PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-10227721-B2
Application Number: US-201514790123-A
Country: US
Kind Code: B2

Title: Woven materials and methods of forming woven materials

Abstract:
Woven material and altering the weave pattern of the woven material. The woven material may comprise a first portion comprising a weave pattern formed by a plurality of warp threads and at least one weft thread woven between the plurality of warp threads. The first portion may have a first thickness. The woven material may also comprise a locally thinned portion positioned adjacent the first portion. The locally thinned portion may comprise an altered weave pattern, which may comprise the plurality of warp threads positioned on a single side of the at least one weft thread, and/or the at least one weft thread woven between the plurality of warp threads in the locally thinned portion is separated by a first distance. The first distance may be greater than a second distance positioned between the at least one weft thread woven between the plurality of warp threads in the first portion.

Claims:
We claim: 
     
       1. A watchband comprising:
 a first portion comprising a weave pattern formed by warp threads and at least one weft thread woven between the warp threads and in which adjacent first passes of the at least one weft thread are separated from each other by a first distance; and 
 a locally thinned portion positioned adjacent the first portion, the locally thinned portion comprising an altered weave pattern formed by woven material comprising the warp threads and the at least one weft thread and in which adjacent second passes of the at least one weft thread are separated from each other by a second distance, the second distance being greater than the first distance, wherein the locally thinned portion has an average thickness between the adjacent second passes of the at least one weft thread that is smaller than an average thickness between the adjacent first passes of the at least one weft thread in the first portion, and the locally thinned portion defines a melt region in which the woven material is fused together, and the first portion is outside the melt region such that the warp threads and the at least one weft thread are not fused together in the first portion. 
 
     
     
       2. The watchband of  claim 1 , wherein the locally thinned portion extends over a predetermined portion of a length of the watchband. 
     
     
       3. The watchband of  claim 1 , wherein the first portion has a first thickness and the locally thinned portion comprises a second thickness smaller than the first thickness of the first portion. 
     
     
       4. The watchband of  claim 1 , wherein the warp threads alternate between being positioned above and below the at least one weft thread in the first portion and the locally thinned portion. 
     
     
       5. The watchband of  claim 3 , further comprising a distinct portion positioned opposite the first portion, and separated from the first portion by the locally thinned portion, the distinct portion having the first thickness. 
     
     
       6. The watchband of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first portion and the locally thinned portion are along a first band portion comprising an end configured to couple to a housing of a watch; and 
 the watchband further comprises:
 a second band portion comprising:
 a first end comprising a connection device configured to couple to the first band portion; and 
 a second end configured to couple to the housing of the watch. 
 
 
 
     
     
       7. A watchband comprising:
 woven material comprising warp threads and a weft thread that form:
 a first portion in which at least some of the warp threads and the weft thread are woven together and in which adjacent first passes of the weft thread are separated from each other by a first distance; and 
 a second portion defining a melt region in which the woven material is fused together only in the second portion and in which adjacent second passes of the weft thread are separated from each other by a second distance greater than the first distance, the second portion having an average thickness that is smaller than an average thickness of the first portion, wherein the first portion is outside the melt region. 
 
 
     
     
       8. The watchband of  claim 7 , wherein the second portion extends over a predetermined portion of a length of the watchband. 
     
     
       9. The watchband of  claim 7 , wherein the warp threads alternate between being positioned above and below the weft thread in the first portion and the second portion. 
     
     
       10. The watchband of  claim 7 , further comprising a third portion positioned opposite the first portion, and separated from the first portion by the second portion, the third portion having a thickness equal to a thickness of the first portion. 
     
     
       11. The watchband of  claim 7 , wherein:
 the first portion and the second portion are along a first band portion comprising an end configured to couple to a housing of a watch; and 
 the watchband further comprises:
 a second band portion comprising:
 a first end comprising a connection device configured to couple to the first band portion; and 
 a second end configured to couple to the housing of the watch. 
 
 
 
     
     
       12. A watchband comprising:
 woven material comprising warp threads and weft threads that form:
 a first portion in which at least some of the warp threads and at least some of the weft threads are woven together and in which adjacent passes of the weft threads are separated from each other by a first distance; and 
 a second portion defining a melt region in which the woven material is fused together only in the second portion and in which adjacent passes of the weft threads are separated from each other by a second distance greater than the first distance, the second portion having an average thickness that is smaller than an average thickness of the first portion, wherein the first portion is outside the melt region. 
 
 
     
     
       13. The watchband of  claim 12 , wherein the second portion extends over a predetermined portion of a length of the watchband. 
     
     
       14. The watchband of  claim 12 , wherein the warp threads alternate between being positioned above and below the weft threads in the first portion and the second portion. 
     
     
       15. The watchband of  claim 12 , further comprising a third portion positioned opposite the first portion, and separated from the first portion by the second portion, the third portion having a thickness equal to a thickness of the first portion. 
     
     
       16. The watchband of  claim 12 , wherein:
 the first portion and the second portion are along a first band portion comprising an end configured to couple to a housing of a watch; and 
 the watchband further comprises:
 a second band portion comprising:
 a first end comprising a connection device configured to couple to the first band portion; and 
 a second end configured to couple to the housing of the watch.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a nonprovisional patent application of and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/129,679, filed Mar. 6, 2015 and titled “Woven Materials and Methods of Forming Woven Materials,” the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The disclosure relates generally to woven materials, and more particularly to the woven material and altering the weave pattern of the woven materials to improve physical characteristics and/or visual and/or tactile features. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Conventional woven material or fabric is used in a plurality of applications or industries. For example, woven material is used in clothing/apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, skirts, etc.), in fashion accessories (e.g., bracelets, watch bands, necklaces, etc.), in electronics (e.g., woven conductive layers, protective outer sheaths for optical fiber cables), and other various industrial applications (e.g., rope, tape, protective gear, household/kitchenware, and so on). Due to the many uses and applications, conventional woven material is manufactured using specific material and/or manufactured to include specific physical properties. For example, where the woven material is used to form a bracelet or necklace, it may be desired that the woven material be flexible to contour around the surface in which the woven material is worn (e.g., wrist, neck) and be durable, flexible and/or capable of withstanding typical wear/treatment of a bracelet or necklace. 
     However, conventional woven material may be difficult to process and/or maintain a desired appearance while processing. For example, when pressing or melting conventional woven material, the material may expand, become discolored, and/or lose its uniform shape and appearance. From a visual and cosmetic viewpoint, this may be less than desirable when the conventional woven material is being utilized as a fashion accessory. 
     In addition, because of the construction and/or weave pattern, conventional woven material may be substantially stiff and/or immovable. Additionally, the conventional construction and/or weave pattern of the woven material may make accessing interior portions or layers of the woven material difficult, as thread of the woven material is woven tightly to avoid coming undone (e.g., unwoven). These shortcomings of conventional woven material make it difficult to utilize the woven material in applications that require frequent flexing of the woven material and/or where an additional component may need to be positioned through and/or secured within the woven material. 
     SUMMARY 
     Generally, embodiments discussed herein are related to altering the weave pattern of woven materials to improve physical characteristics, and/or visual and/or tactile features of the material. The weave pattern of a woven material may be altered to provide a locally thinned portion in the woven material to improve the melting and pinching process performed on the woven material. Additionally, the locally thinned portion of the woven material may provide better cosmetic features and/or appearance of the melted/pinched woven material. Additionally, altering the weave pattern of the woven material may increase flexibility in the woven material and/or reduce stiffness. These changes in material characteristics (e.g., flexibility, stiffness) may be achieved locally or globally in the woven material, based on the amount of alteration achieved in the weave pattern of the woven material. Also, the weave pattern of the woven material may be altered to create a localized separation between the plurality of layers forming the woven material. This localized separation may allow components of the wearable band to be more easily inserted through and/or secured within the woven material used to form the wearable band of the electronic device. The altering of the weave pattern may be achieved by altering a weave pattern of the plurality of warp threads of the woven material, and/or at least one connection yarn woven through the woven material. 
     One embodiment may take the form of a woven material. The woven material may comprise a first portion comprising a weave pattern formed by a plurality of warp threads and at least one weft thread woven between the plurality of warp threads. The first portion may have a first thickness. The woven material may also comprise a locally thinned portion positioned adjacent the first portion. The locally thinned portion may comprise an altered weave pattern, which may comprise the plurality of warp threads positioned on a single side of the at least one weft thread, and/or the at least one weft thread woven between the plurality of warp threads in the locally thinned portion is separated by a first distance. The first distance may be greater than a second distance positioned between the at least one weft thread woven between the plurality of warp threads in the first portion. 
     Another embodiment may take the form of a method of forming a wearable band from woven material. The method may comprise altering a weave pattern of the woven material comprising at least one weft thread, and a plurality of warp threads. The altering of the weave pattern may comprise positioning the plurality of warp threads on a single side of the at least one weft thread, and/or increasing the distance between the at least one weft thread woven between the plurality of warp threads. The method may also comprise creating a locally thinned portion in the woven material at the altered weave pattern. 
     A further embodiment may take the form of a woven material. The woven material may comprise a first layer of warp threads, the first layer forming a top surface, a second layer of warp threads positioned adjacent the first layer, a third layer of warp threads positioned adjacent the second layer, and a fourth layer of warp threads positioned adjacent the third layer. The fourth layer may form a bottom surface. The woven material may also comprise at least one weft thread positioned between the warp threads over a length of the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, and the fourth layer. The woven material may further comprise at least one set of connection yarns woven through the at least one weft thread positioned between at least two distinct layers of warp threads. 
     An additional embodiment may take the form of a wearable electronic device comprising a housing, and a wearable band formed from a woven material coupled to the housing. The woven material may comprise a first layer of warp threads, the first layer forming a top surface, a second layer of warp threads positioned adjacent the first layer, a third layer of warp threads positioned adjacent the second layer, and a fourth layer of warp threads positioned adjacent the third layer. The fourth layer may form a bottom surface. The woven material may also comprise at least one weft thread positioned between the warp threads over a length of the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, and the fourth layer. The woven material may further comprise a localized separation between two distinct layers of warp threads in a portion of the woven material. 
     Another embodiment may take the form of a method of forming a wearable band assembly formed from a woven material. The method may comprise altering a weave pattern in a portion of the woven material forming the wearable band assembly. The woven material may comprise four distinct layers of warp threads, and at least one weft thread woven through the warp threads for each of the four distinct layers. The method may also comprise forming a localized separation between two distinct layers of the four distinct layers of the woven material, the localized separation formed between the two distinct layers of the woven material for receiving a pin. 
     An additional embodiment may take the form of a woven material forming at least two distinct wearable bands. The woven material may comprise four distinct layers of a plurality of warp threads, and at least one weft thread positioned between the four distinct layers of the plurality of warp threads. The at least one weft thread may be woven through each of the four distinct layers of the plurality of warp threads twice between the plurality of warp thread alternating between being positioned above or below the at least one weft thread. The woven material may also comprise four distinct connection yarns woven through the at least one weft thread positioned between the plurality of warp threads, and a localized separation formed between two distinct layers of the four distinct layers of the plurality of warp threads. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  depicts an illustrative top view of the wearable band for a wearable electronic device, according to embodiments. 
         FIGS. 2 and 3  depict illustrative side cross-section views of a woven material having an altered weave pattern and a localized thinning, according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 4  depicts a flow chart of an example process for forming a wearable band assembly from a woven material, according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 5  depicts an illustrative side cross-section view of a woven material having four distinct layers of warp threads and at least one connection yarn, according to embodiments. 
         FIGS. 6-13  depict illustrative side cross-section view of the woven material having four distinct layers of warp threads and at least one connection yarn of  FIG. 5  in altered weave patterns, according to further embodiments. 
         FIG. 14  depicts an illustrative enlarged front view of a woven material used to form an end of the wearable band of  FIG. 1 , according to embodiments. 
         FIGS. 15 and 16  depict illustrative side cross-section views of the woven material having an altered weave pattern taken along line  15 - 16  of  FIG. 14 , according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 17A  depicts an illustrative side cross-section view of the woven material of  FIG. 14  having an altered weave pattern before performing a melting process, according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 17B  depicts an illustrative side cross-section view of the woven material of  FIG. 14  having an altered weave pattern after performing a melting process, according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 18  depicts a flow chart of an example process for forming a wearable band assembly from a woven material, according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 19  depicts an illustrative side cross-section view of a woven material having an altered weave pattern used to form multiple wearable bands, according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 20  depicts an illustrative front view of a weft thread of the woven material of  FIG. 19  woven using a first weave pattern, according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 21  depicts an illustrative front view of a weft thread of the woven material of  FIG. 19  woven using a second weave pattern, according to embodiments. 
     
