The UpLamp is a smartphone lamp that describes itself as "the first lamp-less light."
Designed to be compatible with iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones, this smartphone lamp works by taking the LED light from the phone and distributing it so it is not as concentrated and therefore creates a glow in the device. The device can be controlled with the phone or with the user's movements -- clapping your hands will result in the lamp turning on or off and waving your hand in front of the smartphone lamp will dim the light. The lamp can detect movement and after 30 minutes of not detecting any it will turn itself off. It comes in yellow, blue, white and pink colors.
While not the most practical in terms of draining battery life, this lamp's automatic features could make it a useful bedside lamp.
Smartphone-Reliant Lamps
The UpLamp Smartphone Lamp Does Not Require a Light Bulb
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone-reliant Lamps - Lamp-less lights that work by using the LED light of the user's smartphone.
2. Gesture-controlled Lighting - Lamps that are controlled via hand gestures in front of the smartphone lamp.
3. Automatic Shut-off Lamps - Lamps with a feature that turns them off after 30 minutes of no movement detected.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - An opportunity to disrupt traditional lamps with a lamp-less light, reducing energy consumption for lighting purposes.
2. Mobile Phone Accessories - An opportunity to provide a unique add-on to smartphones and increase phone usage through the integration of a smart lamp.
3. Hospitality Industry - An opportunity for hotels to provide new, colorful, and interactive bedside lamps that do not require electricity or traditional bulbs and reduce power consumption.