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    {MON Mi US 202000338151 co») United States cz) Patent Application Publication (1 Pub. No.: US 2020/0033815 AI BUSHNELL et al. (43) Pub, Date: Jan. 30, 2020 ($4) WATCH WITH OPTICAL SENSOR FOR cng 1704 (2006.01) USER INPUT cose (2006.01) (71) Applicant: Apple Ine., Cupertino, CA (US) GOAG 21/08 (2013.00), G46 11/00 (2013.01); Gi4e 17745 2013.01), GME (72) lnventors: Tyler 8. BUSHNELL, Mountain View, 316 2013.01) CA US); Sameer PANDYA, Sunnyvale, CA (US): Steven P. on ABSTRACT CARDINALT, Campbell, CA (US) A watch ean include a user input component that employs an ‘optical sensor t0 receive input from a user, The input (21) Appl. Nos 160523,8158 ‘components provide an ability Tor‘ user to interact with the ‘Watch in a manner similar to how a user world interact with (2) Filed: Jul. 26, 2019 ‘crown that is rotatable andor translatable, The user can provide motions and gestures near the input component that Related US. Application Data the input component can detect and interpret and user inputs (60) Provisional application No, 62/712,169, filed on Jul, mo] an aspect ofthe watch. The motions and westures, eoeora provided by the user ean be diretly detected with optical Systems of the inpet component, so that the number of ‘moving parts are reduced and space within the watch is more ellicienly utilized. While providing these benefits, the input ‘component provides a user experience that simulates User Publication Classification en) ee ee r : ¢ 4 2 ) ) j \-30 [cow [seca ][_ eur PROCESSOR SENSOR 1/0 COMP. J Zi Patent Application Publication Jan. 30,2020 Sheet 1 of 5 US 2020/0033815 AI 10 30 ¢ \ 20 . ~40 FIG.1 FIG. 2 Patent Application Publication Jan. 30,2020 Sheet 2 of 5 US 2020/0033815 AI 10 ) ¢ 4 3 ¥ 3 : 30 COMM, DISPLAY INPUT SENSOR 1/0 COMP. S FIG. 3 20 FIG. 4 Patent Application Publication Jan. 30,2020 Sheet 3 of 5 US 2020/0033815 AI i 20 — FIG.7 FIG. 8 Patent Application Publication Jan. 30,2020 Sheet 4 of 5 US 2020/0033815 AI FIG. 10 Patent Application Publication Jan. 30,2020 Sheet Sof 5 US 2020/0033815 AI ~52 X26 20 FIG 11 US 2020/0033815 Al WATCH WITH OPTICAL SENSOR FOR USER INPUT (CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED [APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of US. Prov sional Application No. 62/712,169, entitled “WATCH WITH OPTICAL SENSOR FOR USER INPUT,” filed Jul. 30, 2018, the entirety of whic is incorporated herein by reer. TECHNICAL FIELD 0002] The present description relates in genera to user ‘put components and more particularly o, for example and thout limitation, optical sensors of watches for use input BACKGROUND, [0003] Portable electronic devices, such as watches, have hhocome increasingly popular, andthe features and funetion- sty provided by portable electronic devices coatiaue to ‘expand to meet the nowds and expectations of many con- sumers, User interface featres are often provided oa elee- tronic devices 10 allow a user to provide commands for ‘execution by the devices. Many devices include input com- nents, such as crowns, that receive and detest tactile input fom a user during operation. Suc inptt components may be prominently featured on the device for ready access by a BRIPP DESCRIPTION OP THE DRAWINGS 10004] Certain features of the subject technology are set forth in the appended claims. However. for purpose of ‘explanation, several embodiments ofthe subject technology fre st Forth in the Following figures [0005] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a watch on 8 wrist of a user, acconting to some embodiments of the present disclosure [0006] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a watch, in ‘secontance With some embadiments of the present diselo- 10007] FIG. 3ilustrates a side view ofa wateh, in accor dance with some embodiments of the present disclosure [0008] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a wateh, in sccordance with some embodiments ofthe present disclo~ 10009] FIG. 5 illustrates sectional view of @ portion of the watch of FIG. 4, ia acordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. [0010] FIG. 6 illustrates « sectional view of @ portion of the watch of FIG. 4, in scordance with some embodiments ‘of the present disclosure. [oor] FIG. 7 illustrate a front view of the watch of FIG. 4, in accordance with some embodiments of the preseat disclosure [0012] FIG. 8 illustrates front view of the watch of 4, in accordance with some embodiments of the preseat disclosure 10013] FIG. 9 tlustates a front view of the watch of FIG. 4, in accordance with some embodiments of the preseat disclosure 10014] FIG, 10 iusiraes a sectional view of a portion of the watch of FIG, 9, ia accordance with some embodiments of the prevent disclosure. Jan. 30, 2020 [0015] FIG. 11 ilastres a side view of @ watch, in ceordance with some embodiments of the present disclo- [0016] FG. 12 ilastraes sectional view of a portion of | the watch of FIG. I, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, [0017] FIG. 13 iustraes a scctional view of a portion of the watch of FIG. 