‘Fall detection’ is under fire – why a new lawsuit could hit Apple, Samsung and Google smartwatches and even spark an import ban

It’s that ability to differentiate real falls from false alerts that is at the core of the dispute. UnaliWear says that the ...

Apple under legal attack over fall detection tech

Fall detection wearable specialist UnaliWear says that Apple Watch and just about every other smartwatch ever made infringes ...

Apple Watch, Samsung and Garmin Wearables Under Threat In Patent Case

The maker of a fall detection watch has claimed the biggest wearable brands, including Apple, Garmin and Samsung have ...
Mactrast

Texas Firm Says Apple and Other Smartwatch Makers Stole Its Fall Detection Technology

An Texas company claims the Apple Watch and nearly every other smartwatch infringe on its fall detection technology patents, ...
Wareable

ITC opens investigation into Apple, Garmin, and Google over fall detection

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to launch an investigation following a patent complaint over fall detection tech.
9to5Mac

Fall Detection could be coming to Vision Pro, Apple Glasses, and smart contact lenses

Fall Detection uses the Apple Watch’s built-in accelerometer and gyroscope to detect a hard fall. It initially responds by tapping you on the wrist and displaying an alert, offering you the options of ...