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BeoTime : An Elegant Alarm Clock from Bang & Olufsen

TheFuture — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:33:32 +0000

BeoTime is an elegant and unusual alarm clock and sleep timer designed by Bang & Olufsen with system integration possibilities and as simple to use as pleasing to the eye. It is the substantial manifestation of an effortless message uniting humanization, utility and beauty in an amazingly discreet form.

BeoTime can make every morning an enjoyable one with its discreet own chime or customizable wake up sounds from your favorite radio station, TV program or a piece of music and can be switched off at a preset time when you are leaving the house. It also includes a built-in sleep timer which is able to switch all the Bang & Olufsen apparatuses in the room to standby mode after a chosen time interval of up to 120 minutes. This feature is very much convenient for those who want to stay up late to watch TV, or fall asleep with a preferred music without worrying about turning off the music. Aside from the alarm and sleep timer features, you can use this gadget for basic functions of the bedroom loudspeaker, television or light control.

The ease of handling and operating of BeoTime is really noteworthy; you can hold it in one hand and can operate it with your thumb. The built-in tilt sensor shows the information and button functions modify orientation as per the BeoTime is held by the user.

BeoTime is a magnificently polished and anodized aluminum tube, with a trumpet-shaped button that protrudes from one end when you will activate the alarm by pressing it. The tube’s other end comprises a cover that conceals the battery chamber for three batteries that can last around one year. Two rubber feet ensure steady footing to BeoTime when lying on the table and the almost unseen magnetic wall brackets are used to mount it on the wall. The square navigation button along with three separate displays with dark text on a vivid background performs the navigation when setting the alarm time.

From : Bang and Olufsen via Dvice

Ku! Phone Concept with Ability to Form Switches, Buttons, and Wipers Over The Surface

TheFuture — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:14:38 +0000

Nowadays, touchscreens are drastically being used by mobile phone manufacturers but among many others, missing of tactility problem is taking place most often. Ku Phone is a revolutionary touchscreen phone concept that can overcome this problematic approach by passing a temperate electric current for different material sizes both linear and three-dimensional ones. This handset is designed to form switches, buttons, wipers, etc over the surface of the mobile for any particular application. Moreover, this phone can demonstrate finger force to a given area and a moderate resistant or a feedback can be produced accordingly. For example, button pressing or wiper movement at the phone can completely imitate the analogous components of traditional systems.

This phone includes a giant, bright, flexible and energy-saving OLED screen which is the only way of interacting and can independently produce required buttons and wipers for operating a program. Aside from that, the ergonomic shape of that phone allows to place the phone comfortably over a palm. There is a foldable stand at the back surface of the phone that can be used to place it as a lucrative alarm clock or can be used as an elegant lamp using the brightness of the OLED screen.

Designer : Ilya Tkach

Can Silence Alarm Clock Wake Me Up ?

TheFuture — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:02:19 +0000

Though it’s a necessity in our every day life the alarm clock is an equally important device but the jarring sound that is a part and parcel of the device is something that ensures that you wake up but in the process wakes up others as well! But the new alarm clock designed by Johan Brengesjo seems to be a revolutionary one which aims to solve this problem. The clock does not ring but vibrates thus it’s a soft good morning from your slumber. And to stop the same just a simple hand gesture is enough. So get set for a new morning so that you are fresh and on time!

Designer : Johan Brengesjo via LeBlogDeco

Water Powered Alarm Clock

TheFuture — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:02:24 +0000

“Time is Gold “as the saying says. We should get the most out of it and should enjoy every moment of it. We have found water powered alarm clock for you. Just fill in the water battery compartment with water, and you will never use the conventional battery ever again. It functions just like the traditional clocks. It has a timer, day, date and temperature functions, and it has a large round digital display. This earth friendly alarm clock is best for corporate promotional gifts. Wonder when can water finally replace our gasoline, imagine our car uses water to make the engine starts…

The water powered alarm clock is just one of the outstanding promotional logo products featured by Empire. The product is available in green and white, and Empire uses silkscreen as the standard imprint method.
Empire is a promotional products agency creating sales and marketing products for various known companies and non-profit organizations as well. Started in 1984, the Empire team was successful with their business and begun online in 1999. Since then, their clients have grown drastically. You can visit the Empire’s website and it talks for the company. You can browse from their various categories and I’m sure you can find one for your company. They have products categorized according to prices. If you are price conscious, you can try their items under $1.00. And, if you are ecologically aware, their EcoSmart promotional products that are made of recycled material, solar and water powered items is the answer. The Empire are also accepting rush order but for an additional charge.

Pix-L UMP Concept

TheFuture — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:56:19 +0000

Pix-L is a UMP concept by Jean Hong that look like an alarm clock. It’s designed for users who want to do something in internet before to go to bed. User can detach/attach the base and turn it upside down. In the position rest in our legs is more comfortable and harmless to use. Pix-L also can be used on the floor or on bed. The aim is to give a new feeling with computer…an intimacy place to use. It’s easier et more ergonomic.

Designer : Jean Hong French designer

aXbo Sleep Phase Alarm Clock

TheFuture — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:51:11 +0000

The aXbo sleep phase alarm clock gives the user the feeling of having woken up all by himself. Crucial for its functional design were the latest findings in sleep research. Studies show that we pass through several sleep phases each night, alternating between deep sleep, light sleep and dream phases. Each of these phases is characterised by different body motions. The sleep phase alarm clock uses the activity that occurs in each of these phases. To do so, a motion detection system has been integrated into a comfy terry-cloth wristband, memorising all physical motions and transmitting them to the alarm clock. In this way, the aXbo registers which sleep phase the user is in at any time, and calculates the optimal wake-up moment within 30 minutes of the desired wake-up time. This turns waking up into a gentle experience makes for a smooth and relaxed start to the day.

Designer : Rouven Haas