A patent application spotted by Gadgets and Wearables shows that Oura could introduce this feature in a future model. The listing from 16 July is titled “Techniques for evaluating ambient light exposure and chronotype via wearable devices,”
It details how the wearable could keep track of the light conditions around you, including the timing, intensity, duration and colour of the light, including ultraviolet (UV).
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The device and accompanying app would then analyse the data along with your sleep patterns and recovery to help you primarily get better sleep.
The cool part is that your Oura Ring could automatically control your smart home, such as dimming the lights and closing blinds or curtains as you get closer to bedtime. It could also automatically open them in the morning to help you get up.
Some could be suggestions for you to action (likely if you don’t have smart blinds or similar) and you might also be able to set rules so the system could turn lights off if you happen to fall asleep with them on.
The patent also suggests that light exposure would be incorporated into the Oura scores and holistic view of your well-being.
