PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-10058149-B1
Application Number: US-201715708026-A
Country: US
Kind Code: B1

Title: Attachment mechanism architectures for a watch band

Abstract:
A watch band can provide both a physical connection and an electrical connection with a watch body of a watch. The watch band is fixed relative to the watch body and an electrical connection is either performed either simultaneously or shortly thereafter. The electrical connection enables data and power transfer between the watch body and the watch band. The electrical connection can also be performed by a secondary user interaction. Secondary user inactions can involve the user sliding, pulling, pushing, or rotating a portion of the watch band or watch body.

Claims:
What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A watch band comprising:
 a watch band connector; 
 electrical connectors movable between an electrically disengaged position and an electrically engaged position; and 
 a strap portion extending into the watch band connector and configured to move relative to the watch band connector, 
 wherein the electrical connectors move away from the watch band connector and from the electrically disengaged position to the electrically engaged position when the strap portion is extended further into the watch band connector. 
 
     
     
       2. The watch band of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical connectors are moved to the electrically engaged position when the strap portion slides further into the watch band connector by a force pushing the strap portion and the watch band connector together. 
     
     
       3. The watch band of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical connectors are moved to the electrically disengaged position when the strap portion slides away from the watch band connector by a force pulling the strap portion and the watch band connector apart. 
     
     
       4. The watch band of  claim 1 , wherein the strap portion includes a rotatable shuttle, and the electrical connectors are moved to the electrically engaged position when the rotatable shuttle moves into the watch band connector by rotation of the strap portion relative to the watch band connector. 
     
     
       5. The watch band of  claim 4 , wherein the rotation of the strap portion relative to the watch band connector transitions the watch band from a bent configuration to a flat configuration. 
     
     
       6. The watch band of  claim 4 , wherein the electrical connectors are moved to the electrically disengaged position when the rotatable shuttle moves away from the watch band connector by rotation of the strap portion relative to the watch band connector, and a direction of rotation of the strap portion to disengage the electrical connectors is opposite a direction of rotation of the strap portion to engage the electrical connectors. 
     
     
       7. The watch band of  claim 1 , wherein the watch band connector includes a non-conductive portion that is configured to project from an outer surface of the watch band connector and physically connect and lock the watch band to a watch body. 
     
     
       8. The watch band of  claim 7 , wherein the strap portion is connected to a lock-out portion that moves relative to the strap portion, and extension of the strap portion further into the watch band connector moves the lock-out portion to engage with a catch member to maintain a physical connection between the watch band and the watch body. 
     
     
       9. A wearable device comprising:
 the watch band of  claim 1 ; and 
 a watch body defining a slot that extends a width of the watch body, wherein the watch band is connected to the watch body via the slot. 
 
     
     
       10. A watch band comprising:
 a watch band connector comprising:
 electrical connectors fixed to a movable sled, wherein the electrical connectors and the movable sled are movable together between an engaged position and a disengaged position; and 
 a shuttle connected to the movable sled by a cam; and 
 
 a strap portion coupled to the shuttle, wherein movement of the strap portion away from the watch band connector rotates the cam, and rotation of the cam pushes the movable sled away from the shuttle to move the electrical connectors from the disengaged position to the engaged position. 
 
     
     
       11. The watch band of  claim 10 , further comprising return springs biasing the movable sled toward the disengaged position, wherein movement of the strap portion toward the watch band connector rotates the cam and the return springs push the movable sled to the disengaged position. 
     
     
       12. The watch band of  claim 10 , wherein the watch band connector includes a catch member configured to physically connect and lock the watch band to a watch body when the catch member extends into an opening of the watch body. 
     
     
       13. The watch band of  claim 12 , wherein the movable sled is connected to a lock-out portion, such that:
 when the movable sled is in the engaged position, the lock-out portion maintains the catch member in the opening; and 
 when the movable sled is moved to the disengaged position, the lock-out portion releases the catch member from the opening. 
 
     
     
       14. The watch band of  claim 12 , wherein the catch member is flush with an outer surface of the watch band connector. 
     
     
       15. A watch comprising:
 a watch body; 
 a watch band connector connectable to the watch body, the watch band connector comprising:
 a catch member configured to engage with the watch body to physically couple the watch band connector to the watch body; 
 electrical connectors movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position; and 
 an interaction interface being exposed and rotatable to move the electrical connectors from the disengaged position to the engaged position. 
 
 
     
     
       16. The watch of  claim 15 , wherein the watch band connector further comprises a lock-out portion that locks the catch member to maintain a physical connection between the watch band connector and the watch body. 
     
     
       17. The watch of  claim 16 , wherein the interaction interface is a flap that is rotatable toward the watch body. 
     
     
       18. The watch of  claim 17 , wherein the lock-out portion is a portion of the flap that covers a release button of the catch member. 
     
     
       19. The watch of  claim 15 , wherein the interaction interface is rotatable by inserting and turning a tool having a shape corresponding to the interaction interface. 
     
     
       20. The watch of  claim 19 , wherein rotating the interaction interface rotates a cam that moves the electrical connectors from the disengaged position to the engaged position and engages a lock-out portion of the watch band connector.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/397,754, entitled “ATTACHMENT MECHANISM ARCHITECTURES FOR A WATCH BAND,” filed Sep. 21, 2016, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present description relates generally to a wearable device, and, more particularly, to physical and electrical connections of a watch band to a watch body of the wearable device, such as a wristwatch or other wrist-mounted device (e.g., a smartwatch). 
     BACKGROUND 
     Some electronic devices may be removably attached to a user. For example, a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device can be attached to a user&#39;s wrist by joining free ends of a watchband together. In many cases, watchbands may have limited fit adjustment increments available. For example, some bands have an incrementally user-adjustable size (e.g., a buckling clasp, pin and eyelet, etc.) whereas other bands have a substantially fixed size, adjustable only with specialized tools and/or expertise (e.g., folding clasp, deployment clasp, snap-fit clasp, etc.). Other bands may be elasticated expansion-type bands that stretch to fit around a user&#39;s wrist. The degree of comfort and securement of the electronic device to the user can depend on the function and arrangement of the watchband. 
     In one example, wristwatches typically include a case and a band. The case carries the components or mechanisms of the wristwatch including the face. The band extends away from the case so that it can wrap around the wrist of a user. The band may be integral with the case. However, in most cases, the band is a separate part that is attached to the case. 
    
