The i-Knock is a personal Instant Messaging notifier that bangs his head when you get an email, instant message or one of your contacts logs on. I am not sure I would like to have this quirky little head-banging guy on my desk, he is kinda creepy (watch the video).
In addition to bangining his head, the i-Knock features customizable MP3 sound alerts, so you can remotely know which contact sent you an IM or logged in. It also features special alerts for over 20 emoticons. I imagine it would be cracking to have this lil guy LOL and ROTFL at your.
i-Knock works with Skype, MSN, Yahoo & many other Instant Messengers. However, it is only compatiable with Windows, so all you mac and Linux users are gonna have to miss out on this fun.
Self-Punishing IM Notifiers
i-Knock
Trend Themes
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Personalized Notifiers — The i-Knock's customizable sound alerts and special alerts for emoticons highlight the trend of personalized notifiers.
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Quirky Desk Gadgets — The i-Knock's head-banging and animated emoticon reactions contribute to the trend of quirky desk gadgets.
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Cross-platform Compatibility — The i-Knock's compatibility with various Instant Messengers except for Mac and Linux systems emphasizes the trend of cross-platform compatibility.
Industry Implications
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