Smart Watches Harrison DellaFera, Hope Hruska, Kenyn
Cheatham , Hayden Grimbilas9/26/13
Seiko Japanese watch company
One of the original companies
First Digital Watch 1972 – the Pulsar by Hamilton Watch
Company
Acquired by Seiko in 1978
Could store 24-digits, first with user-programmable memory
Personal Computer Age 1980s - PC age hit the market and idea of
smart watches came to life
Data 2000 - introducedIn 1980s, external keyboardfor data entry
Stores 2000 characters
Seiko’s RC Series
1984 – RC-1000 Wrist Terminal ◦ First model of line ◦ Compatible with most PCs of time
1985 - RC-20 Wrist Computer◦ Could schedule, calculate, write memos◦ Touch-sensitive screen, increased memory◦ Could be programmed, but limited
1985 - RC 4000 PC Data graph◦ “world’s smallest computer terminal”◦ 2 KB of RAM
1990s 1990 – Seiko Receptor
◦ Doubled as a pager◦ Followed by Swatch, who produced The Beep
1998 – Seiko Ruputer◦ More computer than watch◦ 16-bit processor and 128KB of RAM
Linux Watch June 2000 - IBM produced
◦ Linux software increased battery from 6 to 12 hours◦ 8MB of memory◦ Accelerometer, vibrating mechanism, and
fingerprint sensor Collaborated with Citizen Watch Co.
◦ WatchPad, failed◦ Calendar software, Bluetooth, 16 MB of flash
memory -$399◦ Marketed towards students andbusiness people but discontinued
Expected amount of smart watches this year◦ . It is expected that about 1.2 million smart
watches will ship this year
What will a smart watch do for me? Smart watches give people access to:
◦ News ◦ Weather◦ Sports◦ Stocks◦ Horoscopes◦ MSN Instant Messenger◦ Microsoft Outlook
How do they work?
Smart watches work using a technology Microsoft developed called Smart Personal Object Technology, or SPOT
Microsoft introduced SPOT at Comdex in 2002.
Chris Schneider, Senior Program Manager of SPOT, describes the technology:
“SPOT is a new computing platform designed to bring the power of .NET to everyday objects. SPOT allows for enhanced miniaturization, low power consumption and a low cost solution allowing for accessories such as watches to become more purposeful through the power of software.”
How does SPOT work?
SPOT uses FM broadcasting, like the kind picked up by a radio, to deliver Web-based data to Smart objects.
Smart watches receive more than 200 channels of information that are broadcast on a radio spectrum leased by Microsoft.
4 companies producing SPOT: Suunto, Fossil, Tissot, and Swatch.
Inside the smartwatch Piezo (piezoelectric ceramic crystal) - A crystal that enables the smart watch to
generate sound. PCB (printed circuit board) - The PCB in the Smart Watch houses the CPU,
memory and radio chip. DirectBand radio receiver chip - This is how online servers connect to the
watch. - These chips are the heart of SPOT technology.
Battery Life
The smart watch battery is rechargeable. Some models come with a recharging stand, but other models use an adapter that plugs into the wall.
Certain models can last up to two days on one charge
WIMM One Watch Gets updates via Wi-Fi every hour Runs on Android Uses a micro version of the app store Price: $199
I’m Watch Comes in a variety of shapes and colors Includes many apps but needs to be
connected to a phone Build in microphone to make calls from
watch Price: $469-$2299
Sony SmartWatch Requires Bluetooth connection for apps and
headset to listen to music or make calls Only compatible with Android phones Allows you to read entire emails Price: $149
Motorola MotoACTV Primarily used for runners Uses GPS to track mileage and calculates
how many calories you have burned Plays music and syncs with Android phones Price: $249 http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=oGzHnsW7wn0
Can always access important messages, reminders etc. while on-the-go.
Social media Trendy and fashionable Less time spent on phone Price is justified Upgradable
Advantages
Small battery life Small processor/screen Worn with formal/informal wear Work vs. Play
◦ distracting Privacy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no5gs0an9Fk◦ 4:30
Disadvantages
What do you think are some problems that smart watches will have to overcome in order to be successful?
What capabilities do you think smart watches might need to include in order to be as desirable as the iPhone or the iPad?
Do you see a stable or growing market for smart watches? Why?
Discussion Questions
http://articles.latimes.com/2013/aug/20/business/la-fi-tn-smart-watches-not-a-hit-among-millennials-20130819
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/portable-devices/before-iwatch-the-timely-history-of-the-smartwatch-1176685/1#articleContent
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/clocks-watches/smart-watch.htm
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/are-these-5-top-smart-watches-only-time-will-tell-643316
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