Go back into the history of measurements and we know that in the ancient times, body parts used to be the standard for measurements; hence ‘a foot’. The need for uniformity paved way for the metric and imperial systems that are now commonly used. However our basic instincts still make us want to use ‘a span’, ‘two finger spaces’ or ‘an arm’s length’; old habits die hard I guess! To resolve this and bridge the gap between digital accuracy and human approximations is the Smart Finger. It is a device that caps your thumb and forefinger (or any 2 fingers) and uses the signals relayed between the two finger points to calculate the measurement.
- The Smart Finger is made from silicon to offer a comfortable fit to any finger size.
- It can help measure length, breadth, and volume in a very intuitive way through simple button operations.
- 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.
- The measured distance is displayed through LED.
- The device sports 2 buttons that help display the measurements in different units, record and store the measurement, calculate volume and area plus view the information in text format (details on how to operate are explained in the images).
Designers: Choi Hyong-Suk, Jung Ji-hye & Yoo-Jin Park
Where are these smart fingers available in the Netherlands, Europe?
Just wait for the iron-man concept surface — By sony.
Where are these smart fingers available in the Netherlands, Europe?
Just wait for the iron-man concept surface — By sony.
I can measure within 5% of an actual measurement with my fingers/hands. Its really not that hard.
If I want something measured more accurately I can easily do so with current devices. What does this really offer me that isn't achieved with better results with an existing device?
Actually Confucius, if you've ever tried to measure an external diameter of an asymmetrical object it can be very difficult. Even with a caliper, it can be cumbersome. This device makes roughing out the dimensions of curvilinear objects much faster and more intuitive. AND, if your predisposed toward hacking devices, this could be used to log the data into a database to create an ad-hoc 3d scanner. Very useful to any designer.
Consider implementing it within the fingertips of a glove. Both gloves, actually. Now, that sort of "smart" gloves would really be "handy", wouldn't it? 🙂
how are you coming up with that when the brief doesn't even say how it works? All it says is that it mesures the distance between 2 fingers. it doesn't say anywhere that it doesn't need Line-of-Sight, though all the pictures indicate that it does.
its and artistic gadget ass.Since when is there a need for practicality in art or gadgets for that matter.
I can measure within 5% of an actual measurement with my fingers/hands. Its really not that hard.
If I want something measured more accurately I can easily do so with current devices. What does this really offer me that isn't achieved with better results with an existing device?
Actually Confucius, if you've ever tried to measure an external diameter of an asymmetrical object it can be very difficult. Even with a caliper, it can be cumbersome. This device makes roughing out the dimensions of curvilinear objects much faster and more intuitive. AND, if your predisposed toward hacking devices, this could be used to log the data into a database to create an ad-hoc 3d scanner. Very useful to any designer.
Consider implementing it within the fingertips of a glove. Both gloves, actually. Now, that sort of “smart” gloves would really be “handy”, wouldn't it? 🙂
how are you coming up with that when the brief doesn't even say how it works? All it says is that it mesures the distance between 2 fingers. it doesn't say anywhere that it doesn't need Line-of-Sight, though all the pictures indicate that it does.
its and artistic gadget ass.Since when is there a need for practicality in art or gadgets for that matter.
its smaller and more portable than other devices. I would rather carry that around than a yard stick.
Awesome design! How long is it accurate till? Say i take one piece and give the other to my buddy and we go from one end of a building to the other. Can it read 40 meters across? Or is it only good for maybe 2 meters? Either way I love the design.
its smaller and more portable than other devices. I would rather carry that around than a yard stick.
Awesome design! How long is it accurate till? Say i take one piece and give the other to my buddy and we go from one end of a building to the other. Can it read 40 meters across? Or is it only good for maybe 2 meters? Either way I love the design.
wovvv these are really smart fings.
wovvv these are really smart fings.
I would Love a pair of these!
I would Love a pair of these!
GREAT! Where can I buy?
GREAT! Where can I buy?
lets just say its too much works for the fingers lol.. i very much prefer using the measuring tape its easy .. and i doubt if the device would able to give a correct reading. even if it did you would want to align it correctly with the other module to get the reading correctly.. i think its good for architectural designers who develop models in small scale..
lets just say its too much works for the fingers lol.. i very much prefer using the measuring tape its easy .. and i doubt if the device would able to give a correct reading. even if it did you would want to align it correctly with the other module to get the reading correctly.. i think its good for architectural designers who develop models in small scale..
One problem: circumferences.
Many of the current devices have this same problem. The design is not claiming to be a cure-all.
One problem: circumferences.
Many of the current devices have this same problem. The design is not claiming to be a cure-all.
it would be great if it had bluetooth and the capacity of measuring really big objects. more than 20 mtrs.
it would be great if it had bluetooth and the capacity of measuring really big objects. more than 20 mtrs.
how does it work? pretty pictures, decent concept, but a good product designer can at least give what technology would be used to make it work.
how does it work? pretty pictures, decent concept, but a good product designer can at least give what technology would be used to make it work.
hello i wanna know what is the price of this gadget.. can anyone help me???
It a concept design.
hello i wanna know what is the price of this gadget.. can anyone help me???
It a concept design.
this is a brilliant idea. this would be ideal for engineer, architects, designers, drawers, and more. I'm in a college for engineers, and i would love to have this if it was real.
this is a brilliant idea. this would be ideal for engineer, architects, designers, drawers, and more. I'm in a college for engineers, and i would love to have this if it was real.
Seems like a simple ruler is a far better option for far less than this concept. Also, this has no idea of how much space will be needed to fit the processor & wireless technology.
Seems like a simple ruler is a far better option for far less than this concept. Also, this has no idea of how much space will be needed to fit the processor & wireless technology.
OK….. now we want to buy it…. WHERE?
OK….. now we want to buy it…. WHERE?
I really want to buy it!!
I really want to buy it!!
Nice gadget, anybody know how I can get in touch with the designers?
Nice gadget, anybody know how I can get in touch with the designers?
very good
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I love this nice gadget
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Where do I buy these in the USA?
This is my first time visit at here and i am genuinely
pleassant to read everthing at one place.
Is it possible to buy the Smart Finger?
What other current devices are there?
is it possible to buy smart finger……….its looks faboulous