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IRing is a ‘smart ring’ invented by Apple
Apple was granted a patent for iRing, a ‘smart ring’ that will have some functionalities of iWatch and iPhone.
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IRing will have multiple functionalities
iRing will support taking photographs with its camera, receiving and sending texts, and displaying time.
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IRing will have a microphone
iRing will have a microphone which will be able to record voice messages or possibly be used with the camera for online video chat.
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It will support apps
iRing will support apps which can be used to extend its basic functionality.
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It will detect user’s writing motion
iRing will be able to detect user’s writing motion and turn it into texts.
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It will monitor heart beat and health
iRing will be equipped with biometric sensors that can monitor owner’s heart rate, perspiration levels and body temperature.
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It will interact with iPhone and iWatch
iRing will be able to interact with iPhone, iWatch and other Apple products. (See Why Apple has very high quality standards?)
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It will emulate a computer mouse
iRing will be able to emulate the functionality of the computer mouse. The owner will only need to gesture with the hand and the computer will respond accordingly.
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It will improve owner’s safety and social skills
Apple cites: ‘The light emitted by a touch screen may be inappropriate in certain social environments or even dangerous if it gives away the position of a threatened user. A need therefore exists for a more discreet, safer, more efficient, or more ergonomic way to interact with touch screens.’
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It will interact with other remote devices
iRing will be able to interact with household devices, lights, car systems and similar devices. (See Why Apple Stores Were a Massive Success?)
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It will be used for money and data transfers
Two iRing owners could transfer money or data with a handshake.
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It will be charged externally
iRing sports a standard charging port that can be connected to a power grid, a computer or a car.
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It will support gestures
iRing will be able to recognize owner’s gestures such as pointing a finger or snapping them. These gestures can be connected to various iRing actions.
