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Bluetooth Telephone Mittens

Hi-Fun Gloves Give New Meaning to the Saying "Talk to the Hand"

— September 8, 2012 — Tech
The Hi-Fun Gloves are a Bluetooth-enabled phone accessory that turns your hand into your phone speaker and microphone. Simply make the "call me" gesture with your hand and begin talking to your hand, which has actually become your phone.

The Hi-Fun Gloves have a speaker in the thumb finger and a microphone in the pinky finger. Sync the device to your phone via Bluetooth by using the buttons on the back of the glove, and your set to go. The glove doesn't really keep your hand free, but it does keep your hand warm. Just like everyone who talks on a Bluetooth device, you'll look a bit like a crazy person talking to themselves, but that is half the fun.

The Hi-Fun Gloves are going to be available starting this October.
Trend Themes
1. Bluetooth-enabled Wearables - There is an opportunity for wearable technology and accessories, like the Hi-Fun Gloves, that have Bluetooth capabilities and integrate with smartphones for hands-free communication.
2. Gesture-based Interfaces - More gesture-based interfaces could be developed to control Bluetooth-enabled devices, like gloves, for hands-free communication.
3. Wearable Technology Fashion - There is an opportunity to develop fashionable wearable technology accessories, like the Hi-Fun Gloves, that integrate with smartphones and provide unique functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can expand Bluetooth-enabled wearable technology accessories for smartphones, like the Hi-Fun Gloves, which offer new unique features for consumers.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore wearable technology items like the Hi-Fun Gloves and integrate them into everyday styles for consumers.
3. Smartphone Accessories - The smartphone accessories industry can further develop hands-free accessories, like Bluetooth-enabled gloves, which provide a safer alternative to holding your phone while making phone calls and colder weather protection.
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