# Flash-Integrated Phone Protectors The USB Bumper Case Compactly Contains a Generous Storage Device By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-bumper-case References: [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=820&y=2013&c=17&a=0) A good sturdy smartphone protector must be sufficiently thick to absorb the shock of an accidental drop, and this actually affords an opportunity like that which has been taken in the USB Bumper Case. Designers Park Jihye, Kim Hahae and Professor Lee Danbee came up with the idea to work a thumbdrive into the body of the handset buffer. Thanks to advancements in shrinking technology, this hybrid device would be a successful one. The tip of the flash drive would tuck almost seamlessly into the side of the iPhone case, kept in place by a magnet. The silicone material would feature an embossed set of numbers where the tab flips out, indicating the memory capacity. The USB Bumper Case accommodates a great amount of data, and in connecting it to your computer, it can even charge your mobile phone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flash-integrated Phone Protectors:** Opportunity to incorporate storage devices into smartphone cases for added convenience and functionality. - **Shrinking Technology Advancements:** Advancements in shrinking technology create opportunities for compact and efficient hybrid devices. - **Convenient Data Transfer and Charging:** Integration of USB flash drives in phone protectors enables easy data transfer and phone charging. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for smartphone case manufacturers to develop flash-integrated protectors that cater to user's storage and connectivity needs. - **Technology Accessories:** Opportunity for companies in the technology accessories industry to offer flash-integrated phone protectors that provide additional functionality. - **Data Storage and Transfer:** Opportunity for data storage and transfer industry players to collaborate with smartphone case manufacturers to offer integrated solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Storage Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sd-card-phone-case.md) - [Storage-Packed Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sigracen-case.md) - [Photographer-Targeted Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-cases1.md) - [Action Button Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangcase.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md) - [Impact Protection Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bounce-case.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md)