The Wake Alarm Uses Light and Sound to Gently Wake You Up
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 21, 2015 — Tech
References: luceralabs & gizmag
The Wake alarm is a morning alarm solution, developed by Lucera Labs, that combines natural sunrise-like light with targeted sounds. While there are many alarms out there that mimic sunrise for a natural start to the day, the Wake alarm stands out because it also uses highly targeted sounds.
Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the alarm takes the form of a brick-shaped box that is attached to a wall mount above your bed. You can tell the system which side of the bed you sleep on. It will then find you in the morning using its infrared sensor to detect your body heat. Warm LED light is beamed to your face area to mimic a rising sun, while narrowly focused ultrasonic waves deliver subtle sounds.
The Wake alarm is perfect for couples as its targeting capabilities allow it to wake one person without disturbing the other.
Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the alarm takes the form of a brick-shaped box that is attached to a wall mount above your bed. You can tell the system which side of the bed you sleep on. It will then find you in the morning using its infrared sensor to detect your body heat. Warm LED light is beamed to your face area to mimic a rising sun, while narrowly focused ultrasonic waves deliver subtle sounds.
The Wake alarm is perfect for couples as its targeting capabilities allow it to wake one person without disturbing the other.
Trend Themes
1. Targeted Light Alarms - Combining natural sunrise-like light with targeted sounds in alarm devices can disrupt the conventional sound-only alarms.
2. Infrared Sensors for Alarms - Using infrared sensors to detect body heat can create non-invasive and personalized alarm systems.
3. Couple-friendly Alarms - Creating alarms that can target specific individuals without disturbing their partners can lead to more personalized and considerate options for couples.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The Wake alarm can be integrated into smart home systems and can spark innovation in the industry to create more user-specific and optimized home automation products.
2. Personalized Wellness - Targeted light and sound alarms can have applications in personalized wellness and sleep-related industries, allowing for non-invasive ways to wake users up in the morning.
3. Hospitality - The targeted and non-invasive nature of the Wake alarm can be applied to the hospitality industry, offering a new option for guests who need to wake up at specific times while not disturbing their roommates.
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