I don't want a smartwatch to be the complement of a smartphone.
I want a smartphone to be the a complement of a smartwatch... actually, a smartphone sans the phone, like an ipod touch or a tablet.
My idea for a smartwatch is to have the modules that make a smartphone possible there: cellular antenna, gps, bluetooth, fitness tracking, etc. Baterry-unfriendly modules like Wi-Fi must be discarded.
The use case for a smartwatch as a standalone device would be the following one:
- Connect a Bluetooth headset to listen to music (extra points, if a micro sd slot is included)
- Receive messages and answer to them with predefined text (ex. I'm on my watch, I'll text you later)
- Receive calls and call to existing contacts/emergency numbers, a proper dialer is not required at all
- Basic GPS directions to predefined locations (ex. Home/Work/Gym/School)
- Fitness tracking
- Wireless charging
For the rest of features, and to enjoy a proper dialer, proper texting, proper navigation, etc., just connect the ipod/tablet/whatever to it via bluetooth.
The killer feature: Having to carry no smartphone at all.
You can use the multimedia system of the car to take advantage of the watch, the steering wheel could have a wireless charging module next to it.
Another accessory could be a desktop keyboard with a wireless charging module.
And at home, you could have a proper charging dock.
I don't want a smartwatch to be the complement of a smartphone.
I want a smartphone to be the a complement of a smartwatch... actually, a smartphone sans the phone, like an ipod touch or a tablet.
My idea for a smartwatch is to have the modules that make a smartphone possible there: cellular antenna, gps, bluetooth, fitness tracking, etc. Baterry-unfriendly modules like Wi-Fi must be discarded.
The use case for a smartwatch as a standalone device would be the following one:
- Connect a Bluetooth headset to listen to music (extra points, if a micro sd slot is included)
- Receive messages and answer to them with predefined text (ex. I'm on my watch, I'll text you later)
- Receive calls and call to existing contacts/emergency numbers, a proper dialer is not required at all
- Basic GPS directions to predefined locations (ex. Home/Work/Gym/School)
- Fitness tracking
- Wireless charging
For the rest of features, and to enjoy a proper dialer, proper texting, proper navigation, etc., just connect the ipod/tablet/whatever to it via bluetooth.
The killer feature: Having to carry no smartphone at all.
You can use the multimedia system of the car to take advantage of the watch, the steering wheel could have a wireless charging module next to it.
Another accessory could be a desktop keyboard with a wireless charging module.
And at home, you could have a proper charging dock.