Tokenize Inc. developed a biometric ring that can replace the keys to the doors of the house and car, credit cards, transport cards, keys and others important little things which take up a lot of space in your purse and get lost all the time. Stylish accessory size 9 × 2.5 mm, made of sterling silver, works without recharging for two weeks.

During long or night trips, the biggest enemy of the driver is falling asleep. According to statistics, 20% of car accidents are caused by sleeping drivers, which is not a little. The wearable gadget StopSleep, made in the form of a ring, is a kind of alarm clock that “hampers” its owner with vibrations if he starts to fall asleep right while driving.

The tracker, made in the form of a ring on the finger, perhaps, can be considered the most the best option for constant wear - both day and night. A startup from Sweden is just promoting such a device through the Indiegogo platform. The BioRing accessory is capable of not only tracking standard indicators (number of steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, heartbeat, sleep phases), but also monitor the amount of calories consumed with food and the level of water in the body. To do this, the miniature tracker is additionally equipped with a bioimpedance sensor that monitors food intake and counts calories. All data obtained by BioRing is systematized in a proprietary application installed on a smartphone with Android/iOS OS and presented in the form of visual graphs. This should help the user to monitor their health in a quality manner, because when compiling diagrams, the software takes into account the declared individual physical indicators carrier of smart jewelry. A special station is used to recharge the ring. A fully charged tracker is ready to work 7 days in a row without stopping. The smart ring will cost $189 to pre-order.

In anticipation of summer olympic games 2016, which will be held in Brazilian Rio de Janeiro, Visa announced the release of a limited series of rings with an embedded NFC chip for making payments. Similar devices have appeared before, but unlike them, this "payment ring" received the support of the Visa service. The gadget is endowed with a Gemalto chip and water resistance - it is not afraid of diving into water up to 50 meters.

Not as beautiful and aesthetic as from famous electronics manufacturers, but with his own hands, the enthusiast assembled a smart ring that displays the date, time, air temperature and charge on the display. Using a 3D printer, an ATtiny85 microcontroller, a miniature OLED display and additional available components, the author assembled a device that, according to his own assurances, will work up to six months on a single charge.

The more compact and functional the gadget, the often better. Finnish engineers from Oura decided that a user's health tracker should not take up much space, so they developed a gadget in the form of a ring. In terms of functionality, the novelty is in no way inferior to larger devices, such as smart bracelets and watches. The product detects blood oxygen content, heart rate, body temperature, sleep quality, arterial pressure and much more. The creators have not yet announced all the possibilities. It is likely that the details will be made public closer to the release - in October of this year. The case of the Oura ring is made of durable waterproof material - zirconium ceramic. The battery life is 3 days, which is quite impressive. To recharge the tracker, it takes no more than one hour to stay in a special stand in the form of a cup. The ring transfers all the collected information to the companion application installed in the smartphone (devices on iOS and Android OS are supported). It does not require a permanent connection to the mobile device. In the absence of a smartphone in the vicinity, the ring will save the received indicators on the built-in memory module until it becomes possible to transfer them. The estimated cost of the ring will be $250. Pre-orders will start in July. The Oura Tracker Ring will be available in different sizes and colors (three options announced so far: white, glossy black and matte black).

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed an audio reader to be worn on index finger visually impaired people, giving them easy access to printed word. The prototype, called FingerReader, is 3D printed, worn like a ring on the user's finger, and has a small camera that scans text. Synthesized voice reads words aloud, quickly translates books, restaurant menus and other Everyday life texts.

This tiny gadget can control the widest range of devices. These include Mac and Windows computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, Nest thermostats, Hue light bulbs, and even Google Glass. The ring has a Bluetooth interface, but if necessary, it can use a smartphone as a gateway that will provide a connection via WiFi. The plastic case is sealed and has a touch surface on one side. The device can control the cursor as if it were a laser pointer and supports complex gesture commands. This is achieved through the built-in 9-axis accelerometer. In addition, there is also a proximity sensor. To implement this functionality, the developers placed a dual-core Cortex M3 processor in the case. Battery life - days. The pre-order of the ring will cost $149. It is expected to go on sale this fall.

