveniently. Users only need to tap twice in succession with the index finger and thumb of the hand wearing the watch on their wrist to quickly complete the desired operation. The addition of this new feature significantly improves users’ operating experience when using Apple Watch.

According to the editor’s understanding, Apple recently published a new patent titled “Motion and Gesture Input from Wearable Devices” in the United States Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO), with the patent number US 11914772. B2. This patent reveals that Apple is constantly exploring more gesture operations related to Apple Watch to enhance user experience and enrich product interaction methods.

The patent mainly relates to the detection of user motion and gesture input in order to provide instructions to the device. Apple Watch can recognize and understand the user's hand, arm, wrist and finger movements through sensors. This technology is especially important when users are unable to use verbal commands or touch gestures.

Patent image shows, Apple The Watch can be equipped with multiple photodiode sensors that can detect gesture input and trigger corresponding actions. Apple's patent abstract further explains how the technology works: The device detects gestures by identifying specific patterns in sensor data that are unique to each gesture. These specific patterns occur due to the expansion and contraction of tissue and the movement of anatomical features during gesture execution.

Overall, this new patent demonstrates Apple’s continued efforts and improvements in the field of wearable device interaction. In the future, we are likely to see more simple and intuitive gesture operations launched on Apple Watch, bringing users a better experience.

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