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Self-Closing Smart Blinds

Jalousier Will Close Your Blinds Whenever it Gets too Bright

— February 19, 2014 — Art & Design
The term ‘smart’ has been thrown around a lot to describe technology for the past few years, but this set of smart blinds deserves the title. One of the most annoying parts of an early morning, especially during the warmer months, is the blinding light that comes through the blinds, but Jalousier is looking to help us out a bit.

Jalousier is a small clip that attaches to most common Venetian blinds one would find in a home and turns them into smart blinds. By smart I mean it will read when it becomes to bright or hot and adjust the blinds accordingly.

This may seem like a wasted effort to some but it shows that these blinds can save up to 18% in heating and lighting costs. When put that way, it makes much more sense.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Blinds - Opportunities for disrupting the home automation industry with smart blind technologies that adjust based on light and temperature.
2. Energy Efficient Blinds - Opportunities for businesses to innovate and offer energy-saving blinds that reduce costs for both heating and lighting.
3. Iot-enabled Blinds - Opportunities for businesses to integrate internet of things (IoT) technology into blinds to provide home automation and energy savings benefits.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The smart blind technology sector presents opportunities for companies within the home automation industry to expand their product offerings and improve energy efficiency.
2. Energy Management - The energy savings potential of smart blinds makes it a relevant field for companies within the energy management industry to explore and invest in.
3. Smart Home Technology - The IoT-enabled blinds sector falls within the smart home tech industry and businesses can benefit from creating innovative products that cater to the growing smart home market.
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