Another Kickstarter fundraising campaign for a new controller for smartphone functions has been launched and, admittedly, quite successful: in 10 days, the device, called Ring: Shortcut Everything, raised almost twice as much as the required $ 250,000. The novelty is a ring that recognizes as many gestures as you yourself can remember. Thanks to the built-in motion sensor, the owner can draw any shapes with his finger in the air and assign them the appropriate functions. The only drawback of the Ring is its size and massiveness, so it is inconvenient to wear it on your arm all the time. Such a smart ring should appear on sale this year, at the end of summer, and its price will be $185.

IN Lately more and more startups and interesting projects appear on crowdfunding sites. For those not in the know, crowdfunding platforms are online resources where companies or developers post prototypes of their devices in order to raise funds for mass production. The launch of such sites is also important because large companies IT industries cannot keep track of all developments, let alone sponsor all productions. A simple people can.

In most cases, developers manage to raise the required amount, and investors get their devices. There are, of course, the opposite cases. Not without it, as they say. By the way, any adult user of the site who likes the idea can become an investor. As a rule, at the start for a particular device, several investment options are available with additional bonuses or without. The Indiegogo crowdfunding platform is considered one of the leaders and over the years of work has a pool of interesting projects on its account, which not only received investment, but also allowed the developer company to develop. Not so long ago, a very curious project called Smart Ring R3 appeared on the site.

developer this product is a young company Jakcom, located, as you might guess, in China. Chinese electronics companies are increasingly trying to surprise us, potential buyers, with new gadgets or new features in old devices. Since the competition in the Chinese in particular and the Asian markets is generally high, both companies and startups are forced to work on their “conscience” in order to interest investors and users. Healthy competition never hurt anyone. If you do not take into account weak and unpromising projects, of course.

Materials and design

So, Jakcom Smart Ring R3- This ring with "smart" features. Such devices on the market are no longer rare and not exclusive. In various Chinese online stores, you can easily find "smart" rings for smartphones on both iOS and Android. And that's what makes Smart Ring R3 different from its competitors.

Some technical data:

• NFC support
• material: tungsten coated alloy and ceramic
• suitable for both women and men
• size: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
• weight: 23 g
• no battery, respectively, problems with energy consumption
• IP68 protection

As indicated on the manufacturer's website, the metal is treated with tungsten in order to improve hardness. In addition, the resulting metal is akin to glass, it is smooth and highly flexible. According to the developer, deformation while wearing this accessory is excluded. This material best suited for use in electronic devices, as it has excellent conductivity and, importantly, does not lose its original color. Thus, it can be argued that even after years the accessory will remain unchanged. good condition. Another question is whether it will still be relevant then?

There is no need to worry about allergies, the metal is hypoallergenic and will not cause problems when worn.

The creation and processing of the ring itself consists of several stages, which include the processing of the case, its cleaning, laser engraving. All these operations are performed on CNC machines. It takes about 73 hours of work to make one copy. In any case, it says so on the official website of the manufacturer. All this certainly sounds great, but often these figures are exaggerated in order to show potential buyers the complexity of production and increase the weight of the company in their eyes. They blew off the chips from the workpiece - why not an operation?

In any case, the gadget obtained as a result of processing has a special coating that prevents scratches and scuffs. Multi-stage polishing system and firing at very high temperatures allow us to hope for the durability of the device.

WITH medical point of view, wearing such a ring not only does not harm a person, but on the contrary, it only improves his well-being, improves blood circulation in the body and metabolism is much faster. This, of course, is also far from news, since in nature there are many metals that, according to for some unknown reason due to their composition, they have a positive effect on the human body.