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0018] The dead description set forth below is intended fs a description of varions configumtions of the subject technology and is not intended t0 represent the only con: figurations in whieh the subject technology may be prac- ticed. The appended drawings ae incorporated herein and constitute a part of the detailed description. The detailed description includes spectie details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of the subject technol- ‘gy: However, it will be clear and apparent to those skilled in the art thatthe subject technology’ isnot Himited to the specific details set forts herein and may be practiced without those specific details. In some instances, well-known struc- ‘ures and components are shown in block diagram form in ter to avoid obscuring the concepts of the subjet toch- nology. [0019] The present description relates in general ro assen- blics for user input components, and more particularly to, for ‘example and without limitation, optical sensors of watches for user input, Electronic devices, such as watches, can Include one or more user input components, such as erowns, als, andor buttons, at an external surfice thereof for receiving input from a user. The input componenis can provide the wace with the ability to interact with and provide {nstaictions to the eleetonie deviee [0020] However, user input components, such as crowns, fan occupy space on a watch that could otherwise be ‘cupid by other components ofthe watch, Some user input components include moving pars, which are susceptible to ‘wear. User input components ean also be susceptible 9 damage resulting from impact during normal use or when the watch is inadvertently dropped [0021] Embodiments ofthe present disclosure can provide ‘ wateh with user input components that employ an opteal Sensor to receive input from a user. The input Components provide an ability fora user to interact with the watch in a ‘manner similar t how a usee Would interact with a crown that is roatable andior translatable, For example, the user fan provide motions and gestures near the inp componsnt that the input component can detect and interpret and user inputs to control an aspect of the watch. The motions and gestures provided by'the user ean be directly doteted with ‘optial stems ofthe input component, so thatthe number of moving parts are reduced and space within the watch is mor efciently utilized, While providing these benefits, the ‘input component provides user experience that simulates ter intertctions with a crown tht is rotatable andlor teansltable [0022] These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to FIGS, I-12. However, those skilled in the ant will realy appreciate thatthe detailed description given. herein with respect to these Figures is for explanatory purposes only and shoukd not be construed as limiting. US 2020/0033815 Al [0023] Referring © FIG. 1, a wearable seston device, foch asa watch 1, is shown Th wach 10 sworn on Sst wer wi watch band 18 The watch 10 an be Tortble an also attached tn oer body pat ofthe we to otber devices, site, oF objects The wate band 18 fan be flexible ad enc at esta orton ofthe wrist of tise 2 By securing the wath 10 tothe person ofthe wer, the woth Band 18 provides seerity and convenience [0024] While FIG. 1 illustrates the device as the watch 10, {Pell be recognized that futures desebed hein with respect othe wate 10 can be apie to a vary of other ‘eviews, sch ts other weaible devices, other eleetonie ‘levies, potable computing device, cell phones, snat phones, bet computers, laptop computers, camer tine: ceping devices ral rality devices augmented ality devon, mined reality device, compotrize! glasses, and ‘ihr wearable devies navigation deve, dispays. sports ‘evi, seceson” devices, kvm devices, inedcal device, srisbands, bracelet, eel andlor the ike [0025] The watch 10 can inci on mor 10 systons For example, «ply 20 can be confgoted to sally ‘ouput infomation, The dipry 20 ofthe watch 10 canals te configured to recive toh input ftom a ser The housing 30 can support the dpa’ 20 The display’ 20 can inclds or be provid with a cover las that defines an fotemos surice ofthe cise 20. The housing 30 ean Serve to suru perineal eon aswell support the intemal components of the watch 10 in ther asvonbled penition, Fr example, the hotsing 30 encloses ad supports “aru iteral components Geng for example int fied ciel chip, processor memory doves and other euity) to provide computing and fintonal operations fect wate 10 10026), Referng to FIG. 2, the watch 10 can ati frac bond for ttaching he wate 10 toa wet, For “vample, ss showa in FIG, 2 the watch bad 8c nde Sint band sap €2atached too fis attachment unit 1 of thevsatch 10 ot asecond band strap 64 ah 10 second sitchment unit 12 of the wach 10. In some enesiments