Wireless earphone "The Dash" which can also be used for music and record of workout etc.

Although it looks like an ordinary compact canal earphone, it was named "the world's first smart earphone"The DashIs equipped with 4 GB of storage in the body with external devices and wireless connection via Bluetooth as well as recording various workouts such as running and swimming with various sensors and also to manage heart rate etc It is a multifunctional earphone which can do.

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The Dash - Wireless Smart In Ear Headphones by BRAGI LLC. - Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hellobragi/the-dash-wireless-smart-in-ear-headphones

"The Dash" is an earphone that can connect with external devices wirelessly. Although it is a "canal type" earphone which fits in the ear in the ear, there is no audio cable which you normally see.


It is also possible to have a 100 mAh battery and a processor inside a small body, and put music in the built-in capacity 4 GB storage. It corresponds to Bluetooth 4.0AptXIt is also possible to send and receive audio with codec. The time required for charging is about 1 hour, and once charging is completed, it can be used for 3 to 4 hours.


Also inside the main body are various sensors such as 3 axis acceleration sensor, external microphone, bone conduction microphone, thermometer. It is possible to record the number of steps and pace at walking, the rotation angle when you decide a trick by snowboarding etc, the duration of flight and so on, and you can record the distance and speed you moved by using it together with the smartphone application, It is also possible to measure altitude, descent rate and so on.


In other words, The Dash is a wireless inner ear-type earphone, it can store music in the body, it can be used as a headset with a built-in microphone, it can record workout tracking and heart rate It has become a multifunction device.


By using Dash with a smartphone application developed exclusively, more functions can be used.


"The Dash" used in two pairs on the left and right is always paired with Bluetooth, and it is a mechanism to connect Bluetooth on demand with external devices such as smartphones when necessary.


Operation is possible by touching the main body, such as playing music and volume control, and starting and ending workouts.


Different commands are allocated to the touch sensors installed in both the main body, it is possible to control the workout tracking system on the left side and the audio system on the right side.


It is designed to hold at 3 points according to the shape of the ear, and it will not fall easily even if you exercise intensely.


Since three ear size sleeves made of silicon are enclosed in three sizes, you can obtain high sound insulation by choosing the size suitable for yourself. However, since noise cancellation function is not installed, it becomes the sound insulation by the main body to the last.


However, there is a possibility that it can pose a danger when using it in the town by itself. Therefore, The Dash is equipped with a sound collecting microphone for picking up external sounds, and it is also possible to secure safety by playing it when necessary.


This "The Dash" is a cloud funding siteKickstarterWe are looking for investment in. It seems that it attracted a lot of attention, and about 260,000 dollars (about 300 million yen) is gathered for the target amount of 260,000 dollars (about 26 million yen) at the time of article creation. You can get 1 set of The Dash with a capital of $ 199 (about 20,000 yen). Besides the main body, the set includes a special case of a battery pack integrated type, a USB cable and a three-size silicone sleeve. In addition, as a shipping cost $ 15 (about 1500 yen) is required separately, the shipping time is scheduled for around January 2015.


There is also a set for developers of $ 299 (about 30,000 yen). In addition, when the amount of investment reaches 3,333,333 dollars (about 338.5 million yen), the body color is white "White Edition" and colorful In addition to adding a new ear sleeve, a strap will be added to prevent the body from falling or getting lost.


The deadline of investment is 22:59 on March 31 (Monday) in Japan time.

The Dash - Wireless Smart In Ear Headphones by BRAGI LLC. - Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hellobragi/the-dash-wireless-smart-in-ear-headphones