The manufacturer on the official website, talking about the Jakcom Smart Ring R3, is trying in every possible way to prove that the ring is completely safe to use and, in addition, has special properties improving human health. The element Germanium is installed inside the ring, as well as a volcanic magnet and an "energy stone".

Germanium is a natural element and there is very, very little of it on our planet. The content in the earth's crust is very small. Its main function is to protect the body from harmful effects environment such as air pollution. As described on the developer's website, germanium is built into the ring from the inside. A volcanic magnet is also built inside, which is a natural element and has a number of healing properties, including improved sleep, improved blood circulation, and easier breathing for asthma.

For the first time, the “stone of energy” was developed in Korea. The name by and large speaks for itself and its main task is to protect against radiation when working with digital gadgets, be it a computer or a smartphone.

It should be borne in mind that medicine has not officially made any statements about such elements and all the described properties may well simply not work as they should, and in addition, do not forget about the “self-hypnosis effect”, which can sometimes cure better than any medicine.

Smart Features

According to available information, the NXP MCU chipset, which has two cores, is used as a processor in such a small gadget. This solution allows you to simply and seamlessly use the ring instead of your ID card to activate various functions - opening front door, entrance to the parking lot, payment in the subway or on the bus. True, it should be said here that in our country for the most part this function is not available.

The ring also has a built-in NFC module, which works great in Russia. The developer reports that this module is guaranteed to function with any device, and in addition, it has a million data rewriting cycles and can store information for 10 years while ensuring proper security. You just need to have an NFC-enabled smartphone to get started.

With its help, you can save personal data about payment cards, information about accounts, accounts, etc. in notes. It will be possible to view these same notes only by bringing the ring to the smartphone. There will be synchronization via NFC and voila ... I note that this method is very convenient, and most importantly, unpretentious and you do not need to remember a thousand passwords to open a note with important data.

Using Smart Ring R3, you can set the device lock and then unlock it using the ring. The setting of this function will be built into the proprietary application. It is not yet known which version of the OS this function will work with.

The ring allows you to set up a kind of “smart” button, which, when you bring the gadget to the smartphone, will activate a pre-set function or open an application. Now it won't be necessary once again tap the screen and waste time. For example, for quick shooting, you just need to bring the ring to the gadget, and the camera is activated, and you can quickly capture the desired frame. As for me, a very convenient feature.

With the help of a smart ring, you can quickly and also without unnecessary movements share certain information with a friend by sending him a message in social network or sms.

In general, the ring has a number of advantages and its use is not difficult at all, and most importantly, it can significantly speed up the time for performing routine operations.

Regarding the application, the developer says that it will soon be available with a caveat if the fundraiser is successful. All major platforms will be supported, that is, Android, iOS and Windows 10. It remains to be hoped that such an interesting device will be able to collect the required amount for launch, and that in the case successful start, developers will bring the software component to mind.

The undoubted advantage of Smart Ring R3 is that it does not need to be charged. According to the developer, the “smart” ring can turn electromagnetic waves, which, as you know, constantly surround a person, into electricity and thus recharge itself. Enough interesting solution and it would be very, very curious to test the gadget in real conditions.

The manufacturer is going to sell rings of different sizes for different sizes of fingers. In order to determine your size, you need to take a thread, wind it around your finger, and then attach it to a ruler. This will give you the size of your finger in mm. We bring to your attention the size matching table:

• 7 - 54 mm
• 8 - 57.1 mm
• 9 - 60 mm
• 10 - 62.8 mm
• 11 - 66 mm
• 12 - 70 mm

As you understand, Jakcom Smart Ring R3 is a very worthy, interesting, and most importantly necessary device that you can always carry with you. Moreover, you do not need to think about how and where to charge it. If you want to get an advanced gadget for relatively little money, then you have such an opportunity. At the moment, there is still a fundraiser and for investors the cost of the device is $ 19, while they promise free delivery. I think it's worth considering.