    
    
     It is noted that the drawings of the invention are not necessarily to scale. The drawings are intended to depict only typical aspects of the invention, and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention. In the drawings, like numbering represents like elements between the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims. 
     The following disclosure relates generally to woven materials, and more particularly to the woven material and altering the weave pattern of the woven materials to improve physical characteristics and/or visual and/or tactile features. 
     The weave pattern of a woven material may be altered to provide a locally thinned portion in the woven material to improve the melting and pinching process performed on the woven material. Additionally, the locally thinned portion of the woven material may provide better cosmetic features and/or appearance of the melted/pinched woven material. Additionally, altering the weave pattern of the woven material may increase flexibility in the woven material and/or reduce stiffness. These changes in material characteristics (e.g., flexibility, stiffness) may be achieved locally or globally in the woven material based on the amount of alteration achieved in the weave pattern of the woven material. Also, the weave pattern of the woven material may be altered to create a localized separation between the plurality of layers forming the woven material. This localized separation may allow components of the wearable band to be more easily inserted through and/or secured within the woven material used to form the wearable band of the electronic device. The altering of the weave pattern may be achieved by altering a weave pattern of the plurality of warp threads of the woven material, and/or at least one connection yarn woven through the woven material. 
     These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to  FIGS. 1-21 . However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these Figures is for explanatory purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. 
       FIG. 1  shows an illustrative front view of wearable band  100  including woven material  106 , according to embodiments. In non-limiting examples, wearable band  100  may be a decorative band (e.g., wristband, armband, headband, necklace, etc.), a watch band, and a wearable band for holding or attaching to a housing of an electronic device including, but not limited to: a smartphone, a gaming device, a display, a digital music player, a wearable computing device or display, a health monitoring device or other suitable electronic device. In a non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 1 , wearable band  100  may form a watch band that may be coupled to a housing of the wearable electronic device (e.g., watch). 
     Wearable band  100  may include connection device  108  positioned at a first end  110  of wearable band  100 . Connection device  108  may be formed within wearable band  100  to couple ends  110 ,  112  and/or secure wearable band  100  to a user. Connection device  108  may be any suitable coupling mechanism or embodiment capable of releasably coupling ends  110 ,  112  of wearable band  100 . In a non-limiting example, as shown in  FIG. 1 , connection device  108  may include a buckle  118 . First end  110  of wearable band  100  may include buckle  118  having a tongue  120  coupled to buckle  118 . Buckle  118  may receive a portion of second end  112  of wearable band  100 , and tongue  120  may be positioned within one of a plurality of holes  122  formed adjacent second end  112  to secure wearable band  100  to a user. The plurality of holes  122  formed through wearable band  100  may be formed using any suitable process including, but not limited to laser cutting, shearing or punching. Additionally, and as discussed herein, connection device  108  (e.g., buckle  118 , tongue  120 ) may be coupled to woven material  106  forming wearable band  100  using a pin (see, e.g.,  FIG. 14 ) positioned through a portion of woven material  106 . 
     Second end  112  may be further secured to wearable band  100  using retention loop  124  positioned substantially around wearable band  100 . Retention loop  124  may form an opening (not shown) located between wearable band  100  and retention loop  124 , where the opening may receive second end  112  and/or position second end  112  against a portion of wearable band  100 . 
     Woven material  106  forming wearable band  100  may be formed from a large piece of woven material  106  that may be substantially cut or shaped to a desired size. In a non-limiting example, woven material  106  may be cut from a larger piece of woven material  106  to form wearable band  100  using a laser cutting process. The laser used in the laser cutting process may substantially cut the woven material  106  to a desired dimension of wearable band  100  from the larger piece of woven material. Additionally, the laser in the laser cutting process may simultaneously cauterize and/or round the edges of woven material  106  forming wearable band  100  to prevent fraying of woven material  106 . Although discussed herein as being laser cut, it is understood that woven material  106  may undergo any suitable cutting or shearing process to form wearable band  100 . 
     Additionally, the laser cutting process may also form woven material  106  to include second end  112  that may be secured to the remaining portion of wearable band  100  without altering the cosmetic appearance and/or geometry of woven material  106  and/or wearable band  100 . That is second end  112  may be cut to include a specific geometry during the laser cutting process, such that when coupled or secured to wearable band  100  and/or retention loop  124 , second end  112  is cosmetically and/or geometrically similar to the remaining portion of woven material  106 . As discussed herein, the weave pattern, and ultimately the dimensions, of woven material  106  may be altered in areas of woven material  106  that may be cut when forming wearable band  100 . 
     Although shown as two distinct portions, it is understood that wearable band  100  may be formed from a single piece of woven material  106 . In one non-limiting example, the single piece of woven material  106  forming wearable band  100  may have elastic properties, such that the wearable band  100  may be a single, continuous loop of woven material  106  and may stretch around a user&#39;s wrist. In another non-limiting example, the single piece of woven material  106  forming wearable band  100  may have a loop positioned on end  110  that may receive end  112 , and end  112  may be folded back onto and coupled to portions of wearable band  100  to secure wearable band  100  to a user&#39;s wrist. In this non-limiting example, end  112  inserted through the loop position on end  110  and/or at least a portion of wearable band  100  contacting end  112  may include any suitable coupling component or feature that may couple end  112  to wearable band  100  including, but not limited to, Velcro, magnets, clips and so on. 
     Additionally, although discussed herein as being formed from a large piece of woven material  106 , it is understood that wearable band  100  may be formed by weaving threads to size. That is, and in a non-limiting example, wearable band  100  may not be cut from a larger piece of woven material  106 , but rather woven material  106  may be woven to a desired size of wearable band  100 , and may not undergo a cutting process, as discussed herein. However, in the non-limiting example where wearable band  100  is formed from woven material  106  woven to size, the ends of woven material  106  may undergo additional processes, for example crimping, to improve physical characteristics, and/or visual and/or tactile features. 
     When forming wearable band  100  from woven material  106 , it may be desired to produce a cosmetically appealing wearable band  100 . As discussed herein, wearable band  100  may be formed from a piece of woven material  106  that may be cut (e.g., laser cut) to a desired dimension. During the cutting process, a desired cosmetic appearance (e.g., uniform thickness, reduced thickness) for the ends of wearable band  100  may be achieved by reducing a thickness of a portion of woven material  106  that may be cut when forming wearable band  100 . 
       FIG. 2  shows a side cross-section view of a portion of woven material  106  used to form wearable band  100  of  FIG. 1 . Woven material  106  may be formed from a plurality of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b , and at least one weft thread  132  coupled to the warp threads  130   a ,  130   b . The plurality of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  may be positioned or extend along a length of wearable band  100  (e.g., between first end  110  and second end  112 ), and at least one weft thread  132  positioned perpendicular to, and coupled to, woven or interlaced between the plurality of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 2 , the plurality of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  may continuously alternate position, and/or may alternate between being above and below weft thread  132  coupled to, woven or interlaced between the plurality of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b . Woven material  106 , as discussed herein, may be formed using any suitable weaving technique and/or weaving machinery. In a non-limiting example, woven material  106  may be formed using a dobby loom. 
     Warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  and the weft thread  132  may be formed from any suitable material capable of being coupled, woven or interlaced with each other to form woven material  106 . In a non-limiting example, warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  and weft thread  132  of woven material  106  may be formed from or include a polyamide (e.g., nylon) material, a polyester material, thermoplastic polyethylene (e.g., Dyneema) or a polypropylene material. Warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  and weft thread  132  of woven material  106  may also be formed from any other suitable polymer material that may include similar physical characteristics as polyester and/or polypropylene. Warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  and weft thread  132  may be formed from the same material or may be formed from distinct materials when forming woven material  106 . 
     It is understood that the number of threads shown in  FIG. 2  to form woven material  106  may be merely exemplary, and may not represent the actual number of warp threads and/or weft threads used to form woven material  106 . In a non-limiting example, woven material  106  may be formed from more than 200 warp threads and a single weft thread coupled to, woven or interlaced between the plurality of warp threads. In another non-limiting example, the at least one weft thread  132  may be formed from a single thread that may be continuously woven between warp threads  130   a ,  130   b , or may be formed from a plurality of threads that may be woven between warp threads  130   a ,  130   b . In conjunction, the spacing between the warp threads and/or weft threads as shown in  FIG. 2  may also be merely exemplary for the purpose of clearly and completely describing woven material  106 . It is understood that the space between the threads of woven material  106  may only be large enough to couple and/or weave at least one weft thread through the plurality of warp threads (e.g., 200 warp threads) to form woven material  106 . Additionally, the spacing between the threads of woven material  106  may be substantially minimal such that a user may not be able to see through woven material  106 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 2 , the weave pattern of woven material  106  may be modified and/or altered to produce a localized thinning and/or material-thickness reduction in a portion of woven material  106 . The locally thinned portion  134  for woven material  106  may be achieved by altering the weave pattern, such that both warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  may be on a single side of weft thread  132 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 2 , warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  may be positioned below weft thread  132  for a length of woven material  106  that includes two passes of weft thread  132  over warp threads  130   a ,  130   b . The weave pattern of woven material  106  may resume and/or may continue after locally thinned portion  134  is formed in the portion of woven material  106 . 
