UW researchers develop 'smart earrings' to measure body temp
Researchers at the University of Washington are using Bluetooth and other technology to measure the subtle but important changes in our body through earrings.
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Researchers at the University of Washington are using Bluetooth and other technology to measure the subtle but important changes in our body through earrings.
Using temperature sensors, the university of washington researchers’ thermal earring can detect variations related to eating and exercising.
Smart accessories are increasingly common. Rings and watches track vitals, while Ray-Bans now come with cameras and microphones.
There is a growing trend for smart accessories. Vital signs are tracked by watches and rings, and modern Ray-Bans have microphones and cameras built in. Even brooches have become fashionable thanks to wearable technology. But some accessories still lack the sophisticated touch.
<p>University of Washington researchers introduced the Thermal Earring, a wireless wearable that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature. Potential applications include tracking signs of ovulation, stress, eating and exercise. The smart earring prototype is about the size and weight of a small paperclip and has a 28-day battery life.</p>