Sgnl

Hi I'm director of marketing at Innomdle, the developer of Sgnl. Sgnl is the smart watch strap that enables you to make calls by placing your fingertip on your ear. We are now on Kickstarter for about 22 hours we're already hit 242% mark of initial funding goal of $50k. https://www.kickstarter.com/proj...

So if someone wants to use my phone I'll put my finger in their ear.

Sgnl’s key technology lies in its patented Body Conduction Unit (BCU), which is capable of transmitting vibrations through the body, which then can be converted to sound. Sgnl communicates with the user’s phone through Bluetooth, and when a voice signal is received, Sgnl will generate vibrations through its BCU. These vibrations will be sent through the users’ hand to their fingertip. When users place their fingertip to their ear, the vibration echoes to create amplified sound within the closed space of their ear and they can speak through the microphone embedded in the Sgnl strap. You can: Leave your phone alone, don’t carry extra devices With SNGL, answering calls is direct and immediate. There is no need to rummage through bags when the phone rings or carry around extra headsets or earphones. Users can simply raise their finger to their ear to answer calls. Hear voice clearly, even in loud places Even in the noisiest of surroundings, users can hear their calls clearly. With Sgnl, their finger doesn’t just transmit the voice to their ear, it also blocks out background noise. Don’t have to worry about others listening in With Sgnl, users can take calls discretely. As sound is contained within the users’ ear, only the wearer of Sgnl can hear the call. Whether in a meeting room or in a packed elevator, users never need to worry about being overheard. Sgnl is particularly useful for smartwatch wearers as it can prevent others from listening into conversations over their speaker phones. Watch Compatibility Sgnl is a wearable smart strap and watch companion. With is specially designed lug adapter, Sgnl is designed to fit all 18-24mm standard watch lugs. This allows for nearly comprehensive watch compatibility, whether classic or smart, inclduing Samsung Gear, Apple Watch or Pebble Time. For Classic Watch - Sgnl can transform the user’s classic watch into a hybrid smart watch, providing it with Fingertip Communication, Fitness tracker, and Smart Alert features. For Smart Watch - Sgnl solves in the inconveniences of the smart watch. Users can have complete call privacy through fingertip communication, instead of having to speak through the speaker phone. For Non-watch Wearers - Sgnl can be worn as a stylish, stand-alone smart band with its lug-connector accessory, while retaining all core functionality. The Sgnl App The Sgnl strap pairs seamlessly with the Sgnl app to make the users’ day healthier, more manageable, and organized. Call Reminder - Keep in touch with those who matters Monitor call frequency to significant others and receive discreet nudges to call them. Activity Tracking - Stay fit, stay healthy Synced with the app, Sgnl monitors users’ health and tracks their daily activity. Users can get detailed information about their workout patterns and track their steps with the built-in pedometer. Smart Alert - Never miss any important alerts Users can keep their life on track and never miss an important alert. Sgnl will gently vibrate to alert them of any calls, texts, or app notifications utilizing different patterns.

I had the pleasure of meeting @hahn_ryu and trying this out a few months ago at one our Product Hunt + Planet of the Apps meetups in LA. It's surprising it works, but the audio quality isn't quite clear or loud enough, imho. But the tech is promising and could be a great addition to smartwatches like the Apple Watch.

Wow 😲 cool!

Awesome looking tech! With the added benefit of using your non dominant hand in ensuring calls are kept short.

This is really interesting idea.