Possibility of "Digital Crown abolished" with Apple Watch

When the Apple Watch was released in 2015, one of the most eye -catching innovations was digital crowns.Digital crowns have been updated several times so far, suggesting that Apple's new patents may cause major changes.The next Apple Watch has been rumored to be a more sturdy and sporty design, but the content of the applied for it matches.According to Patently Apple, which reports information about Apple patents, digital crowns may be replaced by optical sensors.There are many reasons for Apple to consider changing the digital crown that users are familiar with.First, the digital crown uses a lot of space inside and outside the housing, so if you eliminate these parts, you will be able to attach other sensors and increase the battery size.Patent materials have pointed out that if the Apple Watch falls, the digital crown may be damaged.If the next Apple Watch becomes more sturdy, you will certainly need to change the digital crown.If a digital crown is replaced by an optical sensor, other sensors such as fingerprint sensors may be installed.If the Touch ID is mounted on the Apple Watch, the convenience will increase.Digital crowns have changed significantly from the first model and are now equipped with tactile feedback.Recently, the design has been changed to install a sensor that measures an electrocardiogram using a digital crown.The aim of Apple's applying for this time is to replace the digital crown system with an optical sensor.The optical sensor can respond and react to gestures, even if the user is not touching the Apple Watch.Looking at the images of the new Apple Watch listed in the patented materials, the optical sensor is installed in the same position as the digital crown, but it is not protruding as it is now and is the same height as other parts.。