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

Some of the best smartwatches could be banned from import over a fall detection patent dispute.

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 ...
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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, ...
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Is Another Apple Watch Ban Looming? ITC Probes Fall Detection Patents

The ITC has launched an investigation into Apple Watch fall detection technology following a complaint by UnaliWear. Could ...
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.

Wearable Fall Detector Market Set to Reach USD 3.7 Billion by 2035, Driven by Aging Population and AI-Enabled Wearables

The wristband type segment accounts for 38.0% of total market share in 2025, making it the dominant device category. Wrist-worn fall detectors offer ease of use, comfort, discreet design, and ...