Apple is developing an Apple Watch camera, according to a patent.
Apple has submitted a new patent application in the field of cameras and watches, indicating the corporation is working hard to integrate a camera into or near the Apple Watch. Selfies, FaceTime, and Face ID could all be added to the well-known timepiece with a camera.
Although the Apple Watch isn’t mentioned by name in the application (US2030/0091991 A1), it does note that one issue with incorporating cameras into wearables like it is that “due to the large amount of space utilized by the display… cameras or other optical systems incorporated into a wearable electronic device may interfere with the user’s range of motion.” In other words, they’re warning against adding a camera to the Apple Watch because, well, let’s just say it.
Apple is extremely clear about its standards for quality. It states that “Low-quality components may not meet a user’s quality expectations” and makes reference to a camera with up to 7 MP, 12 MP image quality, and 4K video in several places.
Other businesses haven’t been concerned by this. While the current Verizon GizmoWatch has a selfie camera, its bezel is significantly larger than what Apple’s designers would allow.
The camera unit (and any additional components for FaceID and the like) would be located above the screen because the new patent mentions a “second circuit assembly” that appears to be inside a watch enclosure. A floating camera piece that connects to the main body is seen in the patent’s diagrams floating inside the case. Could this indicate that the watch housing will eventually bend?
So that the camera doesn’t have to be put on the main board next to the screen, we’d say Apple is looking at the possibility of using flex cable inside a housing that might be more interestingly formed. Especially when compared to the previous patent we covered, this appears like a highly workable approach, so perhaps Apple is coming closer to the final design. Additionally, optical stabilization would be possible.
In contrast to another Apple watch-related patent, which indicated a camera inside the crown and the watch on a raised, rotating platform, this one appears more realistic. Apple would not undoubtedly place a camera where fingers would frequently touch glass. except for the greatest MacBooks, where the lens is located directly above the opening for the screen.
It’s important to keep in mind that not all patents turn into goods before reaching for your cash that they can provide insight into what is being developed behind closed doors.
However, it is apparent that this interest has prevailed and is escalating. In fact, WristCam beat Apple to the punch before Apple even announced its plan. Its remedy is a band that works with the Apple Watch and has two cameras. (selfie and outward-looking). It definitely demonstrates the idea and is compatible with Apple Watch models three and later.
