- Huawei AR/VR glasses leak reveals a patent showing a detachable strap that transforms into a smart control ring for gesture-based interaction.
- The innovative design lets the ring recharge automatically when docked, removing the need for separate chargers or remotes.
- While still a patent, this concept shows Huawei’s push toward more natural and seamless control in extended reality devices.
A newly surfaced patent suggests that Huawei may be developing a unique set of AR/VR glasses featuring a detachable strap that doubles as a smart control ring. The concept, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and recently spotted online, points to an innovative approach to hands-free interaction in extended reality (XR).
Huawei AR/VR glasses leak shows a smart strap that can turn into a control ring
How the strap becomes a smart ring?
From what the patent shows, the main trick is in the side arms of the glasses, the part that sits above your ears. On one side, there’s a removable strip. When you take that piece off, you can wear it like a ring on your finger. Once you do that, it becomes a controller that responds to your gestures and movements.
It means you could point, swipe, or even draw in the air using your fingers while wearing the ring. You won’t need to hold a bulky controller anymore. That’s probably what Huawei is going for here, to make the AR and VR experience feel smoother and more natural.
How it works when attached?
When the strip isn’t being used as a ring, it still has a purpose. Once you dock it back on the side of the glasses, it works like a normal touch control. You can do small things like tap or swipe to control simple functions. So even when you’re not using it as a ring, it’s still useful.
One small but smart detail is how it charges. The patent says the ring automatically charges when it’s connected back to the glasses. That means no extra cables or ports. It just recharges while it’s attached. It’s a small thing, but it really adds to the all-in-one idea Huawei seems to be going for.
Patent or real product
Of course, this is just a patent right now. Companies like Huawei file a lot of patents every year, and not all of them turn into actual products. But still, this Huawei AR/VR glasses shows how the company is thinking ahead about interaction in extended reality.
If this idea really becomes a real product, it could make a big difference. Having a strap that doubles as a smart controller could make AR and VR devices easier and more practical to use. The concept looks solid on paper, but the real challenge will be how accurate and responsive that ring controller is when it’s actually used.
