# Tactile Measuring Tools The Smart Finger Measurement Device Digitizes Human Approximations By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-finger References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/13/my-fingers-are-so-smart-they-measure/) With the Smart Finger, the days I use the inaccurate method of measuring length with my fingers may be long gone. Allowing you to digitize your approximations, the Smart Finger are like [two tech thimbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voxelite) that help [measure with ease](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measure-tools). According to [Yanko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-mouse), "The distance (measurement) is calculated on the basis of the time taken by the signal to beam from one finger tip to the other and back." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Finger Measurement Devices:** The development of smart finger measurement devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the measurement and precision industries. - **Digital Approximation Tools:** The rise of digital approximation tools opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in various industries that require accurate measurements. - **Wireless Distance Calculation:** The integration of wireless distance calculation technology brings forth disruptive innovation prospects in the measurement and technology sectors. ### Where This Applies - **Measurement Tools Industry:** The measurement tools industry can explore new market opportunities by incorporating smart finger measurement devices and digital approximation tools. - **Precision Industry:** The precision industry can leverage smart finger measurement devices to improve accuracy and efficiency in their processes. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can pioneer the development of wireless distance calculation technology and its applications in various sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidar.md) - [Magnetic Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tisolver.md) - [One-Button Laser Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laser-measure-pro.md) - [Digital Design Desktop Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoruler.md) - [Connected Professional Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acegmet-dtx-10.md) - [AR Display Measuring Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-measuring-instrument.md) - [Magnifying Measurement Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-sizes-ruler.md) - [Next-Gen Connected Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-tape-measure.md) - [Bluetooth-Connected Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datapro-25.md)