File this one under "Weird Japanese Inventions".
Thanko has developed the USB Butt Cooler. Apparently you place the cooling pad on the seat of your desk chair and plug it into your USB drive. It then whips up a mighty wind beneath your fanny.
I guess I wasn't aware that people were having trouble with their hot asses, were you?
Implications - Office workers spend the vast majority of their workweek planted in desk chairs, which aren't always designed for breathability and prolonged daily use. Third-party products that make desk work more comfortable -- no matter how bizarre their design -- make excellent functional gag gifts for workaholics and cubicle dwellers.
What's Driving This Trend
- Office Comfort Products
- Developing unique, third-party products to make desk work more comfortable for office workers.
- Usb-connected Gadgets
- Innovating unusual gadgets that can be connected via USB drives for niche or specialized applications.
- Personal Cooling Devices
- Creating devices that can provide personal cooling, like the USB Butt Cooler, for people in hot and confined spaces.
Who This Affects Most
- Office Furniture
- Designing chairs and other office furniture with better breathability and more ergonomic features.
- Gadgets and Accessories
- Manufacturing and marketing unique USB-connected gadgets and accessories for specific niches or industries.
- Personal Cooling
- Developing personal cooling devices for people working in hot and confined spaces, like in factories, warehouses, and transportation.
