PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-10058148-B1
Application Number: US-201715708004-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 may also be performed by a secondary user interaction. Secondary user inactions may 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 comprising:
 a watch body comprising a slot; and 
 a watch band physically and electrically connectable to the watch body by sliding laterally into the slot, wherein the watch band comprises:
 a connector body; and 
 a slide member configured to slide laterally on a track of the watch band and relative to the connector body, such that:
 when the watch band slides within the slot, the slide member does not move on the track until the watch band reaches a physically engaged position, and 
 as at least a portion of the watch band slides past the physically engaged position, the slide member slides on the track to deploy an electrical connector disposed on the slide member toward the watch body to electrically connect to the watch body. 
 
 
 
     
     
       2. The watch band of  claim 1 , wherein the watch band further comprises a catch member configured to engage the watch body when the watch band reaches the physically engaged position, wherein the electrical connector is configured to move toward the watch body when the connector body slides past the physically engaged position. 
     
     
       3. The watch band of  claim 1 , wherein at the physically engaged position, a catch member of the watch band extends into an opening in the slot of the watch body and prevents further movement of the slide member within the slot. 
     
     
       4. The watch band of  claim 3 , wherein the electrical connectors electrically connect to the watch body at an electrically engaged position by extending from the connector body. 
     
     
       5. A watch band for connecting to a watch body, the watch band comprising:
 a watch band connector body comprising:
 a catch member configured to engage the watch body when the watch band connector body is partially inserted in a first direction into a slot of the watch body; and 
 an electrical connector configured to move in a second direction, different than the first direction, toward the watch body when the watch band connector body is moved in the first direction from partially inserted to fully inserted into the slot. 
 
 
     
     
       6. The watch band of  claim 5 , wherein the watch band connector body is configured to slide into the slot of the watch body in a first direction, the first direction being in a width direction of the watch band, the catch member is disposed in a center of the watch band connector body in the width direction, and the catch member engages an opening in the slot of the watch body to fix at least a portion of the watch band to the watch body. 
     
     
       7. The watch band of  claim 6 , wherein the electrical connector is engaged with a contact portion within the slot while the catch member engages the opening in the slot. 
     
     
       8. The watch band of  claim 5 , wherein the electrical connector includes a pogo pin that is configured to physically contact an electrical contact of the watch body. 
     
     
       9. The watch band of  claim 8 , wherein the electrical connector includes a seal that surrounds the pogo pin, and when the pogo pin physically contacts the electrical contact, the seal hermetically seals the pogo pin between the watch band connector body and the watch body through an interference fit. 
     
     
       10. A wearable device comprising:
 the watch band of  claim 5 ; and 
 the watch body, wherein the watch body defines the slot extending a width of the watch body, and wherein the watch band is connectable to the watch body via the slot. 
 
     
     
       11. A watch band comprising:
 a watch band connector body configured to removably and physically connect the watch band to a watch body by moving in a lateral direction; 
 an electrical connector configured to electrically connect to the watch body; and 
 a sled configured to move laterally within the watch band connector body to cause the electrical connector to move perpendicular to the lateral direction and to extend away from or retract toward the watch band connector body. 
 
     
     
       12. The watch band of  claim 11 , wherein movement of the sled is caused by actuating an exposed connection control. 
     
     
       13. The watch band of  claim 11 , further comprising a catch member configured to project from an outer surface of the watch band connector body, the catch member disposed in a center of the watch band connector body in a width direction, wherein the catch member is configured to engage with an opening in a slot of the watch body to fix the watch band to the watch body, and the electrical connector is configured to electrically connect to the watch body after the catch member engages with the opening. 
     
     
       14. The watch band of  claim 13 , wherein the catch member cannot be released from the opening in the slot until the electrical connection has been disconnected from the watch body. 
     
     
       15. The watch band of  claim 13 , wherein the electrical connector engages with the watch body after the watch band connector body is physically fixed relative to the watch body and after a secondary user interaction system is engaged. 
     
