# E-Paper Jewelry E-Paper Slap Bracelet By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-paper-accessories-the-chocolate-agencys-e-paper-bracelet References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2008/04/e-paper-slap-bracelets-from-china.html) & [chocolate-agency](http://www.chocolate-agency.com/en/en2.htm) Chinese company Chocolate Agency is working on a concept [e-paper slap bracelet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac). The accessory is made of a thin, flexible, high contrast screen that can display images. In addition, the length of the bracelet can be altered simply by adding magnetically attached extenders. This concept bracelet is powered by the body's natural movement. [E-paper technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eink-photo-frame) is still at its conceptual stages but the possibilities for it to enhance existing personal technology such as MP4's, [watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetra-orbit-one), GPS etc are seemingly endless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **E-paper Technology:** The development and application of e-paper technology in various personal devices and accessories presents disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Flexible Display:** The advancement of flexible display technology enables the creation of new wearable devices and accessories with customizable form factors. - **Energy Harvesting:** The integration of energy harvesting mechanisms in wearable technology allows for self-powered devices that rely on the body's natural movement. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can explore the incorporation of e-paper technology, flexible displays, and energy harvesting mechanisms into their product lines for innovative personal devices. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories companies have the opportunity to leverage e-paper technology and flexible displays to create interactive and customizable wearable accessories that merge technology with fashion. - **Fitness and Health:** The fitness and health industry can explore the use of e-paper technology and energy harvesting to develop wearable devices that monitor health metrics and provide real-time feedback, enhancing the user's well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Descriptive Wearable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-time-2.md) - [Connected E-Paper ID Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-id-card.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-color-epaper-display.md) - [Discreet Digital Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperless-paper-7inch-e-ink-frame.md) - [Screen-Equipped Laptop Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-epaper-trackpad.md) - [Malleable Wearable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-adaptive-display-concept.md) - [Full-Color ePaper Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink.md) - [Kinetic Power Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-bracelet.md)