Connected technologies offer a host of benefits, to be sure, but the Readi Smart Device recognizes that those same technologies come with inherent issues.
While all of our modern technological infrastructure is excellent when things are going smoothly, it wouldn't take much to knock those systems out of action. For instance, in the case of a severe weather event like a hurricane, cell towers often end up out of commission from overuse, making them inefficient as a means of distributing emergency information. However, an older technological innovation, the radio, is a more reliable outlet.
The Readi speaker looks like a stylish Bluetooth speaker ostensibly. However, on its underbelly it holds an AM radio specifically for picking up emergency transmissions.
Emergency Alert Speakers
The Readi Smart Device is a Bluetooth Speaker and an Emergency Radio
Trend Themes
1. Connected Technologies - Opportunity to develop connected technologies that address the limitations of traditional infrastructure during emergencies.
2. Emergency Communication - Innovation potential in developing devices that provide reliable emergency communication in the absence of cell towers.
3. Multipurpose Devices - Demand for multipurpose devices that combine Bluetooth speakers with emergency radios for versatile use.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Technology companies can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in creating connected devices for emergency communication.
2. Gadget/consumer Electronics - Gadget and consumer electronics industry can tap into the trend of multipurpose devices by creating Bluetooth speakers with built-in emergency radios.
3. Emergency Preparedness - Opportunity for emergency preparedness industry to develop and promote devices like the Readi speaker that enhance communication during emergencies.