US Patent Application 18353044. RING INPUT DEVICE WITH VARIABLE ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE simplified abstract
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RING INPUT DEVICE WITH VARIABLE ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael Beyhs of Pfaffenheck (DE)
Richard G. Huizar of San Marcos CA (US)
Filip Ilievski of Belmont CA (US)
Jean Hsiang-Chun Lu of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Thayne M. Miller of Escondido CA (US)
RING INPUT DEVICE WITH VARIABLE ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18353044 titled 'RING INPUT DEVICE WITH VARIABLE ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a ring input device with variable rotational resistance mechanisms to improve the user experience.
- The ring input device is designed to be small and worn on the finger, making it a discreet communication device.
- The device can wirelessly communicate with other devices.
- The rotating outer band of the ring input device can be manipulated to control user interfaces or parameters.
- The rotational friction of the outer band can be adjusted to provide a better user experience.
- The innovation allows for more precise control and customization of the ring input device.
Original Abstract Submitted
A ring input device, and more particularly to variable rotational resistance mechanisms within the ring input device that modulate the rotational friction of a rotating outer band to improve the user experience, is disclosed. Because finger rings are often small and routinely worn, electronic finger rings can be employed as unobtrusive communication devices that are readily available to communicate wirelessly with other devices capable of receiving those communications. Ring input devices according to examples of the disclosure can modulate the rotational friction of its rotating outer band in accordance with an item (e.g., user interface or parameter) being manipulated by the band.
