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Silently Startling Alarm Clocks

The Fandi Meng Ring Alarm Clock is Quiet

— December 17, 2012 — Lifestyle
You won’t have to wake up your partner anymore with Fandi Meng’s couple’s alarm clock.

This alarm clock is modern, sleek and convenient. Fandi Meng designed this inventive alarm clock for couples and for people who are hearing impaired. This alarm clock was invented to wake a person up through vibrations that are sent to their fingertip. Instead of the traditional noisy alarm, this silent alarm clock is perfect for couples who have different wake up times, or for the hearing impaired. Since the alarm is a vibration instead of a sound, the alarm can go off without waking up your partner.

Fandi Meng created a ring that could slip onto a person’s finger pad and send out vibrations at a set time. Meng used finger pads to create his silent alarm clock because the finger pad is the more sensitive part of the finger. The clock comes with two rings that can be charged on the alarm clock dock when they are not in use. The rings have a micro-chip and micro vibration device built inside that make the rings operational.
Trend Themes
1. Couple's Alarm Clocks - Opportunity for creating innovative alarm clocks specifically designed for couples with different wake up times.
2. Hearing-impaired Alarm Clocks - Potential to develop alarm clocks that utilize non-auditory cues, like vibrations, to wake up individuals who are hearing impaired.
3. Silent Alarm Clocks - Disruptive potential for alarm clocks that don't rely on traditional noisy alarms, appealing to those who prefer a quiet waking experience.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry could explore new opportunities to design and market alarm clocks catering to specific user needs, such as couple's alarm clocks or hearing-impaired alarm clocks.
2. Health and Wellness - In the health and wellness industry, there is an opportunity to develop silent alarm clocks that prioritize sleep quality by using non-intrusive wake-up methods.
3. Assistive Technology - Assistive technology companies could create innovative alarm clocks that cater to the needs of the hearing-impaired population, enhancing their independence and daily routines.
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