Yubi-nya a.k.a cat ring empowers the fingers to control gadgets effortlessly
This next gadget will appeal to all gizmo freaks who have a special thing for cats. Confused? Let me explain. Denso Corporation has developed a ring shaped like the head of a cat that functions as a remote to operate many devices. Named as Yubi-nya, which is a play on the Japanese words for “ring” (yubiwa) and “meow” (nya), it is definitely unique. At a recent demonstration users were able to open and close doors of a model car by pressing their index finger and thumb together after wearing the ring. The ring operates on a weak electric current that is conducted through the wearer’s index finger. When the tips of the finger and thumb are pressed together, the current travels through the flesh of the hand and loops back around to the ring.
A sensor inside the ring then detects the returning current, and the corresponding remote control radio signal is sent to the appropriate device. Makers of this device say that this amazing technology can be used for many devices. For example a music player, so that commuters who travel in crowded trains could operate a music player while maintaining a firm grip on the subway strap. Though not great when it comes to looks, this accessory ranks very high when it comes to usefulness.
Though there is no news when this ring will be available for commercial sales, we can still keep our fingers crossed and hope it is sometime soon.
[PinkTentacle]
