Air Conditioned Bed

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

— July 9, 2007 — Eco
Its summer time and there is a cure for those hot nights - an air conditioned bed! C-Scout Japan is importing the beds for $399. They describe the features, "Using extremely quiet dual-fans at the foot of the bed, cool air is pulled in from behind your head and circulated through the soft membrane which also acts as an air-cushion to support you." They also note that operation costs could be as low as $0.24 a month!

Trend Themes

  1. Air-conditioned Bed — The creation of an air-conditioned bed could inspire the development of more innovative products that provide consumers with new ways to improve their sleep and stay comfortable during the summer months.
  2. Dual-fan Technology — The introduction of extremely quiet dual-fans to circulate air through soft membranes creates opportunities for companies to develop new ways to efficiently distribute cool air.
  3. Low-cost Cooling — The low operation cost of air-conditioned beds could inspire companies to explore new ways to make cooling technology more affordable for everyday people.

Industry Implications

  1. Home Goods — The development of an air-conditioned bed could create new opportunities for innovation and expansion in the home goods industry.
  2. Furniture — The integration of cooling technology in furniture could inspire furniture manufacturers to explore new ways to leverage technology to enhance the user experience.
  3. Sustainability — The energy-efficient features of air-conditioned beds could inspire companies in the sustainability sector to develop new, eco-friendly cooling technologies.
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