The Xenxo S-Ring aims to become the Swiss army knife of smart rings as it packs a whole array of technologies and features. The list of functions begins from the phone extension – you can use Xenxo S-Ring as the phone speaker and microphone. It also works as a music player controller with a Bluetooth connected smartphone. The ring packs data storage of up to 4 GB through the USB interface, which also doubles for charging. Xenxo also has NFC functionality for payment features, vibration alarm, panic button, Bluetooth based access card for smart locks, voice assistant interface, and sensors for fitness tracking.

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Xenxo is included on Indiegogo and Kickstarter crowdfunding platforms to finance the development this jack of all trades Smart Ring into a complete, commercial product.

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Here is a quick rundown of the key features on Xenxo S-Ring.

XENXO S-RING AS A SMART KEY

Xenxo S-Ring provides smart key capabilites in two different flavours. The first one is based on Bluetooth pairing with the lock, and the second one uses NFC technology.

CONTACTLESS PAYMENT ON XENXO S-RING

When launched, Xenxo S-Ring is planned to include a NFC chip for contactless payment.

PANIC BUTTON INCLUDED

A panic button is one of the highlights of Xenxo S-Ring. It works in the same way as in other Smart Ring devices – i.e., making a SOS call to a pre-defined list of contacts when the user presses the button.

XENXO S-RING FITNESS TRACKER

Xenxo S-Ring advertises fitness tracking capabilities, however, the product specifications do not yet provide details other than that the device would not include heart rate measurement capabilities.

MOBILE PHONE ON YOUR FINGER

Xenxo S-Ring has also Bluetooth calling feature allowing you to leave the mobile phone in your pocket and still take that important call by using the ring.

XENXO S-RING MEMORY FOR STORING AND SHARING INFORMATION

Last, but not least, Xenxo S-Ring comes with a memory chip to store your sensitive data. Granted, these days 4 GB of memory is not something to write home about, yet it may come handy to have it on your finger in some situations – such as sharing contacts quickly.

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The Wellue O2Ring is a smart ring oxygen monitor that continuously tracks a user’s blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, and body movement through the day, every second the ring is worn. The device is also used by clinics in the United States.

WHO CAN USE WELLUE O2RING?

The Wellue O2ring is best used by people with snoring problems, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and asthma. Pilots — or anybody who wants to keep tabs on their oxygen levels every second — can take advantage of this easy-to-use smart ring.

You can connect O2Ring to most smartphones via Bluetooth. The O2Ring starts to operate automatically when you mount it on your finger. Its soft silicon ring fits on any finger and the battery lasts for up to 16 hours after fully charged.

VIBRATING ALARM

The Wellue O2Ring has a built-in vibrator that alerts the user when the blood oxygen drops below normal levels or irregular heart rate occurs. The vibrating alarm can be turned silent or adjusted to lower its intensity. Users can also customize the vibration intensity separately for the oxygen level and heart rate.

HEALTH REPORT

Through its App for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS, the Wellue O2Ring can deliver detailed analysis and record of the user’s overnight blood oxygen levels, heart rates, and body movements. The report shows the duration when the user’s oxygen levels go below 90% and the number of times when it drops over 4%. Users can export their data in CSV and PDF formats, so they can share it easily with their medical practitioners for further analysis.

WHERE TO BUY WELLUE O2RING?

The easiest way is to order Wellue O2Ring at Amazon online and get it shipped to your door.

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Wave by Genki Instruments is a wearable MIDI Controller smart ring that allows you to control sound, shape effect and send commands to a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with the motion of your finger. You can operate the Wave Ring through three control buttons, and it has a LED display for user feedback. Wave is designed to be mounted on your index finger. The control buttons can then be operated with the thumb.

HOW TO USE THE WAVE RING TO CONTROL MUSIC?

Here is a video showing Francesco Fabris, studio head engineer, producer and musician at the Greenhouse Studios using the Wave Ring to control music.

You can also check the 101 guide to learn how to start using the Wave by Genki Instruments Smart Ring.