     
       16. The watch band of  claim 15 , wherein the secondary user interaction system comprises:
 the sled disposed within the watch band connector body, the sled being connected to the electrical connector; 
 a channel defined by the sled, the channel having an oblique angle relative to the width direction of the watch band; and 
 a pin within the channel configured to project from within the watch band connector body to outside the watch band connector body. 
 
     
     
       17. The watch band of  claim 16 , wherein the electrical connector is engaged by moving the pin along the channel from a first position to a second position, and movement of the pin from the first position to the second position moves the sled within the watch band connector body and simultaneously moves the electrical connector in a direction perpendicular to the width direction of the watch band. 
     
     
       18. The watch band of  claim 15 , wherein the secondary user interaction system comprises:
 the sled disposed within the watch band connector body, the sled being connected to the electrical connector, 
 a slot defined by the sled, the slot having an oblique angle relative to the width direction of the watch band; and 
 a pin within the slot, the pin is connected to a button that is configured to laterally project from the watch band connector body. 
 
     
     
       19. The watch band of  claim 18 , wherein the electrical connector is engaged by pushing the button inward from a first position to a second position, and movement of the button pushes the pin along the slot from a first slot position to a second slot position, the movement of the pin from the first slot position to the second slot position moves the sled within the watch band connector body and simultaneously moves the electrical connector in a direction perpendicular to the width direction of the watch band. 
     
