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The Chic and Elegant Dial Wristwatch Phone

— November 30, 2009 — Tech
Turning phones into mini-computers and music players is commonplace these days but what about turning them into jewelry? The Dial wristwatch phone is just such a phone-it combines the elegance of a bracelet with the functionality of a mobile phone.

The numbers and settings of the Dial wristwatch phone are displayed through a beam of light that can be projected onto the wrist or any surface. Designed by Jung Dae Hoon his wristwatch phone is still just a concept.

Trend Themes

  1. Jewelry-phone Hybrids — Combining the function of a phone with the aesthetics of jewelry presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation
  2. Projection Technology — Projection technology in wearable devices like wristwatches presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation
  3. Wearable Computing — The trend of turning everyday items into mini-computers opens up new potential for disruptive innovation in the wearable computing industry

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion-tech — Creating fashion-forward wearable technology that offers practical benefits presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation
  2. Telecommunications — Incorporating jewelry aesthetics into mobile phone design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the telecommunications industry
  3. Projection Technology — Developing new applications for projection technology in wearable devices can provide opportunities for disruptive innovation in the projection technology industry
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