Last month, a smart ring patent from Samsung suggested that the company is exploring the possibility of letting Galaxy Ring users transfer data and control other connected devices. It appears the company has one more grand plan for its future models. A new patent shows a system to measure the body and surface temperature on demand.
Samsung patents a Galaxy Ring technology to measure the body temperature
Samsung’s first-gen Galaxy Ring launched last year features a temperature sensor that automatically tracks body temperature changes during sleep. This feature helps predict menstrual cycles, providing a valuable function for female users. The company might now be working on a system that can measure the user’s body temperature on demand.
The patent filed with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) describes a Galaxy Ring fitted with a temperature sensor on the inner side. This sensor faces the finger and is in direct contact with the skin, potentially improving the accuracy of readings. The ring incorporates motion sensors such as an accelerometer and gyroscope to monitor finger and hand movements, helping the ring determine its position and usage context.
For example, if you move your hand in a specific pattern — such as reaching out to check an object’s temperature — the ring could recognize the action and activate the temperature sensor. The ring can differentiate between your body temperature and the temperature of another surface or individual, helping avoid confusion and ensuring precise measurements and tracking.
The patent also mentions that the ring could provide notifications in various forms, including visual, auditory, or tactile alerts. These notifications could be particularly useful for alerting users to abnormal temperature readings. Of course, for that, the ring must have a display, a speaker, or a haptic motor. The first-gen Galaxy Ring doesn’t have any. That said, this futuristic ring can also relay notifications via a connected smartphone app.
While this patent hints at exciting possibilities, it’s worth noting that only a fraction of patents actually turn into real products. Samsung may or may not pursue a ring with a built-in temperature sensor that can measure your body temperature on demand. There’s no info whether the Galaxy Ring 2 could have these functions.
