The Internet-enabled iCPooch treat dispenser lets absentee pet owners alleviate their guilt and their pet’s separation anxiety by tossing them a treat from a distance. It installs wirelessly and can be accessed via smartphone, tablet, or computer. iCPooch also has an adjustable mounting bracket for owners who want to enable video chat by attaching a tablet or smartphone to it.
A 13 year-old, Brooke Martin from Spokane, Washington is the visionary who came up with the idea for the iCPooch treat dispenser. She thought it would be cool to be able to check on her dog Kayla while she was away from home. Angel investors were so impressed that they joined forces with the young inventor and her father to do the design engineering and software development, as well as hardware and packaging prototyping. In addition to the device itself, the iCPooch company will be producing iCPooch-ready treats.
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Trend Themes
1. Remote Pet Care - The iCPooch treat dispenser is part of a trend of digitized products aimed at remotely caring for pets, providing opportunities for further innovation in this area.
2. Internet of Things for Pet Owners - The Internet-enabled iCPooch treat dispenser is part of the growing trend of Internet of Things (IoT) for pet owners, creating opportunities to develop more digital products for this market.
3. Personalized Pet Products - The iCPooch company's production of iCPooch-ready treats is an example of the trend of creating personalized products for pets, opening the door for further customization in the pet industry.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Technology - The iCPooch treat dispenser is a novel product in the growing pet technology industry, providing opportunities to develop more advanced digital products for pet owners.
2. Internet of Things - The iCPooch treat dispenser is also a part of the larger Internet of Things (IoT) industry, providing an opportunity to develop more IoT products for the home, including those aimed at personalizing the pet ownership experience.
3. Family Technology - The iCPooch treat dispenser and other personalized pet products provide opportunities in the family technology space, creating ways for families to care for pets even while physically distant.