While many brands have added touchscreen sensors into laptops, Apple has not to the disdain of some, so the 'AirBar' is designed for the MacBook Air to add this functionality.
The 'AirBar' works by being placed onto the bottom section of the screen and plugged into the laptop. From here, the 'AirBar' instantly goes to work adding touchscreen functionality as well as gesture controls. No additional software or configuration is required in order to get the 'AirBar' up and running, so the device is suitable for those who might not be the most tech-savvy.
The 'AirBar' touchscreen sensor for the MacBook Air has been developed by Neonode and utilizes the brand's patented zForce AIR technology in order to create the touchscreen experience.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Touchscreen Sensors for Non-touchscreen Laptops
- Developing touchscreen sensors that can be added to non-touchscreen laptops presents an opportunity for brands to increase functionality and appeal to customers.
- Gesture Control Interfaces
- Creating intuitive gesture control interfaces, like those offered by the 'AirBar', could lead to new disruptive innovation opportunities in the tech industry.
- Plug-and-play Technology
- Developing devices, like the 'AirBar', that require no additional software or configuration could lead to more simplified and accessible technology for a wider range of users.
Where This Applies
- Computer Hardware
- Creating touchscreen laptop add-ons presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for computer hardware companies to expand functionality and appeal to customers.
- Consumer Electronics
- Gesture control interfaces, like those offered by the 'Airbar', could lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry.
- Technology Accessories
- Developing plug-and-play technology, like the 'AirBar', presents an opportunity for the technology accessories industry to make technology more accessible and user-friendly for casual users.
