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Snowcorn Bracelet with Built-in Projector, A Camera, and WiFi Connectivity

TheFuture — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:44:12 +0000

Snowcorn is a bracelet like concept device with sixth sense which includes a built-in projector, a camera and Wi-Fi connectivity. Moreover, this device can be placed anywhere on around your neck or chest. The transparent part of this device is a screen that can show basic functions or time and more complicated controls are done by the projected UL. You will be able to customize it with your desired color and style. This device will allow you to scan a business card to include the person’s particulars to your address book via Wi-Fi. Another key benefit of Snowcorn is you can translate a word or phrase that is unfamiliar with you in a book.

Designer : Mac Funamizu

cityAnt Concept For Car Rental Service

TheFuture — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:07:24 +0000

With increase of vehicles on roads, it is but naturally shrinking the parking and the road space available for cars. Add to that the depleting natural resources, auto makers are trying to make concept cars that addresses both the problems. The 2-seater CityAnt seems to be a derivative of this thought as the vehicle runs on electricity. As per the designers it is an amicable solution for short distance rental service which can run on self service model which shall be controlled with membership. Looks wise it’s cute and the addition of alloy wheels is a boost in the overall look and feel of the car.

Text from the website:
cityAnts is a car rental concept which is mainly self-service, much like city bicycles. Subscribers can pick up and deliver cars at cityAnt stations in city.

The cityAnt cars are electric and charged at the stations when not in use. Usage is charged by the hour. The cars hold 2 people and some luggage. Also available is custom trailer with additional space and battery capacity. The cars have integrated bicycle racks for 2 bicycles.

cityAnts are mainly intended for quick and flexible use, but a booking service is also available. To maintain the flexibility of the concept, only 50% of the cars at the station is available for booking.

A touch screen interface at the cityAnt stations display the amount of cars currently available. The user holds the cityAnt key in front of the display, enters a pin code and estimates rental time. A sufficiently charged cityAnt is automatically elevated from the underground car storage and is ready to use.

Designer : Christian Sornes, Erik Lorange Meyer, Erik Horn, Andreas Sorensen, Oivind Roise, Oyvind Ostmo [CityAnt]

Instant Business Card Reader by Pen Power

TheFuture — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:38:47 +0000

Are you are running a business and really tired of keeping safely all the business cards? If yes, then WorldCard Ultra designed by PenPower can help you out in this. It is an amazing data entry gadget for you as it is known as a handy-dandy business card reader. You just need to stick a card in the slot and this cool gadget does the rest. It maintains an address book and has a multiple language support. Now you do not need to take care of several business cards because everything will be stored in your WorldCard Ultra.

Designer : PenPower via Core77

Merium Multimedia PC

TheFuture — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:46:42 +0000

People�s idea of what their digital home should look like, is about to change radically. Large consumer groups now demand that home entertainment products must represent innovative design in order to even be considered as interesting to purchase. This demand is clearly addressed by the new Merium Multimedia PC, because what truly makes the new Mesiro Merium a piece of art, is its unique Scandinavian design and the fact that you can change its appearance to match the rest of your home. Just change the front covers � and you have a personalized piece of art.

The Merium is, technically speaking, a PC. However it is designed especially with the enjoyment of multimedia in mind. The Merium multimedia PC is an innovative and sleek designed product that helps you store, secure and enjoy all your digital valuables, such as your pictures, music, cam-recordings and other precious data, as well as providing Internet connectivity to your living-room. By introducing services such as Youtube and Facebook into the living room, friends and family can enjoy the web and other traditional PC entertainment together. Want to get this ? Prepare for 999.00 EUR.

Designer : Mesiro