FIRST thing that comes to our minds when we think of changing colours is undoubtedly chameleons. And soon Apple's new innovation might be the second thought after this. The Cupertino-based tech company is reportedly working to deploy a standalone colour-changing technology in its smartwatches.
US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Apple for an electrochromatic feature in their Apple Watch band, reports Patently Apple. The latest patent granted to Apple hints at this latest innovation.
The company is exploring ways in which the Apple Watch can change colours based on the wearer's costume, Apple Insider reports. This new band fabric will allow users to switch colours in three different band zones. Apple, in the patent notes, users may desire the ability to customize their watch bands to express variety and style.
The colour-changing strap will eliminate the requirement of multiple bands in case of colour coordination on formal occasions or otherwise. Apple in its current watch offerings, give user interchangeable different colour band options.
Beyond match-making with apparel and environment, it will also help in communicating information via colour-coded notifications controlled by an electronic system. Patently Apple writes, "The colour-adjustable elements of the watch band can be arranged and independently controlled in a manner that allows the system to display particular icons, shapes, and/or text by illuminating certain elements in a particular way."
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A point worth noting is that the technology is just filed by Apple and no information on its release is currently live. Currently, Apple Watch comes in three models - Series 8, SE and Ultra. The Watch Ultra is the top-end offering with exclusive features like a rugged design, Blood Oxygen and ECG app. Reports of Apple Watch saving lives and integrating heart health technologies gained limelight in the media recently.
In the smartphone industry, Vivo is the first company to use colour-changing technology in its smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer uses this technology in the back panels of their handsets.