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Faucet Water Symphony by Aleksander Mukomelov

TheFuture — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:26:34 +0000

When we touch a tap to open water flow, we certainly leave some bacteria and dirt on it, which we take back after having washed our hands when we attempt to close it. The Water Symphony concept comprises an electronic device for the mixer tap, with which you can adjust all the needed functions such as water temperature or pressure precisely and quickly without touching it. There is an OLED display on the top of the tap, showing water temperature, its pressure and the spent amount in liters for one time. Moreover, the tap includes a microphone and sensors that can sense an object’s proximity.

The water pressure and temperature control unit is fitted under the sink which is consists of two parts. One is the microprocessor that processes the incoming signals of the peripheral sensors and the microphone, in order to control the water pressure and temperature adjustment. Another component is the water pressure and temperature adjustment device. All the processes are carried out through electric network feed and the water is heated through the heating elements. Adjusting the water pressure is executed through opening and closing a valve and water heating requires a particular amount of time excluding the odd energy consumption and heat loss for a constant heating.

Having come to the sink, the user will pronounce the needed water temperature and when the hands are taken to the tap, the motion sensor sends the required signal to start water flow with the preset temperature. If the user wants to adjust the water pressure, approaching just a finger over different sensors will provide different water pressure. The overall procedure takes less than 2 seconds and settings are saved until next session begins.

The Water Symphony can work in both constant water supply and motion sensors modes and is a perfect solution for those who cares for health and hygiene, and keeps up with time.

Designer : Aleksander Mukomelov

Ripple Bluetooth Headset Design Looks Like an Earring

TheFuture — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:22:50 +0000

Ripple is a concept Bluetooth headset, specially designed to deliver smooth, loud and clear sound wave at wireless convenience. The rubber earring clasp allows the headset to attach with the earlobe just like an earring. In this way, it has a clear minimal look, rather any weighty over ear hooks that will certainly down your style. There are two ways to activate the headset: you can activate the talk function by flipping down its microphone, or you can activate the listening function to enjoy music by pressing the center button.

Designer : Ilya Fridman

BikeBug Communication System for Cyclists

TheFuture — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:49:16 +0000

BikeBug Bluetooth radio concept will diminish the limitation of cyclists when they go out together and want to communicate with each other. BikeBug communication system includes an easy to use, small radio consists of two major components; a radio resided in a stretchy, hook-on exoskeleton, and an earpiece or microphone that includes the volume control mechanism. An incorporated Bluetooth transmitter links the earpiece or mike with the radio wirelessly through which the cyclists will have a wire free convenience. Family Radio Service frequencies, which are being used by most economical hand-held radios, will be mostly used to establish the communication.

Designer : Continuum

Icono Telephone Concept Using Touch Screen and Animated Path to Dial the Numbers

TheFuture — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:08:31 +0000

This product represents a combination of modern as well as traditional features of a telephone. Icono has been designed to offer a unique experience to its users. The design is based on the hand gesture that people use to represent the telephone. There are two parts of this handset, one is earphone and another one is microphone. Therefore, the user has to use the iconic gesture while using the telephone. The modern part of this device includes the touch screen that shows the animated path to the user for dialing the numbers. Overall, this two-piece design is sleek, impressive and creates a touching interaction between the phone and user.

Text from Zinc Chan :
The Icono has created a new experience for the telephone, which is a very traditional product. I have based my design on the iconic hand gesture people use to represent the telephone. The handset is divided into two parts, earphone and microphone. This invites the user to use the iconic gesture when using the phone. When the user dials the numbers, an animated path is shown on the touch screen. Therefore, people start to remember the person by their unique pattern rather than the numbers. This, together with the two-piece handset creates a more emotional interaction between the phone and the user.