Release date: April 2016 Price: $19 for investors

Smart - watches and smart - bracelets, in our time, such devices are in trend. And this is understandable, the consumer requires something new, more interesting, more convenient. More recently appeared New Product series of wearable electronics - "smart" rings. These gadgets claim to be a competitor to current wearable smart devices. We bring to your attention the five most technologically advanced and fashionable smart rings.

Electronic Smarty Ring

Smarty Ring is a "smart" ring, which, like a smart watch, communicates with a smartphone via Bluetooth. The small screen displays call information, SMS messages and social media activity. Of course, Smarty Ring shows the time, just like a regular watch. Also, the novelty works as a timer and can be used to search for a smartphone (if you move away from it for a certain distance, an audible signal sounds).

Thanks to the opportunity remote control, the user can drop the call, launch the camera and control the music without touching the phone. To configure the accessory, use mobile app. With it, you can select the time zone, set the time, adjust the screen brightness, beep volume, and more.

The creators of Fin took the design very carefully: a laconic, matte white ring does not look massive and looks great on the hand. With Fin, virtually the entire palm of the user turns into an interface: now control almost the entire necessary equipment can be just gestures.

The gadget is compatible with iOS, Android and Windows. Charging is done through the Micro-USB port, one charge should be enough for about a month of use. It will be possible to buy Fin in September of this year at a price of $130.

Engineers with small company Logbar did not think very long about the name of their offspring. However, this gadget can do a lot. Unlike its counterparts, iRing is able to recognize the movements of the owner, which will allow the latter to almost literally control reality. All data received by the main gadget is read via bluetooth, and the Ring keeps charging for about two days.

Thanks to the sensors built into the accessory, the user can enter text information, transfer data on electronic payments and receive messages from mobile devices using vibrations and LED backlighting.

The developers of Geak Ring made a bet, first of all, on safety. The ring will keep all necessary information about the owner, which will allow the latter to easily unlock their own phone, car doors or make a payment from a bank card. The creators of the ring promise that the ring can store information for 99 years - another reason to take health seriously.

Unlike the rings listed above, Ring Clock is not overly functional. Engineers have used cutting-edge technologies (wireless charging, ultra-thin batteries, energy-saving LEDs) to create the perfect watch/ring hybrid. Admittedly, they succeeded in this to the full: a light, stylish ring that runs on a lithium-ion battery will be a great addition to the image of a business person.

To be honest, we doubt the popularity of such devices, and the convenience of their use in everyday life. Do you think such devices will be able to compete with current smart watches and bracelets?

Smarty Ring-smart ring

Manage your smartphone and receive notifications (video) on the ring

The average smartphone user checks their device for updates almost 150 times a day, which is on average once every 6 minutes.

So, if you find yourself checking your smartphone more often than usual and it has become a kind of mainstream in your daily activities, then this innovation will surely interest you. Indiegogo has introduced a smart ring with the same name - Smarty Ring. The device allows you to receive easily identifiable updates directly from your smartphone. Smarty Ring saves you time by putting all your notifications right on your finger.

The Smarty Ring is the first device of its kind that allows users to remotely control their smartphone with the help of a ring and be sure that they will not miss any important call, text, social media update, etc.

Using Bluetooth 4.0 technology, the ring allows you to view missed calls, texts, tweets and notifications from Facebook, Skype and Hangouts.

As its creators say: “Smarty Ring is a high-tech jewelry made from hypoallergenic of stainless steel surgical quality. Thanks to the universal, simple and elegant design The ring is suitable for both men and women.

Smarty Ring is not only a stylish decoration, but also a waterproof gadget. You can carry it everywhere. It is not afraid of moisture, unlike most smartphones. The Smarty Ring can be a great vacation companion if you need to stay connected even on the beach.

The LED display is great for day and night use.

