Xiaomi is expected to debut the Mi 15 series in China this month, and the purported appearance of its first product has been leaked recently. It will be the first mobile phone equipped with Snapdragon 8Gen4 processor. While fans are eagerly awaiting the Xiaomi Mi 15 series, a new patent shows that Xiaomi is developing a "smart" ring.
Samsung launched the smart ring Galaxy Ring this year. The problem with traditional smart rings, however, is that getting a precise fit can be quite a challenge. While Galaxy Ring can request a test kit with all available sizes to help users choose the right one, this comes at an additional cost. Xiaomi's smart ring aims to eliminate these worries.
Xiaomi's patent solves the size problem of smart rings by integrating elastic components (PVC or rubber materials). This is said to ensure that the smart ring always fits perfectly on the finger. You can use it on any finger without worrying about fitting issues as it automatically adjusts to the size of any of your fingers.
The patent has been submitted to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). Xiaomi's smart bracelet has an automatic adjustment function, which brings new possibilities to fixed-size smart bracelets. Current smart rings can cause discomfort when your fingers swell or you gain weight.
Not only would this feature benefit users, but smart rings with elastic components would also benefit Xiaomi itself, as they would need to develop rings in a single size, potentially reducing production costs. In addition, Xiaomi's smart ring patent shows that this wearable device is not only compatible with Bluetooth, but also compatible with Wi-Fi and mobile networks (2G, 3G, 4GLTE and 5GNR).
The smart ring also comes with a proximity sensor, an NFC chip, a UWB chip, an internal storage space, a light sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, a magnetic sensor and a temperature sensor. The patent also reveals that the ring will have a touch area, a microphone, and a small speaker for calls. Xiaomi is expected to adopt air gesture technology to control the brand's devices.