Google has designs on flip-up wristwatch
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 05:00
in Mathematics & Economics
(Phys.org)—While futurists have generally enthused about the coming age of wearable computing, showcase items among the top vendors have focused on prototypes for heads-up displays. Reactions have included disappointment that smartphone information alternatives in the form of eyeglasses with little screens and oversized goggles have to be so awkward-looking for daily use. In step with the potential success of something other than "goggles," Google has filed a patent on a wearable-computing wristwatch. First filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Google in October 2011, the patent is called "Smart-watch including flip up display," which is proof that Google is at least thinking beyond an eyeglass form factor.