fie enso th first ba sap €2 ante second band sap 64can be conigred obo releasably tached or sect 0 ‘ne another sing lap 66 or ther atacinent ech to forma oop. This oop can ton be used attach the watch 101 a wer wes [0027] Although a single attachment unit 12 is discussed hercin, pity of tachment its 12 can he sop 0 thehoising 30. When mipleaochment unis 2s asshown in FIG, 2 thehousing 30can have band reining fests 16 (eg, chanel, atch, clip recess, lok or other toch coupling noe) on a fist sie anf second side ‘opposite the fist side, ofthe housing 30. While the Band rsining fete 1808 FIG. 2 shown ae chanel, will be understood tht ether retention. mechanisms can. be applied The hand caning feature 160m the fist si ofthe ieusing 30 con receive on of the atachment unt 12 and the hind reining fete 16 of the second sie of the towing 30 can receive another aochment uit 12. The ‘tachment units ea ve a same or diferent size andor ‘ape, wherein the size andor shape comespons to size anor shape ofthe respective band scanng etre 16. As show in FG. 2, the hosing 30 inches one or more Bnd ‘eu etre 16 tht nehanicaly engage conespend- ing atachmen uni 12. The band reining, fetes 16 Jan. 30, 2020 include an opening while the attachment unit 12 includes a Jog that fis within the opening. The opening can be con- figure ina variety of diferent shapes an ericmations {0028} The housing 30 can have mrliple sides that are formed together to define periphery ofthe housing 30. The housing 30 can have a fron side 22 and 2 rear side 24 ‘posite to fret sido 2. The front side 2 Faces aay fom Swen of the user whe the wath 10 is worn. The display 420.can be provided onthe front si 22 of he housing 30 for spaying images to the use. The rear side 24 faces toward the wrist of the user when the wateh 10 is worn. Other components, such a one oF more sensors, canbe provided on the wor side 24 of the housing 30 for monitoring Siowtec characteris of the wer [0029] The housing 30 can Furterielnde mule lateral ‘des 26 that join toaster the font side 22 and the ea ide 24 ofthe housing 30. For example, one or more ofthe lateral Sides 26(e. opposing lateral des 26) can nce a band ‘elsining feature 16. lest one ofthe ltral sides 26 ean include one or more inpt components 40. As used hein, {an input component can be any device that s configure to ‘eccive and detect inp from a ser The inp conmponcnt 40 an detect motion, position, evientation, sped, avelea- tion, cont andr proximity ofthe user (eg finger, hand, or lib ofthe user). As dieussd further herein the input omponent 40 can include an opal Sensor fr detecting ‘scr np {0030} White the inpat component 40 of FIG. 2is repr Seoted as being rounded positioned om tel side 26 Wille understood thatthe inpt component 40 can be of any Siz, shape, anilorarangement. For example, the input Component 0 canbe squat, rectangular, polos ound, fared, arcuate, circular, samirereular, Nay of another Shape By further example the input component 40 can be postions on any surface of the hosing 30, inlading the front side 22, the rear side 24, andor a lateral side 26 {0031} Operation of the input component 40 can have one crmore of a variety of effets. The inpot component 40 ean te used accep input from the se, hich may be used contol aspect of the wath 10, For exampl, in response to 2 user input received by an inpt component 4, the watch com perform one or more o' arty of ations 8 dscunse further herein, {0032] Referring w FIG. 3, the watch 10 can include components for performing various fonctions instuding interacting with 2 user. For example, the disiay 20 can provide sual image or video) output for he watch 10 5nd inode an inp sac for ane oF mre toc inp devices such as Touch sensor, fore sensor, tempertize Sensor andr a fagerrint sensor. As dscuped hei, the ‘wath 10 can funhor incl the input component 0 for receiving input from a user [0033] "Addiionally or atermively, the watch 10 can Jnclude one or more other YO eompanent 76 fr reeiving Japs fom andioe providing opt to a use. LO sompoe rons 6 can include buts, crowns, key, das, switches, tracks andthe like. The user input cam depress, tate, tuove ll ex, or deform te LO component 76 ina manner that is dotctale bythe 10 component 76. The VO com- ponent 76 can include or be connected ne oF more oss thot detest the input Sensor can incl, for example, fore sensors, pressure senor, optical sensor, oF proximity sensors. Where multiple LO component 76 are povided, the input components can be of the same or US 2020/0033815 Al different types (e4 depressable andlor rotatable), By far- ther example, an 7} component 76 can include 2 speaker, 2 microphone, sadiors haptic device. A haptic device can be implemented as any suitable device configured to provide force feedboek, vibratory feedback, tactile sensations, and the like, The haptic device ean be inplemented as a linear sctuator configured to provides punctuated haptic feedback, such as a tap or a knock, 