# Smartphone-Paired Syringes The EpiShell Encourages Allergy Sufferers to Have a Needle at All Times By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epishell References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/epishell-epinephrine-injector-by-hong-ying-guo/) & [hongyingguo](http://www.hongyingguo.com/71945/2637799/work/epishell) The EpiShell is the very clever concept of Hong Ying Guo. The designer discusses the fact that many sufferers of [anaphylactic allergies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesaving-medication) often don't carry their potentially lifesaving dose of epinephrin with them and that infrequency of use can lead to forgetfulness of how the needle is operated. Guo's solution is comprehensive. By turning the injection casing into a [wireless mobile phone charger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-uv) as well, the user will be sure to carry the doubly handy gadget everywhere. When the EpiShell is powered up, it serves as a cordless induction charger for your device. Should an allergic reaction happen, open the EpiShell and your [synced smartphone will begin dictating instructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers). The accompanying app can also tell you vital information about the syringe contents' expiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone-paired Syringes:** The trend of integrating medical devices with smartphones to improve accessibility and user experience. - **Wireless Mobile Phone Chargers:** The trend of transforming everyday objects into wireless charging devices, enabling convenient and portable power solutions. - **Smartphone Apps for Medical Assistance:** The trend of developing smartphone apps that provide real-time instructions and information for medical emergencies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore integrating smartphones and medical devices to enhance emergency response and improve patient safety. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for wireless charging solutions that offer versatile functionality. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry has opportunities to create innovative applications that assist users in medical emergencies and provide valuable information for medication management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Insulin Injection Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-insulin-pen-caps.md) - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.md) - [Portable Allergy-Testing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-allergytesting-kit.md) - [Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pillbox.md) - [Topographical Relaxation Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecue-case.md) - [Digitized Medication Inhalers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mae-inhaler.md) - [Innovative Vaccine Delivery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-vaccine-delivery.md) - [Injection-Free Insulin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cequr-simplicity.md) - [Knife-Paired EDC Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knyphe-phone-case.md)