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Wind-Blocking Microphone Covers

The 'Windblocker' Reduces Wind Noise During Smartphone Calls

— March 8, 2016 — Tech
When it comes to taking a smartphone call in a windy situation, the person on the other end is usually treated to a muffled voice, so the 'Windblocker' is designed to change this.

Clipping onto nearly any smartphone out there, the 'Windblocker' works by eliminating the existence of wind feedback into your devices microphone. The result is a smartphone call that's crisp, clear and distortion-free for the person on the other end.

The 'Windblocker' is designed as a keychain to keep it on-hand for whenever it's needed. The soft foam design of the 'Windblocker' won't inhibit your voice from being heard and is ideal for those who are constantly taking calls on job sites or on blustery city streets.
Trend Themes
1. Wind-blocking Microphone Covers - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop wind-blocking microphone covers for a wide range of devices to enhance audio quality during smartphone calls in windy conditions.
2. Elimination of Wind Feedback - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create technology or accessories that eliminate wind feedback to improve audio clarity during phone calls, video recordings, and outdoor voice recordings.
3. Convenient and Portable Windblocker - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design compact and portable wind-blocking devices that can be easily attached to smartphones, cameras, or other audio recording devices to minimize wind noise.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore wind-blocking technology and accessories for smartphones, tablets, and other communication devices.
2. Audio Recording Equipment - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop wind-blocking solutions for microphones and audio recorders used in professional audio production and outdoor recordings.
3. Outdoor Activity Gear - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create wind-resistant accessories for outdoor enthusiasts, such as wind-blocking microphone covers for outdoor video production and adventure vlogging.
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