The Galaxy Ring will use a circuit board manufactured by Meiko (Japan). In electronic devices, the printed circuit board is usually developed first, followed by other components that are attached to it.
Smart rings look like regular rings and are worn on the finger. However, they contain sensors that collect the wearer's health data and send it to their smartphone.
Currently, the Finnish company Oura offers smart rings equipped with sensors, batteries, and Bluetooth connectivity. Oura rings weigh between 4 and 6 grams, have a battery life of up to one week, and take 80 minutes to charge.
Although development of the Galaxy Ring has begun, it remains unclear whether Samsung will actually sell the product. According to The Elec, the company will decide this after evaluating the prototype developed in collaboration with Meiko.
Because smart rings are in closer contact with the wearer's body than smart watches, they can measure more accurately. However, blood flow through the fingers is weaker than through the wrists. Additionally, rings that are too tight can cause inaccuracies.
Meanwhile, Samsung is also preparing to introduce its augmented reality glasses in 2024. The company planned to announce it in late 2023 but delayed it because the display on the glasses was of lower quality than the OLED screens Apple uses in its Vision Pro glasses. A lack of content for the device was also a factor in the delay.
(According to The Elec)
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