This Smart Belt Will Loosen Itself If You Eat Too Much

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BeltyRobynBeck/GettyBelty automatically adjusts itself as your waistline expands

A new smart belt buckle automatically loosens itself when you eat too much.

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The buckle and corresponding belt, named Belty, either expands or contracts depending on how much food you've consumed and how much exercise you've done to compensate.

The belt buckle contains a small accelerometer and gyroscope in order to monitor movement. This allows Belty to determine whether you need to engage in more activity.

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A corresponding iPhone app charts your waistline data throughout the day and sends push notifications with feedback and suggestions on how to maintain a trim waistline.

The belt was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show on Sunday, and a Belty representative told Mashable the price point is still in question, though they do view Belty as a "luxury product.

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Belty 2RobynBeck/GettyThe belt is unisex.

So far the belt is available in one color and style option only: steel gray with a bright blue trim.

The company has not announced when the product will be available for purchase.


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