Sony's 'Qrio' is Designed as a High-Tech Key Replacement
Laura McQuarrie — October 19, 2016 — Art & Design
References: first-flight.sony
The Qrio Smart Lock is an invention from Sony that's being introduced as a device to update the traditional lock-and-key systems for households with a much more convenient alternative for security.
Qrio is touted as "the world's smallest smart lock," capable of being compatible with a number of old-fashioned lock systems, without the need to replace them entirely. The Qrio system simply fits over tip of an existing door lock and enables a homeowner to take control of securely opening or closing a door from their mobile devices. What's more is that through messengers like Line and Facebook, people are able to share their keys with friends and family.
The Qrio smart lock is just one of the many design-focused products that has come out of Sony's First Flight project. Others include e-ink remote controls, IoT device configurators and devices that release personal scents.
Qrio is touted as "the world's smallest smart lock," capable of being compatible with a number of old-fashioned lock systems, without the need to replace them entirely. The Qrio system simply fits over tip of an existing door lock and enables a homeowner to take control of securely opening or closing a door from their mobile devices. What's more is that through messengers like Line and Facebook, people are able to share their keys with friends and family.
The Qrio smart lock is just one of the many design-focused products that has come out of Sony's First Flight project. Others include e-ink remote controls, IoT device configurators and devices that release personal scents.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Security - The Qrio Smart Lock demonstrates an opportunity for further innovation in the smart home security industry with mobile device control and compatibility with old-fashioned lock systems.
2. Convenient Key Management - Qrio's ability to share keys through messenger apps shows potential for innovation in keyless entry and personalized access management.
3. Design-focused Iot Products - The Qrio Smart Lock is just one example of innovative design products coming from Sony's First Flight project, indicating potential growth for the design-focused IoT devices market.
Industry Implications
1. Home Security - The Qrio Smart Lock innovation targets the smart home security industry and offers improvements in convenience, accessibility, and control.
2. Keyless Entry Systems - The Qrio Smart Lock's mobile device control and key sharing capabilities suggest wider opportunities for innovation in personalized access management.
3. Iot Devices - The Qrio Smart Lock is part of Sony's First Flight project that focuses on design-focused IoT products, indicating potential for innovation in this market that merges technology and design.
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