TL;DR
- Samsung has filed for a patent according to which the temperature sensor in the upcoming Galaxy Ring will be able to measure temperature of people and objects.
- It will notify the wearer directly via ring or via app on smartphone if abnormal readings are found.
Samsung introduced its inaugural Galaxy Smart Ring in 2024, featuring a temperature sensor designed to monitor and forecast women’s menstrual cycles by detecting variations in body temperature during sleep. While this functionality operates independently and serves as a valuable tool for many users, some wearers may desire a temperature sensor capable of measuring body temperature on demand.
Recent patents submitted by Samsung suggest the possibility of incorporating such a feature into the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring 2, expected to launch in 2025.
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Samsung Ring will measure temperature of objects & people?
A patent submitted by Samsung to the World Intellectual Property Organization reveals that the temperature sensor is positioned on the inner surface of the ring, in direct contact with the finger. Additionally, the ring is equipped with a motion sensor capable of tracking finger and hand movements. This functionality will enable the ring to determine its location and usage. Furthermore, the measurement of light blood flow may also prove beneficial for these applications.
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The ring is capable of recognizing the measurement being taken by analyzing the user’s movements. When the detected movement aligns with a specific pattern, the temperature sensor activates. This device is engineered to distinguish between the user’s skin temperature and the surface temperature of other individuals or objects, which is crucial for avoiding any misinterpretation between body temperature and external surfaces.
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The patent (via 91mobiles) further indicates that the Galaxy Ring could provide notifications through visual, auditory, or tactile means in the event of abnormal readings. In the absence of a notification feature on the ring itself, temperature data will be displayed on the associated smartphone application. Should this come to fruition, it would represent a significant enhancement to Samsung’s wearable technology.
How this patent will be included in next-gen Samsung ring and whether it will be a part of Galaxy Ring 2 remains to be seen. Meanwhile, to know more about Samsung Galaxy Ring 2, click here.
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