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Have you ever heard of "smart ring” (“Smart Ring”, in Portuguese)? So, just imagine having several technological resources available in just one ring. Well, this is already a reality. Find out in this article a little more about these objects, how they can help you in your daily life and who knows if they can become a "item of future". 506vq
After the evolution of smart glasses used for a multitude of tasks: videos, photos and augmented reality.
Now, I mean, not so now… technology has also arrived in an even smaller item: the ring. This is because the first model was made available for sale in 2013 by the English company McLear.
What is a Smart Ring? 575qv
A smart ring is a ring that has some kind of technology installed, whether it's an NFC chip or sensor, which works like an optical heart rate monitor or accelerometer.
Many of them have the option of being synchronized with the smartphone or computers via Bluetooth, to store this tracked data, either through an app or website. Some operate with a “cloud” system, which eliminates the need to work with any device connected.
There are currently a variety of models on the market. These objects track sleep, heart activity, pulse rate, etc. You can also use it to make payments near a specific terminal, unlock locks or control home appliances by making gestures.
With these functions, it eliminates the need to carry credit cards, door keys and even, who knows, one day, documents such as a driver's license. In addition, it notifies the of incoming calls and emails and even measures steps, distances, sleep, heart rate and calorie control.
The smart ring design is often quite bold, but it may annoy some people as it is not “thin” like a regular ring or wedding band. But, it's a matter of taste, maybe for what it has to offer, the discomfort is even worth it.
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O Oura It has sensors to measure pulse, movement and body temperature. It also has a battery on-board and a microcontroller. This technology is mounted between a titanium carbon coating and hypoallergenic material.
It has three options: silver, black and matte black. It is 7,9 mm wide and 2,55 mm thick, weighing between 4 and 6 grams. On just a single charge, it lasts up to five days. The model costs between € 253,23 and € 337,90, around R$ 1.100,00 and 1.400,00. It is not available in Brazil.
O OPN reason contains an antenna and an NFC chip, which can be used to unlock devices and digital door locks. Its cost is US$ 199,99 (about R$ 760,00), but it is also not available in Brazil
Both provide the option for you to test a mold with various sizes, then order what you want. This is taking into the preference of each one. Some prefer to use it on the index finger, others on the middle finger. So it's something necessary to do before the acquisition.
O McLear ring it is a ring that has the option of payments and does not need to be carried. You add your bank card information to it and an application that allows you to track your spending and have better financial control. It costs £129,00 (about R$650,00), but it is not available in Brazil.
O TIMES Ring has been on the market for some time and promises to be like a smartphone on your finger, allowing you to send messages, make calls and use a voice assistant on your finger. Its cost is estimated at US$ 199 (about R$ 770,00) but it is not available in Brazil.
O Smart Ring V3 – Jakcom is the only one available for purchase in Brazil, by Submarino (R$ 249,99) or Americans – BRL 211,10). The ring can connect the card reader, share information and operate with functions to improve human health and performance. It is pure titanium, no charge and waterproof.
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In the last ten years, several companies and startups were born with the aim of creating smart rings that will revolutionize the way we work and play. However, many of them ran into problems with funding, design and even technological challenges, legal disputes and even failure stories where the prototype did not go ahead.
At one point, it seemed that no company would be able to create a smart ring with useful technology, according to market experts themselves.
Today, they have not yet reached their peak, but little by little they are proving that they can be something relevant for the future. About the future, it is still uncertain to say how much these devices will please the consumer and become popular.