     The thickness (T 1 ) of woven material  106  in the locally thinned portion  134  may be smaller than the thickness (T 2 ) of the remaining portions of woven material  106 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 2 , the altering of the weave pattern of woven material  106  to position both warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  below weft thread  132  may form the localized thinned portion  134  of woven material  106  having a thickness (T 1 ) that may be less than the thickness (T 2 ) of the portions of woven material  106  having weft thread  132  positioned between warp threads  130   a ,  130   b , respectively. 
     The locally thinned portion  134  of woven material  106  may form and/or define a melt region (MR) in woven material  106 . The melt region (MR) may include a portion of woven material  106  that may be melted and/or pinched to form a thinned portion of woven material  106  of wearable band  100  (see,  FIG. 1 ). The reduced thickness in melt region (MR) may undergo a melting process (e.g., hot pressing) and/or a pinching process to produce a melted and thinned portion of woven material  106 , that may subsequently form ends (e.g., first end  110 , second end  112 ) for wearable band  100 . By melting and pinching melt region (MR) having locally thinned portion  134 , the melt region (MR) may have a reduced thickness when forming ends and/or may have a desirable cosmetic appearance by reducing fraying and/or preventing unwoven threads. As discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 1 , the end  112  of wearable band  100  may be inserted within retention loop  124  of wearable band  100 . In another non-limiting example where melt region (MR) may also be embossed then laser cut, the thickness in melt region (MR) may slightly increase as a result of the melting of the threads during the embossing process. However, because of the reduced thickness (T 1 ) of melt region (MR), the embossing and cutting process performed on melt region (MR) may result in the end of wearable band  100  having a uniform thickness with the remaining portion of wearable band  100 . 
     Woven material  106  also may form a locally thinned portion without substantially altering the weave pattern of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b . For example, and as shown in  FIG. 3 , localized thinning and/or material thickness reduction of woven material  106  may be achieved by increasing the distance between weft thread  132 . In the non-limiting example, the locally thinned portion  134  of woven material  106  forming melt region (MR) may be formed by increasing the distance between weft thread  132  as it is coupled to, woven or interlaced between the plurality of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b . As shown in  FIG. 3 , the weave pattern for woven material  106  may include weft thread  132  being spaced or woven equal distant (D 1 ) from itself as warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  alternate between positions (e.g., above weft thread, below weft thread). However, a portion of woven material  106  may include a localized thinning  134  by increasing the distance (D 2 ) between two distinct passes of weft thread  132  as it is woven through warp threads  130   a ,  130   b . As shown in  FIG. 3 , the weave pattern may not change the movement of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  (e.g., above weft thread, below weft thread), however, the pitch of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  may change due to the increase in the distance (D 2 ) between distinct passes of weft thread  132 . 
     As a result, the thickness (T 1 ) in the locally thinned portion  134  of woven material  106 , which includes weft threads  132  separated by the increased distance (D 2 ), may be smaller than the thickness (T 2 ) of the remaining portion of woven material  106 , which includes weft threads  132  separated by equal distance (D 1 ). Similar to  FIG. 2 , the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 3  may form a melt region (MR) within woven material  106  having a reduced thickness that may undergo melting processes for creating a desired cosmetic appearance for woven material forming wearable band  100  (see,  FIG. 1 ). However, distinct from  FIG. 2 , the weave pattern, and specifically the alternating position of warp threads  130   a ,  130   b , of woven material  106  may not be altered or modified when forming the locally thinned portion  134  and/or melt region (MR) in woven material  106 . Rather only the distance between two distinct passes of weft thread  132  may be increased as it is woven through and/or positioned between warp threads  130   a ,  130   b , as shown in  FIG. 3 . 
     It is understood that the size and/or length of melt region (MR) formed in woven material  106  shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3  may be merely exemplary, and may not limit the size of the melt region (MR). In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 2 , warp threads  130   a ,  130   b  may be positioned underneath weft thread  132  for more or less than two passes of the weft thread  132  through woven material  106 , which may result in an increase or decrease, respectively, in the size and/or length of melt region (MR). Additionally in the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 3 , the distance (D 2 ) between weft thread  132  may be increased to also increase the size and/or length of melt region (MR) formed in woven material  106 . 
     Additionally, although shown only using two warp threads  130   a ,  130   b , the altered weave pattern shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3  to achieve a locally thinned portion  134  may be formed in woven material including more than two warp threads. Additionally, the altered weave pattern shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3  may be formed in a woven material having a plurality of layers of warp threads, as discussed herein, to form locally thinned portion  134  and/or melt region (MR) in the multi-warp thread layer woven material. 
       FIG. 4  depicts an example process for forming a wearable band for an electronic device. Specifically,  FIG. 4  is a flowchart depicting one example process  200  for forming a wearable band from a woven material. In some cases, the process may be used to form the wearable band from woven material, as discussed above with respect to  FIGS. 1-3 . 
     In operation  202 , a weave pattern of a woven material may be altered. The woven material may include at least one weft thread and a plurality of warp threads. In at least a portion of the woven material, the at least one weft thread may be coupled to, woven or interlaced between the plurality of warp threads. Additionally, each of the plurality of warp threads may alternate between being positioned above and below the weft thread, where at least one of the plurality of warp threads is positioned on an opposite side of the weft thread than a distinct warp thread. The altering of the weave pattern may further include positioning the plurality of warp threads on a single side of the at least one weft thread for a predetermined length of the woven material. In an additional non-limiting example, the altering of the weave pattern may further include increasing the distance between the at least one weft thread woven between the plurality of warp threads. The increase in the distance between the at least one weft thread may be over a predetermined length and/or number of passes of the weft thread within the woven material. 
     In operation  204 , a locally thinned portion may be created in the woven material. The locally thinned portion of the woven material may be created in the portion of the woven material including the altered weave pattern. In a non-limiting example, the locally thinned portion may be formed in the predetermined length of woven material where the plurality of warp threads are positioned on the same side of the weft thread. In another non-limiting example, the locally thinned portion of the woven material may be formed in the predetermined length of the plurality of warp threads positioned between the at least one weft thread spaced an increased distance apart. 
     In operation  206 , the woven material may be melted at the locally thinned portion. In a non-limiting example, the woven material may undergo a melting process to melt and fuse threads of the woven material. The woven material may be melted within the locally thinned portion of the woven material to improve cosmetic and visual effect of the end of the wearable band. Additionally, by melting the woven material in the locally thinned portion, the melting process of the woven material may be achieved more easily, as the thickness of the woven material is smaller than the thickness of portions of the woven material surrounding the locally thinned portion. 
       FIG. 5  shows a side cross-section view of a portion of another non-limiting example of woven material  306  used to form wearable band  100  of  FIG. 1 . As shown in  FIG. 5 , and similarly discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 3 , woven material  306  may include a plurality of warp threads  330  and at least one weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330 , where warp threads  330  alternate between being positioned above and below weft thread  332 . It is understood that similarly numbered and/or named components may function in a substantially similar fashion. Redundant explanation of these components has been omitted for clarity. 
     Woven material  306  may include a plurality of distinct layers of warp threads  330 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 5 , woven material  306  may be formed from four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of the plurality of warp threads  330 . The first layer (L 1 ) of the plurality of warp threads  330  may form a top surface of woven material  306 . The second layer (L 2 ) of warp threads  330  may be positioned adjacent the first layer (L 1 ) of warp threads  330 , and the third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads may be positioned adjacent the second layer (L 2 ). The second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  330  may collectively form the inner or interior layers of woven material  306 . Additionally, the warp layers  330  of the second layer (L 2 ) and the third layer (L 3 ) may not be visible to a user of wearable band  100  (see,  FIG. 1 ) formed from woven material  306 . The fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  330  may be positioned adjacent the third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  330 . The fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  330  may form a bottom surface of woven material  306 , opposite the top surface formed by the first layer (L 1 ). 
     At least one weft thread  332  may be positioned between the plurality of warp threads  330  in the first layer (L 1 ), the second layer (L 2 ), the third layer (L 3 ) and the fourth layer (L 4 ). In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 5 , weft thread  332  may be woven through and/or interlaced between all four layers of warp threads  330 , over or across the entire length of woven material  306 . Although single weft thread  332  is shown in  FIG. 5 , it is understood that a plurality of weft threads may be used when forming woven material  306 . In a non-limiting example, each layer (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads  330  may include an individual or distinct weft thread  332 . 
