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Loss-Detection Totes

The Deja Vu RFID Purse Knows When You Forget Your Keys

— July 19, 2011 — Unique
Everyone can be forgetful every now and then, but you'll never forget your keys, cell phone, wallet, or virtually anything else at home again with the Deja Vu RFID Purse. In the simplest terms, the cute blue tote tells you when you've forgotten to put items in your purse.

The Deja Vu RFID Purse was created by Heidi Chen and Nicole Tariverdian from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The bag uses a Lilypad Arduino technological system that senses when something is missing from the inside of it. There are five spaces to put whatever you need in the Deja Vu RFID Purse and by using RFID tags in each space, the purse will detect which spot is empty.

You'll be made aware of which items are missing using an LED notification system.

Keys? Check. Phone? Check. Anything else you may need? Check, check and check.
Trend Themes
1. RFID Sensing Bags - Technological systems like Lilypad Arduino can create innovative bags that can sense what is missing and present it using LED notification systems.
2. Loss-detection Systems - The Deja Vu RFID Purse is just one example of innovative loss-detection systems that can be created using RFID technology and Lilypad Arduino systems.
3. Smart Personal Item Tracking - The Deja Vu RFID Purse is a successful example of the potential in smart personal item tracking that can be applied to various personal items like wallets, watches, and even keychains.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can integrate Lilypad Arduino systems into their products to improve the convenience for users by providing real-time updates on the contents of their purses or bags.
2. Retail - Retail businesses can leverage RFID sensing technology to create user-friendly smart shelves and storage systems for easy product management and loss-detection.
3. Smart Home Technology - RFID-sensing bags can help create smart homes that allow for easy tracking of personal items and can be integrated with various other personal smart devices to create a comprehensive smart experience.
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