    
     
       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  shows a front perspective view of a watch with a watch band. 
         FIG. 2  shows a front view of a watch with a watch band. 
         FIG. 3  shows a front perspective view of a watch body. 
         FIG. 4  shows a rear perspective view of the watch body of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 5  shows a front view of a watch body and a watch band connector in a disengaged position. 
         FIG. 6  shows a front view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 5  in a partially engaged position. 
         FIG. 7  shows a front view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 5  in an engaged position. 
         FIG. 8  shows a cross-sectional view of the watch body and the watch band connector taken along line  8 - 8 ′ of  FIG. 6 . 
         FIG. 9  shows a cross-sectional view of the watch body and the watch band connector taken along line  9 - 9 ′ of  FIG. 6 . 
         FIG. 10  shows a cross-sectional view of the watch body and the watch band connector taken along line  10 - 10 ′ of  FIG. 7 . 
         FIG. 11  shows a front schematic view of a watch body and a watch band connector in an electrically disengaged position and a secondary user interaction system in a first position. 
         FIG. 12  shows a front schematic view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 11  in an electrically engaged position and the secondary user interaction system in a second position. 
         FIG. 13  shows a front schematic view of a watch body and a watch band connector in an electrically disengaged position and a secondary user interaction system in a first position. 
         FIG. 14  shows a front schematic view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 13  in an electrically engaged position and the secondary user interaction system in a second position. 
         FIG. 15  shows a perspective view of a watch band connector, a watch band, and a secondary user interaction system. 
         FIG. 16  shows a front schematic view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 15  in an electrically disengaged position and the secondary user interaction system in a first position. 
         FIG. 17  shows a front schematic view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 15  in an electrically engaged position and the secondary user interaction system in a second position. 
         FIG. 18  shows a cross-sectional view of the watch band connector, the watch band, and the secondary user interaction system taken along line  18 - 18 ′ of  FIG. 16 . 
         FIG. 19  shows a cross-sectional view of the watch band connector, the watch band, and the secondary user interaction system taken along line  19 - 19 ′ of  FIG. 17 . 
         FIG. 20  shows a side schematic view of a watch body and a watch band connector in an electrically engaged position and a secondary user interaction system in a first position. 
         FIG. 21  shows a side schematic view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 20  in an electrically engaged position and the secondary user interaction system in a second position. 
         FIG. 22  shows a front schematic view of a watch body and a watch band connector in an electrically disengaged position and a secondary user interaction system in a first position. 
         FIG. 23  shows a front schematic view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 22  in an electrically engaged position and the secondary user interaction system in a second position. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of various configurations of the subject technology and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the subject technology may be practiced. The appended drawings are incorporated herein and constitute a part of the detailed description. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of the subject technology. However, it will be clear and apparent to those skilled in the art that the subject technology is not limited to the specific details set forth herein and may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the subject technology. 
     Smartwatches include a watch band to attach a watch body of the smartwatch to a user&#39;s wrist. To increase the functionality of the watch, independently of changing the watch body, watch bands as described herein can be used to provide additional features to the smartwatch, or to extend features of the watch body. For example, batteries, memory, processors, sensors, and additional electrical components can be integrated into the watch band to augment the user&#39;s experience. Accordingly, to provide interoperability between the watch body and features of the watch band, the watch band can do more than merely physically connect to the watch body, but can also electrically connect to the watch body in order to transfer data and power between the watch body and components of the watch band. 
     The following disclosure relates to mechanisms for establishing a physical connection and an electrical connection between a watch band and a watch body of a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch). The physical connection of the watch band to the watch body can be established first to help fix the watch band relative to the watch body. The physical connection itself may not establish an electrical connection between the watch band and the watch body but can fix and lock the watch band relative to the watch body. The electrical connection can be separately established to enable data and power transfer between the watch body and the watch band. While the electrical connection can also involve physical contact between the watch body and the watch band, the purpose of the electrical connection is to establish data and power transfer between the watch body and the watch band, and in some examples not to fix or lock the watch band to the watch body. 
     The transfer of data and/or power between the watch band and the watch body can be performed in a number of different ways, for example, such as conductively, inductively, optically, or by any other suitable transmission mode. Establishing the physical connection between the watch body and the watch band first can help protect and align the subsequent electrical connection, especially where it includes precision electrical components, such as small-scale pin connectors (e.g., pogo pins). 
     The physical connection between the watch band and the watch body can be established in a number of different ways. For example, the physical connection can be established by sliding a proximal end of the watch band into a slot of the watch body. As the watch band slides into the slot of the watch body, the watch band can reach a predetermined position and a locking mechanism can lock the watch band in place. The locking mechanism physically fixes the watch band relative to the watch body and does not release the watch band from the watch body until the user disconnects the locking mechanism. After the watch band is fixed relative to the watch body, an electrical connection can be established. 
     The electrical connection between the watch band and the watch body can be established at a number of different times, but in some examples not before the physical connection. For example, the electrical connection can be established simultaneously with the physical connection between the watch band and the watch body. Alternatively or additionally, the electrical connection can be automatically established immediately after the physical connection is established. Alternatively or additionally, the electrical connection can be established upon a secondary user interaction after the physical connection is established. Examples of secondary user interactions can include, for example, sliding, pulling, pushing, or rotating a portion of the watch band or watch body. 
     Once the electrical connection is established, the watch band can include a lock-out feature that prevents disconnection of the physical connection between the watch band and the watch body until after the electrical connection is disconnected. By preventing the user from sliding the watch band in the slot before the electrical connection is disconnected, precision electrical components, such as small-scale pogo pins, can be protected. 
     When the user desires to swap out watch bands, the user can first disconnect the electrical connection, which disables the lock-out feature. The electrical disconnection can be automatic or user controlled. Once the lock-out feature is disabled, the user can then disconnect the physical connection to be able to slide the watch band out from the watch body. 
