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Food-Monitoring Fridge Cameras

The 'Fridge Cam' Just Made Its Debut at CES 2015

— January 6, 2016 — Tech
The 'Fridge Cam is a handy home accessory that can help consumers give their kitchen a high-tech upgrade. These days, many refrigerators come with digital features that make it easier for consumers to monitor the food they have on hand. This tiny camera provides an affordable option for adding the same features to an older fridge.

The 'Fridge Cam' from 'Smarter' is a small kitchen camera that premiered at CES 2016. The camera is designed to be mounted to the interior of a refrigerator so that it can monitor the contents inside. Each time the user opens the fridge door, the camera will snap a photos of the remaining contents. The next time the user goes to see what is in the fridge, they can consult the most recent photo before opening the door to peer inside. The photos can also serve as a handy reference guide when grocery shopping.

The Fridge Cam provides a simple way for consumers to give older kitchen appliances a modern makeover.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Kitchen Accessories - The 'Fridge Cam' introduces a new type of kitchen accessory that modernizes older appliances and helps consumers monitor their food digitally.
2. Internet of Things (iot) for Home - As more home appliances become part of the IoT, there is a growing opportunity to create smart devices that cater to home automation and customization.
3. Consumer Food Monitoring - With the rise of digital solutions for food management, there is an opportunity to create more products that help consumers improve food storage and reduce waste.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Incorporating smart features into home appliances creates an opportunity for growth in the consumer electronics industry, particularly in the creation of more affordable options.
2. Retail - As consumers become more digitally savvy with their food management, retail companies can create promotions and loyalty programs that cater to this trend.
3. Food and Beverage - With access to more data about consumer food habits, the food and beverage industry has an opportunity to innovate their products and services to better suit consumer needs.
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