The 'Germ Genie' Zaps Unclean Communal Keyboards
Amelia Roblin — October 6, 2010 — Tech
References: falconinnovations & ohgizmo
Many people are secretly nervous about using conceivably contaminated public keyboards, so Falcon Innovations has swooped in to deliver the 'Germ Genie,' the sanitary savior.
Using a UV lightbulb, the 'Germ Genie' kills an estimated 3,295 microbes per square inch, which Falcon Innovations calculate is roughly the average epidemic population of a multi-user keyboard. With a motion-sensor incorporated into the over-hanging design, the 'Germ Genie' sanitizing bulb only shuts off when someone is typing.
Using a UV lightbulb, the 'Germ Genie' kills an estimated 3,295 microbes per square inch, which Falcon Innovations calculate is roughly the average epidemic population of a multi-user keyboard. With a motion-sensor incorporated into the over-hanging design, the 'Germ Genie' sanitizing bulb only shuts off when someone is typing.
Trend Themes
1. UV Sanitizing Accessories - The 'Germ Genie' showcases the trend of UV sanitizing accessories that protect against bacteria and germs on communal surfaces.
2. Hygiene-conscious Technology - The motion-sensor feature in the 'Germ Genie' represents the trend of hygiene-conscious technology that automatically sanitizes high-touch surfaces.
3. Microbe Elimination Solutions - Falcon Innovations' 'Germ Genie' highlights the trend of innovative solutions for eliminating microbes and bacteria in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The UV sanitizing 'Germ Genie' falls within the consumer electronics industry as a convenient and effective gadget for personal hygiene.
2. Office Supplies - The 'Germ Genie' targets the office supplies industry by providing a bacteria-killing solution specifically designed for communal keyboards.
3. Healthcare - The 'Germ Genie' has potential applications in the healthcare industry, where maintaining a clean and sterile environment is crucial.
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