     Woven material  306  may also include at least one set of connection yarns  336 ,  338 . Each set of connection yarns  336 ,  338  may include at least two distinct yarns, and each yarn may be woven through weft thread  332  positioned between at least two distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of the plurality of warp threads  330 . In a non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 5 , woven material  306  may include a first set of connection yarns  336 , and a second set of connection yarns  338 . In the non-limiting example of  FIG. 5 , first set of connection yarns  336  may be woven through weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of the second layer (L 2 ) and the third layer (L 3 ) for coupling, binding and/or securing warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of the second layer (L 2 ) to warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  formed in the third layer (L 3 ). Additionally, second set of connection yarns  338  may be woven through weft threads  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of the first layer (L 1 ) and the fourth layer (L 4 ). Second set of connection yarns  338  may couple, bind and/or secure warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of the first layer (L 1 ) to warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  formed in the fourth layer (L 4 ). In addition to coupling, binding and/or securing the various threads (e.g., warp threads  330 , weft threads  332 ) and/or layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of woven material  306  together, each set of connection yarns  336 ,  338  may provide additional support for maintaining a uniform thickness throughout woven material  306 . 
       FIGS. 6-13  show additional, non-limiting examples of woven material  306 . The additional, non-limiting examples of woven material  306  shown in  FIGS. 6-13  may include some similar components and/or features of woven material  306  shown in  FIG. 5 , and some distinct features. The distinct features, discussed in detail below, may allow for increased flexibility in woven material  306 , and ultimately, increased flexibility in wearable band  100  formed from woven material  306 . The portion of woven material  306  depicted in  FIGS. 6-13  may be a portion of the entire length of woven material  306 , and may not necessarily represent the weave pattern of the entire length of woven material  306 . As a result, woven material  306  of  FIGS. 6-13  may be understood as depicting either a localized altered weave pattern formed in a portion of woven material  306 , or an altered weave pattern formed in the entire length of woven material  306 . In the non-limiting example where the weave pattern is altered in only a portion of woven material  306 , the portion of woven material  306  having the altered weave pattern may include the improved physical features (e.g., increased flexibility) by comparison with the remaining portions of woven material  306 . 
     Turning to  FIG. 6 , the first set of connection yarns  336  may be woven through weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of the second layer (L 2 ) and the third layer (L 3 ), as similarly discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 5 . However, distinct from  FIG. 5 , the second set of connection yarns  338  may not be woven through any weft thread  332  and/or layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of the plurality of warp threads  330  of woven material  306 . Rather, in the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 6 , the second set of connection yarns  338  may be positioned between, but not woven around, the plurality of warp threads  330  in the second layer (L 2 ) and the third layer (L 3 ). The second set of connection yarns  338  may also run along the length of the interior (e.g., not visible) of woven material  306 . As a result of the positioning of the second set of connection yarns  338  with woven material  306  shown in  FIG. 6 , first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of the plurality of warp threads  330  may only be secured to the remaining layers of woven material  306  using weft thread  332 . As such, first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of the plurality of warp threads  330  of woven material  306  may have increased flexibility and/or may be able to move without moving distinct layers (e.g., second layer (L 2 )) of woven material  306 . 
     Additional portions of woven material  306  (not shown) may include additional features or components for coupling first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  330  to woven material  306 . In a non-limiting example, portions of woven material  306  surrounding the portion shown in  FIG. 6  may have the second set of connection yarns  338  woven in a similar pattern to that shown in  FIG. 5 , such that first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  330  are coupled to the remaining layers of woven material  306  using the second set of connection yarns  338 . In another non-limiting example where the weave pattern depicted in  FIG. 6  represents the weave pattern for the entire length of woven material  306 , first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  330  may be coupled to the remaining layers of woven material  306  and the ends of woven material  306 . A variety of features, components and/or techniques may be used to couple first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  330  to the remaining layers of woven material  306 . For example, the layers of warp threads  330  in woven material  306  may be melted, crimped or embossed together at the ends of woven material  306 . In an additional non-limiting example, connection yarns may be woven through first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  330 , or all four layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads  330  of woven material  306  to couple layers (L 1 -L 4 ) to each other. 
     Similar to  FIG. 6 , in an additional non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 7 , the second set of connection yarns  338  may be positioned between, but not woven around, the plurality of warp threads  330  in the second layer (L 2 ) and the third layer (L 3 ). However, distinct from  FIGS. 5 and 6 , the plurality of warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may not continuously alternate positions (e.g., above, below) with respect to weft thread  332  positioned within second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ). Rather, as shown in  FIG. 7 , warp threads  330  of second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may be parallel with the second set of connection yarns  338  and run along the length of woven material  306 . A single thread of the plurality of warp threads  330  in each of the second layer (L 2 ) and the third layer (L 3 ) may be positioned above weft thread  332 , and a distinct thread of warp threads  330  of the second layer (L 2 ) and the third layer (L 3 ) may be positioned above weft thread  332 . As a result, weft thread  332  positioned in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may still be positioned between the plurality of warp threads  330  formed in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), as shown in  FIG. 7 . In addition to increasing flexibility and movement in first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ), as similarly discussed with respect to  FIG. 6 , the non-limiting example of woven material  306  shown in  FIG. 7  may increase flexibility and/or reduced stiffness in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  330 , and ultimately, woven material  306 . 
       FIG. 8  shows another non-limiting example of woven material  306 . In  FIG. 8 , first set of connection yarns  336  may be woven through weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of the second layer (L 2 ) and the third layer (L 3 ), and second set of connection yarns  338  may be woven through weft threads  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of the first layer (L 1 ) and the fourth layer (L 4 ). Additionally, and similar to woven material  306  shown in  FIG. 7 , the plurality of warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may not continuously alternate positions (e.g., above, below) with respect to weft thread  332  positioned within second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), but may run parallel along a length of woven material  306 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 8 , woven material  306  may have increased flexibility and/or reduced stiffness as a result of the weave pattern of warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ). Woven material  306  of  FIG. 8  may also maintain connection between all four layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of woven material  306  using first set of connection yarns  336  (e.g., second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 )) and second set of connection yarns  338  (e.g., first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 )). 
     In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 9 , and similar to  FIGS. 5 and 8 , second set of connection yarns  338  may be woven through weft threads  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of the first layer (L 1 ) and the fourth layer (L 4 ). Second set of connection yarns  338  may couple, bind and/or secure warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of the first layer (L 1 ) to warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  formed in the fourth layer (L 4 ). In conjunction, second set of connection yarns  338  may indirectly couple, bind and/or secure second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  330  within woven material  306  by sandwiching second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) between connected first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). 
     Additionally in the non-limiting example of  FIG. 9 , and similarly discussed with respect to  FIGS. 7 and 8 , the plurality of warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may not continuously alternate positions (e.g., above, below) with respect to weft thread  332  positioned within second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), but may run parallel along a length of woven material  306 . Distinct from the examples discussed herein, first set of connection yarns  336  may not be woven through any weft thread  332  and/or layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of the plurality of warp threads  330  of woven material  306 . Rather, in the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 9 , the first set of connection yarns  336  may be positioned between, but not woven around, the plurality of warp threads  330  in the second layer (L 2 ) and the third layer (L 3 ). The first set of connection yarns  336  may also run along the length of the interior (e.g., not visible) of woven material  306 . As a result of the unwoven pattern of the warp threads  330  in the second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), and the unwoven pattern of the first set of connection yarns  336 , second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), and ultimately woven material  306  of  FIG. 9 , may have an increase in flexibility and/or a decrease in stiffness. 
     In additional non-limiting examples shown in  FIGS. 10 and 11 , individual or distinct yarn  336   a ,  336   b  of first set of connection yarns  336  and yarn  338   a ,  338   b  of second set of connection yarns  338  may be utilized together in coupling, binding or securing layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of woven material  306  together. As shown in  FIGS. 10 and 11 , connection yarn  336   a  of first set of connection yarns  336  and connection yarn  338   a  of second set of connection yarns  338  may be woven through weft threads  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of the first layer (L 1 ) and the second layer (L 2 ). Connection yarns  336   a ,  338   a  of the first set of connection yarns  336  and the second set of connection yarns  338 , respectively, may couple, bind and/or secure warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of the first layer (L 1 ) to warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  formed in the second layer (L 2 ). Additionally shown in  FIGS. 10 and 11 , connection yarn  336   b  of first set of connection yarns  336  and connection yarn  338   b  of second set of connection yarns  338  may be woven through weft threads  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of the third layer (L 3 ) and the fourth layer (L 4 ) to couple, bind and/or secure warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of the third layer (L 3 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ), respectively. 