10034] As further shown in FIG, 3, the wateh 10 includes ‘one of more processors 72 tht include or are configured to scoess a memory having instructions stored thereon. The instructions or computer programs ean be configured to perlorm one or more of the operations or functions deseribed ith respect to the wateh 10. The processors 72 can be implemented as any electronic deviee capable of processing, receiving, or transmitting data or instrctions. For example, the processors 72 can include one or more of: 2 miceopro~ cessor, a central processor (CPU), an application-specifi itegrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), ‘or combinations of such devices. As deseribed herein, the term “processor” is meant to encompass a single processor for processor, multiple processors, multiple processors, or ‘other suitably configured computing element or elements “The memory can store elecirone data that ean be used by the watch 10. For example, memory can sore electrical data ‘or content such as, for example, audio and video files, ‘documents and applications, device stings and user pref ‘erences, timing and contol signals or data forthe various modules, data structures or databases, aud so on, The memory can be configured as cay type of memory: By way ‘of example only, the memory canbe implemented as random, ‘access memory. read-only memory, Flash memory, remoy- able memory, or other types of storage elements, or combi ratios of sich devices. 0035] As further shown in FIG. 3, the watch 19 can include communication component 74 that facilitates transmission of data andor power to fom other electronic devices across standardize! or proprietary protocols. For ‘example, a communication component 74° can transmit ‘lectrnic signals via a wireless andlor wired network con= nection, Examples of wireless and wired network connec- tions include, but are not limited to, cellular, Wi-Fi, Blu- ‘tooth infared, RFID, and Fnernet, [0036] As further shown in FIG. 3, the watch 10 can also inchide one or more sensors 78, such as biosensors. The one ‘or more sensors 78 can be conigured to sense substantially any typeof characteristic such as, but not limited to, images, pressure, light, ouch, force, temperature, postion, motion, ‘and so on, For example, the sensors) 78 ean be a phoode= tector, a temperature sensor, a Hight or optical sensor, an atmosphere pressure senso, humidity sensor, a magnet, yroscope, an accelerometer, and so on. In other examples, the wateh 10 can include one or more health sensors. In some examples, the health sensors can be disposed on a rear side of the howsing 30 of the watch 10. The one of more sensors 78 can include optical andlor electronic biometric Sensors that ean be used fo compute one or more biometric charectcrstics, A sensor 78 cat ince alight source and 3 photodetector o form a photoplethysmography (PPG) sen- Sor. Light ean be tansmited from the sensor 78 tothe user, and back to the sensor 78. For example, the housing 30 can provide one oF moze windows (e.., opening, transmission medium, andior lens) to transmit light to andlor from the sensor 78. The optical (eg, PPG) sensor or sensors can be Jan. 30, 2020 used to compute various biometric characteristic inclding, ‘without Timitation, a heart rate a respiration rate, blood loxygention level a blood volume estimate, blood pressure, fra combination thereof, One or more of the sensors 78 can also be configured to perform an elecsical measurement Using one or more elecimdes, The elecrical sensor(s) ean be used to measure elscirocandiographie (ECG) characterises, galvanic skin resistance, and other electrical properties of the user's body. Additionally or altematively,a sensor 78 can be configured to measure body temperature, exposure t0 UV radiation, and other health-related informaiton, [0037] ‘The watch 10 can include other components to support those described herein, For example, the watch 10 ‘a include a battery tt iy used to store and provide power to the other components of the watch 10, The battery can be a rechargeable power supply that is configured to provide power tothe watch 10. The watch 10 can also be configured ‘o recharge the batery using a wireless charging system, [0038] Referring to FIG. 4, the input component 40 can be provided along aside ofthe housing, sch as the lateral side 26, Such a configuration allows the input component 40 be readily accessible by user without interfering with a user's view aad usage of the display 20, While the input ‘component 40 of FIG, 4is shown with an outer periphery that is sh with an exterior surface of the bousing 30, will be understood that the input component 40 can proinde beyond the exterior surface of the housing 30, as discussed funher herein, Additionally or altemativey, the inp com ponent 40 can be recessed Within the exterior surface ofthe housing 30, Where the input component 40) is flash or recessed with respect tothe housing 30 the input component can be protected