     
       20. A wearable device comprising:
 the watch band of  claim 11 ; and 
 the watch body, wherein the watch body defines a slot extending a width of the watch body, and wherein the watch band is connectable to the watch body via the slot.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/397,656, 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 view of a watch body and a watch band connector. 
         FIG. 12  shows a front schematic view of a watch body and the internal components of the watch band connector of  FIG. 11 . 
         FIG. 13  shows a perspective view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIGS. 11 and 12  sliding into a slot of the watch body. 
         FIG. 14  shows a front view of a watch body and a watch band connector in an electrically disengaged position. 
         FIG. 15  shows a front view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 14  in a partially engaged position. 
         FIG. 16  shows a front view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 14  in an engaged position. 
         FIG. 17  shows a front schematic view of the watch band connector of  FIG. 14  in an electrically disengaged position, showing internal components of the watch band connector. 
         FIG. 18  shows a front schematic view of the watch band connector of  FIG. 14  in an engaged position, showing internal components of the watch band connector. 
         FIG. 19  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. 20  shows a front schematic view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 19  in an electrically engaged position and the secondary user interaction system in a second position. 
         FIG. 21  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. 22  shows a front schematic view of the watch body and the watch band connector of  FIG. 21  in an engaged position and a secondary user interaction system in a second position. 
         FIG. 23  shows a front schematic view of a watch body and a watch band connector with pogo pins in an electrically disengaged position and a secondary user interaction system in a first 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-electrical 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 and the electrical connection between the watch body and the watch band can occur simultaneously. For example, as a user slides the watch band into a slot of the watch body to fix the watch band relative to the watch body, a simultaneous connection can be established between electrical components of the watch body and the watch band. 
     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 can not 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 a 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 . 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 . 
     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 engaged 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 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. The release buttons 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 position (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. 11-13  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection between a watch band connector  1100  and watch body  110  that can be established simultaneously with the physical connection or shortly 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  includes 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 the catch member. Each electrical connector  1130  can have a pogo pin  1132  and a seal  1134 . The number of electrical connectors  1130  can match the number of contact portions in a slot of watch body  110 . For illustrative purposes,  FIG. 11  illustrates watch band connector  1100  with four electrical connectors  1130 , however, the number of electrical connectors  1130  can be greater than or fewer than four. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates a schematic view of the inner architecture of watch band connector  1100 . Each pogo pin  1132  is connected to a spring  1200 . Each spring  1200  has a predetermined spring constant to help establish a constant electrical connection between pogo pin  1132  and a contact portion through physical contact. While pogo pins  1132  are shown in  FIGS. 11-13  as projecting out of seals  1134 , the placement of pogo pins  1132  is not so limited. Tips of pogo pins  1132  can be in line with a top of seals  1134  or in line with the proximal end of watch band connector  1100 . Pogo pins can also be retracted within seals  1134  or lower than a proximal end of watch band connector  1100 . 
       FIG. 13  illustrates watch band connector  1100  sliding into slot  300  of watch body  110  along first direction A 1 , as illustrated by the arrow. As the user slides watch band connector  1100  into slot  300 , the ramp of lock member  1120  and pogo pins  1132  come in contact with slot  300 , and slot  300  pushes against the ramp of lock member  1120  and pogo pins  1132 , which compresses the spring of lock member  1120  which is between the ramp and the catch member. Spring  1200  enables pogo pins  1132  to be pushed down as pogo pins  1132  come in contact with slot  300 . When lock member  1120  reaches a predetermined catch position within slot  300 , catch member of lock member  1120  aligns with a corresponding cavity or opening of a similar shape as the catch member within slot  300  of watch body  110 . When lock member  1120  reaches the predetermined catch position, the compressed spring of lock member  1120  extends catch member of lock member  1120  into an opening in slot  300 . Therefore, lock member  1120  physically locks watch band connector  1100  into place and limits the ability of watch band connector  1100  to slide along first direction A 1 . 
