Samsung patent app details wristwatch / cellphone hybrid

by Darren Murph, posted Oct 26th 2007 at 9:50AM

Generally speaking, mishmash concepts involving a cellphone and just about anything wearable haven't exactly taken off, but if Maxwell Smart can do it, why can't Samsung? In a recent patent application from the firm, a "wrist wearable type portable terminal" is described, which essentially acts as a wrist strap that functions as a cellphone holster. Granted, the idea could be problematic in a myriad ways -- leading to public humiliation and a lack of broad compatibility with mobiles for starters -- but we can't fault 'em for trying.

[Via UnwiredView]

Filed under: Handsets, Peripherals, Samsung

Tags: patent, samsung, watch phone, WatchPhone, wristwatch

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