     The present disclosure details attachment mechanism architectures for a watch band that include connections between a watch body and the watch band, where the connection includes both a physical, non-conductive connection and a separate electrical connection. The physical connection fixes and locks the watch band in place relative to the watch body. The electrical connection establishes a connection between the watch body and the watch band to enable data and power transfer. While the electrical connection can also include physical contact between components of the watch body and the watch band, the purpose of the electrical connection is to enable data and power transfer. Different architectures are described herein that establish the physical connection and the electrical connection between the watch band and the watch body. 
     In some embodiments, the physical connection between the watch body and the watch band occurs before the electrical connection between the watch body and the watch band. For example, the user can slide the watch band into a slot of the watch body and fix the watch band relative to the watch body. After the watch band is fixed relative to the watch body and locked into place, an electrical connection between the watch body and the watch band can be established. The electrical connection can involve a secondary user interaction to establish the electrical connection. For example, establishing the electrical connection between the watch body and the watch band can involve the user performing a secondary action after the physical connection is established, such as, for example, sliding, pulling, pushing, or rotating a portion of the watch band or watch body. 
     In some embodiments, the physical connection between the watch body and the watch band cannot be disconnected before the electrical connection between the watch band and the watch body is disconnected. The user will need to disconnect the electrical connection before the user will be able to disconnect the physical connection. Disconnecting the electrical connection first can help protect precision electrical components, such as small-scale pogo pins used to establish the electrical connection, during disconnection of the physical connection. 
     These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. 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. Also, any feature described with respect to an individual embodiment can be applied to the other described embodiments to the extent it is not inconsistent or otherwise conflicting with the features of the other embodiments. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a wearable device  100  that attaches to a user&#39;s wrist or other suitable appendage. Wearable device  100  can be, for example, a wrist-worn watch. Alternatively or additionally, the electronic device can be a portable computing device. Examples include cell phones, smart phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, timekeeping devices, computerized glasses and other wearable devices navigation devices, sports devices, accessory devices, health-monitoring devices, medical devices, wristbands, bracelets, jewelry, and/or the like. 
     Wearable device  100  can include a watch body  110  and a watch band  120  with a first band portion  130 , a second band portion  140 , and a watch band fastener  150 . Watch band  120  couples to watch body  110  on opposing sides of watch body  110 . First band portion  130  and second band portion  140  can physically and electrically connect to watch body. The physical and electrical connections can be separate. The physical connection fixes watch band  120  relative to watch body  110 . The electrical connection enables data and/or power transfer between watch body  110  and watch band  120 . Watch band  120  can secure watch body  110  to the user&#39;s wrist by fastening first band portion  130  to second band portion  140  with watch band fastener  150 . Watch band fastener  150  can fasten first band portion  130  to second band portion  140  in a number of ways, for example, such as mechanical interlocks, magnets, buckles, latches, hinges, snaps, hook-and-loop fasteners, or any other suitable attachment mechanism. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a view of wearable device  100  with first band portion  130  and second band portion  140  separated from watch body  110 . First band portion  130  and second band portion  140  are removably attachable to watch body  110  to enable the user to swap out watch band  120  in order to suit the user&#39;s preferences. For example, watch band  120  can be swapped out based on style, color, attachment mechanism, and function of watch band  120 . 
       FIG. 3  illustrates a top perspective view of watch body  110  and  FIG. 4  illustrates a bottom perspective view of watch body  110 . Watch body  110  can include slots  300  and  310  for attaching first band portion  130  to watch body  110  and second band portion  140  to watch body  110 . First band portion  130  can slide into slot  300  and second band portion can slide into slot  310 . Slots  300  and  310  can be located at a bottom side  304  and a top side  302  of watch body  110 , respectively. 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , watch body  110  can include release buttons  400  and  410 . Release buttons  400  and  410  each relate to corresponding slots  300  and  310 . Release buttons  400  and  410  can release watch band  120  from slots  300  and  310  (e.g., by releasing a locking mechanism). When the user presses release button  400  or  410 , watch band  120  can be released from the locking mechanism, and the user is able to slide watch band  120  out of respective slots  300  and  310 . 
       FIGS. 5-7  illustrate watch body  110  and a watch band connector  500  that can establish a physical connection and an electrical connection between watch body  110  and watch band connector  500 . Watch band connector  500  functions as an attachment mechanism to attach watch band  120  to watch body  110 .  FIG. 5  illustrates watch band connector  500  that can slide into the slot of watch body  110  along a first direction A 1 , which is illustrated by the arrow. First direction A 1  is coincident with the width direction of watch band  120 .  FIG. 6  illustrates watch band connector  500  in a partially physically engaged position, where watch band connector  500  begins to slide within the slot of watch body  110  (illustrated in broken lines). While partially physically engaged, electrical connectors  530  remain retracted and electrically disengaged.  FIG. 7  illustrates watch band connector  500  in a fully engaged position, where watch band connector  500  is fully within the slot of watch body  110 . When fully engaged, electrical connectors  530  are extended and electrically engaged with watch body  110  (illustrated in broken lines). 
     After a physical connection is established (i.e., after watch band connector  500  is physically fixed relative to watch body  110 ) electrical connectors  530  can be connected to watch body  110 . As discussed,  FIG. 6  illustrates pogo pins  532  of electrical connectors  530  in an electrically disengaged state (i.e., electrical connectors  530  are not electrically connected with watch body  110 ), and  FIG. 7  illustrates pogo pins  532  of electrical connectors  530  in an engaged state (i.e., pogo pins  532  and seal  534  have moved in a second direction A 2  by extension bars  536 , which is illustrated by the arrow). Second direction A 2  is coincident with the length direction of watch band  120  and perpendicular to first direction A 1 . Accordingly, after the physical connection between watch band connector  500  and watch body  110  is established, pogo pins  532  of electrical connectors  530  can electrically contact watch body  110  to enable data and power transfer across electrical connectors  530 . Seals  534  of each electrical connector  530  help ensure that pogo pins  532  are sealed from external elements, such as, for example, water, air, humidity, or other potentially detrimental environment or detritus. Seals  534  can seal pogo pins  532  by an interference fit between seals  534  and the slot. 
     Watch band connector  500  can be interchangeably used with either of multiple slots of the watch body  110 . Watch band connector  500  can include a connector body  510 , a movable lock member  520 , and electrical connectors  530 . Lock member  520  can be non-conductive and act as an engagement member for physically connecting watch band connector  500  relative to watch body  110 . Lock member  520  can be centered in a width direction of watch band connector  500 . Each electrical connector  530  can include an electrical connector (e.g., pogo pin  532 ), a seal  534 , and extension bars  536 . For simplicity of explanation, electrical connectors can be referred to herein as pogo pins, however one of skill in the art will understand that such pogo pins can be replaced with alternative electrical connectors, such as contact pads or other pin connectors. 
     While pogo pins  532  are shown in  FIG. 5  as projecting out of seal  534 , the placement of pogo pins  532  is not so limited. Tips of pogo pins  532  can be in line with tops of seals  534  or in line with the proximal end of watch band connector  500 . Pogo pins  532  can also be retracted within seals  534  or lower than a proximal end of watch band connector  500 . 
