Many of the fitness trackers on the market will capture data relating to your activity, but the conceptual 'SoundFIT' wearable takes things in a different direction to help encourage a healthier lifestyle. The device works by being worn on the wrist and enabling users to place earpieces into their ear canal when they are eating. The system will go to work amplifying the sound of your chewing to help satisfy the mind more thoroughly thanks to our inherent human penchant for the crunch effect, which correlates crunchy foods with hunger satiation.
The conceptual 'SoundFIT' system is the design work of Yeji Kim, Ji Yoon Park, Dayeon Lim and Ji Hoon Lee, and offers consumers an upstream way to help maintain health habits to shed unwanted weight.
Consumption-Curbing Wearables
The 'SoundFIT' Device Helps Users to Feel More Satisfied When Eating
Trend Themes
1. Wellness Wearables - Creating wearables that go beyond traditional fitness tracking to promote healthier habits, such as curbing consumption.
2. Sensor-enhanced Devices - Integrating sensors into wearable devices to provide users with real-time feedback on their eating habits.
3. Multi-sensory Experiences - Exploring the use of sound and other senses to enhance satisfaction and satiety during eating.
Industry Implications
1. Health and Fitness - Developing innovative wearables for individuals who want to manage their eating habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
2. Food and Beverage - Partnering with wearables companies to create sensor-enhanced products that enhance the eating experience and promote mindful consumption.
3. Consumer Electronics - Exploring new technologies and sensor integration to develop wearable devices that enhance overall well-being through unique multi-sensory experiences.