You may think that the fingers are not enough to interact with devices modern smartphone and tablet. If this is the case, you will be pleased to know that you are not alone…
Enter Ringbow, a device concept to the "streamline a number of functions when using a screen for tactile navigation". Incidental works in conjunction with a thumb ring-shaped to make obsolete menus screen while allowing certain actions even without a display.
For example, the ring with one inch of brushing can perform a scrolling function, while a double tap emulates a user. In addition, there is the option to have more than a single ring, each could come in a colour different to perform different tasks. Similarly, two different ring holders have can be identified as distinct users on a single device…
Sounds funny but I do not see it hit the ordinary consumer any time soon. You can see how this accessory concept plans to work from a video below. Enjoy!
