Are you the person who needs caffeine to help you get through the day? It may help but what happens a few hours later when you hit the caffeine crash? You could get more coffee, slam an energy drink and repeat the process. Or you can wear the Joule bracelet.

The Joule Caffeine Bracelet pumps caffeine into your bloodstream giving you that jolt you need minus the jitters. The way it works is similar to a nicotine patch.  The bracelet contains patches that administer a steady supply of caffeine through your skin. A dose can last up to 4 hours and is equivalent to a medium-sized cup of coffee. And because it's an even supply, you won't get feel the crash and burn that caffeine usually gives you.

But, is it safe?

According to the company's indiegogo site:

Transdermal administration is simply another method of helping active ingredients reach your blood stream, which is also the goal of digestion.

...as long as the correct concentrations are used, there is no significant dangers of administering ingredients transdermally versus orally."

Other perks? No caffeine-stained teeth, no bad breath, no extra calories and no long lines.

The Joule Caffeine Bracelet looks almost like a Fitbit and is also available as a watch. The company has surpassed their goal of $15,000 and has currently raised almost $70,000 for the project.

The starter kit is available for $29 and you get a month's supply of patches. Shipments will go out this July.

The (interesting) video, above, explains what the Joule Caffeine Bracelet is all about.

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