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Intelligent Jewelry

'Digitus' Ring Points Out the Time From Any Angle

— February 12, 2009 — Fashion
If you've ever felt that watches are just too chunky for your delicate wrists, then this is a concept you will be looking out for: the Digitus ring. Designed by Charles Windlin, this smart piece of jewelry incorporates 1710 micro-spheres consisting of part magnetic and part decorative material.

The Digitus ring can thus be turned towards any direction and still display the time to its delighted holder. Additional data that may be generated on the innovative display include personal calendar information or even the artsy pattern of your preference.

Elegant and functional, the Digitus is a glimpse to an attractive jewelry market segment that designers around the world are clearly missing out on. Intelligence is steadily sneaking in every item in our everyday lives, and I would surely prefer this nifty concept to my ordinary brainless rind collection.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Jewelry - Smart jewelry is becoming increasingly popular and has potential to be a disruptive innovation for the jewelry industry.
2. Flexible Wearable Technology - The development of flexible wearable technology, such as Digitus ring, has the potential to revolutionize fashion and wearable sectors.
3. Personalized Data Display - Personalized data display in jewelry, like the Digitus ring, is an emerging trend that can provide opportunities for brands to provide unique and innovative experiences for customers.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can incorporate smart, functional designs and personalized data display to appeal to modern customer preferences.
2. Fashion - Flexible wearable technology like Digitus can bridge the gap between fashion and technology and create new market segments.
3. Wearable Technology - Smart jewelry like the Digitus ring can capture a slice of the wearable technology market by offering functional yet stylish designs.
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