     The number of electrical connectors  530  can vary depending on the format of data and power transfer between watch band  120  and watch body  110 .  FIG. 5  illustrates two electrical connectors  530 . However, the present disclosure is not so limited and the number of connectors can be two, three, four, or more. Alternatively or additionally, pogo pins  532  and seals  534  can be housed in watch body  110  rather than in watch band connector  500 . 
     Connector body  510  of watch band connector  500  can be integral with the rest of watch band  120 . Alternatively or additionally, connector body  510  of watch band connector  500  can be a separate component coupled to a strap portion  550  that forms watch band  120 . 
     Lock member  520  acts as a locking mechanism and helps establish the physical connection between watch band connector  500  and watch body  110 .  FIG. 8  illustrates a cross-sectional side view of watch band connector  500 , lock member  520 , and watch body  110  when lock member  520  is physically fixed and locked relative to watch body  110 . Lock member  520  can include a ramp  810 , a catch member  820 , and a spring  830 . Ramp  810  can project orthogonally from a surface of watch band connector  500  while catch member  820  can be flush with the opposing outer surface of watch band connector  500  when watch band connector  500  is not inserted into the slot of watch body  110 . A cavity or opening  800  can be located in the slot adjacent to catch member  820 . Accordingly, when lock member  520  is inserted into the slot, the slot pushes down on ramp  810  of lock member  520 , which compresses spring  830 . When lock member  520  reaches a predetermined catch position and catch member  820  aligns with opening  800 , spring  830  expands and extends catch member  820  into opening  800 , as illustrated in  FIG. 8 . 
     In order to disengage lock member  520 , i.e., remove catch member  820  from opening  800 , the user can actuate release buttons  400  or  410 . Release buttons  400  and  410  can include a button  840 , a plunger  850 , and a spring  860 , all located within channel  870  of watch body  110 . Channel  870  can be interconnected with the slot of watch body  110 . The user can actuate button  840  to move button  840  along channel  870 . The movement of button  840  along channel  870  can bias spring  860  and engage button  840  with plunger  850 . Plunger  850  can engage with catch member  820  and move plunger  850  and catch member  820  along channel  870  which compresses spring  830 . Once catch member  820  is flush with opening  800  of the slot, the user can be able to slide watch band connector  500  along the slot in first direction A 1 . 
     The physical connection between watch band connector  500  and watch body  110  can be connected in a number of different ways. The physical connection between watch band connector  500  and watch body  110  is also further described in U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 14/696,406 and 14/789,292, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. 
       FIGS. 9 and 10  illustrate a cross-sectional side view of watch body  110 , and watch band connector  500 .  FIG. 9  illustrates pogo pin  532  in an electrically disengaged state (i.e., pogo pins  532  are not in contact with contact portion  900 ).  FIG. 10  illustrates pogo pin  532  in an electrically engaged state (i.e., pogo pins  532  are in direct contact with contact portion  900  by movement of extension bar  536 , establishing an electrical connection between pogo pins  532  and contact portion  900 ). As discussed previously, the electrical connection can be established automatically after the physical connection is established or the electrical connection can be established by a secondary user interaction to engage pogo pins  532  with contact portion  900 . 
       FIGS. 11 and 12  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection between a watch band connector  1100  and watch body  110  that can be established by a secondary user interaction after the physical connection is established. 
       FIG. 11  illustrates watch band connector  1100  in solid lines, whereas watch body  110  is illustrated in broken lines. Watch band connector  1100  has a connector body  1110 , a movable lock member  1120 , and electrical connectors  1130 . Lock member  1120  can have the same features as lock member  520  described above, including a ramp that projects orthogonally from a surface of watch band connector  1100 , a catch member that is flush with the opposing outer surface of watch band connector  1100 , and a spring disposed between the ramp and a catch member. Each electrical connector  1130  can include a pogo pin  1132  and a seal  1134 . Watch band connector  1100  can be integral with watch band  120  or can be a separate component coupled to strap portion  550  that forms watch band  120 . 
     The user can slide watch band connector  1100  into the slot of watch body  110  along first direction A 1  to physically fix watch band connector  1100  relative to watch body  110 . Lock member  1120  helps secure the physical connection between watch band connector  1100  and watch body  110 . When watch band connector  1100  slides in the slot, the slot pushes against the ramp of lock member  1120 , which compresses the spring of lock member  1120  between the ramp and a catch member of lock member  1120 . When lock member  1120  reaches a predetermined catch position within the slot, the catch member of lock member  1120  aligns with a corresponding cavity or opening of a similar shape as the catch member of lock member  1120  within the slot of watch body  110 . When lock member  1120  reaches the predetermined catch position, the compressed spring extends the catch member of lock member  1120  into an opening located in the slot. Lock member  1120  fixes watch band connector  1100  relative to watch body  110 , including limiting the ability of watch band connector  1100  to slide along first direction A 1 . 
     Watch band connector  1100  can further include a secondary user interaction system  1140  to establish the electrical connection after the physical connection is established. For example, the user can move or otherwise actuate a portion of watch band connector  1100  to establish the electrical connection (e.g., by sliding, pulling, pushing, or rotating a portion of watch band connector  1100 ). Secondary user interaction system  1140  can move pogo pins  1132  in second direction A 2  to bring pogo pins  1132  into physical contact with respective contact portions. 
     For example,  FIG. 11  illustrates secondary user interaction system  1140  involving the user pushing a portion of watch band  120  into watch band connector  1100  (e.g., pushing strap portion  550 , which can include a sled  1142 , into watch band connector  1100 ). Watch band  120  is attached to sled  1142  that is mostly disposed within watch band connector  1100 . A portion  1143  of sled  1142  can be exposed outside of watch band connector  1100 . Sled  1142  is connected to electrical connectors  1130  by connection links  1144  (which can be rigid bars) and the movement of sled  1142  in second direction A 2  moves electrical connectors  1130  an equal amount in second direction A 2 . When sled  1142  moves in second direction A 2 , return springs  1148  are compressed, as illustrated in  FIG. 12 . Sled  1142  can be fabricated from a rigid material to directly translate motion in second direction A 2  between watch band  120  and electrical connectors  1130 . 
       FIG. 12  illustrates electrical connectors  1130  in an electrically engaged position. Secondary user interaction system  1140  has been actuated by the user by pushing watch band  120  and sled  1142  from a first position, as illustrated in  FIG. 11 , to a second position, illustrated in  FIG. 12 . When electrical connectors  1130  are in the electrically engaged position, pogo pins  1132  are in physical contact with respective contact portions of watch body  110 , which establishes the electrical connection. Once the electrical connection has been established, data and/or power transfer can occur between watch band  120  and watch body  110 . 
     Secondary user interaction system  1140  can further include a lock-out feature to prevent movement of watch band connector  1100  relative to watch body  110  (e.g., along first direction A 1 ) when the electrical connection is established. For example, when secondary user interaction system  1140  is engaged, a lock-out portion  1146  of sled  1142  engages lock member  1120  and prevents the user from releasing lock member  1120  from an opening, which would otherwise permit movement of watch band connector  1100  in first direction A 1 . For example, lock-out portion  1146  can be inserted into a space which prevents movement of lock member  1120  when engaged by a release button. Since movement of the lock member is prevented by lock-out portion  1146 , the physical connection between watch band connector  1100  and watch body  110  is maintained. Accordingly, the lock-out feature prevents the user from moving watch band connector  1100  in first direction A 1 —which can damage pogo pins  1132 —before the electrical connection is disconnected.  FIG. 11  illustrates lock-out portion  1146  in a first position, in which lock-out portion does not engage with lock member  1120 .  FIG. 12  illustrates lock-out portion  1146  is in a second position, in which lock-out portion  1146  is engaged with lock member  1120  and prevents movement of watch band connector  1100  (e.g., the user cannot actuate a release button). Movement of lock-out portion  1146  is dependent on the movement of sled  1142  in second direction A 2 , which occurs when watch band  120  and sled  1142  move toward or away from watch band connector  1100 . 
