MetaWatch
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| Manufacturer | Meta Watch Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Type | smartwatch |
| Release date | Strata model November 2012 |
| Introductory price |
$159.00 for Strata,[1] $199.00 for Frame[2] |
| Operating system | FreeRTOS V6.0.5[3] |
| CPU | TI MSP430 16-Bit Ultra-Low-Power Microcontroller |
| Memory | 8 kB[3][4] or 16 kB[5] serial RAM |
| Storage | 256 KB Flash [6] |
| Display |
Digital watch: 1.35 in (34 mm)[1] 96x96 pixel reflective mirror LCD display[7] Analog watch: two 16x80 OLED displays[6] covered with scratch-resistant, mineral hardened glass[8] |
| Input |
6 buttons 3-axis MEMS accelerometer Ambient light sensor[7] |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Power | 3.7V 75mAH or 120mAh Li-ion coin cell[3][5] |
| Dimensions |
Strata 1.74 by 1.74 by 0.5 inches (44 mm × 44 mm × 13 mm) [9] Frame 2 by 1.5 by 0.5 inches (51 mm × 38 mm × 13 mm) |
| Weight |
Strata: 59 grams (2.1 oz) Frame: 81 grams (2.9 oz) |
| Website |
www |
The MetaWatch is brand name of smartwatches developed by Meta Watch, Ltd. Strata MetaWatch and Frame MetaWatch are digital smartwatches released in 2012 funded by raising money via the crowd funding platform Kickstarter.[10]
History
First generation of MetaWatch watches was released as a development system in September 2011.[11] Two models were sold - analog with OLED displays (model WDS111, style AU1000) and fully digital (model WDS112, style AU2000).[12] Both are provided with clip for charging, flashing and debugging.[13] For wireless connection Bluetooth 2.1 is used via TI CC2560 module.[14] As a serial RAM Microchip 23A640 serial is used.
Unofficial first and half generation was extended of Bluetooth 4.0 capability. Style numbers for these watches were AU2001 and AU2004.[15][16]
Second generation have dual Bluetooth 4.0, KXTI9 accelerometer instead of KXTF9 (less active power), larger battery. 4 pins on the caseback are multiplexed - can be either used with Spy-Bi-Wire (serialized version of JTAG) or serial out or GND. External serial RAM is larger. Clip provided with watches is now for charging and reflash only. JTAG clip for development can be bought separately.[17]
The company has now "ceased business operations" according to their automatic email response. Also their website has been taken over by a new party.
Models
Second generation watches are sold under names Strata (model code SW12-1) and Frame (model code SW12-2). Strata has Water Resistant Mark 5 and Frame has Water Resistant Mark 3.[18]
See also
References
- 1 2 Seng, Jacqueline. "MetaWatch Strata smartwatch looks (sort of) familiar". MetaWatch Strata smartwatch looks (sort of) familiar. Jacqueline Seng. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ↑ Kim, Eugene. "MetaWatch Strata". MetaWatch Strata. Eugene Kim. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- 1 2 3 MetaWatch Firmware Design Guide (PDF). 2011.
- ↑ "23A640". microchip.com.
- 1 2 MODX Systems, LLC. "Metawatch - we can flash our FRAME with STRATA fw...!!!". metawatch.org.
- 1 2 http://www.metawatch.org/assets/images/developers/MetaWatch_system_overview_1.0.pdf
- 1 2 http://shop.metawatch.com/pages/specs
- ↑ "2nd Update on the MetaWatch shipment". campaign-archive2.com.
- ↑ MODX Systems, LLC. "Metawatch - Dimension version Strata". metawatch.org.
- ↑ "MetaWatch STRATA: the Smartwatch for the iPhone 4S & Android". Kickstarter.
- ↑ Daniel Cooper. "Fossil's Meta Watch passes the FCC, your magic wristwatch fantasies are about to come true". Engadget. AOL.
- ↑ "MetaWatch - Timeline Photos - Facebook". facebook.com.
- ↑ http://metawatch.org/assets/images/developers/MetaWatch_Reflash_your_Watch_Firmware_2.0.pdf
- ↑ "MetaWatch Hacking". dpin.de.
- ↑ MODX Systems, LLC. "Metawatch - Questions about new model". metawatch.org.
- ↑ MODX Systems, LLC. "Metawatch - Any differences internally between AU2001 & AU2004?". metawatch.org.
- ↑ MODX Systems, LLC. "Metawatch - Metawatch Store". metawatch.org.
- ↑ http://www.metawatch.com/models/