The Apple Watch has come a long way. The latest version of watchOS includes new features such as the ability to
A smart watch with a camera is not a novelty. Nevertheless, such a concept has problems. Arranging your wrist to take a good photo is not so simple. In addition, the capture area in the photo will be quite small.
Apple Patent Says Problem Solvingsetting the camera angle of the smart watch. The camera can be integrated into the Apple Watch strap, and not in their case. Thus, the module with the camera will be mobile, and users will be able to easily select the desired shooting angle.
Potential barrier to camera appearance onA smart watch is the smallest capture area. The solution may be a camera located outside the watch case. Thus, the shooting angle can be adjusted as you like, regardless of the position of the clock itself. Such a function can replace the camera on a smartphone or tablet. The camera can be integrated into the watch strap.
Holding a camera during video calls would notvery comfortably. And for this, Apple has a solution. Users will be able to adjust the position of the strap, release it, and it will continue to hold the selected shape. This will be possible thanks to the special material of the strap.
The patent also mentions two opticalsensor for Apple Watch. "The user can quickly switch between optical sensors or use two for shooting at once." This will make the Apple Watch even more independent of the iPhone, something Apple has been working on for some time.