The i-Knock is a personal Instant Messaging notifier that bangs his head when you get an email, instant message or one of your contacts logs on. I am not sure I would like to have this quirky little head-banging guy on my desk, he is kinda creepy (watch the video).
In addition to bangining his head, the i-Knock features customizable MP3 sound alerts, so you can remotely know which contact sent you an IM or logged in. It also features special alerts for over 20 emoticons. I imagine it would be cracking to have this lil guy LOL and ROTFL at your.
i-Knock works with Skype, MSN, Yahoo & many other Instant Messengers. However, it is only compatiable with Windows, so all you mac and Linux users are gonna have to miss out on this fun.
What's Driving This Trend
- Personalized Notifiers
- The i-Knock's customizable sound alerts and special alerts for emoticons highlight the trend of personalized notifiers.
- Quirky Desk Gadgets
- The i-Knock's head-banging and animated emoticon reactions contribute to the trend of quirky desk gadgets.
- Cross-platform Compatibility
- The i-Knock's compatibility with various Instant Messengers except for Mac and Linux systems emphasizes the trend of cross-platform compatibility.
Who This Affects Most
- Personal Electronics
- The i-Knock's unique features present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the personal electronics industry.
- Office Supplies
- The i-Knock's placement on a desk as a quirky gadget suggests potential disruptive innovation opportunities within the office supplies industry.
- Software Development
- The i-Knock's compatibility with different Instant Messengers indicates potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the software development industry.
