Sometimes, picking the right song to match one's surroundings can be a tedious task, which is why Benedict Hubener, Stephanie Lee and Kelvyn Marte from the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design created 'The Classyfier' -- a smart table which designs playlists, based on one's booze of choice.
The table comes equipped with a built-in microphone that intuitively listens to its surroundings, picking a playlist that best suits the environment it detects. For example, if the Classyfier detects multiple guests, it might play more upbeat tunes. In addition, the table can decipher hot and cold beverages, as well as wine from beer, again, adjusting its song choices.
To skip a song, users can simply knock on the table, enhancing convenience in a manner that's both technologically-infused and intuitive.
Playlist-Choosing Smart Tables
'The Classyfier' Chooses Songs Based on its Perceived Environment
Trend Themes
1. Smart-environment Identification - The development of technology that can detect and understand the environment in real-time opens up opportunities for creating personalized experiences in various industries.
2. Contextual Playlist Curation - The ability to curate playlists based on the surrounding environment offers opportunities in the music streaming and entertainment industries to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
3. Intuitive Human-machine Interaction - Advancements in intuitive interfaces, such as knocking on a table to skip a song, present opportunities for seamless interaction between humans and technology, impacting multiple industries from smart home devices to hospitality.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming - The application of smart tables to curate context-specific playlists can revolutionize the music streaming industry by delivering personalized and tailored music experiences.
2. Hotels and Hospitality - Integrating smart tables that can adapt playlist choices based on the environment can enhance the hospitality experience, creating unique atmospheres tailored to guests' preferences.
3. Smart Home Devices - The incorporation of intelligent surfaces, like smart tables, into smart home systems can enable intuitive interactions, opening up possibilities to seamlessly control music, lighting, and other connected devices.