     To disconnect the physical connection, the user must first disconnect the electrical connection, which will automatically disengage the lock-out feature. To disconnect the electrical connection the user can push a button  1150  which can release sled  1142  from a latch that snaps into place when sled is pushed in second direction A 2 . Once sled  1142  is released from the latch, return springs  1148  extend and push sled  1142  back to its first position, as illustrated in  FIG. 11 . Accordingly, lock-out portion  1146  of sled  1142  is no longer engaged with a catch member of lock member  1120 , thus enabling the user to actuate release buttons of watch body  110  to disconnect the physical connection to remove watch band connector  1100  from watch body  110 . 
     Seals  1134  can be formed around pogo pins  1132  and can hermetically seal pogo pins  1132  from external elements, such as water, air, humidity, or any other potentially detrimental environment or detritus. Seals  1134  are connected to sled  1142  by connection links  1144  (which can be rigid bars) that push seals  1134  against the slot thus creating an interference fit. 
       FIGS. 13 and 14  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection between a watch band connector  1300  and watch body  110  (illustrated in broken lines) that can be established by a secondary user interaction after the physical connection is established. Watch band connector  1200  can be integral with watch band  120  or can be a separate component coupled to strap portion  550  that forms watch band  120 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 13 , watch band connector  1300  has a connector body  1310 , a moveable lock member  1320 , and electrical connectors  1330 . Lock member  1320  can have the same features as lock member  520  described above, including a ramp that projects orthogonally from a surface of watch band connector  1300 , a catch member that is flush with the opposing outer surface of watch band connector  1300 , and a spring disposed between the ramp and a catch member. Each electrical connector  1330  can include a pogo pin  1332  and a seal  1334 . 
     The user can slide watch band connector  1300  into the slot of watch body  110  along first direction A 1  to physically fix watch band connector  1300  relative to watch body  110 . Lock member  1320  helps secure the physical connection between watch band connector  1300  and watch body  110 . When watch band connector  1300  slides in the slot, the slot pushes against the ramp of lock member  1320 , which compresses the spring of lock member  1320  between the ramp and the catch member of lock member  1320 . When lock member  1320  reaches a predetermined catch position within the slot, the catch member of lock member  1320  aligns with a corresponding cavity or opening of a similar shape as the catch member of lock member  1120  within the slot of watch body  110 . When lock member  1320  reaches the predetermined catch position, the compressed spring extends the catch member of lock member  1320  into an opening located in the slot. Lock member  1320  fixes watch band connector  1300  relative to watch body  110 , including limiting the ability of watch band connector  1300  to slide along first direction A 1 . 
     Watch band connector  1300  can further include a secondary user interaction system  1340  to establish the electrical connection after the physical connection is established. Secondary user interaction system  1340  can move pogo pins  1332  in second direction A 2  to bring pogo pins  1332  into physical contact with respective contact portions. 
     For example,  FIG. 13  illustrates secondary user interaction system  1340  involving the user pulling on watch band  120  in second direction A 2  away from watch band connector  1300 . Alternatively or additionally, the user can pull on strap portion  550  of watch band  120  in second direction A 2  away from watch band connector  1300 . Secondary user interaction system  1340  includes a sled  1342  that is disposed within watch band connector  1300 . Sled  1342  can be fabricated from a rigid material and connected to electrical connectors  1130  by connection links  1144  (which can be rigid bars). Accordingly, movement of sled  1342  in second direction A 2  moves electrical connectors  1130  an equal amount in the same direction. Sled  1342  is connected to a shuttle  1346  by a pair of cams  1348 . Each cam  1348  can connect to shuttle  1346  at axis of rotation  1350  that allows the cam  1348  to rotate when shuttle  1346  moves in second direction A 2 . Cams  1348  are in contact with a ground portion  1352  of watch band connector  1300  which does not move relative to watch band connector  1300 . For example, ground portion  1352  can be a rigid bar that does not move in the second direction A 2  relative to watch band connector  1300 , but provides a base against which cams  1348  can be forced to rotate when shuttle  1346  moves in second direction A 2 . 
       FIG. 14  illustrates electrical connectors  1330  in an electrically engaged position. Secondary user interaction system  1340  has been actuated by the user by pulling watch band  120  in second direction A 2  away from watch band connector  1300 , which also pulls shuttle  1346  in the same direction. As shuttle  1346  moves in second direction A 2 , cams  1348  rotate about axis  1350  and cams  1348  push sled  1342  oppositely in direction A 2 , thereby moving electrical connectors  1330  toward respective contact portions. Thus pogo pins  1332  are in moved into physical contact with contact portions to establish the electrical connection. Once the electrical connection has been established, data and/or power transfer can occur between watch band  120  and watch body  110 . 
     Secondary user interaction system  1340  can further include a lock-out feature to prevent movement of watch band connector  1300  relative to watch body  110  (e.g., along first direction A 1 ) when the electrical connection is established. In other words, when secondary user interaction system  1340  is engaged, a lock-out portion  1354  of sled  1342  engages lock member  1320  and prevents the user from releasing lock member  1320  from an opening, which would otherwise permit movement of watch band connector  1300  in first direction A 1 . For example, lock-out portion  1354  can be inserted into a space, which prevents movement of lock member  1320  when a catch member is in an opening, e.g., the user cannot actuate a release button. Since movement of the catch member is prevented by lock-out portion  1354 , the physical connection between watch band connector  1300  and watch body  110  is maintained. Accordingly, the lock-out feature prevents the user from moving watch band connector  1300  in first direction A 1 —which can damage pogo pins  1132 —before the electrical connection is disconnected.  FIG. 13  illustrates lock-out portion  1354  in a first position, in which lock-out portion  1354  does not engage with lock member  1320 .  FIG. 14  illustrates lock-out portion  1354  is in a second position, in which lock-out portion  1354  is engaged with lock member  1320  and prevents movement of watch band connector  1300  (e.g., the user cannot actuate a release button). Movement of lock-out portion  1354  is dependent on the movement of sled  1342  in second direction A 2 , which occurs when watch band  120 , sled  1342 , and shuttle  1346  move toward or away from watch band connector  1300 . 
     To disconnect the physical connection, the user must first disconnect the electrical connection which will automatically disengage the lock-out feature. To disconnect the electrical connection, the user can push watch band  120  toward watch band connector  1300 . As the user pushes in watch band  120 , shuttle  1346  and sled  1342  can return to their original positions as illustrated in  FIG. 13  by return springs  1356 . Accordingly, lock-out portion  1354  of sled  1342  no longer engages the catch member of lock member  1320 , thus enabling the user to actuate release buttons of watch body  110  to disconnect the physical connection to remove watch band connector  1300  from watch body  110 . 
