Apple's New Patent Hints At A Smart Ring That Can Play 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'

Apple Inc. AAPL has filed a patent for a Smart Ring that can detect gestures, including those used in the game ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors.’

What Happened: The patent emphasizes skin-to-skin contact detection and the ring’s ability to detect relationships between different body parts, including fingers and thumbs. This enables the ring to perform various gestures, reported Ithome.

Users can execute common gestures like pinching and sliding. However, what piqued our interest was the Apple Smart Ring’s capability to detect gestures even used in playing ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors.’

The patent also includes a demonstration of how users can use their fingers to draw gestures on the palm of their other hand while wearing an Apple Watch. This suggests a possibility that the Apple Watch could be operated using the smart ring.

The patent also suggests that the Smart Ring could be used as an add-on for Vision Pro, a gesture-controlled product.

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While the patent is just a concept at this stage, it could signal Apple’s entry into the wearable tech market, potentially competing with Samsung’s Galaxy Ring.

Why It Matters: Apple’s patent for a Smart Ring comes at a time when the wearable tech market is gaining traction. Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled its own wearable, the Galaxy Ring, at the Mobile World Congress 2024. The Galaxy Ring is designed to focus on health and wellness, aligning with Samsung’s broader strategy to integrate health features into its devices.

Apple’s move into the wearable tech space is not surprising. The company has been exploring various wearable tech ideas, including a smart ring and smart glasses that could further strengthen its ecosystem. Apple is also reportedly considering integrating cameras into its AirPods, which could revolutionize the wearable tech industry.

Apple’s recent patent for a Smart Ring adds to its growing portfolio of wearable tech concepts, indicating the company’s commitment to innovation and diversification in the competitive market.

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