The technological horizon is expanding with the advent of new wearable devices, especially the smart give us a call or send an e-mail. These miniaturized devices promise to offer advanced features in a discreet and convenient format. The latest news in this sector comes from a fitness tracking giant: Fitbit, now part of Google, which is working on its proprietary smart ring.
Fitbit smart ring officially arriving: here are the previews
It's worth mentioning that too Xiaomi is designing its own smart ring of which we also have preview images. But back to us, a recent patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) suggests that Fitbit is working on its own smart ring. The document, published on June 4, provides in-depth details about this device.
The patent describes a ring that encompasses much of the functionality of Fitbit bracelets. The planned sensors include monitoring the frequency heart, the measurement of levels of oxygen in the blood (SPO2) and even the evaluation of stress through skin conductivity. These features represent a significant step for Fitbit which, until now, has dedicated itself exclusively to smartbands and smartwatches.
We cannot say that Fitbit will be a pioneer in the smart ring industry: even non-specialist companies like Black Shark they threw themselves into the sector, starting a process of diversifying its catalogue. However, as is the case with smartwatches, the real difference may lie in with and data analytics, areas in which Fitbit has solid experience.
The integration with theFitbit ecosystem existing is another strong point. Users could sync the ring with apps to track fitness progress, set health goals and interact with other Fitbit devices. Furthermore, the device could handle notifications for calls, messages and reminders, keeping up with modern needs.
Since it is a patent, it is useless to talk about the release date and price of the Fitbit smart ring. However, it is certain that at the time of presentation, it will arrive branded Google.
