The 'Blind Engine' Makes Blinds and Shades Smarter
Michael Hemsworth — October 3, 2017 — Tech
References: kickstarter & gearhungry
The market is being flooded with new solutions like the 'Blind Engine' that aim to make virtually every aspect of the consumer experience within the home connected and more streamlined.
The device works by being affixed onto the wall near your window and attached to your window treatment cord to instantly allow you to operate it in a handsfree manner. This allows users to control it via the incorporated buttons or their smartphone for a more streamlined user experience that can also be scheduled to react as required.
The 'Blind Engine' system is the design work of BRUNT and identifies the increased attention being placed on the smart home by brands to provide consumers with methods to add functionalities as they desire.
The device works by being affixed onto the wall near your window and attached to your window treatment cord to instantly allow you to operate it in a handsfree manner. This allows users to control it via the incorporated buttons or their smartphone for a more streamlined user experience that can also be scheduled to react as required.
The 'Blind Engine' system is the design work of BRUNT and identifies the increased attention being placed on the smart home by brands to provide consumers with methods to add functionalities as they desire.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Appliances - Automated window treatment controllers like Blind Engine represents the growing interest of consumers in smart home devices
2. Internet of Things (iot) - Incorporated buttons and smartphone control point to the trend of IoT and connectivity among home devices
3. Handsfree Technology - Blind Engine showcases the trend of handsfree technology as a way to improve user experience and convenience
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The Blind Engine is a disruptive innovation and an opportunity for Home automation companies to create more solutions for connected homes
2. Interior Design - Automated window treatment controllers like Blind Engine highlight the potential for innovation in the interior design industry, particularly in integrating smart features into home fixtures and appliances
3. Consumer Electronics - As brands continue to provide consumers with more smart home functionalities, there is an opportunity for the Consumer Electronics industry to create more intelligent products with interconnectivity capabilities that enable handsfree usability.
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