Vivo has recently patented a new smart band. Although, what sets this wearable apart from the company’s previous offerings is the inclusion of a curved display along with a heart rate sensor.
According to a new patent that surfaced on the CNIPA database (China’s Intellectual Property Administration) earlier today (28th July 2020), Vivo is possibly working on an interesting wearable gadget. Looking at the patent images, the new Vivo smart band resembles similar offerings from both Xiaomi and Realme. Although, the dial differs slightly with rounded corners on a rectangular frame.
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The top of the device also appears to have a cutout for a speaker, while the display is curved over the edges. This might be a new entry in the fitness band category from the Chinese tech giant. However, it is still too soon to tell, and finer details are unavailable at the moment. The patent doesn’t reveal any specifications either, nor is the exact touch surface made known in the images.
Moving to the straps, they follow a conventional design, but with one notable inclusion. One strap arm detaches to unveil the charger strip hidden underneath it to charge the device. This would be a welcomed addition since it would eliminate the hassle to carry an additional USB charger cable. The feature was also seen in the Realme Smart Band, so it seems inspiration was drawn from the product.
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