Motorola appears to be exploring new form factors for future devices. A recently published patent has revealed a wearable that can be strapped to the wrist like a watch. The same device can extend its display into a larger form, suggesting smartphone-level usability.
The patent was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and has now been published online. While the document does not confirm any product plans, it provides a glimpse into Motorola’s research direction and indicates the brand’s interest in transforming wearable technology. Readers should note that this is only a patent at this stage, and more details are hidden within the design sketches and technical notes.
Wearable that transforms into a phone
The patent drawings show a flexible and extendable display panel that wraps around the wrist. When required, it can be pulled or extended outward to become a rectangular screen similar to a compact smartphone. Motorola’s concept hints at a device that serves both communication features and quick-access wrist functions. This could offer the convenience of a smartwatch when worn and the viewing benefits of a mobile device when expanded.
The patent also references the frame structure needed to support stretching and folding actions. The wearable would likely include sensors to adjust interface layouts depending on the display size and orientation. Connectivity, cameras and battery design are not fully detailed in the current document, but the focus appears to be on the screen’s adaptable engineering.
Motorola files patents frequently, just like other major technology brands. A recent filing revealed a new design idea for its future Razr flip phone models. These concepts do not always reach the mass market. Therefore, it is too early to say whether this phone-turned-wristwatch design will progress into a final consumer product.