Designer : Zinc Chan

Canova Dual Touch Screen Laptop Should Be Here by 2010

TheFuture — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:57:00 +0000

A lot of concept gadgets are coming up primarily to utilize the human senses. Of course the sense of touch is what is being utilized the maximum with many touch screen devices being developed. When almost every latest phone is touch screen can laptops be left behind? An Italian company V12 design has devised ‘Canova’ which is a dual LCD laptop, which is yes touch screen. Though the design is more than four years old, the company wants to take this a step further by introducing the second generation laptops of the same series. It is working on the device to support multi touch and also fit in the microphone to enable voice commands. They claim that the model should be in the market by 2010!

Designer : V12Design via LaptopMag

Take Your Active Wear Unto The Next Level

TheFuture — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:15:48 +0000

Stay connected even on the move like rowing, jogging, biking, and more active things you love do. We all know that being connected while moving is hard to do. Well, not anymore, because a Motorola Bluetooth Headsets are now attached to stylish Oakley sunglasses for us to get connected even when on the go at a very comfortable manner. The product designed in collaboration with Motorola and Oakley, is called the Motorola RAZRWIRE Oakley Bluetooth Sunglasses. While doing your physical activities, enjoy having a fun chat with your loved ones, or enjoy listening to your favorite music while doing your active sports as well.

Bluetooth Accessories are really a gift for those active people that needs to be updated comfortably. The RAZRWIRE from Motorola features a compact design of 9 x 52 x 11 mm and the module weighs less than 15 grams. People can now enjoy wireless communication through its wireless headset technology. Aside from the wireless technology feature, user can also enjoy its hands-free communication of up to 30 feet away from a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. Poor connection and interference will never be a problem because of its Bluetooth 1.2 for better call quality. In addition to those features, it also has an embedded microphone and has approximately up to 6 hours talk time and 100 hours standby time.

Wearable Cell Phone Concept for Fashion Victims

TheFuture — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:01:20 +0000

Watches do just one thing, and you can find them in million of models and prices. Now they are a trendy accessory rather than only an instrument to sign the time. Why not try to do the same with mobile phones? Fashion victims could wearing it like a jewel with a special cover and elastic string according with some elegant dress. A phone to show, not to hide in the bag or pocket.

Often ring tones are irritating for the others and if you want use vibrating-call that is not always useful if the phone is far from you. Wearing the phone, vibrating-call is more practical because it vibrates on the hand. I think the gesture of shaking the thumb and pinky to call is natural for the people. You can have the phone always ready to use, and putting microphone and speaker very close at your ear and mouth is possible use it also in noisy places. You can continue to catch objects or use a pen. Another more serious reason to use it, is for people that have fear of electro smog from mobile phones. Separating the microphone and the speaker is possible to adapt them according the personal shape of human cranium and to keep the electromagnetic field far from the head. Touchscreen equipped with “Voice Activated” and “Hands Free” software to dialing, picking up and hanging up the line.

Designer : Massimo Marrazzo

Futuristic Radia Cellular Phone Concept

TheFuture — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:23:05 +0000

As cellular phones become a standard, the statement they make as a symbol and a fashion accessory has become increasingly important. The Radia phone concept expresses simplicity in form and sophistication in function and user interface. The outer rim, which is made of brushed aluminum makes both a refined and professional statement. The touch-display is large enough to read and display many types of information, yet small enough to maintain a pocket-sized device. Simplicity is also expressed in the power button, which is flanked by the earpiece speaker, and balanced by the microphone which is 180 degrees around the perimeter. The designer, Michael Laut (http://www.mikelaut.com) is currently a student at North Carolina State University’s College of Design (ncsudesign.org)

Boynq Alibi – Alien Picking Webcam ?

TheFuture — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:00:55 +0000

The looks of boynq alibi is very cute. It looks like an alien that peeking out of the top of a vase, while actually this is a combination of speaker and webcam. With this futuristic looking gadget, you can clears up some desk space nicely, alibi integrates one-speaker solution for surround sound, webcam and microphone. And the sound quality ? Don’t ask, the speaker part uses the next generation of Audio Lens technology, don’t doubt the quality. Boynq the company that produce Alibi is based in the Netherlands and is known for designing PC and audio products.