The Philips Wake-Up Light Uses Light & Sound to Gently Wake You Up
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 3, 2014 — Tech
The Philips Wake-up Light is a simple but ingenious product that is looking to change the way people start their day. Alarms are annoying, as anyone who wakes up to them every morning will attest. No matter how soothing an alarm tone you choose, there's something very jolting and jarring about being woken up by sound.
The Philips Wake-up light is inspired by sunrise and uses a unique combination of light and sound to wake you in a gentle way so that you wake up feeling refreshed rather than disoriented.
Light alarms aren't a new innovation, but what makes the Philips Wake-up light unique is the fact that it produces sunrise-like light a half hour before your chosen waking time. The light slowly transitions from a dim glow to bright daylight. The alarm also beeps, starting at a low volume and getting louder after a minute and a half.
The Philips Wake-up light is inspired by sunrise and uses a unique combination of light and sound to wake you in a gentle way so that you wake up feeling refreshed rather than disoriented.
Light alarms aren't a new innovation, but what makes the Philips Wake-up light unique is the fact that it produces sunrise-like light a half hour before your chosen waking time. The light slowly transitions from a dim glow to bright daylight. The alarm also beeps, starting at a low volume and getting louder after a minute and a half.
Trend Themes
1. Sunrise-alarm Clock Industry - Growth in sunrise-simulating alarm clock technology and demand for a gentler wake-up is disrupting the traditional alarm clock market.
2. Smart Sleep Technology Trend - Sunrise-simulating alarm clocks are part of a larger trend in smart sleep technology that provides a personalized sleep experience for users and creates opportunities for innovation in sleep technology.
3. Wellness Industry - Sunrise-simulating alarm clocks are a product of the wellness industry, which is experiencing growth due to increased consumer interest in health and wellbeing, presenting opportunities for innovation in other areas of wellness.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics Industry - Sunrise-simulating alarm clocks are part of the consumer electronics industry and the trend towards smart home devices creates opportunities for innovation in this space.
2. Home Decor and Lifestyle Industry - As sunrise-simulating alarm clocks become more popular, there is potential for them to be incorporated into home decor and become a lifestyle trend, creating opportunities in both industries.
3. Health and Fitness Industry - Sunrise-simulating alarm clocks are a wellness product and, as such, offer opportunities for innovation in the health and fitness industry, particularly in the area of sleep health.
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