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Inspection-Proof Parasols

The CCD-Me-Not Umbrella Keeps You Safe from Government Surveillance

— October 2, 2011 — Unique
Mark Shepard's CCD-Me-Not Umbrella is the ideal parasol for those who fear Big Brother and its constant attempts at civilian surveillance. The CCD-Me-Not Umbrella is designed to make users harder to track at night by CCTV cameras.

The CCD-Me-Not Umbrella is an ingenious creation. The umbrella is fitted with 256 infrared LED lights powered by eight lithium polymer batteries inserted into the umbrella's stock. The LED lights can be turned on and off with the flick of a button. They also serve to frustrate the CCTV cameras, which use a complex set of algorithms to discern moving people from other objects during nighttime. The effects of the umbrella, which can be seen in the video here, are stunning to say the least. The umbrella is part of Shepard's larger project, Sentient City, a project consisting of apps and other innovative items designed to help beat Big Brother at its own game.
Trend Themes
1. Privacy-enhancing Umbrellas - Opportunity for creating umbrellas with additional features to protect users from surveillance and enhance privacy.
2. Infrared LED Technology - Potential for incorporating infrared LED lights into various products to disrupt surveillance technology and thwart tracking methods.
3. Anti-surveillance Innovations - Opportunity to develop a range of products and solutions to counter government surveillance and protect individuals' privacy.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Potential for consumer electronics companies to explore the integration of infrared LED lights into various products, including umbrellas, to enhance user privacy.
2. Security and Surveillance - Opportunity for security and surveillance industry players to develop countermeasures to thwart the use of infrared LED lights and similar technologies in evading surveillance systems.
3. Privacy and Cybersecurity - Opportunity for privacy and cybersecurity companies to innovate solutions and products that equip individuals with tools to protect their privacy from surveillance systems.
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