Archive: Concepts

Pillar by NCR: An ATM for the Illiterate

An often challenge associated with introducing ATMs in developing nations is the population’s lack of literacy levels needed to successfully operate and complete transactions. To address this issue, the company NCR which specializes in transactional technology, has conceptualized an ATM that requires minimal input with fingerprint detection as a mode of authorization and select buttons preset to various denominations. Named as Pillar, the machine provides a simplified, more accessible banking experience by eliminating the complexity associated with a typical ATM and stripping it down to the bare minimum.

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Tesco Virtual Subway Supermarket

South Korea’s virtual supermarket has been receiving a lot of traction for redefining how customers make their grocery purchases. Home Plus, a localized rebranded version of UK-based chain Tesco, has set up wall installations in the country’s busiest subway stations allowing commuters to see real-size grocery shelves packed with goods much like what you would see on an actual store. People can make purchases by capturing the QR code attached to each product through their smartphones. The captured products are then added to the person’s shopping list which is then processed on an online store for transaction and delivery.

Its novelty is definitely sparking a lot of interest and it is arguably a viable alternative to online shopping (or grocery shopping for that matter). Online sales have reportedly increased by 130 percent, and the number of registered users by 76 percent. It would be interesting to see how North American brands will adopt this concept and derive new innovative models of e-shopping that caters to the busy urban lifestyle.

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Simplicity Mobile Phone Concept

The Sony Simplicity Concept is a mobile phone, just a phone, nothing else. It’s made for people that don’t need the modern functions like SMS, Organizer, Camera, E-Mail, surfing and so on, it’s made for people that just want to communicate via phone. Just like in the good old days.

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Gesture Cube

Just wave your hand to access music, web, your family and friends. You don´t even need to touch the surface. Gesture Cube uses 3D spatial movement tracking to help transform navigating a device into a magical intuitive experience. The underlying GestIC® technology detects your hand´s approach and movements – your favorite apps and media all at a wave of your hand.

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Airloom: SVA IxD MFA, Prototyping Final

The Airloom sits on the family dinner table and captures memories in the form of photos and audio recordings. View the contents of the Airloom via a 3D, 360 degree touch projection that emits from the Airloom. Filter through the generations of photos that the Airloom has captured and experience the good times throughout a family’s history.

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