     Seals  1334  can be formed around pogo pins  1332  and can hermetically seal pogo pins  1332  from external elements, such as water, air, humidity, or any other potentially detrimental environment or detritus. Seals  1334  are connected to sled  1342  by connection links  1344  (which can be rigid bars) that push seals  1334  against the slot thus creating an interference fit. 
       FIGS. 15-19  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection between a watch band connector  1500  and watch body  110  (illustrated in broken lines) which can be established by a secondary user interaction after the physical connection is established. 
       FIG. 15  illustrates watch band connector  1500  with a connector body  1510 , a moveable lock member  1520 , and electrical connectors  1530 . Lock member  1520  can have the same features as lock member  520  described above, including a ramp that projects orthogonally from a surface of watch band connector  1500 , a catch member that is flush with the opposing outer surface of watch band connector  1500 , and a spring disposed between the ramp and a catch member. Each electrical connector  1530  can include a pogo pin  1532  and a seal  1534 . Watch band connector  1500  can be integral with watch band  120  or can be a separate component coupled to strap portion  550  that forms watch band  120 . 
     The user can slide watch band connector  1500  into the slot of watch body  110  to physically fix watch band connector  1500  relative to watch body  110 . Lock member  1520  helps secure the physical connection between watch band connector  1500  and watch body  110 . When watch band connector  1500  slides in the slot, the slot pushes against the ramp of lock member  1520  and compresses the spring between the ramp and the catch member. When lock member  1520  reaches a predetermined catch position within the slot, the catch member of lock member  1520  aligns with a corresponding cavity or opening of a similar shape as the catch member within the slot of watch body  110 . When lock member  1520  reaches the predetermined catch position, the compressed spring extends the catch member of lock member  1520  into an opening in the slot. Lock member  1520  fixes watch band connector  1500  relative to watch body  110  and limits the ability of watch band connector  1500  to slide along first direction A 1 . 
     Watch band connector  1500  can further include a secondary user interaction system  1540  to establish the electrical connection after the physical connection is established. Secondary user interaction system can move pogo pins  1532  in second direction A 2  to engage pogo pins  1532  with respective contact portions. 
     For example,  FIG. 15  illustrates secondary user interaction system involving the user rotating watch band  120  relative to watch band connector  1500  about axis  1542  (which extends in the width direction A 1 ) as illustrated by arrow A 3 . Alternatively or additionally, user can rotate strap portion  550  of watch band  120  relative to watch band connector  1500 . As the user rotates watch band  120  about axis  1542 , a rotatable shuttle  1544  also rotates about axis  1542 . Rotatable shuttle  1544  can be partially disposed within a housing  1546 . Rotatable shuttle  1544  is in contact with a sled  1600 , as shown in  FIG. 16  and movement of rotatable shuttle  1544  causes sled  1600  to move in second direction A 2 . The interaction between rotatable shuttle  1544  and sled  1600  is illustrated by line  1602 ; however, the interaction between rotatable shuttle  1544  and sled  1600  is further explained below in regards to  FIGS. 18 and 19 . Sled  1600  is connected to electrical connectors  1530  by connection links  1610  (which can be rigid bars) and movement of sled  1600  in second direction A 2  moves electrical connectors  1530  an equal amount in second direction A 2 . A cam  1620  can be connected to sled  1600  and as sled  1600  moves in second direction A 2 , cam  1620  can rotate about axis  1622 . 
       FIG. 16  illustrates electrical connectors  1530  in an electrically disengaged position in which watch band  120  can have a bent configuration, as illustrated in  FIG. 15 .  FIG. 17  illustrates electrical connectors  1530  in an electrically engaged position, i.e., secondary user interaction system  1540  has been actuated by the user rotating watch band  120  relative to watch band connector  1500  to move sled  1600  in second direction A 2 . When in the electrically engaged position, watch band  120  can have a flat configuration. When electrical connectors  1530  are in the electrically engaged position, pogo pins  1532  are in physical contact with respective contact portions in the slot of watch body  110 , which establishes the electrical connection. Once the electrical connection has been established, data and/or power transfer can occur between watch band  120  and watch body  110 . 
     Secondary user interaction system  1540  can further include a lock-out feature to prevent movement of watch band connector  1500  relative to watch body  110  (e.g., along first direction A 1 ) when the electrical connection is established. For example, when secondary user interaction system  1540  is engaged, a lock-out portion  1700  of cam  1620  engages lock member  1520  and prevents the user from releasing lock member  1520  from an opening, which would otherwise permit movement of watch band connector  1500  in first direction A 1 . For example, lock-out portion  1700  can be inserted into a space, which prevents movement of lock member  1520  when a catch member thereof is in an opening. Since movement of the catch member is prevented by lock-out portion  1700 , the physical connection between watch band connector  1500  and watch body  110  is maintained. Accordingly, the lock-out feature prevents the user from moving watch band connector  1500  in first direction A 1 —which can damage pogo pins  1132 —before the electrical connection is disconnected. Movement of lock-out portion  1700  is dependent on movement of sled  1600  in second direction A 2 , which occurs when watch band  120  rotates relative to watch band connector  1500 . 
     To disconnect the physical connection, the user must first disconnect the electrical connection, which will automatically disengage the lock-out feature. To disconnect the electrical connection, the user can rotate watch band  120  relative to watch band connector  1500  in the opposite direction. As the user rotates watch band  120 , sled  1600  can return to its original position as illustrated in  FIG. 16 . In some embodiments sled  1600 &#39;s return to its original position can be assisted by return springs  1630 . Accordingly, lock-out portion  1700  of cam  1620  no longer engages the catch member of lock member  1520 , thus enabling the user to actuate release buttons of watch body  110  to disconnect the physical connection to remove watch band connector  1500 . 
     Seals  1534  can be formed around pogo pins  1532  and can hermetically seal pogo pins  1532  from external elements, such as water, air, humidity, or any other potentially detrimental environment or detritus. Seals  1534  are connected to sled  1600  by connection links  1144  (which can be rigid bars) that push seals  1534  against the slot thus creating an inference fit. 
       FIGS. 18 and 19  illustrate a cross-sectional side view of watch band connector  1500 .  FIG. 18  illustrates electrical connectors  1530  in an electrically disengaged position and  FIG. 19  illustrates electrical connectors  1530  in the electrically engaged position. As discussed previously, secondary user interaction system  1540  includes rotatable shuttle  1544 , sled  1600  and connection links  1610  connected to electrical connectors  1530 . As the user rotates watch band  120  about axis  1542  in the direction of arrow A 3 , rotatable shuttle  1544  also rotates about axis  1542  in direction of arrow A 3 . Alternatively or additionally, the user can rotate strap portion  550  of watch band  120  about axis  1542  in the direction of arrow A 3 . Rotatable shuttle  1544  can have a projection  1810  that interacts with a projection  1820  of sled  1600 . As the user rotates rotatable shuttle  1544  about axis  1542 , projection  1810  slides against projection  1820  until projection  1810  passes projection  1820  and locks into place. As projection  1810  of rotatable shuttle  1800  slides against projection  1820  of sled  1600 , sled  1600  is moved in direction A 2  which moves pogo pins  1532  in physical contact with respective a contact portion of the slot. As discussed previously, to disconnect the electrical connection between watch body  110  and watch band connector  1500 , user rotates watch band  120  the opposite direction. 
       FIGS. 20 and 21  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection between a watch band connector  2000  and watch body  110  which can be established by a secondary user interaction after the physical connection is established. 
