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.
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.