     When the physical connection is established between watch band connector  1100  and watch body  110 , the electrical connection between pogo pins  1132  and contact portions of watch body  110  can be established. The electrical connection can occur simultaneously with the physical connection, or alternatively, after the physical connection. The electrical connection occurs when pogo pins  1132  align and are brought into contact with respective contact portions of watch body  110 . Contact portions can be flush with slot  300  or slightly retracted from slot  300 . Thus when pogo pins  1132  align with contact portions, springs  1200  push pogo pins against the contact portions. Alternatively or additionally, if the contact portions are retracted from slot  300 , pogo pins  1132  can no longer be pushed down by slot  300 , and springs  1200  can engage pogo pins  1132  in contact with the contact portions. Pogo pins  1132  and lock member  1120  can be in the same relative alignment as the contact portions and the opening in slot  300  of watch body  110  so that the physical connection and the electrical connection of watch band connector  1100  to watch body  110  can be simultaneous. 
     Seals  1134  of electrical connectors  1130  can be formed around pogo pins  1132  and seals  1134  hermetically seal pogo pins  1132  from external elements such as water, air, humidity, or other potentially detrimental environment or detritus. Seals  1134  can be maintained by springs  1200 , which push seals  1134  against slot  300 , thus creating an interference fit. Each spring  1200  can have a spring constant that provides sufficient force to create a hermetic seal for pogo pins  1132 . Alternatively or additionally, the pogo pins can be a part of watch body  110  and the contact portions can a part of watch band connector  1100 , reversing the locations and operation of the electrical connection components described above. 
     When the user desires to swap out watch bands, the user engages a release button to release the locking mechanism to enable the user to slide watch band connector  1100  from slot  300 . 
       FIGS. 14-19  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection between a watch band connector  1400  and watch body  110  that can be established automatically after the physical connection is established. 
       FIG. 14  illustrates watch band connector  1400  with a connector body  1410 , a movable lock member  1420 , and electrical connectors  1430  in an electrically disengaged state (i.e., connectors  1430  are not extended in the second direction A 2 ). Lock member  1420  can have the same features as lock member  520  described above, including a ramp that projects orthogonally from a surface of watch band connector  1400 , a catch member that is flush with the opposing outer surface of watch band connector  1400 , and a spring disposed between the ramp and the catch member. Each of electrical connectors  1430  can have a pogo pin  1432  and a seal  1434 . Lock member  1420  and electrical connectors  1430  can be disposed on a slide member  1440  that is configured to slide along a track  1444  in first direction A 1 , illustrated by the arrow. First direction A 1  is coincident with the width direction of watch band  120 . slide member  1440  slides in the same direction as watch band connector  1400  when watch band connector  1400  slides into a slot of watch body  110 . A center  1442  of slide member  1440 , which is also the center of lock member  1420 , is offset from a center  1412  of connector body  1410  of watch band connector  1400  when electrical connectors  1430  are in the electrically disengaged state. 
       FIG. 15  illustrates when lock member  1420  slides to a predetermined catch position, which occurs when center  1442  of slide member  1440  aligns with center  1450  of watch body  110 . When watch band connector  1400  slides in a slot, the ramp of lock member  1420  comes into contact with the slot which pushes against the ramp of lock member  1420  and compresses the spring between the ramp and the catch member. When the catch member of lock member  1420  reaches the predetermined catch position, the catch member aligns with a corresponding cavity or opening of a similar shape as the catch member of lock member  1420 . When lock member  1420  reaches the predetermined catch position, the compressed spring extends the catch member of lock member  1420  extends into an opening in the slot. Once lock member  1420  locks into place, the user can continue to slide watch band connector  1400  along track  1444  in the first direction A 1 . As slide member  1440  continues to slide, center  1412  of connector body  1410  aligns with center  1450  of watch body  110  and center  1442  of slide member  1440 , as illustrated in  FIG. 16 . 
     When all of the centers are aligned, as illustrated in  FIG. 16 , the electrical connection between watch band connector  1400  and watch body  110  can be established. When electrical connectors  1430  are in physical contact with contact portions, slide member  1440  has moved along track  1444  from a first position as illustrated in  FIG. 14 , to a second position, as illustrated in  FIG. 16 . Watch band connector  1400  can include a hard stop  1600 , to help ensure that slide member  1440  stops in the second position so that pogo pins  1432  are aligned with contact portions of watch body  110 . 
       FIG. 17  illustrates a schematic view of the inner architecture of watch band connector  1400 . Watch band connector  1400  has a first cam  1700  that is connected to one of connectors  1430  and a second cam  1710  that is connected to another connector  1430 . As slide member  1440  moves from the first position to the second position, cams  1700  and  1710  rotate and push their respective connectors  1430  from a retracted position (e.g., electrically disengaged position) into an extended position (e.g., electrically engaged position), thereby establishing an electrical connection with watch body  110 . Similarly, as slide member  1440  moves from the second position to the first position, cams  1700  and  1710  rotate the other way and pull their respective connectors  1430  into a retracted position, thereby disconnecting an electrical connection with watch body  110 . 
