The history of smart watches
Now there are several “smart watches” that deserve interest. But the idea of combining the radio transmitter and the clock, then the computer and the clock, is quite old. Therefore, I once again decided to find out where my ears are growing from.
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It all started back in 1972, when the first electronic watch Pulsar appeared. Unless, of course, the beginning of this story can be considered as the penetration of electronics into a wristwatch.
After ten long years, the Japanese (who else!) Release a watch with a docking station. They could drive notes.
And this Seiko watch, the RC-1000 Wrist Terminal, is already much closer to today's “smart phone partners” - this is a remote access terminal for Apple computers, Commodore, IBM, and others . It was 1984. Who knows how to use this watch - write details in the comment.
In 1985, the RC-20 Wrist Computer smart watch on Epson (Seiko’s computer unit) appeared. This is a gadget with a monochrome LCD display measuring 42 × 32 pixels, an 8-bit Zilog Z80 microprocessor, 2 KB of operational memory and 8 KB of permanent memory. A good result for a device of this size almost thirty years ago.
Timex in 1994 released the first watch from the Datalink line. In the photo - Datalink model 50 (1994), Datalink USB sports edition (2003) and Ironman Triathlon (1997).
Casio's CMD-40 made it possible to control a TV, video player and stereo system.
One of the pioneers in this area was Samsung, which made several attempts to create a watch-phone market and is now releasing smart watches as an add-on to smartphones. The company made its first attempt to create smart watches in 1999, launching Samsung SPH-WP10.
2000: IBM launches Linux Watch. Look weird, you do not find?
And in 2001, Samsung brought a new gadget with clock and phone features to CES in Las Vegas that looks much more civilized and realistic than the previous version.
In 2003, Bill Gates introduced a watch with Smart Personal Object Technology - technology for home appliances and personal electronics.
You can not miss and Fossil Wrist PDA, running on Palm OS. They were available for sale in 2003-2005. The display is already 160x160 pixels.
Samsung did not give up, and in 2009 the Samsung S9110 went on sale, again a mobile watch, but with a touchscreen display. Again the project was unsuccessful.
We can not ignore the watch with calculators. This photo is a watch from the Casio Databank line, equipped with a keyboard. They can store addresses, phone numbers, notes up to 63 characters each; information can be password protected. Alarm clock, stopwatch and more - is present. The battery lasts for two years.
Sony Ericsson LiveView appeared in 2011.
The Texas Instruments eZ430-Chronos debug kit is a full-fledged sports watch based on the CC430F6137 processor, having a wireless data interface onboard and many other useful buns. The most unusual feature of this watch is the ability to completely change the firmware of the built-in microcontroller or upgrade the firmware used by default (using a physical connection to the clock board, as well as via a wireless interface).
WIMM One - Android Watch, November 2011.
In 2011, Motorola launches the MOTOACTV sports watch on Android. They are equipped with a 600 MHz processor, 256 memory, 8/16 GB of internal storage, ANT +, BT 4, WiFi b / g / n /, GPS. This watch is an independent device, which was originally created as an addition to the smartphone on the android.
In April 2012, Sony SmartWatch , the sequel to LiveView, goes on sale.
In May 2012, Pebble launched at Kickstarter received more than $ 10 million. This watch is distinguished by its Transflective LCD display, which saves battery power.
In June 2012, along with Sony Xperia Z, Sony introduced the next generation of its smart watches - the SmartWatch 2.
And at the end of last year, Neptune Pine was launched on the same Kickstarter, which also collected a rather big amount - $ 801,000. One of the features of hours - the ability to communicate via video.
In October, Samsung again made an attempt to seize the market for these devices, presenting the Samsung Galaxy Gear to the world. According to rumors, the next generation of this watch will have a flexible display.
In 2013, the Cokoo Watch also went on sale - an analog watch. The amount of information on them is small - they issue only alerts about tweets, letters, calls and SMS from your iPhone. But the hands of the clock will always work - they have a separate battery, which lasts for three years.
In September 2013, Qualcomm announced its Toq smart watch. The clock works with Android, is equipped with Mirasol-dispeem, and is charged without wires. Work about a week without recharging.
Important question:
In what area does this type of gadget have a future?
Do you use them?
It is interesting:
And about the clock - a detailed history of watches.
