The 'Touch & Plug' Offers a Revolutionary Take on the Age-Old Wall Plate
eric ritter — November 7, 2016 — Art & Design
References: TouchAndPlug
The Touch & Plug outlet cover plug guide is a simple, low-tech solution for a problem that has existed since the electrical socket's inception over 130 years ago. Many times when we need to use them the most, electrical outlets aren’t as accessible as we would like. They are often hidden behind furniture, in the dark, or perhaps a medical condition prevents us from accessing them with ease. The Touch & Plug provides a solution so refined that if you can touch it, you can plug it every time without hassle.
This first-of-its-kind outlet cover puts our sense of touch to good use, providing tactile features to guide the plug prongs where they need to go into the socket. This invention was created out of necessity and grew into a labor of passion out of a desire to help family members with failing sight.
How did this not already exist? The simplicity and convenience of this device is tantamount to the increased accessibility provided for the less-able population.
This first-of-its-kind outlet cover puts our sense of touch to good use, providing tactile features to guide the plug prongs where they need to go into the socket. This invention was created out of necessity and grew into a labor of passion out of a desire to help family members with failing sight.
How did this not already exist? The simplicity and convenience of this device is tantamount to the increased accessibility provided for the less-able population.
Trend Themes
1. Tactile Outlet Plugs - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop more low-tech solutions to long-standing problems that improve accessibility and convenience for all individuals.
2. Enhanced Accessibility - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate tactile features in various products and environments to improve accessibility and ease of use.
3. Assistive Technology - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create innovative devices and tools that assist individuals with disabilities in their daily tasks and improve their quality of life.
Industry Implications
1. Electrical - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate smart and tactile solutions in electrical products to enhance user experience and provide greater convenience.
2. Furniture - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design furniture with built-in accessible features that allow easy access to electrical outlets for charging devices.
3. Healthcare - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop medical equipment and devices with tactile and user-friendly features to assist patients with limited mobility or impaired vision.
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