Casio Bluetooth Low Energy Watch

[CES 2011] Casio is showcasing a prototype of its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) watch that shares a two-way data link with a smartphone. The low-power-consumption version of  BLE allows the watch to function with a regular button-cell battery and keep the size and the battery life of a regular wristwatch.  The Japanese manufacturer estimates the battery life at approximately two years based on the prototype model and a Bluetooth usage of 12 hours a day. BLE-enabled smartphones, which will be available to consumers soon, will be able to communicate with the watch. I would love to see my Facebook news feed or my calendar reminders on my watch! Casio plans to produce its first Bluetooth Low Energy Watch in 2011.Main features:

• button-cell battery used in small devices and watches
• Battery life with the communication functions is the same as previously released watches
• watch case dimensions 53.4 (D) x 44.4 (W) x 12.8 (T) millimeters

Main functions:

• The alert signal notifies the wearer of calls and e-mail messages arriving on the networked smartphone
• Alarm and vibration functions of a smartphone can be activated using a watch button
• A smartphone’s ring and vibration alerts can be stopped by tapping the watch
• Accurate time information can be transmitted from a smartphone to the watch to ensure correct time

Eliane Fiolet
Categories: Gadgets
Tags: CES