A device in the form of a ring can be used to trigger various operationsĪlso Read: Sony Reveals Next-Gen PlayStation VR At a Developer’s Conference: 4K Display, 110 Degree FOV, and More The amplitudes of these frequencies will be captured and identified, based on which an operation will be initiated. In the case of such a wearable device, whenever the electrodes register a movement pattern, it will generate a stimulation signal at different frequencies. Some of the illustrations show a wearable device in the form of a ring with a band mechanism that can hold different kinds of electrodes to capture various movements and gestures. The proposed design is, however, is not just limited to rings but, some of the drawings also show Apple Watch, so there may be a possibility of turning the Apple watch into a VR controller as well.Īs per the patent applications, Apple is developing methods of detecting skin-to-skin contact, contact between two hands or between two fingers, which could trigger actions in virtual reality or augmented reality environments.Īctions that one could trigger could be moving a cursor, scrolling or panning, adjusting control settings, opening a file or document, viewing a menu, making a selection, executing instructions or even operating a peripheral device connected to the host device. Evidence has emerged from patent applications (Application Number 2021030300303069) filed by Apple, where the company seems to be interested in developing a method where users would wear a ring (or rings) and using simple hand gestures, they would be able to trigger actions.

Apple is probably trying to make VR controls easier for everyone.

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