# Post-Mortem Wireless Detectors The In Memoriam Device the Ony Yan is Installed in Homes By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-memoriam References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/11/24/in-memoriam-device-detect-died-alone-home/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pony.ohne.p/?hl=en-gb)  Designer Ony Yan designs the new In Memoriam device which is essentially a two-part system that is installed in single-person households. This helps with notifying neighbors if there is a death that happens in the home, designed to "encourage a community to look after each other." The prototype system is able to be installed in homes and has a [battery-powered odor detector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnoze) along with a [signal lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airglow) linked together by a wireless connection. It is placed outside of the home and has a glowing light from candles that are meant to attract the attention of neighbors. Ony explains, "The odour detector hangs at eye level – or breathing height – because my chosen volatile organic compounds as indicators of decay, in this case, sulphur compounds, are heavier than the ambient air. It is similarly comparable to installing [carbon monoxide detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vape-detectors), which are often placed at the same height." Image Credit: Ony Yan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **In Memoriam Devices for Solo Households:** Opportunity for designers to create similar devices for single-person households that not only detect death but also assist in emergency situations. - **Community Care and Support:** Opportunity for businesses to offer services that foster community connections and support for those living alone. - **Smart Home and Iot Connectivity:** Opportunity to create more interconnected home devices for better safety and security. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Security Industry:** The opportunity to create devices that help monitor homes for safety. - **Smart Home Industry:** Businesses can offer smart home technologies that connect multiple IoT devices. - **Senior Living Industry:** Services that provide support and companionship for seniors living alone could incorporate this technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [Wi-Fi Elder Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-wireless-ai.md) - [Aromatic Memory Projection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-camera-memory-station.md) - [Noninvasive Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-breath-analysis.md) - [Automated Emergency Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contactless-security-system.md) - [Mood-Enhancing Aromatherapy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memoraphy.md) - [Bird-Like CO2-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-1.md) - [Environment-Analyzing Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-home.md) - [Fall-Detecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kami-fall-detect-camera.md)