The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could fix a major smart ring flaw according to patent

Date:
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:29:29 +0000

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Samsung patent reveals a design for an adjustable smart ring.

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Samsung has a new smart ring patent that could solve a major issue with the tech when it launches its next Galaxy Ring: sizing. Its recently revealed design shows a ring that can grow or shrink to better fit the wearers finger, and we're excited.

The best smart rings are pretty darn neat, but one significant inconvenience compared to the best smart watches is finding a ring thats the right size. Smartwatches are adjustable and can fit virtually any size wrist, but unless youve worn a brands rings before, you usually have to get a sizing kit, test out sizes for a day or two, then finally order your wearable. This is
assuming the smart ring maker even accommodates your ring size.

Even when you have the ring in your size, thats not the end of it. If you
swap brands youll need to do another sizing test. Whats more, ring sizes change over time. A traditional ring can be resized by a jeweller, but the same isnt true for smart rings. This fixed shape also means you cant easily pass the ring on when youre looking to upgrade like you might with an old phone or laptop.

Thats where a recently published Samsung patent from the South Korean KIPRIS database comes in (via Galaxy Club ). Samsungs patent would solve this
problem with an adjustable inner band. While the outer band remains the same diameter, the inner ring would be able to expand or contract to create a more loose or snug fit. Not an instant fix

It doesn't appear this design will be able to drastically alter the size of a smart ring thanks to that rigid outer band, but it could still be super helpful. People caught between sizes could adjust the fit so it suits them better, and this design could ensure that even as your ring size fluctuates throughout the day your wearable always fits you correctly.

As with all patents, theres no guarantee that well ever see this adjustable ring as an actual product, but given how useful this feature would be we wouldnt be surprised if a future Galaxy Ring or a ring from its rivals incorporated something like this into its design.

Hopefully this means the Galaxy Ring 2 will be adjustable, but well have to wait and see whats announced when the next-gen smart ring is unveiled assuming it will ever launch. You might also like I spent 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and it's scarily good so far Samsung Galaxy Ring to go bigger according to new rumor This new Apple Watch feature has transformed my workouts, but not in the way I thought it would



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