iRing is a Finger-worn Device that Brings air Gesture Controls to iOS

[RaduTyrsina]

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iRing is a finger-worn device that serves as a motion-tracking controller designed for iOS music apps and was first unveiled at CES 2014. By using the iRing, you will be able to control sound effects and other music parameters with hand gestures. At the moment, the device is only limited to music apps, but support for other categories will be added in the future.

Ring uses patented advanced image-recognition, motion control and precise geometric positioning technology to give you control of assignable parameters within your apps. It uses the front-facing camera on your device to determine the exact position of the wearable rings, and recognizes and tracks the movement of the linear or triangular patterned iRing “rings†allowing you to control up to six parameters at a time.

The iRing is made from two “rings†that fit between a user’s fingers, with different patterns of dots that can be picked up by an iPhone or iPad’s front-facing camera. The software then monitors the location of each iRing and the size of the dots and then applies the data to certain apps letting the user manipulate the app with air gestures.

You will be able to purchase the iRing later this quarter for $25 per set of two rings. It will work only with the two free apps for music applications: iRing Music Maker and iRing FX/Controller, both released by the same company – IK Multimedia. What do you think of the device? Would you be interested in getting one?

Source: MacRumors, iPhoneforums

 

[tlbaker]

I'd loose the rings. Might've a little too techie for me lol.

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[s2mikey]

I'd loose the rings. Might've a little too techie for me lol. Sent from my Black 64GB Fifth Generation iPod touch using iPF

Yeah, not sure how this fits into my daily routine....