The 'Echo Meter Touch 2' is a new Apple device attachment from Wildlife Acoustics that can be used to detect, record and identify sounds made by bats.
The device takes the form of a block-like add-on that plugs directly into the Lightning port of an iPhone or iPad. When this device is used alongside the Echo Meter app, it becomes a smart detection tool for a variety of bat sounds. The device is able to pick up on sounds and displays them on-screen as spectrograms, as well as determines which type of bat the sounds most likely came from.
Knowing that the device has appeal for both bat enthusiasts and professionals, the attachment is available in two versions.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Smartphone-attached Bat Detectors
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop smartphone accessories that can detect and identify animal sounds, targeting both enthusiasts and professionals.
- Mobile App-assisted Wildlife Monitoring
- Opportunity for developers to create mobile applications that can analyze and interpret animal sounds, providing valuable data for wildlife research and conservation efforts.
- Portable Species Identification Devices
- Innovation opportunity to create compact and portable devices that can accurately identify different species based on their unique sounds, catering to various industries such as ecology, zoology, and environmental monitoring.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Mobile Technology
- Mobile device manufacturers and accessory companies can capitalize on the demand for innovative smartphone attachments that cater to specific interests and professional needs.
- Wildlife Conservation
- Companies and organizations involved in wildlife research and conservation can leverage mobile app technology to enable more efficient and accurate monitoring of animal populations and behaviors.
- Ecology and Environmental Monitoring
- Opportunity for companies specializing in environmental monitoring and research equipment to develop portable devices that can assist professionals in quickly identifying and measuring species diversity in various ecosystems.
