Facts Summary: Apple iRing

Apple was granted a patent for iRing, a 'smart ring' that will have some functionalities of iWatch and iPhone. See also: why apple products have i prefix.

iRing will support taking photographs with its camera, receiving and sending texts, and displaying time. See also: why Apple has very high quality standards.

iRing will have a microphone which will be able to record voice messages or possibly be used with the camera for online video chat.

iRing will support apps which can be used to extend its basic functionality.

iRing will be able to detect user's writing motion and turn it into texts.

iRing will be equipped with biometric sensors that can monitor owner's heart rate, perspiration levels and body temperature.

iRing will be able to interact with iPhone, iWatch and other Apple products. See also: why the iWatch is so expensive.

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.

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.'

iRing will be able to interact with household devices, lights, car systems and similar devices.

Two iRing owners could transfer money or data with a handshake.

iRing sports a standard charging port that can be connected to a power grid, a computer or a car.

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. See also: why simple products are more likely to succeed than complex ones.