       FIG. 20  illustrates watch band connector  2000  with a connector body  2010 , electrical connectors  2030 , and a secondary user interaction system  2040 . Electrical connectors  2030  can include pogo pins  2032 , seals  2034 , and connection links  2036  (which can be rigid bars) that connect to secondary user interaction system  2040 . The physical connection of watch band connector  2000  is similar to watch band connector  1500 , as described above. Watch band connector  2000  can be integral with watch band  120  or can be a separate component coupled to strap portion  550  that forms watch band  120 . The electrical connection is established by secondary user interaction system  2040  to bring pogo pins  2032  into physical contact with respective contact portions  900  of the slot. Contact portions  900  can be retracted in channel  2038  that is connected to the slot, as illustrated in  FIGS. 20 and 21 . 
     Secondary user interaction system can involve the user rotating a flap  2042  relative to watch body  110  about an axis  2044 , as illustrated by arrow A 4 . Flap  2042  can extend the entirety of the width of watch body  110  or alternatively the width of watch band  120 . As the user rotates flap  2042  about axis  2044 , a sled  2046  moves in second direction A 2 , as illustrated by the arrow. Sled  2046  is connected to electrical connectors  2030  by connection links  2036  (which can be rigid bars) and movement of sled  2046  in second direction A 2  moves electrical connectors  2030  an equal amount in second direction A 2 . 
       FIG. 21  illustrates electrical connectors  2030  in an electrically engaged position, i.e., secondary user interaction system  2040  has been actuated by the user by rotating flap  2042  toward watch body  110  about axis  2044  to move sled  2046  in second direction A 2 . As the user rotates flap  2042  about axis  2044  in the direction of arrow A 4 , a projection  2048  of flap  2042  interacts with a projection  2050  of sled  2046 . As the user rotates flap  2042  about axis  2044 , projection  2048  slides against projection  2050  until projection  2048  passes projection  2050  and locks into place. As projection  2048  of flap  2042  slides against projection  2050  of sled  2046 , sled  2046  is moved in direction A 2 , which moves pogo pins  2032  into physical contact with respective contact portions  900  of the slot. To disconnect the electrical connection between watch body  110  and watch band connector  1500 , user rotates flap  2042  the opposite direction away from watch body  110 . 
     Secondary user interaction system  2040  can further include a lock-out feature to prevent movement of watch band connector  2000  relative to watch body (e.g., along first direction A 1 ) when the electrical connection is established. The lock-out feature for watch band connector  2000  is engaged when the user rotates flap  2042  to electrically engage the electrical connectors. When flap  2042  is rotated relative to watch body  110 , flap  2042  covers release buttons which prevents the user from engaging release buttons when the electrical connection is established. To disable the lock-out feature, the user rotates flap  2042  the opposite direction, which disconnects electrical connectors  2030  and uncovers release buttons. Once the release buttons are uncovered, the user can actuate the release buttons to unlock the physical connection and remove watch band connector  2000  from the slot of watch body  110 . 
       FIGS. 22 and 23  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection between a watch band connector  2200  and watch body  110  which can be established by a secondary user interaction after the physical connection is established. 
     As shown in  FIG. 22 , watch band connector  2200  has a connector body  2210 , a movable lock member  2220 , and electrical connectors  2230 . Lock member  2220  can have the same features as lock member  520  described above, including a ramp that projects orthogonally from a surface of watch band connector  2200 , a catch member that is flush with the opposing outer surface of watch band connector  2200 , and a spring disposed between the ramp and a catch member. Each electrical connector  2230  can include a pogo pin  2232  and a seal  2234 . Watch band connector  2200  can be integral with watch band  120  or can be a separate component coupled to strap portion  550  that forms watch band  120 . 
     The user can slide watch band connector  2200  into the slot of watch body  110  to physically fix watch band connector  2200  relative to watch body  110 . Lock member  2220  helps secure the physical connection between watch band connector  2200  and watch body  110 . When watch band connector  2200  slides in the slot, the slot pushes against the ramp of lock member  2220  and compresses the spring of lock member  2220  between the ramp and the catch member of lock member  2220 . When lock member  2220  reaches a predetermined catch position within the slot, the catch member of lock member  2220  aligns with a corresponding cavity or opening of a similar shape as the catch member within the slot of watch body  110 . When lock member  2220  reaches the predetermined catch position, the compressed spring extends the catch member of lock member  2220  into an opening in the slot. Lock member  2220  fixes watch band connector  2200  relative to watch body  110 , including limiting the ability of watch band connector  2200  to slide along first direction A 1 . 
     Watch band connector  2200  can further include a secondary user interaction system  2240  to establish the electrical connection after the physical connection is established. Secondary user interaction system  2240  can move pogo pins  2032  in second direction A 2  to bring pogo pins  2232  into physical contact with respective contact portions in the slot. 
     For example,  FIG. 22  illustrates secondary user interaction system  2240  involving the user rotating a cam  2250  about an axis. Cam  2250  can be within watch band connector  2200  and cam  2250  can further include an interaction interface  2252  that is exposed to the user outside of watch band connector  2200 . Interaction interface  2252  can have a shape that enables a tool of a similar shape as interaction interface  2252  to interact with interaction interface  2252 . Embodiments of interaction interface  2252  can take a variety of different shapes to accept a variety of different tools, such as, for example, a slot, a cross, or any other screw drive shape (e.g., Phillips, Robertson, hex, hex socket, torx, or pentalobe). The tool can be used by the user to rotate cam  2250  by inserting the tool into interaction interface  2252  and rotating interaction interface  2252  a predetermined amount, for example, a quarter turn. A portion  2254  of cam  2250  can interact with a sled  2242  as interaction interface  2252  rotates. Sled  2242  is connected to electrical connectors  2230  by connection links  2244  (which can be rigid bars). Accordingly, movement of sled  2242  in second direction A 2  also moves electrical connectors  2230  an equal amount in second direction A 2  to bring pogo pins  2232  into physical contact with respective contact portions in the slot. Exposed interaction interface  2252  acts as a user connection control that allows the user to control the electrical connection between watch body  110  and watch band  120 . 
       FIG. 23  illustrates electrical connectors  2230  in an electrically engaged position, i.e., secondary user interaction system  2240  has been actuated by the user by rotating interaction interface  2252  from a first position, illustrated in  FIG. 22 , a quarter turn with the tool to a second position, as illustrated in  FIG. 23 . When electrical connectors  2230  are in an engaged position, pogo pins  2232  are in physical contact with respective contact portions  900  of watch body  110 , which establishes the electrical connection. Once the electrical connection has been established, data and/or power transfer can occur between watch band  120  and watch body  110 . 
     Secondary user interaction system  2240  can further include a lock-out feature to prevent movement of watch band connector  2200  relative to watch body (e.g., along first direction A 1 ) when the electrical connection is established. For example, when secondary user interaction system  2240  is engaged, a lock-out portion  2256  of cam  2250  engages lock member  2220  and prevents the user from releasing lock member  2220  from an opening, which would otherwise permit movement of watch band connector  2200  in first direction A 1 . For example, lock-out portion  2256  can be inserted into a space, which prevents movement of lock member  2220  when actuated by a release button. Since movement of a lock member is prevented by lock-out portion  2256 , the physical connection between watch band connector  2200  and watch body  110  is maintained. Accordingly, the lock-out feature prevents the user from moving watch band connector  2200  in first direction A 1 —which can damage pogo pins  1132 —before the electrical connection is disconnected.  FIG. 22  illustrates lock-out portion  2256  in a first position, in which lock-out portion  2256  does not engage with lock member  2220 .  FIG. 23  illustrates lock-out portion  2256  is in a second position, in which lock-out portion  2256  is engaged with lock member  2220  and prevents movement of watch band connector  2200  (e.g., the user cannot actuate the release button). Movement of lock-out portion  2256  is dependent on the rotational movement of cam  2250 . 
