Battery life on smartwatches has long been an issue, as even high-end smartwatches often only offer a day’s worth of use. Samsung may have found the solution, as evidenced by a patent filed by the Korean giant.
Discovered by LetsGoDigital, a new patent called electronic device containing more than one type of solar cell It details the design of a solar watch strap for a future Samsung smartwatch. According to the detailed description, Each section of the strap would house a solar cell that would power the watch’s battery.
Enhanced autonomy thanks to photovoltaic cells?
According to the patent, the new belt equipped with photovoltaic cells on both sides of the watch caseso that one or both can receive light regardless of how the smartwatch is worn.
However, solar power cannot be the only way to charge the watch, therefore, it will also maintain a classic charging solution with wired or wireless Qi technology. Still, solar charging will be useful for users who want some. extend the battery life of your watches when you’re out and about and they do not have access to an electrical outlet. If you have too much sun exposure, the new WearOS-equipped Galaxy Watch 4 can even remind you to apply sunscreen.
It seems like Samsung is increasingly turning to solar power as the company has recently embraced solar power for its latest QLED smart TV remotes. It should be noted that at the moment this is a patent, which means that it is still in good condition. It’s too early to know if Samsung will equip its next connected watches with such technologies. If the cost of production doesn’t allow Samsung to mass-produce such bracelets, it’s unlikely we’ll see Galaxy Watch sundials for long. Also, the next generation Galaxy Watch is expected to use a sugar sensor for diabetes.
Source: LetsGoDigital
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