# Speaker Belts The Uplink Handfree Listening Device is Ideal for Sports Enthusiasts By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplink-audio-belt References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/uplink-belt-system-offers-ultimate-hands-free-audio/) The Uplink is a high-tech concept design that connects you to your music without the use of [headphones or earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-headphone). The Uplink has four [ultrasound speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapsonic-speaker) which, according to Design Blog, “resonates the air within your ears to create sound that only you can hear.” The Uplink connects through your mobile phone and can allow you to listen to music, pick up phone calls, use a GPS tracker, or hear an [emergency weather report](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crankspeaker). The Uplink also has integrated solar panels so it won’t lose power during long runs, provided it's getting exposed to daylight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultrasound Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a portable ultrasound speaker technology for various applications beyond just music and calls. - **Wireless Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in wireless audio transmission for a wide range of devices and industries. - **Solar-powered Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create solar-powered wearables that combine functionality and sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate ultrasound speaker technology into consumer electronics products such as smartphones, tablets, and smart home devices. - **Fitness & Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop the use of wireless audio technology in fitness and sports equipment to enhance the user experience. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate solar-powered technology into wearable devices, expanding their capabilities and reducing the need for recharging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkbuds.md) - [Lifestyle Open-Ear Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-openear.md) - [Vibrating Wearable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-wearable-speaker.md) - [Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-sense.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Sports Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bh51m-nso.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Targeted Audio Wave Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipp-speaker-concept.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detachable-open-ear-headphones.md) - [Foldable Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-bone-conduction-headphones.md)