The ring comes with its own docking station (there are no connectors on the ring) that powers your smartphone as well. The operating time of the device is about 24 hours.

Remote control

• Control your phone without touching it.
• Accept or reject incoming calls
• Make outgoing calls to preset numbers
• Turn on the camera
• Control the player
• Change the profile of the ring

Watch at your fingertips

Smarty Ring is also a watch showing the time in five time zones. Not everyone likes to wear a watch, but a ring with a built-in clock, stopwatch and countdown timer is a very interesting option.

Follow the phone

With the help of smart Smart rings Ring you will never lose your phone again and prevent possible theft!

The ring sends a notification if you lost your phone in a crowd, even if your phone is on silent. Sound alerts automatically turn on when the phone is more than 30 meters away from you.

interactive app

The Smarty Ring is easy to use. The smartphone is easily connected to the device and controlled using a convenient application.

The application allows you to change the profile of the ring, set time zones and adjust the clock, adjust the brightness of the backlight, the volume of the signal and set the speed dial buttons.

Battery

Guaranteed battery life of 24 hours. This is quite a large capacity for a battery of this size. Plus, the battery has an estimated lifespan of three years, and better yet, its warranty includes a free battery replacement!

Compatibility

All latest Android and iOS devices with Bluetooth 4.0 support.

Specifications

• Bluetooth 4.0 - nRF51822
• Dimensions: width-13mm, thickness - 4mm
• Flexible battery - 22 mAh
• Case: stainless steel
• LED color: green, blue

Equipment:

• Smarty Ring
• dock station
• instruction

Smart ring R3 - very worthy, interesting, and most importantly useful device. NFC ring with built-in chip, used to enable functions mobile phone and communication via NFC wireless communication technologies. Despite its minimalist design and lightness, it has great functionality. Modern technology tungsten coating sciencefiction, is best material used in electronic devices. In addition, the ring has such a noble quality as no discoloration, suitable for men and women, and does not cause allergies. Does not require recharging! Service life - 100 years. Main functions: APP lock, business card, Internet link exchange, text exchange, online file transfer, as well as any other available functions for programming on your smartphone.

The device allows you to receive identifiable updates directly from your smartphone and allows users to remotely manage it (receive or reject incoming calls, make outgoing calls to pre-entered numbers, turn on the camera, control the player). Using Bluetooth 4.0 technology, the ring allows you to view missed calls, SMS, tweets and notifications from Facebook, Skype, etc. The R3 also has an NFC module that works great in Russia. The developer reports that this module is guaranteed to function with any device, and in addition, it has a million data rewriting cycles and can store information for 10 years, while ensuring proper security. All you need is an NFC-enabled smartphone to get started

A smart ring can perform many functions:

With it, you can save personal data about payment cards, information about accounts, accounts, etc. in notes. It will be possible to view these same notes only by bringing the ring to the smartphone. Synchronization will take place via NFC. This method is very convenient, and most importantly, unpretentious and you do not need to remember a thousand passwords to open a note with important data.

With Smart Ring R3, you can lock your smartphone and then unlock it with the ring. The setting of this function is built into the proprietary application.

The ring allows you to set up a kind of “smart” button, which, when you bring the gadget to the smartphone, will activate a pre-set function or open an application.

With the help of a smart ring, you can quickly and also without unnecessary movements share certain information with a friend by sending him a message on a social network or SMS.

No need to tap the screen again and waste time. For example, for quick shooting, you just need to bring the ring to the gadget, and the camera is activated, and you can quickly capture the desired frame.

Purpose of Jakcom R3 Ring Modules

ID module

Label "ID" here you can simulate and copy frequencies various kinds identification cards (smart chips) such as intercom key, elevator cards, parking cards, smart cards, shopping cards, transport cards and other inductive cards. The ring makes it easy to get rid of different and boring traditional inductive cards. And from now on, without special efforts, go to the place you want.