     For example, in some embodiments a first rigid bar  1702 , which is fixed relative to slide member  1440 , slides with slide member  1440  and engages first cam  1700  and causes first cam  1700  to rotate about axis  1704 . The rotation of first cam  1700  causes first cam  1700  to engage second rigid bar  1706  which moves connector  1430  in second direction A 2 . Similarly, as slide member  1440  moves from the first position to the second position, second cam  1710  moves along with slide member  1440  and engages third rigid bar  1712  which causes second cam  1710  to rotate about axis  1714 . The rotation of second cam  1710  causes second cam  1710  to engage fourth rigid bar  1716  which moves electrical connector  1430  in second direction A 2 . When electrical connectors  1430  have been pushed in the second direction, electrical connectors  1430  engage with respective contact portions of watch body  110  by physical contact. 
       FIG. 18  illustrates a schematic view of the inner architecture of watch band connector  1400  when the electrical connection is established. 
     Seals  1434  can be formed around pogo pins  1432  and seals  1434  hermetically seal pogo pins  1432  from external elements, such as water, air, humidity, or other potentially detrimental environment or detritus. Seals  1434  are connected to second rigid bar  1706  and fourth rigid bar  1716 , which push seals  1434  against a slot, thus creating an interference fit. 
     The user can release watch band connector  1400  from the slot by engaging a release button on watch body  110 , which releases a catch member of lock member  1420  from an opening, and enables the user to slide watch band connector  1400  from the slot. As the user begins to slide watch band connector  1400  in first direction A 1 , slide member  1440  slides from the second position to the first position. Since first rigid bar  1702  and third rigid bar  1712  are connected to slide member  1440 , the movement of slide member  1440  also retracts connectors  1430  in the second direction A 2 . When slide member  1440  reaches the first position, watch band connector  1400  begins to slide out of the slot of watch body  110 . 
     Slide member  1440  acts like a lock-out feature by retracting pogo pins  1432  while slide member  1440  slides from the second position to the first position, and before watch band connector  1400  beings to slide in the slot. Accordingly, when the user desires to swap out watch bands, the user engages the release button to release the locking mechanism to enable the user to slide watch band connector  1400  from the slot while slide member  1440  protects pogo pins  1432 . 
       FIGS. 19 and 20  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection between a watch band connector  1900  and watch body  110  which can be established by a secondary user interaction after the physical connection is established. 
       FIG. 19  illustrates a watch band connector  1900  with a connector body  1910 , a movable lock member  1920 , and electrical connectors  1930 . Lock member  1920  can have the same features as lock member  520  described above, including a ramp that projects orthogonally from a surface of watch band connector  1900 , a catch member that is flush with the opposing outer surface of watch band connector  1900 , and a spring disposed between the ramp and the catch member. Each electrical connector  1930  can include a pogo pin  1932  and a seal  1934 . 
     The user can slide watch band connector  1900  into a slot of watch body  110  to physically fix watch band connector  1900  relative to watch body  110 . Lock member  1920  helps secure the physical connection between watch band connector  1900  and watch body  110 . When watch band connector  1900  slides in the slot, the slot pushes against the ramp of lock member  1920  and compresses the spring between the ramp and the catch member. When lock member  1920  reaches a predetermined catch position within the slot, the catch member of lock member  1920  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  1920  reaches the predetermined catch position, the compressed spring extends the catch member of lock member  1920  into an opening in the slot. Lock member  1920  fixes watch band connector  1900  relative to watch body  110  and limits the ability of watch band connector  1900  to slide along first direction A 1 . 
     Watch band connector  1900  can further include a secondary user interaction system  1940  to establish the electrical connection after the physical connection is established. For example, the user can be involved in sliding, pulling, pushing, or rotating a portion of watch band connector  1900  or watch body  110 . Secondary user interaction system  1940  can move pogo pins  1932  in second direction A 2  to engage pogo pins  1932  with respective contact portions. 
     For example,  FIG. 19  illustrates secondary user interaction system  1940  involving the user sliding a pin  1942  along a channel  1944 . Channel  1944  can be within watch band connector  1900  and pin  1942  can be exposed to the user outside of watch band connector  1900 . Channel  1944  can be a portion of a sled  1946  that is disposed within watch band connector  1900 . Sled  1946  is interconnected with electrical connectors  1930  and movement of sled  1946  in second direction A 2  moves electrical connectors  1930  in second direction A 2 . Channel  1944  can be orientated at an oblique angle relative to first direction A 1 , and pin  1942  can be constrained to only move in the width direction. Thus, when the user moves pin  1942  along channel  1944 , sled  1946  moves in second direction A 2  relative to the position of pin  1942  in channel  1944 , since pin  1942  pushes against the inclined portion of channel  1944 , forcing sled  1946  upward in direction A 2 . Exposed pin  1942  acts as a user connection control that allows the user to control the electrical connection between the watch body and the watch band. 