THE WAVE RING CONNECTIVITY AND COMPATIBILITY

You can connect Wave to your computer via Bluetooth connectivity. It works with all major musical software. You can charge it via a Micro USB port, and, when fully loaded, you will have up to 8 hours of battery life with you. Wave fits any user, and finger thanks to the adjustable strap. It is designed for music creators, DJs, and musicians.  

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Token aims to become the smart ring for secure contactless passwords, payments and access.  

Token pairs with your fingerprint when you put it on. An optical sensor inside the ring knows when it’s on your finger; it lights up, and you can start wearing the ring. When you take it off, the ring locks and turns the light red. No one else can use another person’s of Token ring. 

CONTACTLESS PAYMENT ON TOKEN RING

Token is capable of storing your credit cards to provide contact payment at points of sale – a lot like Apple Pay, among others. Once you register your Visa or MasterCard account on the Token mobile or desktop app, you’ll be able to complete your purchases without carrying the credit cards with you. 

Within the app, you can also add your passwords, set up your smart lock, activate your access card for work, add your transit pass, and enable the ring to work with your car.

TOKEN SMART RING AS AN ACCESS DEVICE

In the future, Token will be able to provide you access to your home, car office and, even, the public transportation. Here’s how it’s planned to work. 

Token ring will work with a compatible home lock kit, using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. This will let you simply hover or touch the lock unit on the door to access your home. 

Token Car Kit is another interesting future-concept. It will allow you to unlock and lock your car with Token using the same Bluetooth frequency as your car key.  

Token is working to develop Token ring compatible with HID’s secure credential system, SEOS. This can replace the office access card for Token users.  

TOKEN RING FOR LOGIN AND AUTHENTICATION

Token ring is being developed to serve also as passwordless login and biometric authentication device.  

In the future, the user will be able to access for instance his or her computer, emails, family photos, and online services simply by wearing Token – two taps, and you’re in. 

The platform is designed to deliver Two-factor Authentication, using a capacitive touch fingerprint sensor as the second biometric authentication factor.

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‍Tesla Ring is a Smart Key for the Tesla Model 3 car. You can use Tesla Ring to unlock and lock the doors easily, and start the engine of your Tesla Model 3. 

It is developed by the CNICK team, and it operates in the same way as the smart card for Tesla Model 3 – using NFC/RFID technology. 

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Tesla Ring opening a door.

HOW DOES TESLA RING WORK?

First, you must activate and pair the CNICK’s Tesla Ring device with your car. This can be done via Tesla’s car app. After the activation, the ring is ready to be used. Here is a video, which describes how Tesla Ring works (Opens Youtube).

Tesla Ring is a passive, NFC/RFID enabled ring. It does not have a battery; therefore, it does not require charging. Please read our blog about NFC-enabled rings to find out how the NFC technology works.

HOW IS THE TESLA RING MADE?

Tesla Ring is made of wood, just like the other CNICK rings. According to CNICK, they are not milled from wood blanks but built from wood strips using wood bending techniques. This manufacturing method provides the ring with a comfortable feel to the wearer. The process is completed by applying a waterproof and transparent finishing on the surface. This makes the ring waterproof and durable, according to the manufacturer.

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WHAT MAKES TESLA RING UNIQUE?

There are quite a few NFC-enabled smart rings in the market, which could, in principle, work as a smart key for a car such as Tesla Model 3. However, that’s not the case.  

The Tesla Ring developed by CNICK is, however, based on the same integrated circuit chip used on Tesla’s smart card key. The ring also runs the Tesla Applet, which is required for it to function with Tesla Model 3. 

Tesla Ring is available for purchases on Amazon.

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THIS’S HOW THIM’S SLEEP CONDITIONING WORKS

When you are ready for bed, put the THIM ring on any finger, and let yourself fall asleep. The Ring begins tracking your sleeping based on detected movements, it identifies the moment you have fallen asleep and emits a small soft vibration to wake you up. 

The findings are supported by published insomnia research. According to a world-leading scientist, Flinders University Professor, Leon Lack, who also assisted the THIM product development team, repeatedly falling asleep conditions you to sleep better each time around. 

The sleep trials are activated during the first 60 minutes of your bedtime. THIM tracks how long it takes you to get back to sleep. As sleep drive increases over time, users can begin to fall asleep quicker. This re-training to fall asleep quickly has been shown in clinical trials to last at least up to six months. 

