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Laser Timekeeping Dials

The Bullion Wall Clock is a Compact Disk, Indicating the Hour with Beams

— May 9, 2013 — Tech
You would probably have little clue about the function of the Bullion Wall Clock the first time you set eyes on it. What you'll observe is a set of three small, stacked discs with curious perforations and a battery pack on the back. It's only once you have filled the fuel cell compartment, mounted the doodad on the wall with its magnetic fastener, and pressed it gently that you might realize what it does.

The outermost cylinder of Eric Wang's Bullion Wall Clock stays put and casts a ring of twelve evenly spaced spots out around it with red laser beams. The other two components are responsible for marking the hour and the minute, revolving at their respective rates and emitting a single pivoting point.
Trend Themes
1. Laser Timekeeping - The trend of using laser technology for unique timekeeping displays presents an opportunity for technological advancements in time-telling gadgets.
2. Compact and Curious Gadgets - The trend of compact, unique, and surprising gadgets such as the Bullion Wall Clock presents opportunities for innovative designs in the gadget industry.
3. Alternative Timekeeping Technologies - The trend of using alternative technologies, such as lasers, for timekeeping presents an opportunity for innovation and disruption in the traditional watch and clock industry.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of compact, unique gadgets to create new products with innovative designs and features.
2. Watchmaking - The watchmaking industry can adopt alternative timekeeping technologies, such as laser technology used in the Bullion Wall Clock, and innovate in their timepiece designs.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can leverage the trend of unique and creative gadgets, such as the Bullion Wall Clock, to create functional and visually appealing pieces for the home.
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