# Bone Conduction Smartphone Cases The 'Bone Case' Uses Bone Conduction to Eliminate Ear Canal Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-case References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/09/a-case-to-battle-hearingloss/) & [parkepleasants](http://www.parkepleasants.com/) The 'Bone Case' is a [smartphone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsoless-iphone-case) that takes the existing technology that is used with smartphones and transitions it to utilize [bone conduction technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-aqua) in order to eliminate the need to use your ear canal to receive sound waves. The case works by being slipped over a smartphone and instantly enabling the transducers that are built-in to transmit sounds through your head to the bones in your inner ear. This makes it possible to hear without having to rely on actual sound waves, which means it could be used by someone who is [hard of hearing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overthecounter-hearing-aid-model) or deaf because of ear canal or drum damage. The 'Bone Case' is the design work of Parke Pleasants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bone Conduction Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new products that leverage bone conduction technology for audio transmission. - **Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity to create innovative smartphone cases that enhance user experience and address specific needs like hearing impairment. - **Assistive Technology:** Emerging trend in developing technology solutions that aid individuals with hearing impairments or ear canal damage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can explore integrating bone conduction technology into their existing product offerings, such as headphones or wearables. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare industry can utilize bone conduction technology to develop assistive devices or medical solutions for individuals with hearing impairments or ear-related conditions. - **Design and Innovation:** Design and innovation industry can focus on creating user-friendly and aesthetically appealing products that incorporate bone conduction technology for improved audio experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bone-Conduction Bluetooth Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boneconduction-bluetooth-headset.md) - [Bone Conduction Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearing-aid-concept.md) - [Outdoor Bone-Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2o-audio-tri.md) - [Flexible Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaibo-flex-headphones.md) - [DIY Bone Conduction Hearing Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mearsun.md) - [Flexible Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haylou-purfree.md) - [Visual Impairment Support Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-bone-conduction-headset.md) - [Foldable Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-bone-conduction-headphones.md) - [Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openswim-pro.md)