Consider the following statements with reference to the wearable devic...
Samsung officially announced the launch of a new smart ring-shaped wearable device, Galaxy Ring, as part of its Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this year.
- Wearable technology, also known as "wearables," is a category of electronic devices that can be worn as accessories, embedded in clothing, implanted in the user's body, or even tattooed on the skin.
- Wearable devices come in many shapes and sizes, including smart watches and sports watches, fitness trackers, head-mounted displays, smart jewellery, smart clothing, and even implantable devices.
- At a minimum, wearable devices are equipped with sensors, software and connecting technology.
- Working
- The sensors gather information from the person wearing the device, and the software gathers the data and sends it to a device with processing capacity via a wireless connection.
- The ecosystem on which wearable technology works is known as the Internet of Things (IoT).
- It is the same principle as smart technology used at home, on devices such as thermostats that can be operated from a mobile device outside the home, or smart speakers, but applied at a personal level.
- What makes an IoT solution even more attractive is the interpretation of the data gathered by the sensors.
- Benefits
- Smart rings can provide more accurate readings than smartwatches, because they can use the capillaries (small blood vessels) in your finger to get their readings.
- Another advantage of smart rings is that they have a longer battery life than smartwatches.
- Drawbacks
- Smart rings can't and won't be able to replicate the functionality offered by a smartwatch.
- Smart rings are unlikely to come with GPS or a screen.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Consider the following statements with reference to the wearable devic...
Explanation:
1. Statement 1:
- Wearable devices are electronic devices that can be worn as accessories but are not typically implanted in the user's body. Examples of wearable devices include smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart glasses. They are designed to be worn on the body rather than implanted in it, distinguishing them from implantable devices.
- Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
2. Statement 2:
- Wearable devices are not necessarily able to replicate the full functionality offered by a smartwatch. While some wearable devices may have similar features to a smartwatch, such as fitness tracking and notifications, they may not offer the same range of functions, such as the ability to make calls or download third-party apps.
- Therefore, statement 2 is not always correct.
In conclusion, wearable devices are electronic devices that can be worn as accessories but are not typically implanted in the user's body. They may offer some similar functions to a smartwatch, but they are not necessarily able to replicate all of its functionality.
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