3. 1972 – the Pulsar by Hamilton Watch
Company
Acquired by Seiko in 1978
Could store 24-digits,
first with user-
programmable memory
4. 1980s - PC age hit the market and idea of
smart watches came to life
Data 2000 - introduced
In 1980s, external keyboard
for data entry
Stores 2000 characters
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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 and
business people but discontinued
Expected amount of smart watches this year
◦ . It is expected that about 1.2 million smart watches
will ship this year
8. Smart watches give people access to:
◦ News
◦ Weather
◦ Sports
◦ Stocks
◦ Horoscopes
◦ MSN Instant Messenger
◦ Microsoft Outlook
9. Smart watches work
using a technology
Microsoft developed
called Smart Personal
Object Technology, or
SPOT
Microsoft introduced
SPOT at Comdex in
2002.
10. “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.”
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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
14. Gets updates via Wi-Fi every hour
Runs on Android
Uses a micro version of the app store
Price: $199
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
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18. 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
19. Small battery life
Small processor/screen
Worn with formal/informal wear
Work vs. Play
◦ distracting
Privacy
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20. 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?
