Component protective overmolding

Abstract

Techniques for and a wearable device with component protective overmolding are described. In one embodiment, the wearable device has one or more elements coupled to a framework, a protective material selectively applied over the one or more elements, a first protective layer formed substantially over the framework, the one or more elements, and the protective material, and a second protective layer formed substantially over the first protective layer, the second protective layer being removable and providing a surface configured to receive a pattern. In one embodiment, the one or more elements may be a sensor. Further, the protective material may comprise a material that is applied in substantially atmospheric conditions, and the first protective layer and the second protective layer may comprise a material that is molded or formed in harsh environmental conditions.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wearable device, comprising:
 one or more elements coupled to a framework, wherein the one or more elements comprises a sensor;   a protective material selectively applied over the one or more elements;   a first protective layer formed substantially over the framework, the one or more elements, and the protective material;   a second protective layer formed substantially over the first protective layer, the second protective layer being removable and providing a surface configured to receive a pattern.   
     
     
         2 . The wearable device of  claim 1 , wherein the first protective layer is removable. 
     
     
         3 . The wearable device of  claim 1 , wherein the protective material comprises a material that can be applied at substantially atmospheric pressure. 
     
     
         4 . The wearable device of  claim 1 , wherein the protective material comprises an ultra violet curable material. 
     
     
         5 . The wearable device of  claim 1 , wherein the first protective layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of thermoplastic, polymer, elastomer, and thermoplastic elastomer. 
     
     
         6 . The wearable device of  claim 1 , further comprising a protective coating substantially over the second protective layer, the protective coating having a protective property. 
     
     
         7 . A wearable device, comprising:
 one or more elements coupled to a framework, wherein the one or more elements comprises a sensor;   a securing coating selectively applied over the one or more elements;   a first protective layer formed substantially over the framework, the one or more elements, and the securing coating;   a second protective layer formed substantially over the first protective layer, the second protective layer being removable and providing a surface configured to receive a pattern.   
     
     
         8 . The wearable device of  claim 7 , wherein the securing coating comprises an epoxy. 
     
     
         9 . The wearable device of  claim 7 , wherein the securing coating comprises a curable material configured to prevent damage to the one or more elements when the first protective layer or the second protective layer are formed. 
     
     
         10 . The wearable device of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more elements comprises a vibrator configured to use electrical power from a battery to generate a vibration. 
     
     
         11 . The wearable device of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more elements comprises a printed circuit board assembly. 
     
     
         12 . The wearable device of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more elements comprises a memory configured to store data. 
     
     
         13 . The wearable device of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more elements comprises a processor. 
     
     
         14 . The wearable device of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more elements comprises an accelerometer. 
     
     
         15 . The wearable device of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more elements comprises an analog audio plug. 
     
     
         16 . The wearable device of  claim 15 , wherein the analog audio plug is a TRRS. 
     
     
         17 . A wearable device, comprising:
 one or more elements coupled to a framework, wherein the one or more elements comprises a sensor;   a protective material selectively applied over the one or more elements;   a molding formed substantially over the framework, the one or more elements, and the protective material, the molding being removable and providing a surface configured to receive a pattern.   
     
     
         18 . The wearable device of  claim 17 , wherein the framework comprises a metal. 
     
     
         19 . The wearable device of  claim 17 , wherein the protective material comprises a material that is applied in substantially atmospheric conditions, and the molding comprises a material that is molded in harsh environmental conditions. 
     
     
         20 . The wearable device of  claim 17 , further comprising a protective coating formed substantially over the molding, the protective coating having a protective property.