To understand the imaginative idea behind the Capacitive Sensing Smartphone, just think about what it would be like to pick up your handset and use it immediately without having to fumble with one or both hands. Consider that your cellphone might operate just as easily with the back as the front and the top as the bottom -- thus nullifying such distinctions entirely.
Richard Donaldson envisions a mobile phone that's infinitely more flexible than current models, providing a full touchscreen surface on both sides that will not misinterpret fingertip contact that's purely intended for gripping the device. To round out the smartphone concept properly, the designer included four sets of microphones and speakers and the Capacitive Sensing Smartphone even hinges open for double the display.
Innovative Reorienting Handsets
The Capacitive Sensing Smartphone Alters for Your Convenience
Trend Themes
1. Dual-sided Touchscreen - The trend towards dual-sided touchscreens and seamless device operation provides opportunities for new user experiences and innovative product designs.
2. Capacitive Sensing Technology - The trend towards capacitive sensing technology in smartphones allows for new modes of user interaction and more intuitive device operation.
3. Flexible Smartphone Design - The trend towards flexible smartphone designs with multiple microphones and speakers creates opportunities for new form factors and enhanced multimedia experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Devices - In the mobile device industry, there is an opportunity to develop new smartphones with improved user experiences and innovative features, like dual-sided touchscreens and capacitive sensing technology.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can look to the trend towards capacitive sensing and flexible smartphone designs to create new product lines that offer unique user experiences and enhanced functionality.
3. Audio Technology - The trend towards flexible smartphone designs with multiple microphones and speakers represents an opportunity for the audio technology industry to create new products and services that take advantage of these features to enhance audio quality and user experiences.