     To disconnect the physical connection, the user must first disconnect the electrical connection, which will automatically disengage the lock-out feature. To disconnect the electrical connection, the user rotates interaction interface  2252  of cam  2250  a quarter turn with the tool in the opposite direction. After the user rotates cam  2250  a quarter turn, lock-out portion  2256  of cam  2250  no longer engages a catch member of lock member  2220 , thus enabling the user to actuate release buttons of watch body  110  to disconnect the physical connection to remove watch band connector  2200  from the slot of watch body  110 . 
     Seals  2234  can be formed around pogo pins  2232  and can hermetically seal pogo pins  2232  from external element, such as water, air, humidity, or any other potentially detrimental environment or detritus. Seals  2234  are connected to sled  2242  by connection links  2244  (which can be rigid bars) that push seals  2234  against the slot thus creating an interference fit. 
     Accordingly, the embodiments discussed herein provide locking mechanisms that facilitate engagement with longitudinal movement and disengagement with lateral and/or longitudinal movements. The engagement is therefore intuitive and comfortable for execution by a user. The engagement provides secure attachment that is controllably released with ease by a user. 
     A reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean one and only one unless specifically so stated, but rather one or more. For example, “a” module may refer to one or more modules. An element proceeded by “a,” “an,” “the,” or “said” does not, without further constraints, preclude the existence of additional same elements. 
     Headings and subheadings, if any, are used for convenience only and do not limit the invention. The word exemplary is used to mean serving as an example or illustration. To the extent that the term include, have, or the like is used, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprise as comprise is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim. Relational terms such as first and second and the like may be used to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. 
     Phrases such as an aspect, the aspect, another aspect, some aspects, one or more aspects, an implementation, the implementation, another implementation, some implementations, one or more implementations, an embodiment, the embodiment, another embodiment, some embodiments, one or more embodiments, a configuration, the configuration, another configuration, some configurations, one or more configurations, the subject technology, the disclosure, the present disclosure, other variations thereof and alike are for convenience and do not imply that a disclosure relating to such phrase(s) is essential to the subject technology or that such disclosure applies to all configurations of the subject technology. A disclosure relating to such phrase(s) may apply to all configurations, or one or more configurations. A disclosure relating to such phrase(s) may provide one or more examples. A phrase such as an aspect or some aspects may refer to one or more aspects and vice versa, and this applies similarly to other foregoing phrases. 
     A phrase “at least one of” preceding a series of items, with the terms “and” or “or” to separate any of the items, modifies the list as a whole, rather than each member of the list. The phrase “at least one of” does not require selection of at least one item; rather, the phrase allows a meaning that includes at least one of any one of the items, and/or at least one of any combination of the items, and/or at least one of each of the items. By way of example, each of the phrases “at least one of A, B, and C” or “at least one of A, B, or C” refers to only A, only B, or only C; any combination of A, B, and C; and/or at least one of each of A, B, and C. 
     It is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps, operations, or processes disclosed is an illustration of exemplary approaches. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps, operations, or processes may be performed in different order. Some of the steps, operations, or processes may be performed simultaneously. The accompanying method claims, if any, present elements of the various steps, operations or processes in a sample order, and are not meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented. These may be performed in serial, linearly, in parallel or in different order. It should be understood that the described instructions, operations, and systems can generally be integrated together in a single software/hardware product or packaged into multiple software/hardware products. 
     In one aspect, a term coupled or the like may refer to being directly coupled. In another aspect, a term coupled or the like may refer to being indirectly coupled. 
     Terms such as top, bottom, front, rear, side, horizontal, vertical, and the like refer to an arbitrary frame of reference, rather than to the ordinary gravitational frame of reference. Thus, such a term may extend upwardly, downwardly, diagonally, or horizontally in a gravitational frame of reference. 
     The disclosure is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various aspects described herein. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the subject technology. The disclosure provides various examples of the subject technology, and the subject technology is not limited to these examples. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the principles described herein may be applied to other aspects. 
     All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various aspects described throughout the disclosure that are known or later come to be known to those of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be encompassed by the claims. Moreover, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether such disclosure is explicitly recited in the claims. No claim element is to be construed under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112, sixth paragraph, unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase “means for” or, in the case of a method claim, the element is recited using the phrase “step for”. 
     The title, background, brief description of the drawings, abstract, and drawings are hereby incorporated into the disclosure and are provided as illustrative examples of the disclosure, not as restrictive descriptions. It is submitted with the understanding that they will not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the detailed description, it can be seen that the description provides illustrative examples and the various features are grouped together in various implementations for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. The method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed subject matter requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed configuration or operation. The claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter. 
     The claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects described herein, but are to be accorded the full scope consistent with the language claims and to encompass all legal equivalents. Notwithstanding, none of the claims are intended to embrace subject matter that fails to satisfy the requirements of the applicable patent law, nor should they be interpreted in such a way.

Metadata:
Filing Date: 20170918
Publication Date: 20180828
Grant Date: 20180828
Priority Date: 20160921
Inventors: WITTENBERG, MICHAEL B.
KALLMAN, BENJAMIN J.
PERKINS, RYAN C.
SANO, TATSUYA
ZHANG, ZHIPENG
KOCH, RICHARD H.
OLSON, JEFFREY C.
Assignee: APPLE INC
CPC Classifications: [{"code": "H01R2201/00", "inventive": false, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "G04G17/06", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01R11/30", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01R13/2421", "inventive": false, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "A44C5/2057", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "A44C5/147", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01R2201/00", "inventive": false, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "A44C5/2057", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01R11/30", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01R13/639", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "A44C5/147", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01R13/2421", "inventive": false, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01R13/639", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}]
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