Last week it was reported that Sony is working on a e-paper smartwatch. The company has confirmed that it is behind the e-ink watch technology, to the Wall Street Journal.
The e-paper watch is dubbed as FES watch and is a product of Sony’s Fashion Entertainment startup project. The report stated that it is a subdivision of the Sony that will examine how electronic paper can be used to create fashionable wearable tech products. As reported earlier, the FES watch focuses on style rather than functionality and wide range of features. The face and band of the watch are made of e-paper and hence they will work as display.
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The electronic paper concept is not restricted to only watches, as the company is also said to be working on a bow tie made of the same material. One of the special features of the watch will be its flexible design that changes depending on your gestures and movements. The strap of the watch can be changed and choosen from patterns like mock metal or faux leather. It is expected to last for about 60 days on a single charge.
An individual involved with the FES Watch project discussed the product with the Wall Street Journal, stating, “We hid Sony’s name because we wanted to test the real value of the product, whether there will be demand for our concept.” The FES has raised 3.5 million yen ($30,000) from more than 150 supporters, beating its original target of 2 million yen.
The Sony FES watch with e-ink display will be available in May 2015, concluded the WSJ report.
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