# Bone Conduction Wristbands The Sgnl Wristband Lets Users Hear Calls Through Their Fingers By Ell Smith | Published 2018-01-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sgnl-wristband References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2018/01/wristband-lets-wearers-hear-calls-through-their-fingers.html) & [mysgnl](http://www.mysgnl.com/) The days of unclear phone calls may soon be over thanks to an innovation called the Sgnl wristband that uses [bone conduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-aqua) to let users hear calls through their finger tips. The device is a product of the South Korea-based startup, Innomdle Lab which derived from [Samsung's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept) incubator. After syncing the wearable with one's smart phone users are able to hear phone calls by holding their finger up to their ear. In addition to a phone, the band also serves as a [fitness tracker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-monitoring-capability) and can inform wearers of incoming notifications. Able to be integrated into a user's existing smart accessories, the Sgnl wristband can be fitted to a wearer's watch. The product will begin shipping to consumers in March. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bone Conduction Technology:** Using bone conduction technology to transmit audio signals through the fingers. - **Wearable Communication:** Creating a wearable device that allows users to make clearer phone calls by holding their finger up to their ear. - **Integrated Fitness Tracking:** Combining fitness tracking capabilities with a wearable wristband that uses bone conduction technology for phone calls. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Tech:** Exploring bone conduction technology to enhance communication and fitness tracking in wearable devices. - **Health and Wellness:** Incorporating bone conduction technology into fitness trackers for improved user experience. - **Mobile Communication:** Innovating phone call technology by utilizing bone conduction for clearer and more convenient communication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Watch-Like Smart Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristphone.md) - [Haptic Navigation Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-navigation-wristband.md) - [Wellness Bone Conduction Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-sync.md) - [Outdoor Bone-Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2o-audio-tri.md) - [Bone Conduction Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearing-aid-concept.md) - [Tech-Infused Jewelry Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac.md) - [Vibrating Wearable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-wearable-speaker.md) - [Flexible Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaibo-flex-headphones.md)