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Digital Post-Its

The Philips In Touch is the Future of Family Message Boards

— August 29, 2006 — Lifestyle
This Stylish "mirror' that transforms into an electronic touch screen family message center, is part of the "Simplicity" range of concept innovations that will sooner than later be shaping our future and one of three Philips Prototypes (there are more coming) i have chosen to write about. Check out the previous trends I posted, the "Lumalive jacket" and the "Momento Glass Ball" are examples of the awesome technology that Philips is developing.


"In Touch" is a new, stylish and ultra advanced slant to a familiar way of sharing information, the collective family message board. Instead of leaving 'post-its' on your fridge, leave a message as text ,picture or video clip or send one from a remote source. Include a portrait gallery of your family or varsity buddies or company mates as a method of sending.. whatever, there is so much this one can do!

All that is needed to activate a message, which could be a voicemail, video, text or picture is to touch the relevant image.

It is so simple to operate, touch the mirror with a Stylus and a drawing space opens...to record your image in video format..tap a blue light in the top corner it will turn red and record you in real time leaving a message.

There are SMS and MMS functions which are marked with a confirmation stamp once delivered. To send an MMS simply create a message with the stylus then with your finger drag and drop the message square over the portrait of the person you are wanting to send it to.


Philips Innovations and Simplicity concepts embody the "essence" of a trend as they are absolutely 'cool'(throw in a bit of bling as well), interesting and useful which means everybody will want them, the perfect element combination that defines a 'Trend'!

I am joining the queue I want one!
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Message Boards - The rise of electronic touch screen message boards presents disruptive innovation opportunities for communication and collaboration in homes and offices.
2. Multi-media Messaging - The integration of text, picture, and video clips in messaging opens up innovative ways for people to share information and connect with others.
3. Simplicity Concepts - The emphasis on simplicity in concept designs promotes user-friendly and intuitive innovations that have the potential to reshape various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The development of advanced interactive message boards creates opportunities for consumer electronics companies to design and produce innovative communication devices for homes and offices.
2. Digital Communication - The integration of multi-media messaging features presents disruptive innovation opportunities for digital communication platforms and service providers to enhance user experiences.
3. Design and Innovation - The trend of simplicity concepts in product design creates opportunities for design and innovation firms to develop user-friendly and intuitive solutions across various industries.
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