The FuChat is a cordless phone for the home that can make both Internet calls and regular calls. The FuChat is also an interactive tool that allows users to increase their emotional self-awareness. The FuChat phone has sensors that can detect changes of tone in a person’s voice and changes in body temperature, in order to alert the user of their current emotional state. The goal of this function is to make interaction with the phone a more personal experience, improving communication by tying human emotions into an electronic device. The FuChat phone is made from renewable plastic to reduce its impact on the environment. Online account management and support is also included with the FuChat, allowing people to easily configure and manage their phone through the Internet.
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Today in any conventional cell phone instrument users can listen to music, use it as a camera (both video and still), see time, set reminders, use as a diary, use as a calendar, play games, check mails, phew! And yes you can use it as phone to make calls too! Well, “Need” is just that – a phone, no mp3 player no camera just phone plain and simple.
The phone has 2 screens of which one is touch screen while the other is OLED; though users can customize the OLED. The phone also has sliding scroll which can be moved up and down, with the phone being in lock mode if the scroll is on top and while scrolling down the screen, users can see the signal and battery strength, and when the scroll is below one can access the phonebook as well. Thus Need Cell Phone is surely a device for the purists.
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One of the old time keeping devices has been the good old pocket watch with a chain and flap. But the advent of wrist watch and the comfortability of the same led to the former being lost in the oblivion. With the discerning public need for next convergence device which blends elegance with portability and simplicity. Well in comes the Cobalt as response to that. Its round OLED touch screen allows an easy access to the features with just a simple flick of the thumb. The screen shows time, date, and temperature along with updates on text, email and voicemail. It can be completely customized on every level, with the default settings on the screen that can be changed to suit user needs be it a minimal analog hands to full on digital display.
It is designed with the style conscious in mind as in when the Bluetooth technology can be integrated with earrings and other accessories. There’s a hidden spot on the back for house keys, along with state-of-the-art voice recognition software, it sure is one thing you can take to places.
Designer: Adam Huffman via yankodesign
InTouch cell phone concept is part of Samsung Global Design Project, designed by a group with the member of Christina Droira, Lindsey Pickett and Molly Vivian-Coburn. They chose to explore the future of communication because they noticed a compelling opportunity area for a specific group of people, young professionals and recent college graduates (age 20-28, city dwellers). Privacy is a major problem with these individuals. It is almost impossible to count on having a private environment since most have to deal with roommates, riding public transportation, and sitting in a cubicle at work.
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So packed your bags to go for that holiday? Did you take your passport or maps for the destination or tickets or Camera and your camcorder? Make sure you do have extra help nearby at your vacation. Not any more! Welcome to the portable PC or TRVL. TRVL PC Concept is a perfect companion for all you frequent travelers who needs to be in touch. This multi-purpose gadget performs multiple functions such as map/navigation, ID/Passport, guide, ticket/schedule, TV/ e-mail and camera/video. Wow! The luggage is lighter now.
TRVL changes people’s travel lifestyle. This PC reduces both physical and physicological stress during traveling. People can easily learn and study a different culture by using TRVL without any guides or guidebooks. It makes people travel much easier because it requires less preparation.
The size is that of a normal passport so not much baggage space. So due to its portability and efficiency, one can travel smoothly. It basically works on voice recognition and touch screen technology. On the sides of the body are the buttons for main functions. Thus using navigation and guide functions it is no more guidebooks or maps.
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