The beauty of modern smartphones is that you can carry out any standard task that's available to you on a desktop computer. However, the limiting factor is generally the size of the touchscreen and the fussiness of information input. The Imerj Smart Book solves this problem by supplementing the features of the Imerj cellphone so that you can quickly type emails and view photos and videos in a much larger format.
Hans Lee's design looks like a laptop; however, it seems that it relies entirely on its connection to the mobile phone. The handset is essentially its brain. Two versions of device allow you to dock your smartphone into the back or the side of the Imerj Smart Book so that you have access to a full keyboard and a generous monitor. It's lightweight and great for traveling.
Smartphone-Specific PCs
The Imerj Smart Book Augments the Capabilities of Your Trusty Mobile Phone
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone-docking Devices - Opportunity to create innovative docking devices that enhance the capabilities of smartphones and provide a laptop-like experience.
2. Mobile Office Solutions - Opportunity to develop mobile office solutions that allow professionals to easily work on tasks traditionally done on desktop computers using their smartphones.
3. Portable Productivity Tools - Opportunity to design portable productivity tools that enhance the usability of smartphones for tasks like typing emails and viewing multimedia.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can tap into the demand for smartphone-docking devices and portable productivity tools.
2. Mobile Technology - Mobile technology companies can develop mobile office solutions to cater to the growing need for professionals to work on the go.
3. Computer Hardware and Accessories - Companies in the computer hardware and accessories industry can create innovative docking solutions and portable keyboards to enhance the usability of smartphones.