# Self-Punishing IM Notifiers i-Knock By Ayman | Published 2008-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-knock References: [stysen](http://www.stysen.com/eng/product/product.asp?main_id=14&sub_id=43) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dial-anyone), [MSN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs), [Yahoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-email) & 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Sticky Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlystack-reminder.md) - [Interactive Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-with-ball.md) - [Customizable Workplace Productivity Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-tag.md) - [Productivity-Enhancing Laptop Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchnook.md) - [Anti-Distraction Workplace Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-bar.md) - [Personalized Notification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-vibes-notifications.md) - [Customizable Screen Decoration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-app.md) - [WFH Mouse-Activating Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouse-mover.md) - [Always-Active Mouse Jigglers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaydeer-mechanical-mouse-jiggler.md)