Light and cool, Meizu's new gadget
Speaking of which, you may not believe it, Meizu recently made a MYVU AR glasses that only weigh 71 grams, which not only make it easy to wear as if you didn't wear them, but also make you instantly become a tech expert. These glasses are not alone, and they have a partner - the smart ring. This gadget, you can use to direct glasses, just like conducting a symphony, with a flick of it, the volume, brightness, and video all listen to you.
The inspiration for Apple's patent?
Let's gossip about it, is Meizu's idea an inspiration floating over from Apple? Apple's previous patents are obvious to all, and a few months ago, the US Patent Office also exposed Apple's smart ring patent. Apple's ring is not simple, it wants to be the commander of all your devices, computers, tablets, mobile phones, headsets, VR headsets, a ring to take home.
The versatility of Apple's smart ring
Apple's ring is operated in many ways like the variety of vegetables in the vegetable market, rubbing, rotating, clicking, long-pressing, leaning forward, leaning backward, and being proficient in everything. Not only that, but it also has the potential to enable precise gestures on the Vision Pro, act as a mouse on a Mac, and even control the playback and volume of your AirPods, as well as vibration alerts.
Comparison of the functions of Apple and Meizu rings
| function | Apple Smart Ring | Meizu Smart Ring |
| Device control | Multi-device | AR glasses |
| Gesture manipulation | Multiple gestures | Basic gestures |
| Health monitoring | Blood pressure, blood oxygen, etc | Unspecified |
| Reminder function | Vibrate alerts | Unspecified |
| Other features | Appliance control | Unspecified |
Apple's Apple Vision Pro is expected to go on sale early next year, and it remains to be seen whether we will see the Apple Ring at that time.
Samsung is also on the move: the Galaxy Ring is coming soon
Don't think that only Apple and Meizu are playing with smart rings, and Samsung is not far behind, the Galaxy Ring is already on the way. In 2022, Samsung got the trademark of Galaxy Ring, according to the patent, this ring can not only monitor heart rate and body temperature, but also control home appliances, and the functions are dizzying.
Vocabulary analysis
- AR glasses: Augmented reality glasses that enhance the user's perception of reality by superimposing virtual information on the user's field of view.
- Smart ring: A wearable device that controls other devices or displays health data through the movement or touch of your fingers.
- ECG: Electrocardiogram, a medical test that monitors the electrical activity of the heart.
- PPG: Photoplethysmography is a method of monitoring blood flow through optical techniques.
- Patent: A legal authorization that allows an inventor to monopolize the right to use, make, and sell his invention for a certain period of time.
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