Samsung strikes first in the smart ring patent battle against Oura

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Samsung isn't waiting for a potential legal fight—it's going on the offensive. The tech giant has filed a preemptive lawsuit against Oura, a leader in the smart ring market, seeking a court declaration that its upcoming Galaxy Ring doesn't infringe on five of Oura's patents.

Samsung accuses Oura of a concerning pattern: suing competitors over features typical to most smart rings, like sensors, batteries, and metric-based scores. The lawsuit cites instances where Oura targeted rivals like Ultrahuman, Circular, and RingConn—sometimes before their products even launched in the US.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring: Your smart kitchen assistant (maybe)

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We got a glimpse of the Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024, but details were scarce. Now, a leaked feature hints at its potential: personalized meal planning. Korean reports suggest Samsung is teaming up its Mobile eXperience division with the Home Appliance department to connect the Galaxy Ring with Samsung Food. This could translate to the ring tracking your daily activity and Samsung Food, linked with a smart Samsung fridge using AI image recognition, recommending meals based on your calorie burn and BMI.

Imagine a futuristic kitchen where your Samsung oven automatically adjusts cooking based on the recipe, and your fridge can order missing ingredients through Samsung e-Food center. Sounds amazing, right?

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Samsung showcases Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024

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Following earlier teasers, Samsung showcased the Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024, revealing its design and additional functionalities. This health and wellness-focused wearable will be available in platinum silver, gold, and ceramic black and is expected to launch later this year.

Samsung initially revealed a render of the Galaxy Ring at its Unpacked event last month, sparking comparisons to competitor Oura Ring. While specific sensor details remain undisclosed, the company confirmed its focus on well-being tracking.

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Samsung teases upcoming launch of a smart ring

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At the end of Samsung Unpacked, Samsung announced it was working on a new product. It plans to debut a new smart ring called Galaxy Ring. The company says it's a "powerful and accessible" health and wellness device. Beyond the teaser video it showed, we don't know much else about the ring. It didn't say when it's coming out or how much it might cost. 

There were hints that the company is working on a wearable like this. The Verge reported that Samsung supposedly filed a patent for a smart ring that has EKG and smart home controls. Given the vast portfolio of the brand, it isn't a surprise that we're getting this Galaxy Ring. Hopefully, we hear more about it soon.

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