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POTENTIAL SLEEPING QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS WITH THIM

According to THIM, over a certain period, you can expect to achieve improvements similar to the following:

• 28-minute reduction in time awake
• 30-minute reduction in sleep onset latency
• 67-minute longer duration of total sleep time 

HOW THIM TRACKS YOUR SLEEP?

The sleep tracking on THIM is based solely on detecting movements. Throughout the night, the THIM ring will score your sleep efficiency and is interpreted using a unique sleep-tracking algorithm. It tracks REM sleep cycles, time to fall asleep, and nocturnal movements. 

THE THIM SMARTPHONE APP

The THIM smart ring connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy technology to transfer the sleep data from the smart ring to the smartphone app in real-time. The app allows you to program the device and view the measured improvements and results.

Specifically, the app delivers you the following information

• Sleep efficiency score  
• The time  it is taken to fall asleep 
• Duration of different sleep stages 
• Frequency and duration of waking episodes.

THIM’S POWER NAP FEATURE

THIM provides a ‘power nap’ feature. The Ring detects when you’ve fallen into your lightest stage of sleep. It determines the optimal moment for waking up and emits a small vibration on your finger. 

THIM also features gradual wake-up and smart alarm functions.

Check the FAQ for more about THIM.

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The Svero Ring is a smart ring that helps users improve their emotional skills efficiently. It uses slow-paced breathing techniques to train the user’s calmness and gain control over their emotions. The Svero Ring has been used for research by Stanford University and the Center for Digital Health Inventions (CDHI).

HOW SVERO RING WORKS

The Svero Ring has a heart rate monitor and vibration motor that monitors a user’s breathing patterns. In just a short press of a button, the ring takes note of the user’s breathing using two tiny electronic monitors. The heart rate monitor uses the signals emitted by the user through breathing, which will be a huge part in determining the core emotional response technique. Meanwhile, the vibration motor enables a user to engage in this emotional response technique anytime, anywhere.

To analyze the user’s data and further evaluate their emotional response, Svero’s digital coach is here to guide you. The chat-based digital coach through the Svero app will conduct assessments to pin down your needs and recommend the right emotional response techniques. Svero’s digital coach gets better over time as you use it, giving your a more personalized emotional guide. The app also allows you to customize the interaction, set your personal goals, and monitor your progress.

WHO CAN USE SVERO RING?

The Svero Ring is a perfect companion for those who want to get better at their emotional response and those who want to improve themselves in general. It is also a suitable meditation aid.

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Open Sesame! Sesame Ring by a US based gadget maker, Ring Theory is a passive, RFID-based contactless payment and access device, which opens the gates to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) buses and subway. This charlie card built into the smart ring form-factor is a prepaid device that requires credit, or the monthly pass loaded on it in advance.

Sesame Ring is claimed to be the first wearable metro pass in the US. 

It is 3D-printed. The product only ships within US. 

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Oura is the market leading wellness and activity monitoring Smart Ring with a special focus on sleep tracking.  

Oura’s philosophy is to help you to schedule your daily life according to your unique circadian rhythm – this is a 24-hour cycle that sets the natural pace for our bodies and minds. When our bodies function according to their natural pace, i.e. circadian rhythm, then we can optimize our performance.

Oura tracks your sleep patterns overtime, and includes how much time is spent in various sleep stages. It tracks a wide range of metrics – including your body temperature, respiratory rate, pulse amplitude, heart rate, heart rate variation, and even includes the slightest hand and finger movements.

Oura’s Moment is a recent feature on the Oura Smart Ring and helps the user meditate effectively.

SENSORS

Oura Ring comprises of several sensors including the body temperature sensor, optical infrared sensors, and a 3D accelerometer and gyroscope.

TRACKING METRICS

This sleep and health tracking ring focuses on three key areas: readiness, sleep, and activity. The information is collected on the Oura smartphone app.

HARDWARE

Oura is waterproof up to 100 m, so you can take a shower and swim while wearing the ring. The device is temperature resilient as well. Thanks to the wireless charging, the ring body fully sealed, which protects the electronics and sensors against dust and moisture. The inner body surface is made of hypoallergenic materials.

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