     As a result of the coupling of first layer (L 1 ) to second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) to fourth layer (L 4 ), second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may not be connected. As such, first layer (L 1 ) and second layer (L 2 ) may be free to move substantially independent of third layer (L 3 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ), which may increase flexibility and/or decrease stiffness in woven material  306 . Additionally, and as discussed in detail herein, the coupling of first layer (L 1 ) to second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) to fourth layer (L 4 ) may increase penetrability between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ). 
     Distinct from  FIG. 10 , the plurality of warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) in  FIG. 11  may not continuously alternate positions (e.g., above, below) with respect to weft thread  332  positioned within second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), but may run parallel along a length of woven material  306 . As discussed herein, the weave pattern of warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of woven material  306 , as shown in  FIG. 11 , may provide further flexibility and/or reduce the stiffness in between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), and ultimately woven material  306 . 
     In further non-limiting examples shown in  FIGS. 12 and 13 , first set of connection yarns  336  may be woven through weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) for coupling, binding and/or securing warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of second layer (L 2 ) to warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  formed in third layer (L 3 ). Additionally, woven material  306  shown in  FIGS. 12 and 13  may include second set of connection yarns woven through weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of the second layer (L 2 ) and the fourth layer (L 4 ). Second set of connection yarns  338  may couple, bind and/or secure warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of second layer (L 2 ) to warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  formed in fourth layer (L 4 ), and may in turn secure third layer (L 3 ) between second layer (L 2 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). In the non-limiting examples shown in  FIGS. 12 and 13 , both first set of connection yarns  336  and second set of connection yarns  338  may be woven through weft threads  332  positioned between warp threads  330  of second layer (L 2 ). 
     In the non-limiting example shown in  FIGS. 12 and 13 , first set of connection yarns  336  and second set of connection yarns  338  may not be woven through weft thread  332  positioned within first layer (L 1 ). As a result, first layer (L 1 ) of warp threads  330  in woven material  306  may be disconnected from the remaining layers (L 2 -L 4 ) of woven material  306 , and may be substantially free to move independent of second layer (L 2 ), third layer (L 3 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). In addition, by disconnecting first layer (L 1 ) from the remaining layers (L 2 -L 4 ) of woven material  306 , woven material  306  may be able to bend acutely without buckling inner layers (L 2 -L 3 ) of woven material  306 . As such, first layer (L 1 ) of woven material  306  may be oriented in a specific manner within wearable band  100  (see,  FIG. 1 ), such that first layer (L 1 ) may typically bend, flex or curve in a single direction, and the remaining layers, and specifically inner layers, of woven material  306  may not buckle and maintain shape or rigidity for wearable band  100 . 
     Distinct from  FIG. 12 , the plurality of warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) in  FIG. 13  may not continuously alternate positions (e.g., above, below) with respect to weft thread  332  positioned within second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), but may run parallel along a length of woven material  306 . As discussed herein, the weave pattern of warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of woven material  306 , as shown in  FIG. 13 , may provide further flexibility and/or reduce the stiffness in between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), and ultimately woven material  306 . 
     Although discussed herein as increasing flexibility through woven material  306  and/or wearable band  100 , it is understood that the distinct weave patterns of woven material  306  shown in  FIGS. 6-13  may be locally formed within woven material  306 . That is, the non-limiting example weave patterns for woven material  306 , as shown in  FIGS. 6-13 , may only be formed in a portion of wearable band  100  formed from woven material  306 . As such, only localized portions of wearable band  100  may include the benefits (e.g., increased flexibility, decreased stiffness, increased penetrability) discussed herein with respect to the non-limiting examples shown in  FIGS. 6-13 . These locally formed weave patterns, which increase flexibility, may be formed in portions of wearable band  100  that are typically subject to frequent and extensive bending. For example, a weave pattern of woven material  306  discussed herein with respect to  FIGS. 6-13  may be formed in a portion of wearable band  100  adjacent the housing of the electronic device that may typically bend around a user&#39;s wrist. 
       FIG. 14  shows an enlarged front view of a portion of woven material  306  used to form the wearable band  100  of  FIG. 1 . The portion of woven material  306  shown in  FIG. 14  may include woven material  306  prior to the inclusion or attachment of connection device  108 , and ultimately the formation of wearable band  100  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 1 ). As indicated by arrows in  FIG. 14 , buckle  118  forming a portion of connection device  108  may be coupled to end  110  formed in woven material  306  via connection pin  340  (shown partially in phantom). Connection pin  340  may be positioned through and/or secured within woven material  306 . In a non-limiting example, and discussed in detail herein, pin  340  may be positioned between two distinct layers (e.g., second layer (L 2 ), third layer (L 3 )) of woven material  306  for coupling buckle  118  of connection device  108  to end  110  when forming wearable band  100 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 14 , woven material  306  may include a textured pattern. As discussed herein, woven material  306  may be formed from a plurality of warp threads  330 , at least one weft thread  332  (see,  FIGS. 5-13 ) coupled to, woven, and/or interlaced between the plurality of warp threads, and a plurality of connecting yarns. As discussed herein, woven material  306  may be woven or manufactured to include a first section  342 , and a second section  344  positioned adjacent first section  342 , where first section  342  and second section  344  may include distinct configurations or weave patterns within woven material  306 . First section  342  may include the majority of the body of wearable band  100  (see,  FIG. 1 ) and may include a weave pattern substantially similar to any of the non-limiting examples shown in  FIGS. 5-13 . 
     Second section  344  of woven material  306  may be positioned substantially adjacent end  110 , and may include a distinct weave pattern from first section  342  for receiving pin  340  of connection device  108 . Turning to  FIG. 15 , with continued reference to  FIG. 14 , a side cross-section view of second section  344  of woven material  306  taken along line  16 - 16  is shown. As shown in  FIG. 15 , the plurality of warp threads  330  and at least one weft thread  332  may be arranged in four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ), as similarly discussed herein with respect to  FIGS. 5-13 . Redundant explanation of these components and/or features have been omitted for clarity. 
     Second portion  344  of woven material  306  may also include a single set of connection yarns  346   a ,  346   b . Similar to connection yarns discussed herein with respect to  FIGS. 5-13 , single set of connection yarns  346   a ,  346   b  shown in  FIG. 15  may be woven through weft thread  332  positioned between the plurality of warp threads  330  in distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of woven material  306  for coupling, binding and/or securing warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of those layers together. However, distinct from the connection yarns discussed herein, single set of connection yarns  346   a ,  346   b  may alter its weave pattern over the length of woven material  306 . The altering of the weave pattern of single set of connection yarns  346   a ,  346   b  may achieve a localized separation  348  in woven material  306 , which may allow pin  340  (see,  FIG. 14 ) to be inserted into woven material  306 , as discussed herein. 
     As shown in the non-limiting example of  FIG. 15 , a first portion  350  of second section  344  in woven material  306  may include single set of connection yarns  346   a ,  346   b  woven through weft thread  332  positioned between the plurality of warp threads  330  in first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). As discussed herein, connection yarns  346   a ,  346   b  in first portion  350  may couple, bind and/or secure warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) together, as well as, secure and/or sandwich warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) between first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). 
     In a second portion  352  of second section  344  of woven material  306 , the weave pattern of single set of connection yarns  346   a ,  346   b  may change. In second portion  352 , as shown in  FIG. 15 , connection yarn  346   a  may not reach weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330  in fourth layer (L 4 ) to continue the weave pattern achieved in first portion  350 . Rather, connection yarn  346   a  may move toward and be woven around weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) in second portion  352 . Connection yarn  346   a  may be positioned between warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), and may run along a length of second portion  352  in second section  344  of woven material  306 , without being woven through weft threads  332  positioned within second layer (L 2 ). As a result, connection yarn  346   a , as shown in  FIG. 15 , may pull warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of second layer (L 2 ) toward first layer (L 1 ) of woven material  306 . 
     Additionally, connection yarn  346   b  may not reach weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330  in first layer (L 1 ) to continue the weave pattern achieved in first portion  350 . Instead, connection yarn  346   b  may move toward and be woven around weft thread  332  positioned between warp threads  330  in third layer (L 3 ) in second portion  352 . In the non-limiting example, connection yarn  346   b  may be positioned between warp threads  330  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), and may run along a length of second portion  352  in second section  344  of woven material  306 , parallel to connection yarn  346   a , without being woven through weft threads  332  positioned within third layer (L 3 ). As a result, connection yarn  346   b , as shown in  FIG. 15 , may pull warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  of third layer (L 3 ) toward fourth layer (L 4 ) of woven material  306 . 
