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Oiled-Up iPad Cases

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Phorm iPad Mini Case Includes a Futuristic Oil-Based Keyboard

— February 13, 2015 — Art & Design
Phorm is a straight-up awesome iPad Mini case that is equipped with futuristic oil-based touchscreen typing technology.

When you want to type, all you have to do is move a slider located on the rear of the case. This causes an optically clear oil to be pumped through micro-fluidic channels in the screen, causing buttons to pop out of the surface of the screen. These buttons even give a little when touched, offering physical feedback to users.

Once you're done typing, simply move the slider back. This causes the oil to be withdrawn and the buttons to disappear.

The Phorm can be pre-ordered for just $99, a $50 saving on the eventual retail price. Versions compatible with the iPhone 6 Plus and iPad Air are also in the works.

Fascinating, convenient and highly functional, Phorm is truly a next-generation invention.
Trend Themes
1. Oil-based Touchscreen Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing thin and responsive oil-based touchscreen technology for more efficient typing and user interaction.
2. Micro-fluidic Channel Integration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating micro-fluidic channels into hardware and electronic devices to provide better and more advanced user experiences.
3. Dynamic Haptic Feedback - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing haptic feedback that dynamically adjusts to user needs and preferences, enhancing the convenience and functionality of electronic devices.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing oil-based touchscreen technology in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops to provide more efficient typing and user interaction.
2. Hardware Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating micro-fluidic channels and advanced haptic feedback into the design of hardware and electronic devices to enhance user experiences and create new usage possibilities.
3. Smartphone and Tablet Cases - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more functional and innovative cases for electronic devices that not only provide protection but also enhance usability and convenience through the use of advanced technology such as oil-based typing technology.
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