Band for extended capability for wearable electronic devices

Abstract

According to one or more of the embodiments herein, systems and techniques are provided for extending the power, circuitry, functionality, and/or communication capability for wrist-wearable electronic devices. For example, certain embodiments herein relate to incorporating various technologies within a watch band for a wristwatch (e.g., a smartwatch) or other wrist-mounted device. In one embodiment, the functionality of the wearable device may be extended by attaching to it additional computing power, sensors, antennas, and/or a powering battery contained within an associated wristband. The attachments may then communicate with the basic wearable device by using a signal bus embedded in the wristband or wirelessly through one or more communication and/or inductive charging protocols.