These Interactive Toys Reveal Secret Messages with NFC Technology
Laura McQuarrie — November 7, 2015 — Lifestyle
While gnomes are thought of as creatures that are whimsical, they are rarely thought of as high-tech—Gnoments is a start-up that's changing this with its interactive toys.
The soft gnome plush toys are equipped with NFC chips, making them able to hold meaningful web links, recordings, maps, videos and photos that can be brought up with the touch of a compatible device. Alternatively, messages can also be sent via the gnome toys through text or email.
A pair of the gnome toys forms a couple that are able to hold hands with the hidden magnets in their small mittens. A small pouch on the back of the gnome toy can also be filled with another secret message, keeping the Gnoments full of surprises. To inspire couples to use the gnomes time and time again, the starter kit comes with a 32-page book to inspire bonding and romance.
The soft gnome plush toys are equipped with NFC chips, making them able to hold meaningful web links, recordings, maps, videos and photos that can be brought up with the touch of a compatible device. Alternatively, messages can also be sent via the gnome toys through text or email.
A pair of the gnome toys forms a couple that are able to hold hands with the hidden magnets in their small mittens. A small pouch on the back of the gnome toy can also be filled with another secret message, keeping the Gnoments full of surprises. To inspire couples to use the gnomes time and time again, the starter kit comes with a 32-page book to inspire bonding and romance.
Trend Themes
1. NFC Technology in Toys - Opportunity for toy manufacturers to integrate NFC technology into their products, allowing for interactive and personalized play experiences.
2. Interactive Plush Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create plush toys that can hold and transmit digital content via NFC chips, enhancing the play value and engagement for children.
3. Connected Messaging Toys - Opportunity to develop connected toys that enable messaging and communication functions, fostering creativity and interaction in children's play experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can leverage NFC technology to create innovative toys that offer interactive and personalized experiences, tapping into the growing demand for high-tech toys.
2. Gifting and Memorabilia - The gifting and memorabilia industry can explore the use of NFC-enabled toys as unique and customizable gifts, offering a novel and personalized way to express sentiments and create memories.
3. Technology and Communication - The technology and communication industry can collaborate with toy manufacturers to develop connected toys that support messaging and communication functions, expanding their product offerings and reaching new markets.
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