Innomdle Lab, a spin off from Samsung Electronics has developed something so remarkable it looks straight from a sci-fi flick. It’s called the Sgnl Smart Strap and it lets you answer calls by just placing your finger against your ear, while your phone remains in your pocket! The strap connects with your phone or smart watch using Bluetooth technology and helps you answer calls miraculously through the BCU (Body Conduction Unit). Sound is transferred via vibration through your own body and is amplified by the ear chamber. Studies have shown that at the average voice frequency of 2000 Hz there is very little signal loss. The Sgnl Smart Strap fits most watches and can even be used without one as a wrist strap. The enclosed microphone is naturally right by your mouth as you hold your finger in place. With a single hour’s charge on the micro USB you have a 7 day stand-by or 4 hours of talk time. Priced at $140, the Sgnl strap is dust and waterproof and compatible with Android 4.4 and iOS 8 and newer operating systems.