     In third portion  354  in second section  344  of woven material  306 , single set of connection yarns  346   a ,  346   b  may resume the weave pattern included in first portion  350 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 15 , single set of connection yarns  346   a ,  346   b  may be woven through weft thread  332  positioned between the plurality of warp threads  330  in first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) in third portion  354 . 
     The influence of connection yarn  346   a ,  346   b  on the inner layers (e.g., second layer (L 2 ), third layer (L 3 )) of warp threads  330  and/or weft threads  332  may form localized separation  348  within second portion  352  in second section  344  of woven material  306 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 15 , localized separation  348  formed between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may allow for woven material  306 , and specifically warp threads  330  and weft threads  332 , to be more easily separated to form a gap, space or opening between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ). As a result of forming localized separation  348  within woven material  306 , pin  340  (see,  FIG. 14 ) may be more easily inserted through and/or secured between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  330  forming woven material  306 . 
     Once localized separation  348  is formed in woven material  306 , and pin  340  is inserted into localized separation  348 , woven material  306  may undergo further processes before connecting connection device  108 , and ultimately forming wearable band  100 . As discussed in detail below, the additional processes may be performed on second section  344  of woven material  306  in order to couple connection device  108  to pin  340  and/or to improve the cosmetics of end  110  of wearable band  100  including connection device  108 . 
     Localized separation  348  formed in second section  344  of woven material  306  may also be achieved by altering the weave pattern of the plurality of warp threads  330  used to form woven material  306 . In a non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 16 , the weave pattern of warp threads  330   a ,  330   b  of second layer (L 2 ), and warp threads  330   c ,  330   d  of third layer (L 3 ) may be altered to form localized separation  348  in woven material  306 . As shown in  FIG. 16 , localized separation  348  may be formed in an altered weave pattern portion  356  in second section  344  of woven material  306 , and pin  340  may be inserted into localized separation  348 . 
     In altered weave pattern portion  356 , as shown in  FIG. 16 , warp thread  330   a  of second layer (L 2 ) may be woven through weft thread  332  positioned between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ). Additionally, warp thread  330   b  of second layer (L 2 ) may be positioned between weft thread  332  positioned within first layer (L 1 ) and second layer (L 2 ), and may run along the length of woven material  306  within altered weave pattern portion  356  without being woven around weft thread  332 . Like warp thread  330   a , warp thread  330   c  of third layer (L 3 ) may be woven through weft thread  332  positioned between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ). Warp thread  330   a  of second layer (L 2 ) and warp thread  330   c  of third layer (L 3 ) may be woven within woven material  306  to couple, bind and/or secure second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ). In the non-limiting example, warp thread  330   d  of third layer (L 3 ) may be positioned between weft thread  332  positioned within third layer (L 3 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). Warp thread  330   d  may run along the length of woven material  306  within altered weave pattern portion  356  without being woven around weft thread  332 . 
     Localized separation  348  may be formed in altered weave pattern portion  356  in second section  344  of woven material  306  by allowing warp thread  330   a  of second layer (L 2 ) and warp thread  330   c  of third layer (L 3 ) to pass over at least one weft thread  332  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ), respectively. In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 16 , the center of altered weave pattern portion  356  shows warp thread  330   a  of second layer (L 2 ) and warp thread  330   c  of third layer (L 3 ) temporarily discontinuing its weave pattern for a portion of the length of altered weave pattern portion  356 . In this portion of altered weave pattern portion  356 , warp thread  330   a  of second layer (L 2 ) may be positioned above weft thread  332  positioned within second layer (L 2 ), and may move along a length of woven material  306  between weft thread  332  in first layer (L 1 ) and second layer (L 2 ). Additionally in this portion of altered weave pattern portion  356 , warp thread  330   c  of third layer (L 3 ) may be positioned below weft thread  332  positioned within third layer (L 3 ). In this portion, warp thread  330   c  of third layer (L 3 ) may move along a length of woven material  306  between weft thread  332  in third layer (L 3 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). This portion of temporary, discontinued weave pattern between warp thread  330   a  of second layer (L 2 ) and warp thread  330   c  of third layer (L 3 ) may form localized separation  348  in woven material  306 . 
       FIGS. 17A and 17B  show an additional, non-limiting embodiment of woven material  406  including localized separation  448 . Woven material  406 , as shown in  FIGS. 17A and 17B , may include a similar weave pattern to that shown and discussed with respect to  FIG. 16 . However, distinct from the woven material shown in  FIG. 16 , woven material  406  of  FIG. 17A  may include distinct material used for warp threads  458   a ,  458   b ,  458   c ,  458   d . In the non-limiting example, warp threads  458   a ,  458   b ,  458   c ,  458   d  used in forming second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may include a distinct material from warp threads  430  used in forming first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). The material used in forming warp threads  458   a ,  458   b ,  458   c ,  458   d  of second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may include a melting temperature substantially lower than the melting temperature of the material forming warp threads  430  of first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). 
     As a result, after pin  440  is inserted into localized separation  448  in woven material  406 , woven material  406  may be substantially heated to the melting temperature of warp threads  458   a ,  458   b ,  458   c ,  458   d  forming second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ). Warp threads  458   a ,  458   b ,  458   c ,  458   d  of second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) (see  FIG. 17A ) may substantially melt within woven material  406  to form a material melt region  460 . The material melt region  460  formed by melted warp threads  458  second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may be formed within woven material  406  without altering the physical appearance and/or characteristics of the rest of woven material  406 . Additionally, material melt region  460  may provide rigidity to woven material  406  forming wearable band  100  (see,  FIG. 1 ). Finally, and as shown in  FIG. 17B , material melt region  460  may expand and/or contact unmelted warp threads  430  forming first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ), and may couple, bind and/or secure first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) together, as similarly discussed herein with respect to the connection yarns included in woven material (see,  FIGS. 5-13 ). 
     Although shown as a unitary layer or portion, it is understood that material melt region  460  may not expand as much as depicted in  FIG. 17B . In an additional non-limiting example, each warp thread  458   a ,  458   b ,  458   c ,  458   d  melted to form material melt region  460  in woven material  406  may be melted to form two distinct material melt regions  460  that do not contact one another and/or do not contact adjacent first layer (L 1 ) and/or fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  430  of woven material  406 . 
     Although discussed herein as forming localized separation  348 ,  448  between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of woven material  306 ,  406 , it is understood that localized separation  348 ,  448  may be formed between any two distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of woven material  306 ,  406 . 
       FIG. 18  depicts an example process for forming a wearable band for an electronic device. Specifically,  FIG. 18  is a flowchart depicting one example process  500  for forming a wearable band from a woven material. In some cases, the process may be used to form the wearable band from woven material, as discussed above with respect to  FIGS. 14-17B . 
     In operation  502 , a weave pattern of a woven material may be altered. The woven material may include four distinct layers of a plurality of warp threads and at least one weft thread. The at least one weft thread may be coupled to, woven or interlaced between the plurality of warp threads in each of the four distinct layers. In a non-limiting example, each of the plurality of warp threads may alternate between being positioned above and below the weft thread, where at least one of the plurality of warp threads is positioned on an opposite side of the weft thread than a distinct warp thread. In the non-limiting example, woven material may include a connection yarn which may include an altered weave pattern for coupling, binding and/or securing layers of the woven material together. The altered weave pattern of the connection yarn may enable the first layer and the second layer to being bound, and distinctly, the third layer and the fourth layer to being bound. 
     In an additional, non-limiting example, the weave pattern for the plurality of warp threads in the second layer and the third layer may be altered. In the additional, non-limiting example, a warp thread of the second layer and a warp thread of the third layer are woven between the second layer and the third layer over a portion of the length of the woven material. 
     In operation  504 , a localized separation between two distinct layers of the four distinct layers of the woven material may be formed. The localized separation formed between the two distinct layers of the woven material may receive a pin for coupling a connection device to the woven material. The forming of the localized separation in the woven material may be achieved using the altered weave pattern of the connection yarn and/or the warp threads in the woven material. The connection yarns and/or warp threads, including the altered weave pattern, may secure two adjacent layers of the four layers of woven material, creating a spacing between each of the pair of adjacent layers secured together. 
     In operation  506 , a pin aperture may be formed in the side of the woven material. The pin aperture may be formed inside of the woven material, adjacent the localized separation formed in operation  504 . Specifically, the pin aperture may be formed on the side of woven material, and may be aligned with the localized separation. The forming of the pin aperture may further include creating an opening through the woven material, including the localized separation, for receiving the pin. 
     In operation  508 , a pin may be inserted through the localized separation formed in the woven material. The pin may be inserted through the pin aperture, and completely though the woven material via the localized separation. The inserting of the pin through the localized separation may also include securing the pin within the localized separation between two distinct layers of the woven material. 