Old advertisements for cell phones and smartphones (from the 1980s to the end of the 2000s)
The history of personal computers in advertising. Part 1: 1970s
The history of personal computers in advertising. Part 2: 1980s
Advertising laptops of the 1980s and 1990s
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It all started back in 1972, when the first electronic watch Pulsar appeared. Unless, of course, the beginning of this story can be considered as the penetration of electronics into a wristwatch.
After ten long years, the Japanese (who else!) Release a watch with a docking station. They could drive notes.
And this Seiko watch, the RC-1000 Wrist Terminal, is already much closer to today's “smart phone partners” - this is a remote access terminal for Apple computers, Commodore, IBM, and others . It was 1984. Who knows how to use this watch - write details in the comment.
In 1985, the RC-20 Wrist Computer smart watch on Epson (Seiko’s computer unit) appeared. This is a gadget with a monochrome LCD display measuring 42 × 32 pixels, an 8-bit Zilog Z80 microprocessor, 2 KB of operational memory and 8 KB of permanent memory. A good result for a device of this size almost thirty years ago.
Timex in 1994 released the first watch from the Datalink line. In the photo - Datalink model 50 (1994), Datalink USB sports edition (2003) and Ironman Triathlon (1997).
Casio's CMD-40 made it possible to control a TV, video player and stereo system.
One of the pioneers in this area was Samsung, which made several attempts to create a watch-phone market and is now releasing smart watches as an add-on to smartphones. The company made its first attempt to create smart watches in 1999, launching Samsung SPH-WP10.
2000: IBM launches Linux Watch. Look weird, you do not find?
And in 2001, Samsung brought a new gadget with clock and phone features to CES in Las Vegas that looks much more civilized and realistic than the previous version.
In 2003, Bill Gates introduced a watch with Smart Personal Object Technology - technology for home appliances and personal electronics.
You can not miss and Fossil Wrist PDA, running on Palm OS. They were available for sale in 2003-2005. The display is already 160x160 pixels.
Samsung did not give up, and in 2009 the Samsung S9110 went on sale, again a mobile watch, but with a touchscreen display. Again the project was unsuccessful.
We can not ignore the watch with calculators. This photo is a watch from the Casio Databank line, equipped with a keyboard. They can store addresses, phone numbers, notes up to 63 characters each; information can be password protected. Alarm clock, stopwatch and more - is present. The battery lasts for two years.
Sony Ericsson LiveView appeared in 2011.
The Texas Instruments eZ430-Chronos debug kit is a full-fledged sports watch based on the CC430F6137 processor, having a wireless data interface onboard and many other useful buns. The most unusual feature of this watch is the ability to completely change the firmware of the built-in microcontroller or upgrade the firmware used by default (using a physical connection to the clock board, as well as via a wireless interface).
WIMM One - Android Watch, November 2011.
In 2011, Motorola launches the MOTOACTV sports watch on Android. They are equipped with a 600 MHz processor, 256 memory, 8/16 GB of internal storage, ANT +, BT 4, WiFi b / g / n /, GPS. This watch is an independent device, which was originally created as an addition to the smartphone on the android.
In April 2012, Sony SmartWatch , the sequel to LiveView, goes on sale.
In May 2012, Pebble launched at Kickstarter received more than $ 10 million. This watch is distinguished by its Transflective LCD display, which saves battery power.
In June 2012, along with Sony Xperia Z, Sony introduced the next generation of its smart watches - the SmartWatch 2.
And at the end of last year, Neptune Pine was launched on the same Kickstarter, which also collected a rather big amount - $ 801,000. One of the features of hours - the ability to communicate via video.
In October, Samsung again made an attempt to seize the market for these devices, presenting the Samsung Galaxy Gear to the world. According to rumors, the next generation of this watch will have a flexible display.
In 2013, the Cokoo Watch also went on sale - an analog watch. The amount of information on them is small - they issue only alerts about tweets, letters, calls and SMS from your iPhone. But the hands of the clock will always work - they have a separate battery, which lasts for three years.
In September 2013, Qualcomm announced its Toq smart watch. The clock works with Android, is equipped with Mirasol-dispeem, and is charged without wires. Work about a week without recharging.
Important question:
In what area does this type of gadget have a future?
Do you use them?
It is interesting:
And about the clock - a detailed history of watches.
Old advertisements for cell phones and smartphones (from the 1980s to the end of the 2000s)
The history of personal computers in advertising. Part 1: 1970s
The history of personal computers in advertising. Part 2: 1980s
Advertising laptops of the 1980s and 1990s
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/212483/
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