A couple of Chinese designers might have something on their hands, err…l fingers. They've devised a new money counting ring concept that's worn on your thumb. This is a great idea for people like me who hate touching dirty currency.

When worn, you literally "thumb" through a wad of cash to count each bill. The entire thing works using an infrared scanner powered by a small button battery. An integrated LED display on its front shows the number of sheets counted. "Veins" located on the ring ensure that each bill in a stack is counted. It's all very tiny stuff packed into a little ring.

The Counting Ring is a concept — one we'd like to see become a reality. All businesses could benefit from such a device because it would expedite all money counting situations. Lemonade stand entrepreneurs could would go wild for this thing!

Via Yanko Design