     In operation  510 , a portion of the woven material positioned adjacent the localized separation and pin may be processed. The processing of the portion of the woven material positioned adjacent the localized separation may transform woven material into a wearable band for an electronic device. The processing of the portion of the woven material positioned adjacent the localized separation may further include hot pressing the portion of the woven material, pinching the portion of the woven material and/or laser cutting the portion of the woven material. Additionally, the laser cut portion of the woven material positioned adjacent the localized separation may undergo further processes including sanding of the laser cut portion of the woven material, debos sing the laser cut portion of the woven material, and/or melting the laser cut portion of the woven material. 
     Finally, in operation  512 , a connection device may be coupled to the pin inserted through the localized separation formed between the two distinct layers of the woven material. The connection device may be coupled to the pin after the portion of the woven material positioned adjacent the localized separation is processed, or in an alternative, operation  510  may be omitted, and the connection device may be coupled to the pin after insertion of the pin through the localized separation in the woven material (e.g., operation  508 ). The coupling of the connection device to the pin may form the wearable band to be utilized with a wearable electronic device. 
       FIG. 19  shows a cross-section side view of woven material  606  used to form multiple wearable bands  100  of  FIG. 1  from a single piece of woven material  606 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , woven material  606  may show the end or completion of a first wearable band  100   a  and the beginning or start of a second wearable band  100   b . First wearable band  100   a  may end and/or be cut along a first cut line (CL 1 ) adjacent a pin region (PR). Pin region (PR) may represent the portion of woven material  606  that may include localized separation  648  and/or connection pin  640  positioned within localized separation  648  to couple connection device  108  to end  110  of woven material  606 , as similarly discussed with respect to  FIGS. 14-18 . 
     Additionally as shown in  FIG. 19 , woven material  606  may also include a transition region (TR) formed between first wearable band  100   a  and second wearable band  100   b . In the non-limiting example, transition region (TR) may be formed after the first cut line (CL 1 ) forming first wearable band  100   a , and before the weave pattern for the warp threads  630 , weft threads  632  and/or connection yarns  646  are altered and/or changed, as discussed in detail herein. Transition region (TR) may undergo various processes prior to being removed from woven material  606 , and ultimately forming first wearable band  100   a  and second wearable band  100   b . In non-limiting examples, woven material  606  in transition region (TR) may be melted and/or pinched, as similarly discussed herein with respect to  FIGS. 3-5 . The melting and/or pinching of transition region (TR) may take place prior to or after cutting woven material  606  along first cut line (CL 1 ) to form first wearable band  100   a . As discussed herein, melting and/or pinching woven material  606  may provide woven material  606  with a reduced thickness and/or may have a desirable cosmetic appearance by reducing fraying and/or preventing unwoven threads when forming ends for first wearable band  100   a  and second wearable band  100   b . After woven material  606  formed in transition region (TR) is melted and/or pinched, transition region of woven material  606  may be cut adjacent second wearable band  100   b , along second cut line (CL 2 ). 
     As shown in  FIG. 19 , the weave pattern of woven material  606  may be altered to form first wearable band  100   a  and second wearable band  100   b  from a single piece of woven material  606 , and also to form localized separation  648  for receiving connection pin  640 . As discussed in detail below, the weave pattern may be altered for warp threads  630 , and/or the various connection yarns  646  forming woven material  606 . 
     A portion of warp threads  630  may have a constant weave pattern, and the remaining portion of warp threads  630  may have an altered weave pattern when forming first wearable band  100   a  and second wearable band  100   b  from woven material  606 . In a non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , warp threads  630  forming first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of the plurality of warp threads  630  may have a weave pattern that may be constant and/or may not be altered when forming first wearable band  100   a  and second wearable band  100   b . In the non-limiting example, and as similarly discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 5 , warp threads  630  of first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) may alternate between being positioned above and below weft thread  632 . 
     Warp threads  630  of second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may have an altered weave pattern in woven material  606 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , warp threads  630  of second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may have a similar weave pattern to warp threads  630  of first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) in the portions of woven material  606  surrounding pin region (PR) (e.g., first wearable band  100   a , transition region (TR), second wearable band  100   b ). However, in pin region (PR) of woven material  606 , the weave pattern of warp threads  630  in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) may be substantially altered. As shown in  FIG. 19 , both warp threads  630  of second layer (L 2 ) may be positioned above the weft threads  632  of second layer (L 2 ) and/or may be positioned between weft threads  632  formed in first layer (L 1 ) and second layer (L 2 ). Additionally, both warp threads  630  of third layer (L 3 ) may be positioned below the weft threads  632  of third layer (L 3 ) and/or may be positioned between weft threads  632  formed in third layer (L 3 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). As shown in  FIG. 19 , no warp threads  630  may separate and/or be positioned between the weft threads  632  formed in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) in pin region (PR) of woven material  606 . As a result of warp threads  630  altered weave pattern in pin region (PR), and because of the weave pattern of connection yarns  646  discussed in detail below, localized separation  648  may be formed between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630  for receiving connection pin  640 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 19 , woven material  606  may have four distinct connection yarns  646   a ,  646   b ,  646   c ,  646   d  utilized to form first wearable band  100   a  and second wearable band  100   b . Depending on the region (e.g., wearable band  100 , pin region (PR), transition region (TR)) of woven material  606 , connection yarns  646   a ,  646   b ,  646   c ,  646   d  may have a unique or altered weave pattern. In the non-limiting example, first connection yarn  646   a  and second connection yarn  646   b  may be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between first layer (L 1 ) and the fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  630  in the portion of first wearable band  100   a  positioned adjacent pin region (PR). First connection yarn  646   a  and second connection yarn  646   b  may be alternately woven, such that when first connection yarn  646   a  is woven around weft thread  632  in first layer (L 1 ), second connection yarn  646   b  is woven around weft thread  632  in fourth layer (L 4 ), and vice versa. 
     At pin region (PR) however, the weave pattern of first connection yarn  646   a  and second connection yarn  646   b  may be altered. In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , first connection yarn  646   a , beginning in pin region (PR), may be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between third layer (L 3 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  630 . As a result, first connection yarn  646   a  may not pass between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630  in pin region (PR) and/or may not pass through localized separation  648  formed in woven material  606 . Additionally, in the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , second connection yarn  646   b , beginning in pin region (PR), may be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between first layer (L 1 ) and second layer (L 2 ) of warp threads  630 . Similar to first connection yarn  646   a , second connection yarn  646   b  may not pass between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630  in pin region (PR) and/or may not pass through localized separation  648  formed in woven material  606 . The altered weave pattern for first connection yarn  646   a  and second connection yarn  646   b  may be maintained through pin region (PR) and transition region (TR) of woven material  606 , as shown in  FIG. 19 . 
     At the end of transition region (TR), and/or the beginning of second wearable band  100   b , the weave pattern of first connection yarn  646   a  and second connection yarn  646   b  may be altered again. In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , first connection yarn  646   a , beginning at second cut line (CL 2 ) or second wearable band  100   b , may be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630 . Additionally, in the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , second connection yarn  646   b , beginning at second cut line (CL 2 ) or second wearable band  100   b , may also be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630 , opposite first connection yarn  646   a . By comparison, first connection yarn  646   a  and second connection yarn  646   b  may connect outer layers (e.g., first layer (L 1 ), fourth layer (L 4 )) in first wearable band  100   a , and connect inner layers (e.g., second layer (L 2 ), third layer (L 3 )) in second wearable band  100   b  as a result of the unique or altered weave pattern in woven material  606 . 
     Third connection yarn  646   c  and fourth connection yarn  646   d  may also have altered weave patterns in woven material  606 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , third connection yarn  646   c  and fourth connection yarn  646   d  may be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630  in the portion of first wearable band  100   a  positioned adjacent pin region (PR). Third connection yarn  646   c  and fourth connection yarn  646   d  may be alternately woven, such that when third connection yarn  646   c  is woven around weft thread  632  in second layer (L 2 ), fourth connection yarn  646   d  is woven around weft thread  632  in third layer (L 3 ), and vice versa. 
     At pin region (PR) however, the weave pattern of third connection yarn  646   c  and fourth connection yarn  646   d  may be altered. In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , third connection yarn  646   c , beginning in pin region (PR), may be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between first layer (L 1 ) and second layer (L 2 ) of warp threads  630 . As a result, and similar to first connection yarn  646   a  and second connection yarn  646   b , third connection yarn  646   c  may not pass between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630  in pin region (PR) and/or may not pass through localized separation  648  formed in woven material  606 . Additionally, in the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , fourth connection yarn  646   d , beginning in pin region (PR), may be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between third layer (L 3 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  630 . Similar to third connection yarn  646   c , fourth connection yarn  646   d  may not pass between second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630  in pin region (PR) and/or may not pass through localized separation  648  formed in woven material  606 . The altered weave pattern for third connection yarn  646   c  and fourth connection yarn  646   d  may be maintained through pin region (PR) and transition region (TR) of woven material  606 , as shown in  FIG. 19 . 
