# Life-Saving Smartphone Protectors The iPhone Carbon Monoxide Detector Case Monitors Odorless Gas By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-carbon-monoxide-detector-case References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/06/24/iphone-carbon-monoxide-detector-case-this-case-could-save-your-life/) & [gadgetreview](http://www.gadgetreview.com/2013/06/new-iphone-carbon-monoxide-detector-case-could-save-your-life.html) Carbon monoxide is a pesky gas that, if left undetected and untreated, can kill; the iPhone Carbon Monoxide Detector Case hopes to reduce those unfortunate incidents dramatically. It takes advantage of the fact that those who own such a smartphone rarely leave it out of their sight for long. This constant companionship is exactly what it needed to ensure people are aware of the [odorless gas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hafi). Designed by David Tyers, the iPhone Carbon Monoxide Detector Case alerts people to the presence of the gas by either vibrating, sounding an alarm or giving off a visual cue like lighting up. It is even capable of working with the phone to [dial emergency numbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muto) so people get help when they've already been poisoned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Carbon Monoxide Detection Technology:** There is an opportunity for tech companies to create innovative detection products that integrate with commonly used personal devices. - **Smartphone Case Technology:** Companies can invest in creating cases that serve multiple purposes such as detection and protection. - **Poisoning Prevention Technology:** There is potential in creating technologies that can help detect and prevent various kinds of poisoning incidents. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone Accessories:** Companies that manufacture smartphone accessories can create innovative products that enhance user safety. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing cost-effective and portable technologies to detect harmful gases can provide emerging market opportunities in developing countries. - **Home Security and Safety Industry:** Home security and safety companies can diversify their offerings by incorporating affordable gas detection devices with the added convenience of smartphone integration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Smoke Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-carbon-monoxide-alarm.md) - [Smart Home Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-alert-smart-smoke-carbon-monoxide-co-alarm.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Security-Enhancing Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirotta-case.md) - [Self-Cleaning Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-smartphone-case.md) - [Adaptive Vapor-Chamber-Cooling-System Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-airx.md) - [Metallic Machined Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-covert-iphone-case.md) - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md)