fom impact resulting from normal use andor inadvertent drops. For example, the housing 30 can present an outemnost periphery that protets the input com ponent 40, even when forees are applied to aside that fontaine the input component 40. [0039] "Referring to FIGS. Sand 6, dhe input component 40 fan be used to optically detect user inputs. The input ‘component 40 can include a light source 44, such as light ming diodes (LEDs), Additionally or altematively, laser tiode ean be used. The light souree 44 can include a single eter or multiple emitters. The light source 44 ean exit a Single frequency, multiple frequencies (eg... RGB), and/or invisible frequencies (eg. infrared, UV). [0040] The input component 40 can further include an Optical sensor 46, such a a photodiode or a photodiode aay. Additionally or alternatively, the input component 40 fan include one oF more of various types of optical sensors that are amanged in various configurations for detecting user inputs deseribod herein. For example, motion of a user can be detected by an image sensor, a ight sensor such as a (CMOS light sensor, CCD sensor, a photovoltaic cela photo resistive component, 3 laser scanner, and the like. [0041] The input component 40 can provide one oF mone ‘windows 42 (eg., opening, transmission medium, and/or Jens) 0 transmit ight fom the light source 44 andr wo the ‘optical sensor 46, The Window 42 can include a light (cansmiting material that provides a surface to which » user can apply tactile input. The window 42 can form atleast part of an enclosure tht contain the light souree 44 andior the ‘optial sensor 46. The window 42 can provide opticel effects for the transite light. For example, the window 42 can ‘include a diffuser, and/or Tens. While the input component 440 of FIGS. 8 and 6 is represented as inchading light source US 2020/0033815 Al 4 and an optical sensor 46 within single enclosure and having a single window 42, twill be understood that a light source 44 and an optical sensor 46 can be provided in separate enclosures andlor with separate windows 42 for transmiting Hight. It will also be understood that any one ‘enclosure can contain any number of light sources 44 and ‘optical sensors 46. [0042] In use, the input component 40 can eptcaly tack ‘motion of use (eq, finger), The light source 44 can emit light through the window 42 onto th finger. The light can be rellected off of the finger and through the window 4210 the ‘optical sensor 46, The optical sensor 46 can capture a series ‘of images across period of time. [0043] The watch can be configured 19 optimize opers~ Tional efciency of the light source 44 and/or the optical sensor 46. The watch can include a proximity sensor 8 that sdesgcts a presence ofa user (eg. finger, hand, or Timb ofthe user) within a certain distance of the input component 40, For example, the proximity sensor S8 can detct when & finger is applied «© the input component 40 or a viinity thereof. The proimity sensor 88 cnn include a touch sensing dove, a force sensing devie, a temperature sensing device, 2 capacitive sensing device, a resistive sensing device, sandr an optical sensing device. The proximity sensor 88 ‘can extend atleast partially about a periphery of the inpot ‘component 40. For example the proximity sensor $8 can inchide a ring that surrounds the inpst component 40, [0044] The proximity sensor $8 can bein communication With the processor of the wate to indicate when the user is in a certain distance of the inpat component 40, The processor ean control operation ofthe Hight source 44 andor the optical sensor 46 accordingly. For example, when the presence ofthe user isnot detected within a certain distance ‘of the input component 40, the Fight souree 44 andr the ‘optical sensor 46 can operate in a reduced power mode or hot at allo conserve power. In the reduced poster mode, the light source 44 can emit less light or no light In the reduced power mode, the optical sensar 46 can acquire fewer images ‘or no images. By further example, shen the presence ofthe user is detected within a ceriain distance of the input ‘component 40, the light source 44 and/or the optical sensor +46 can operate ina higher power mode. In the higher power mode, the light source 44 can emit more ight. Inthe higher power mode, the optical sensor 46 can acquire a greater umber of images, for example, with greater frequency (eB. framerate), or images with higher resolution, [0045] The watch con include a switch for accepting translational input from the users shown in FIGS, § and 6 force sensor assembly can include the input component 4 and a force sensor 48. The force sensor 48 can include a ‘dome switch that is configured to provide a tactile feedback, When actuated, The actuation of a dome switeb can be perceived by the wer as a click or release as the force sensor ‘48 is acquated. Once the force has been removed from the input component 40, the dome switch resiliently retumns to its original