Whether you're out for a run or walking in the dark, it's always good to have a product like the MyRingGuard on, because anything dangerous can happen spontaneously.
Rachel Owens came up with the idea for MyRingGuard when she realized that she'd want parents and loved ones to know if something happened to her on a job. What her invention does is allow the device to send a distress signal through a previously determined set of contacts in case of an emergency. Instead of reaching for the phone, one simply must touch the thumb and index finger together and the ring will communicate through Bluetooth. It is basically a panic button, but more discreet and a lot easier to access.
Currently, the MyRingGuard is in its crowdfunding phase and works for Android smartphones only. Hopefully this will expand to other mobile platforms.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Connected Wearable Devices
- Developing wearable devices that can send distress signals in emergencies, like the MyRingGuard, is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Smart Safety Technology
- Creating smart safety technologies that enable individuals to easily and discreetly communicate distress signals, such as MyRingGuard, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Crowdfunding for Tech Startups
- Utilizing crowdfunding platforms for initial product development, like the MyRingGuard's crowdfunding phase, is an emerging trend.
Where This Applies
- Wearable Technology
- The wearable technology industry can capitalize on the trend by developing more advanced safety devices like MyRingGuard.
- Personal Safety
- The personal safety industry can benefit from integrating smart safety technology into their product offerings, leveraging innovations such as MyRingGuard.
- Tech Startup
- The tech startup industry can take advantage of the growing popularity of crowdfunding platforms to fund and launch innovative products like MyRingGuard.