       FIG. 20  illustrates electrical connectors  1930  in an engaged position, i.e., secondary user interaction system  1940  has been employed by the user moving pin  1942  from a first position, as illustrated in  FIG. 19 , to a second position, as illustrated in  FIG. 20 . When electrical connectors  1930  are in an engaged position, pogo pins  1932  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 power transfer can occur between watch band  120  and watch body  110 . 
     Secondary user interaction system  1940  further includes a lock-out feature to prevent movement of watch band connector  1900  along first direction A 1  when the electrical connection is established. In other words, when secondary user interaction system  1940  is engaged, a lock-out portion  1948  of sled  1946  engages lock member  1920  and prevents the user from releasing lock member  1920  from an opening and thus unlocking movement of watch band connector  1900  in first direction A 1 . For example, lock-out portion  1948  can be inserted into a space, which prevents movement of a catch member when the catch member is in the opening, e.g., the user cannot engage a release button. Since the catch member cannot be moved, the physical connection between watch band connector  1900  and watch body  110  is maintained. Accordingly, the lock-out feature prevents the user from damaging pogo pins  1932  by moving watch band connector  1900  in first direction A 1  before the electrical connection is disconnected.  FIG. 19  illustrates lock-out portion  1948  in a first position, in which lock-out portion does not engage with lock member  1920 . However, in  FIG. 20 , lock-out portion  1948  is in a second position enabling lock-out portion  1948  to engage with lock member  1920  and prevent movement of watch band connector  1900 , e.g. the user can not engage the release button. Movement of lock-out portion  1948  is dependent on the movement of sled  1946  in second direction A 2  which occurs when the user slides pin  1942  along channel  1944 . 
     In order 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 slides pin  1942  in channel  1944  from the second position as illustrated in  FIG. 20 , to the first position as illustrated in  FIG. 19 . Accordingly, lock-out portion  1948  of sled  1946  no longer engages the catch member of lock member  1920 , thus enabling the user to engage release buttons to disconnect the physical connection to remove watch band connector  1900  from watch body  110 . 
     Seals  1934  can be formed around pogo pins  1932  and seals  1934  can hermetically seal pogo pins  1932  from external elements, such as water, air, humidity, or any other potentially detrimental environment or detritus. Seals  1934  are connected to sled  1946  which pushes seals  1934  against a slot thus creating an interference fit. 
     Secondary user interaction system  1940  can further include springs  1950 . Springs  1950  can have a predetermined spring constant and can be connected to sled  1946  to help sled  1946  return to a first position while the user slides pin  1942  in channel  1944  to the first position. 
       FIGS. 21 and 22  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an electrical connection between a watch band connector  2100  and watch body  110  which can be established by a secondary user interaction after the physical connection is established. 
       FIG. 21  illustrates a watch band connector  2100  with a connector body  2110 , a movable lock member  2120 , and electrical connectors  2130 . Lock member  2120  can have the same features as lock member  520  described above, including a ramp that projects orthogonally from a surface of watch band connector  2100 , a catch member that is flush with the opposing outer surface of watch band connector  2100 , and a spring disposed between the ramp and the catch member. Each electrical connector  2130  can include a pogo pin  2132  and a seal  2134 . 
     The user can slide watch band connector  2100  into a slot of watch body  110  along first direction A 1  to physically fix watch band connector  2100  relative to watch body  110 . Lock member  2120  helps secure the physical connection between watch band connector  2100  and watch body  110 . When watch band connector  2100  slides in the slot, the slot pushes against the ramp of lock member  2120  and compresses the spring between the ramp and the catch member. When lock member  2120  reaches a predetermined catch position within the slot, the catch member of lock member  2120  aligns with a corresponding cavity or opening of a similar shape as the catch member of lock member  2120  within the slot of watch body  110 . The opening can be located in the slot on an opposing side of the ramp of lock member  2120 , which is adjacent to the catch member of lock member  2120 . When lock member  2120  reaches the predetermined catch position, the compressed spring extends the catch member of lock member  2120  into an opening in the slot. Lock member  2120  fixes watch band connector  2100  relative to watch body  110  and limits the ability of watch band connector  2100  to slide along first direction A 1 . 
     Watch band connector  2100  can further include a secondary user interaction system  2140  to establish the electrical connection after the physical connection is established. Secondary user interaction system  2140  can move pogo pins  2132  in second direction A 2  to physically contact pogo pins  2132  with respective contact portions. 
