Samsung is considering making its Galaxy smartwatches run on solar energy. The Korean company has seemingly been toying with the idea of incorporating solar cells onto a Galaxy Watch wrist strap.
This has been uncovered via a patent filed all the way back in 2019. LetsGoDigital (via SamMobile) came across it after it got published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on September 16.
The patent shows a usual Galaxy smartwatch but with a twist – its strap has been equipped with solar cells. Although, the patent doesn’t have any indication regarding the efficiency of such an implementation.
It is worth noting that solar cells are still a long way off from being a complete substitute for traditional battery charging solutions for devices with high energy needs. As such, Samsung may only be experimenting with them as a mode of providing auxiliary power. This should not only increase the time between each charge but should also make the wearables a lot more eco-friendly.
It’s obviously too early at the moment to ascertain plans for a solar-powered Samsung Galaxy Watch. After all, the Galaxy Watch 4 series was only just unveiled. Still, it is safe to assume that the tech is indeed in the works and has perhaps been reserved for an upcoming version of the smartwatch series.
However, Samsung does intend to switch more and more devices to solar. The company recently adopted solar power for its latest QLED smart TV remotes. Further, Samsung also recently achieved 100% reusable energy at its factories in the USA, Europe, and China.
All in all, smart wearables are a great candidate for solar technology. But of course, patents are not always an indicator of something definitive and should hence always be taken with a pinch of salt. Only time will tell if the idea for a solar-powered Samsung Galaxy Watch will actually materialize.
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