Apple inc. (20240281065). Ring Device simplified abstract
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Ring Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stefan Hafeneger of Saratoga CA (US)
Amrith V Ram of Los Gatos CA (US)
Joel N Ruscher of Fremont CA (US)
Ring Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240281065 titled 'Ring Device
The abstract describes a ring device that can be worn on a user's finger and includes various features such as near-field communications circuitry, inertial measurement unit, microphone, and motion data analysis capabilities.
- The ring device can emulate near-field communications tags based on biometric data and log health-related actions like medicine intake.
- It can detect pointing and other gestures for controlling equipment through the inertial measurement unit.
- The microphone can pick up voice input and other sounds to infer the context in which the ring device is operating.
- Motion data from a first device can be used to determine a gaze direction towards a second device, enabling ring input to be directed towards the second device.
- A map of locations of different devices that can be controlled by the ring device can be generated using a combination of pointing input, voice input, gaze input, and touch input.
Potential Applications: - Healthcare monitoring and medication management - Gesture-based control of smart devices - Context-aware computing and interaction - Location-based device control and automation
Problems Solved: - Simplifying user interaction with multiple devices - Enhancing health tracking and management - Improving user control and accessibility in various environments
Benefits: - Streamlined user experience - Enhanced health monitoring and compliance - Increased convenience and efficiency in device control
Commercial Applications: "Smart Ring Technology: Revolutionizing Wearable Devices and IoT Control"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the ring device utilize biometric data for near-field communications emulation? 2. What are the key advantages of using gaze input for directing ring input towards other devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
a ring device may be worn on a user's finger. the ring device may include near-field communications circuitry for emulating near-field communications tags based on biometric data and/or for logging health-related actions such as medicine intake. an inertial measurement unit in the ring device may detect pointing and other gestures for controlling equipment. a microphone may detect voice input and other sounds that can be used to infer the context in which the ring device is operating. motion data from a first device may be used to determine a gaze direction towards a second device so that ring input may be directed towards the second device. a map of locations of different devices that can be controlled by the ring device may be generated using a combination of pointing input, voice input, gaze input, and/or touch input.
