Ring Functions
To send a text with Ring, users need only wave their magic finger and draw letters in the air. When traced according to general directional guidelines, Ring Font software recognizes the letters and strings them together to send texts, Tweet, and post on Facebook. Its gesture detection properties can also be used in conjunction with Google Glass and smartwatches to enhance user experience and provide greater control.
Ring's Direct and Hub pairing features enable connectivity to any infrared or Wi-Fi compatible device. Once connected, Ring gestures can turn items such as lights, TVs, stereo systems, and other home appliances on and off, plus adjust their settings. Kind of like the Clapper, but all grown up and 'roided out.
Using GPS or iBeacon, Ring gestures will be able to conduct money business too, making payments easy and instant at participating (ah, there's the catch) retail stores and restaurants. It can also support person-to-person financial transactions, which is both terrific and terrible news for people who dig wagering bets with friends and, in my case, every Canadian they've ever met in a bar.
When linked to the wearer's smartphone, Ring will also vibrate or flash its LED lights as an alert to incoming calls, messages, and social media happenings.