Brazilian designer Lucas Couto created the concept of a simple one button system for city dwellers to easily hail a nearby ride service.
The 'take.me' button and companion smartphone app is a simple and straightforward way of ordering a taxi or using a ride service such as Uber. The button uses a combination of either iBeacon technology, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to sync to your device and order you a ride to your location without having to fumble around with your smartphone.
An LED interface informs users how long the wait time is for their ride, and to make sure the button isn't pushed by accident, it has to be held down for five seconds at a time. Hold the button down for three seconds to cancel your ride, and press the button three times quickly to send a notification to an emergency contact if you feel in danger.
One-Touch Taxi Devices
This Ride Service Accessory Lets You Hail a Lift at the Push of a Button
Trend Themes
1. One-button Transportation - Designing an accessory that enables people to quickly and easily hail ride services at the push of a button.
2. Ibeacon Technology - Exploring the use of iBeacon technology to provide a simple and immediate way of ordering taxis and ride services.
3. LED Notification - Integrating LED displays into ride service accessories to offer real-time updates on wait times and service statuses.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation Services - Developing and marketing accessories that integrate with existing ride-hailing services to provide a more convenient customer experience.
2. Smart Device Manufacturing - Manufacturing devices that synchronize with smartphones and use advanced technologies like iBeacon, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to make life easier for users.
3. Emergency App Development - Developing emergency notification apps that integrate with one-touch taxi devices to ensure user safety in vulnerable situations.