Jin Meme App-Connected Glasses Send Phone Notifications When You're Tired
Laura McQuarrie — May 14, 2014 — Tech
'Memes' are pairs of app-connected glasses from eyewear maker Jin that will alert you when you're getting close to being fatigued. Sometimes it's easy to ignore or be oblivious to the signs your body is sending, but when you're too tired, the Jin Meme glasses will send you a smartphone notification advising you to rest your eyes.
The glasses look just like any other kind of spectacles, but these smart glasses are equipped with tiny metallic electrooculography (EOG) sensors in the bridge, nose pads and arms. Even with these additions, the glasses are light and only weigh about 36 grams.
The glasses are the first of their kind to use EOG sensors and with them, the Meme glasses are able to measure eye strain, calories burned and the number of steps taken. The glasses make use of a small lithium-ion battery, but to extend its eight hour life, Jin also sells a headband attachment that's fairly discreet.
The glasses look just like any other kind of spectacles, but these smart glasses are equipped with tiny metallic electrooculography (EOG) sensors in the bridge, nose pads and arms. Even with these additions, the glasses are light and only weigh about 36 grams.
The glasses are the first of their kind to use EOG sensors and with them, the Meme glasses are able to measure eye strain, calories burned and the number of steps taken. The glasses make use of a small lithium-ion battery, but to extend its eight hour life, Jin also sells a headband attachment that's fairly discreet.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Glasses - A trend of incorporating advanced technology, such as EOG sensors, into eyewear to deliver various functionalities.
2. Fatigue Monitoring - An emerging trend of wearable devices that monitor and alert users about their fatigue levels, promoting better eye health and overall well-being.
3. App-connected Wearables - A growing trend of connecting wearable devices, like glasses, with smartphone applications to provide personalized notifications and data analysis.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear - The eyewear industry can explore integrating EOG sensors and advanced functionality into their products, providing consumers with innovative and health-focused glasses.
2. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry can leverage fatigue-monitoring features in their products, enabling users to track and manage their eye health effectively.
3. Mobile Apps - The mobile app industry can develop applications that connect with smart glasses and provide timely notifications to users based on fatigue levels, promoting healthy habits and improved productivity.
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