     For example,  FIG. 21  illustrates secondary user interaction system  2140  wherein the user can push a button  2141  along a channel  2143 . Button  2141  can be biased by a spring  2150 , which is located at end  2152  opposite end  2154  that the user pushes to engage secondary user interaction system  2140 . When the user pushes button  2141 , pins  2142  attached to button  2141  are moved in the width direction within channels  2144 . Channels  2144  can be defined by a sled  2146  that moves electrical connectors  2130  in second direction A 2 . Sled  2146  can be disposed with watch band connector  2100 . Channels  2144  can be oriented at an oblique angle relative to first direction A 1 , whereby, when the user pushes button  2141  in first direction A 1  (i.e., the direction of movement of the button when pressed), pins  2142  move along channels  2144  and push against inclined portions of channels  2144 , forcing sled  2146  upward in direction A 2 .  FIG. 21  illustrates two pins  2142 ; however, sled  2146  can include more or fewer than two pins  2142  and two channels  2144 . Exposed button  2141  acts as a user connection control that allows the user to control the electrical connection between the watch body and the watch band. 
       FIG. 22  illustrates electrical connectors  2130  in an engaged position. The secondary user interaction system has been employed by the user, moving pins  2142  from a first position, as illustrated in  FIG. 21 , to a second position, as illustrated in  FIG. 22 . When electrical connectors  2130  are in an engaged position, pogo pins  2132  can be in physical contact with respective contact portions, which establishes the electrical connection. Once the electrical connection has been established, data and power transfer occur between watch band  120  and watch body  110 . 
     Secondary user interaction system  2140  further includes a lock-out feature to prevent movement of watch band connector  2100  along first direction A 1  when the electrical connection is established. In other words, when secondary user interaction system  2140  is engaged, a lock-out portion  2148  of the button  2141  prevents the user from releasing lock member  2120  from the opening and thus unlocking movement in first direction A 1 . For example, lock-out portion  2148  can be inserted into a space, which prevents movement of a catch member when the catch member is in an opening. Since the catch member cannot be moved, the physical connection between watch band connector  2100  and watch body  110  is maintained. Accordingly, the lock-out feature prevents the user from damaging pogo pins  2132  by moving watch band connector  2100  in first direction A 1  before the electrical connection is disconnected.  FIG. 21  illustrates lock-out portion  2148  in a first position, in which lock-out portion does not engage with lock member  2120 . However, in  FIG. 22 , lock-out portion  2148  is in a second position enabling lock-out portion  2148  to engage with lock member  2120  and prevents movement of lock member  2120 , e.g. the user can not engage release buttons. Movement of lock-out portion  2148  is dependent of the movement of button  2141  and sled  2146  which can be moved by the user engaging button  2141  which activates spring  2150  to push spring along channel  2144 . 
     In order to disconnect the physical connection, the user must first disconnect the electrical connection, which will automatically disconnect the lock-out feature. To disconnect the electrical connection, the user pushes button  2141  to activate spring  2150  to move pin  2142  in channel  2144  from the second position as illustrated in  FIG. 22 , to the first position as illustrated in  FIG. 21 . Accordingly, lock-out portion  2148  of sled  2146  no longer engages lock member  2120 , thus enabling the user to engage release buttons to disconnect the physical connection. The user can then engage release buttons to remove watch band connector  2100  from watch body  110 . 
     Seals  2134  can be formed around pogo pins  2132  and seals  2134  hermetically seal pogo pins  2132  from external elements, such as water, air, humidity, or other potentially detrimental environment or detritus. Seals  2134  are connected to sled  2146 , which pushes seals  2134  against the slot, thus creating an interference fit. 
       FIG. 23  illustrates an alternative embodiment similar to watch band connector  2100  except watch band connector  2300  has a sled  2346  with a V-shape channel  2344 . Secondary user interaction system  2340  is in an electrically disengaged state (i.e., pin  2342  is at a top of the V). In this configuration the user can push button  2341  along first direction A 1  to move the electrical connectors  2330  into an electrically engaged position. When the user pushes button  2341 , the button moves pin  2342  moves from a top of the V-shape channel  2344  to the cusp of V-shaped channel  2344 . The movement of pin  2342  moves sled  2346  in second direction A 2  through contact with inclined portions of channel  2344 . Similarly as described above for channels  1944  and  2144 , this contact forces sled  2346  upward and puts pogo pins  2332  in physical contact with respective contact portions, which establishes the electrical connection. Once the electrical connection has been established, data and power transfer can occur between watch band  120  and watch body  110 . 
     To disconnect the electrical connection, the user pushes the button  2341  in either direction, which will move pin  2342  along the V-shape channel  2344 , which will move sled  2346  in second direction A 2 , and the physical contact between pogo pins  2332  and contact portions will be disconnected. Sled  2346  can include two lock-out portions  2348 , which are similar to lock-out portion  2348  discussed above. Lock-out portions  2348  can enable the user to push the button  2341  in either direction to engage the lock-out feature. 
     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
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