     At the end of transition region (TR), and/or the beginning of second wearable band  100   b , the weave pattern of third connection yarn  646   c  and fourth connection yarn  646   d  may be altered again. In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , third connection yarn  646   c , beginning at second cut line (CL 2 ) or second wearable band  100   b , may be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  630 . Additionally, in the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 19 , fourth connection yarn  646   d , beginning at second cut line (CL 2 ) or second wearable band  100   b , may also be woven through weft threads  632  positioned between first layer (L 1 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  630 , opposite third connection yarn  646   c . By comparison, third connection yarn  646   c  and fourth connection yarn  646   d  may connect inner layers (e.g., second layer (L 2 ), third layer (L 3 )) in first wearable band  100   a , and connect outer layers (e.g., first layer (L 1 ), fourth layer (L 4 )) in second wearable band  100   b  as a result of the unique or altered weave pattern in woven material  606 . This may be the opposite to the connections formed using first connection yarn  646   a  and second connection yarn  646   b  in first wearable band  100   a  and second wearable band  100   b , respectively. 
     As shown in  FIG. 19 , weft threads  632  may also include a unique and/or altered weave pattern when forming first wearable band  100   a  and second wearable band  100   b  from woven material  606 . In the non-limiting example, and distinct from woven material  306  discussed herein with respect to  FIGS. 15 and 16 , woven material  606  may include weft thread  632  passing through each layer of warp threads  630  twice between every transition of warp threads  630 . As shown in  FIG. 19 , each of the four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of the plurality of warp threads  630  may have warp thread  632  pass between the warp threads twice, before warp threads  630  alternate positions (e.g., above, below) with respect to weft thread  632 . 
     The weave pattern of weft threads  632  may also be altered dependent on the region (e.g., wearable band  100 , pin region (PR), transition region (TR)) of woven material  606 . As shown in  FIG. 19 , weft thread  632  may be formed within woven material  606  by a first weave pattern (WP 1 ) in the portion of first wearable band  100   a  positioned adjacent pin region (PR), in transition region (TR) and/or in second wearable band  100   b . In pin region (PR) however, weft thread  632  may be formed in woven material  606  by a second weave pattern (WP 2 ). Second weave pattern (WP 2 ) of weft thread  632  in pin region (PR) may ease the initial insertion of pin  340  of connection device  108  (see,  FIG. 14 ) through localized separation  648  in woven material  606  and/or may allow a portion of pin  340  to more easily exit woven material  606  prior to coupling connection device  108  to pin  340 . Additionally, and as discussed herein, localized separation  648  formed in woven material  606  may be more easily accessed in portions of woven material  606  having weft threads  632  woven using second weave pattern (WP 2 ). 
     Turning to  FIGS. 20 and 21 , and with continued reference to  FIG. 19 , first weave pattern (WP 1 ) and second weave pattern (WP 2 ) of weft thread  632  of woven material  606  are shown. The arrows depicted in  FIGS. 20 and 21  may represent weft thread  632 , and may also indicate the direction and/or order in which weft thread  632  is woven within woven material  606 . Warp threads  630  may be omitted for clarity from  FIGS. 20 and 21 . However, it is understood that the plurality of warp threads  630  formed in the four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) may alternate between being positioned above and below the two distinct passes of weft thread  632  in each of the layers (L 1 -L 4 ), as discussed herein. Additionally, it is understood that weft thread  632  shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21  may be woven much tighter than depicted, and the weave patterns for weft thread  632  shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21  may be spread out and/or distanced for clarity and exemplary purposes. 
     As discussed herein, weft thread  632  may be formed from a single piece of thread that may be interwoven through all layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads, along the entire length of woven material  606 . In the non-limiting examples shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21 , weft thread  632  of woven material  606  may have incoming thread portions  662  and outgoing thread portion  664 . Incoming thread portions  662  may be weft thread  632  that was previously woven through the four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads  630  positioned adjacent the portion to be woven by weft thread  632 . Additionally, outgoing thread portion  664  may be weft thread  632  that may be woven through subsequent portions of the four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads  630  forming woven material  606 . 
     Additionally,  FIGS. 20 and 21  show material sides  668   a ,  668   b  for woven material  606 . Material sides  668   a ,  668   b  of woven material  606  may determine the width of wearable band  100  (see,  FIG. 1 ) formed from woven material  606 . As similarly discussed herein, it is understood that the dimensions and/or spacing of material sides  668   a ,  668   b  of woven material  606 , as shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21 , may be merely exemplary, and may not necessarily represent the distance between weft thread  632  as it is woven through woven material  606 . 
       FIG. 20  shows first weave pattern (WP 1 ) for weft thread  632  of woven material  606 . In first weave pattern (WP 1 ), weft thread  632  may continuously move between material side  668   a  and material side  668   b  of woven material  606  and may pass through the four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads  630 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 20 , incoming thread portion  662  of weft thread  632  may first enter in third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630 . From there, weft thread  632  may be woven, in order, through third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630 , second layer (L 2 ) of warp threads  630 , fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  630  and finally, first layer (L 1 ) of warp threads  630 , as shown in  FIG. 20 . From first layer (L 1 ) of warp threads  630 , outgoing thread portion  664  of weft thread  632  may be woven through a subsequent portion of warp threads  630  of woven material  606 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 20 , weft thread  632  may be woven through itself on material side  668   a , such that the portions of weft thread  632  in the four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads  630  may be intertwined and/or interwoven. Additionally, weft thread  632  may loop between distinct layers of warp threads  630  on material side  668   b  as it is woven using first weave pattern (WP 1 ). As weft thread  632  loops between distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads  630  of woven material  606 , portions of weft thread  632  on material side  668   b  may also overlap weft thread  632  in distinct layers. In a non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 20 , the portion of weft thread  632  looping from second layer (L 2 ) to fourth layer (L 4 ) on material side  668   b  may overlap weft thread  632  positioned in second layer (L 2 ) and third layer (L 3 ). In another non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 20 , the portion of weft thread  632  looping from fourth layer (L 4 ) to first layer (L 1 ) on material side  668   b  may overlap weft thread  632  positioned in second layer (L 2 ), third layer (L 3 ) and fourth layer (L 4 ). 
       FIG. 21  shows second weave pattern (WP 2 ) for weft thread  632  of woven material  606 . Similar to weft thread  632  in first weave pattern (WP 1 ), weft thread  632  in second weave pattern (WP 2 ) may continuously move between material side  668   a  and material side  668   b  of woven material  606  and may pass through the four distinct layers (L 1 - 4 ) of warp threads  630 . In the non-limiting example shown in  FIG. 21 , incoming thread portion  662  of weft thread  632  may first enter in fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  630 . From there, weft thread  632  may be woven, in order, through fourth layer (L 4 ) of warp threads  630 , third layer (L 3 ) of warp threads  630 , second layer (L 2 ) of warp threads  630  and finally, first layer (L 1 ) of warp threads  630 , as shown in  FIG. 21 . From first layer (L 1 ) of warp threads  630 , outgoing thread portion  664  of weft thread  632  may be woven through a subsequent portion of warp threads  630  of woven material  606 . 
     As similarly discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 20 , weft thread  632  may be woven through, interwoven and/or interlace distinct layers of warp threads  630  on material side  668   a . Additionally, as shown in  FIG. 21 , and similar to  FIG. 20 , weft thread  632  may be looped between distinct layers (L 1 - 4 ) of warp threads  630  on material side  668   b . However, distinct from first weave pattern (WP 1 ), no portion of weft thread  632  may overlap another distinct layer of weft thread  632  in second weave pattern (WP 2 ). Because weft thread  632  does not overlap when woven using second weave pattern (WP 2 ), each of the four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads  630  may be more easily separated then the four distinct layers (L 1 -L 4 ) of warp threads  630  having weft thread  632  woven using first weave pattern (WP 1 ). As a result, pin region (PR), which may have weft thread  632  woven using second weave pattern (WP 2 ), may allow for easier access to and/or easier penetration of pin  340  in/out of localized separation  648  formed in woven material  606 . 
     The weave pattern of a woven material may be altered to provide a locally thinned portion in the woven material to improve the melting and/or pinching process performed on the woven material. Additionally, the locally thinned portion of the woven material may provide better cosmetic features and/or appearance of the melted/pinched woven material when the woven material is utilized in a wearable band for an electronic device. Additionally, the altering of the weave pattern of the woven material may increase flexibility in the woven material and/or reduce stiffness. Also, the weave pattern of the woven material may be altered to create a localized separation between the plurality of layers forming the woven material. This localized separation may allow components of the wearable band to be more easily inserted through and/or secured within the woven material used to form the wearable band of the electronic device. The altering of the weave pattern may be achieved by altering a weave pattern of the plurality of warp threads of the woven material, and/or at least one connection yarn woven through the woven material. 
     The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the specific details are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not targeted to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings.

Metadata:
Filing Date: 20150702
Publication Date: 20190312
Grant Date: 20190312
Priority Date: 20150306
Inventors: HATANAKA, MOTOHIDE
SU, Ying-liang
HAMADA, YOJI
Assignee: APPLE INC
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