APPLE WATCH

Q: The history of technological change in the smart watch industry is bound with
initial radical breakthroughs (inventions with patents) followed by incremental
improvements (innovations). Highlight the inventions and innovations that bring the
Apple Watch in this industry. Determine the difference between (1) inventions of
technological breakthroughs and (2) major innovations and (3) minor/incremental
innovations.
1. Highlight the inventions and innovations that bring the Apple Watch in this
industry.
 Inventions.
High-tech, computerized clocks are positioned to go beyond traditional timekeeping,
providing scalable gadgets, such as making calls, sending messages and surfing the
Internet, by linking operating systems can combine many functions in small devices.
Specifically, 22 years ago, Seiko launched the Ruputer - the watch that was declared the
first smart watch in the world and later called onHand PC. Based on this invention, there
are many innovations that make smartwatches much more convenient. Since then, Apple
Watch has given itself a chance to grow, and it has been at the top of the five popular
smartwatch platforms.
 Innovations.
While not the first smartwatch to hit the market, the Apple Watch is different. Its value
can be measured by scientific data such as EVE - reflecting the combination of equivalent
value-added references provided by next-best alternatives and value differences—
particularity of the product, be it positive or negative. The latter overcame all the
technology's abrasion resistance, but the potential takers pose a challenge.
When compared to traditional watches, the reference value that the Apple Watch offers
includes the ability to function as an accurate timepiece, as an accurate timepiece. The
first is a smartwatch that provides easy access to popular activities that users may have
performed such as making calls with electronic devices. Plus, Apple Watch allowed users
simply to tap their wrists to respond quickly to incoming messages. The watch also gave
wearers a quick visual summary of information they had selected as important
(notifications). However, Apple emphasizes that the watch's ability to function as a
fitness tracker remains its core differentiating value.
2. Determine the difference between inventions of technological breakthroughs
and major innovations and minor/incremental innovations.
Inventions of Major Minor/incremental
technological innovations innovations
breakthroughs
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