# Security in a Ring By varkeychaya | Published 2007-08-31 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/security-in-a-ring References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2007/07/18/the-ring-of-security/) Ever left your workstation without locking your computer, just to return and find that annoying co worker of yours browsing thorugh your mails. If yes, then this is something which you definitely need to invest in. The Security ring designed by Yang Hai and Mingshuo Zhang, looks like any other snazzy ring but can act as a [digital key](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lring-2) to your system. The Security ring has a base which stays next to your computer and when you move a certain distance away from it, the computer automatically locks down. So the next time you need to make that emergency trip to the loo after that long teleconference, just run. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Enhanced Workplace Security:** The Security ring provides a new and convenient way to automatically lock workstations, enhancing workplace security. - **Wearable Tech for Personal Authentication:** The Security ring represents the growing trend of wearable technology being used for personal authentication and access control. - **Integrating Fashion and Technology:** The Security ring showcases the integration of fashion and technology, creating innovative and stylish digital accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cybersecurity:** The Security ring presents an opportunity for cybersecurity companies to develop new authentication and access control solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** The growing market for wearable technology opens up opportunities for consumer electronics companies to create innovative and stylish personal authentication devices. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The integration of technology into fashion accessories creates new opportunities for the fashion industry to cater to tech-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable AI Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizpr-ring.md) - [Wearable Ring-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ring-mouse.md) - [Wearable Desktop Control Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring.md) - [Wearable Input Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring.md) - [Pocket-Sized Safety Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaze.md) - [Alarm-Equipped Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitheft-laptop-device.md) - [Accessible Titanium Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yring.md) - [Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-one.md) - [High-End Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumi-ring.md)