We have seen the rings that open doors and mobile devices, show time, act as a mouse or display notices of a connected mobile device , but as the End , Ring to Logbar based in California , is to take wagging his finger to the next level . Bluetooth Low Energy ( BLE) connectivity , the ring is designed to allow control of mobile devices and appliances, electronic payments and even write text into the air with a flick of a finger.
Ring features a motion sensor , Bluetooth chip, touch screen, LED and vibration padRing come in various rechargeable sizesRing should be good for about 1,000 initial gestures The Ring is not waterproof View all
Designed to be worn on the index finger , motion sensors built into the ring to identify the gesture being made by said finger once the device is activated by the touch sensor on the outer edge of the ring. This allows the user to perform everything from simple moves up and down to change the volume of a paired device, to write letters in the air for composing text messages. Using GPS technology and iBeacon Apple , the ring can also be used to make payments in shops and restaurants , with a wave of the tick.
Designed to be worn on the index finger , motion sensors built into the ring to identify the gesture being made by said finger once the device is activated by the touch sensor on the outer edge of the ring. This allows the user to perform everything from simple moves up and down to change the volume of a paired device, to write letters in the air for composing text messages. Using GPS technology and iBeacon Apple , the ring can also be used to make payments in shops and restaurants , with a wave of the tick.
Users can switch between applications using gestures preinstalled , or customize their own gestures with the companion app on an iOS or Android device. Ring can also be trained to recognize handwriting air of a user. Logbar is also establishing a “tent Ring” that will house the applications compatible with the device , with the company releasing an API / SDK open to encourage third parties to develop applications for the device.
You can also be alerted status updates or notifications by LED or vibration pad built into the device . On the negative side , the inclusion of a vibration platform and the touch sensor means ring is not waterproof , however , Logbar says it is working on a waterproof model . The device is powered by a rechargeable battery that the company says is good for about 1,000 base gestures with mobile recharge in development that should be good for up to five refills device .
Its creators say the ring has been tested with the iPhone , iPad , Android , PC, Google Glass, smart watches , home automation devices , and web services like Twitter , Facebook and Evernote. The company says smart devices can also serve as a hub to allow the ring to control devices that rely on Wi -Fi instead of Bluetooth connectivity.
Logbar has led to Kickstarter to get the ring into production with the hope of being to start shipping the device from July this year . The initial batch only come in silver, but different sizes will be available with a printable brackets provided with means to ensure a good fit. The level of U.S. commitment $ 145 for a ring book has already been filled , leaving $ 165 as a cheaper level to make a claim for the device.
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