M1 module

Mark "M1" can imitate and copy contactless type IC cards (smart chips), 13.56MHz Mifare M1 S50, Fudan F08 IC chip cards.

NFC module

The "NFC" recording area is implemented by the new NXP NFC smart chip. Data transfer rate of 106Kb/s, and 100,000 rewrite cycles, can store data for 10 years, and effectively guarantee data security and stability. In addition, it is designed for the next generation for the following mobile NFC functions.

Phone lock. Set screen lock and APP lock and let the ring be the only key to your personal life. Safe and fast.

Fast start. Using the ring, you can set up quick access to applications. Free your hands with high efficiency. Information exchange, business card, internet link.

Information exchange. Business card, Internet connection, message and photos can be transferred to other smartphones using NFS tag.

Specification

1. Item Type: NFC Smart Ring

2. Features:

Ring material: Titanium, auxiliary metal tungsten
Electronic Component Coating: Epoxy Ceramic
Inserts: Volcanic magnet, Germanium, Energy Stone (FIR stone)
Communication type: NFC; Base frequency: 13.56 MHz
Data transmission distance: no more than 15mm
Working hours: unlimited
Mobile platform: Android (version 4.43 and above), Windows Phone 8
Operating temperature range: from -50 to +80 ºС
Waterproof rating: IP68

3. Options

Wall thickness: 2.9mm
Wall width: 9.1mm(depending on size)
Outer diameter: 22.8 - 27.9 mm (depending on size)
Inner diameter: 17.2 - 22.3 mm (depending on size)
Weight: 6-7g

Manufacturer country: People's Republic of China

Working with the device

Beginning of work . The Jakcom R3 does not need to be charged and is ready to go when taken out of the box.
To exchange data with the ring, you must activate the NFC function on your mobile device.

Jakcom Smart Ring mobile app

The Jakcom R3 ring works through a phone app. The application is designed for Android (4.43 and above). The smartphone must have NFC function. To synchronize with your phone, you need to activate NFC in the latter's settings. The smart ring works with all smartphones that have a built-in NFC chip. After launching the application, press TASK EDIT and put the ring on the phone. Everything is ready, you can enjoy all the features!

For Windows Phone 8, you must use a universal program for working with NFC tags. The available functionality of the smart ring will depend on the capabilities of a particular application. The manufacturer recommends Nokia NFC Tag Creator.

Jakcom Smart Ring Main Window

The main application window contains two tabs - Edit Task and Share Info .

Please note: For stable data transmission, the distance between the ring and the mobile device should not exceed 15mm. The smart ring is equipped with an NFC chip (NFC tag) located on the outside. To write and read data, you must correctly position the R3 relative to the mobile device.

Edit Task tab

The Edit Task tab provides access to the following features:

Quick Start - Quick launch of selected applications and application sets, opening selected files and contacts when the ring approaches the mobile device.

("App Lock") - blocking the launch of selected applications in the absence of a smart ring near the mobile device.

Screen Lock - Unlock the screen of the mobile device when the smart ring approaches.

Super Alarm ("Super-alarm clock") - enable / disable the alarm when the ring approaches the mobile device.

IC Card Service is an optional feature that allows you to read information from smart cards that support NFC technology (does not require the use of a smart ring).

Share Info Tab

The Share Info tab provides access to the following features:

Share Card ("Electronic business card") - allows you to write to the smart ring an electronic business card containing data about the owner, email address and phone number (total size - up to 60 bytes).

Share Message - allows you to record a short message on the smart ring text message(total size - up to 130 bytes). All recorded information can be transferred to the interlocutor when the ring approaches his mobile device (the NFC function must be activated on the receiving device).

Only one set of data can be recorded on the smart ring at a time: business card, link, message. However, an unlimited number of pre-prepared templates can be stored in the application's memory, which allows you to quickly rewrite information using a mobile device.

The position of the ring determines which of the tags: ID, M1, NFC will be used to implement a particular function.