Oura Patents Smart Ring Charger with Built-In Display and Holographic Projection

Oura has published a patent for a smart ring charger with a built-in display that could turn your nightstand into a health dashboard. The patent, filed October 2025 and published April 23, 2026, describes a charging dock that shows health data directly — no phone required.

What the Patent Describes

• Display options: LED, LCD, or OLED screen integrated into the charging dock
• Holographic projection: The charger could project data above the dock or onto nearby surfaces like a wall or ceiling
• Context-aware display: When the system detects you've woken up, the charger shows your Sleep Score and Readiness Score automatically
• Phone-free design: The filing explicitly notes that users don't want to grab their phone right before sleep or after waking

Why This Matters

Smart ring chargers today are simple pucks. Oura's concept would create a bedside health hub — a glanceable display showing the data that matters most at the moments it matters most. It addresses a real friction point: checking your phone first thing in the morning often turns into a 20-minute scroll session.

What This Means for Buyers

A patent is not a product announcement — many patents never ship. But if this arrives with the Oura Ring 5 expected this fall, it could meaningfully differentiate Oura from competitors. The Oura Ring Gen 4 is available at $349. For buyers on a budget, the RingConn Gen 2 at $299 ships with no subscription required. Browse our smart ring comparison.