postion, providing biasing force to return the input component 40 to its original postion. Additionally or alleratively, the force sensor 48 may include a separate biasing element, such asa spring, that exers a fore (either ‘rely or indiretly) against the input component 40, FIG. 5 depts the force sensor 48 when there is no force applied (Ge, un-etuated) FIG. 6 depicts the foree sensor 48 when there isa translational force applied to the input component 40 (.c, actuated) As shown in FIGS. 8 and 6, the input Jan. 30, 2020 component 40 is translatable relative to the housing 30, providing an ability for the user to translate the input component 40 and apply a translating force to the force Sensor 48, Actuation of the force sensor 48 ean provide a binary output (actuated /not actuated) andor @ non-binary ‘output that corresponds to the amount of translation along the axis of motion, [0046] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8 the input component 40 fan be used to detect a user input. More specifically, the example provided below with expect to FIGS. 7 ani 8 aay Use ils optical sensor to detect motion, position, orientation, speed, acceleration, contact, andor proximity’ of the user (a, finger, hand, or limb of the user. Once the user input has been detected, this information may be used to output or change information and images that are presented! on a Aisplay oF user interface ofthe wate {0047} Invegrating a rotary input device (eg., crown) into the space constraints of atypical wearable electronic device may be particularly challenging. Specifically, some tadi- ‘ional rotary input configurations may be undesirably large ordelieat for use in a portable electron device. The optical ‘sensor described below may provide certain vantages ver some traditional rotary input configurations and may be particularly well sited for se with a Walch [0048] As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a user 2 ean move a portion of a finger, hand, or limb past the input component 40, which detects the motion, As discussed herein, the light source ofthe input component 40 can emit ight through the ‘Window onto the finger, snd the light can be reflected off of the finger and through the window to the optical sensor of the input component 40, The input component 40 can capture a series of images across a period of time. A feature of the finger ean be detected and tracked to determine its position in exch image, For example the finger ean include Visible features such as ridges, grooves, textures, patterns, colors, andlor variations of one of more of these across an trea ofthe finger. As the optical sensor 46 determines the location of any given feature across multiple images, the ‘input component 40 can determine the motion, position, orientation, speed, acceleration, contact, andor proximity of the finger with respect o the pat component 40. Once this information is determined, t can be used to ontput orchange information or images that are presented on the display 20 ‘or another usr interface of the Watch 10, {0049} The input component 40 can be configured to detect motion in one dimension, two dimensions, or three ‘dimensions. For example, the input component 40 an detect ‘mation of a finger along an axis that passes by the input component 40. While the motion may include other direc- tions, the input component 40 can filter wo exclude drcctons other than those along the axis. By further example, the input component 40 can detect motion of a finger within a ‘so-dimensional plan, such as plane of or parallel t an outer surface ofthe window. By further example, the input component 40 can detect motion of a finger within a ‘eosdimensional space, including. variations in distance {rom the input componeat 40. [0050] Operation of the input component 40 can have one or more ofa variety of effects. For example, in response 19 ‘user input received by an input component 40, dhe wateh ain perform one or more ofa variety of actions. While sich ‘actions can include any preprogrammed or user-selected tetion, various examples are provided herein by way of ithustation and not limitation, US 2020/0033815 Al {0051} ‘The input component 40 can be operated by the User fo sroll the display 20 or select from a range of values “The input component 40 can be rotated to move a cursor or other type of selection mechanism from a first displayed location to a seeond displayed location in order to select an jon oF move the selection mechanism between various icons that are output onthe display 20, Io a time keoping ‘application, the input component 40 can be used to adjust the position of watch hands or index digits displayed on the ‘isplay’ 20 ofthe watch 10. The input component 40 can also be used to control the volume ofa speaker, the brightness of the display sercen, or control other hardware settings. Other sctions can include one oF more of launching 2 program,

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