Granted Patent B2

US 12,433,376 · App. 18/107,364 · Granted Oct 7, 2025

Inventors: Patrick James Fawcett (London, GB); Richard Dinan (Beaconsfield, GB)

Assignee: ARMOUR SURVEILLANCE SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY LTD.

A44C5/0038A44C5/147G07C9/00896G07C2009/00769G07C2009/00968

Abstract

Claims (31)

1. A single part watch strap comprising:

a body having a first end, and

a second end,

the first end comprising a first watch case attachment,

the second end comprising a second watch case attachment wherein, in use, the first watch case attachment and the second watch case attachment are configured for operation by a user to attach the watch strap to a watch case about a wrist of the user and then subsequently for operation, by the user, to detach the watch strap from the watch case allowing the strap to be removed from the user's wrist,

wherein the body comprises a single cavity having:

a coin cell located therein; and

a first electronic communication device located therein;

wherein the coin cell and the first electronic communication device are connected, and wherein the first electronic communication device comprises a transmitter arranged to communicate with a first remote security system of a vehicle.

2. The watch strap of claim 1 wherein the first watch case attachment has a gender different to the second watch case attachment; or

wherein the first watch case attachment has a gender which is the same as the second watch case attachment; or

wherein one or both of the first watch case attachment and the second watch case attachment are genderless.

3. The watch strap of claim 1 , wherein the strap is connectable to a watch case in a single orientation.

4. The watch strap of claim 1 , wherein the strap is connectable to a watch case in multiple orientations.

5. The watch strap of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electronic communication device is wholly located within the strap.

6. The watch strap of claim 1 , wherein the strap further comprises a second electronic communication device arranged to communicate with a second remote security system of the vehicle, and wherein the second electronic communication device is connected to said coin cell by a flexible circuit board.

7. The watch strap as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the second communication device comprises a circuit for communicating with a system of the vehicle that allows a user to start a vehicle without the need for the user to insert a mechanical key into the vehicle.

8. The watch strap of claim 6 , wherein the second communication device is operable to confirm that the wearable device is inside the vehicle.

9. The watch strap of claim 1 , wherein the first communication device is arranged to communicate with a keyless entry system for unlocking the doors of the vehicle.

10. The watch strap of claim 1 , further comprising a button for activating said first communication device.

11. The watch strap of claim 1 , wherein the strap is at least partially formed of rubber.

12. The watch strap of claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises an indicator and wherein the indicator emits visible light.

13. The watch strap of claim 12 , wherein the indicator indicates any of: functionality status, remaining coin cell charge, or that the vehicle is within a predetermined range of the wearable device.

14. The watch strap of claim 1 , wherein the watch strap is waterproof.

15. The wearable device comprising;

a watch case; and

the watch strap of claim 1 ;

wherein the watch case comprises a first strap attachment and a second strap attachment, the strap attachments being complementary to the first watch case attachment and the second watch case attachment of the strap.

16. A kit of parts for forming a wearable device comprising:

a watch case, and

a plurality of watch straps, wherein the watch straps are as claimed in claim 1 .

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