In a few months, someone will call with his finger, it will no longer science fiction. Designed by Innomdle Lab, a South Korean start-up, this bracelet has a connected BCU module (Body Conduction Unit). With this system, the user can use his finger as a receiver. The Sgnl arrive on the market in 2017.
Happiness is as simple as a finger in the ear. This could be the slogan for future launch Sgnl! This smart bracelet to call by simply placing his index finger in the ear. The principle is simple: Sgnl connects to the smartphone via a Bluetooth wireless connection. The mobile can remain in a pocket or bag. Upon receiving a call, it sends a signal to the bracelet will vibrate. The person taking the call by pressing a large button. It then places a finger in the ear and begins to speak, his voice being picked up by a microphone built into the bracelet. The finger transmits sound while blocking out ambient noise. Which of course significantly improves the quality of the conversation especially in a noisy environment.Technically, how does it work? The sound is transmitted via the index due to vibrations produced by the Body Conduction Unit (BCU), a small device installed in the bracelet, an audio algorithm, selectively leads the caller's voice. This sound is finally naturally amplified into the ear. It is also not necessary to press too deeply finger in the ear, in particular to avoid disperse too much earwax in its environment after each call.Then she demanded 50,000 dollars Innomdle Lab, the company behind the project has already received more than $ 800,000 on Kickstarter to make our finger telephone. According to the schedule provided by the company, the production of Sgnl would start in December 2016. Each bracelet would cost 129 dollars.First, it can be used as a wrist watch and it also works with an Apple Watch. The Sgnl also acts as an electronic coach. Innomdle Lab has developed a special program to monitor the various activities of the wearer. Finally, the device reports the receipt of an e-mail, a message or a call. Technically, a full charge would provide four hours of communication and this bracelet would take a week in standby mode. Moreover, a recharging time sufficient to bring it afloat. Note that the Sngl is certified IP 56, is resistant to dust and water jets.
