Nod's Ring

Nod Labs on Tuesday jumped into the wearable tech market with a ring device that's designed to serve as a universal controller.

Featuring Broadcom Bluetooth Smart and Nexus-Trellis software, Nod's namesake wearable input device is designed to offer touchless interaction with set-top boxes and other connected home devices without the need for remotes or cameras. The device detects spatial motion with more than 0.1mm accuracy and can personalize content based on a user's proximity and identity, the company said.

Phones, tablets, Google Glass, watches, home appliances, TVs and computers are among the devices with which Nod can interact, as are Bluetooth/WiFi enabled bulbs, Nest thermostats and more.

"Nod's technology aims to eliminate the archaic ways we interact with our home technology," said Anush Elangovan, CEO of Nod Labs. "By integrating with Broadcom's Bluetooth SoC and Trellis application framework, we are able to offer an intuitive new way for consumers to control their favorite TV and video content via a set-top box, as well as other connected home devices including smoke alarms, light bulbs and more."