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Smartphone-Synced Vents

Aero Tracks the Room's Temperature and Can Be Programmed to Open and Close

— January 8, 2014 — Art & Design
The Aero Vent Cover would be especially ideal for homes with spaced-out floor plans. Of course, any house that heats and cools unevenly could be improved by this small but smart invention.

Manufactured to the standard dimensions of 28 centimeters by 13 centimeters, the vent return can be slotted into an existing duct opening in your floor or your wall. It's nearly 8 centimeters deep; however, it lies flush with the surrounding surface.

Inside of the Quirky contraption is a built-in thermometer that can constantly gauge the temperature of the room. This information can be read with an associated smartphone app, and you can even automate the opening and closing of the Aero Vent Cover based on the hot and cold fluctuations.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more smart home devices that can be controlled and monitored through smartphone apps.
2. Internet of Things (iot) - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create IoT-enabled products that can gather data and provide real-time insights to enhance user experience.
3. Energy Efficiency - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design energy-efficient systems and solutions to optimize heating and cooling in buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smartphone-synced vents into comprehensive home automation systems for seamless control of various devices.
2. HVAC (heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced HVAC systems that utilize smart vents to regulate and optimize temperature distribution.
3. Building Materials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new construction materials that integrate smart features, such as built-in thermometers, for enhanced energy management.
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