The 'IM Blanky' is One Smart Sheet
Erin Kirkpatrick — May 4, 2012 — Tech
References: fastcodesign & gajitz
Appliances are becoming more self-sufficient, opinionated and brainy, and the Studio NMinusOne's 'IM Blanky' is no exception. This intelligent blanket may one day be able to communicate with its users, divulge important data and explain medical phenomenons. Also, it may have a place in hospitals to monitor patients and individuals with sleep disorders. The blanket is designed to collect scientific data that could provide insight into those lost and undocumented hours in dream land.
According to recent surveys, on average individuals spend a third of their lives in sleep-mode usually under blankets. Just think of all the data and knowledge that could be collected and gained through this hi-tech blanket brain. The IM Blanky resembles an enlarged circuit board, but is still big, soft and malleable. It is fully equipped with 104 tilt sensors, which are strategically placed to look like a floral pattern. Each sensor collects bits of data, which are processed and compiled into maps then sent to an assigned IP address for analysis.
According to recent surveys, on average individuals spend a third of their lives in sleep-mode usually under blankets. Just think of all the data and knowledge that could be collected and gained through this hi-tech blanket brain. The IM Blanky resembles an enlarged circuit board, but is still big, soft and malleable. It is fully equipped with 104 tilt sensors, which are strategically placed to look like a floral pattern. Each sensor collects bits of data, which are processed and compiled into maps then sent to an assigned IP address for analysis.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Blankets - The development of smart blankets with sensors and data collection capabilities that could be used in hospitals or to monitor sleep disorders represents an opportunity for innovation in the healthcare and wellness industries.
2. Sleep Monitoring Technology - The use of technology to monitor and gather data on sleep patterns represents an opportunity for innovation in the wearable tech and home appliance industries.
3. Data Collection From Everyday Objects - The trend of collecting and analyzing data from everyday objects, such as blankets, represents an opportunity for innovation in the IoT (Internet of Things) and data analytics industries.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The use of smart blankets for hospital patients or to monitor sleep patterns represents an opportunity for innovation in the healthcare industry.
2. Wearable Technology - The development of sleep monitoring technology presents an opportunity for innovation in wearable tech.
3. Iot (internet of Things) - The trend of collecting and analyzing data from everyday objects like blankets presents an opportunity for innovation in the IoT industry.
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