Comments for Product Inspiration http://productinspiration.com Stuff that can make new products happen Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:57:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Smart Smoke Alarm by Andrew http://productinspiration.com/2008/smart-smoke-alarm/#comment-319 Andrew Thu, 22 May 2008 04:50:46 +0000 http://productinspiration.com/2008/smart-smoke-alarm/#comment-319 1.As far as "does not mesh with existing wireless network," it's likely just running on an RF system, which is much cheaper to produce and run (think electric bills) than 802.11-type networks. 2. Do you really think your neighbor's going to respond well to the call "my house is on fire. Can you grab a photo album and my daughter's favorite stuffed animal" kind of phone call? 3. Almost all home automation systems are following the newest standard these days, which ensures inoperability. 1.As far as “does not mesh with existing wireless network,” it’s likely just running on an RF system, which is much cheaper to produce and run (think electric bills) than 802.11-type networks.

2. Do you really think your neighbor’s going to respond well to the call “my house is on fire. Can you grab a photo album and my daughter’s favorite stuffed animal” kind of phone call?

3. Almost all home automation systems are following the newest standard these days, which ensures inoperability.

]]> Comment on Smell-O-Vision by Will http://productinspiration.com/2007/smell-o-vision/#comment-12 Will Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:20:55 +0000 http://productinspiration.com/2007/smell-o-vision/#comment-12 How about an alarm clock? The aroma of fresh brewed coffee gradually released before your alarm goes off..... then the smell of the ocean (along with audio of crashing waves) as you fall asleep. Aside from just smelling nice, the scents may establish a Pavlovian stimulus-response relationship that literally makes waking up/falling asleep easier. I'd buy one. How about an alarm clock? The aroma of fresh brewed coffee gradually released before your alarm goes off….. then the smell of the ocean (along with audio of crashing waves) as you fall asleep.

Aside from just smelling nice, the scents may establish a Pavlovian stimulus-response relationship that literally makes waking up/falling asleep easier.

I’d buy one.

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