Samsung removed the Bluetooth functionality from the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s S Pen, stating that users can use devices like the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Ring as the remote shutter (or to control other similar features). Although Samsung’s Galaxy Watch is an older and established product in the market (given the company has already sold millions of units of the device), the Galaxy Ring debuted last year, which makes it a relatively new product.
Will controlling other Samsung devices, like smartphones, tablets, or laptops, in a user-friendly way ever be possible through wearable devices like watches or smart rings?
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Samsung Is Working On A Galaxy Ring With Screen-Controlling Abilities
Well, it seems that Samsung is already working on the problem, as the Korean tech giant has filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) regarding a smart ring that can not only connect with other devices but also control several aspects of it. Let’s dive into it for more details.
The patent title is “Electronic Device And Screen Control Method Using Input Device,” and it was published on January 30, 2025. As mentioned in the patent’s abstract, the processor on the electronic device “may configure the arrangement of the display and a second display of the second electronic device on the basis of the identified relative location of the second electronic device.”
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With The Device, Samsung Should Be Able To Provide Cross-Device Continuity Features
To break down the complex terms, Samsung is working on a smart ring-like device that should control the connected device’s screen (a tablet, a laptop, or maybe even a smartphone). In fact, the device should be able to move elements from one screen to another.
To put some perspective, the S Pen on the Galaxy S Ultra devices can control media, help edit photos or videos, and take notes, but it can’t transfer things from one display to another.
While moving elements from one display to another is a continuity feature that has more to do with the software end (ensuring that adjacent devices recognize each other and enable seamless connectivity), the patent for the smart ring suggests that it should be able to do so.
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The Technology Could Use Visual Inputs From Cameras And Convert Them Into Cursor Movements
As seen in the illustrations provided in the patent, the connected devices should understand the ring’s movement through their cameras and convert it into a movement across the digital surface. While we can imagine how a Galaxy Ring with continuity features could work, we’re excited to see how Samsung executes the idea (as not all patents turn into feasible consumer-grade products).
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