Car Accessory Always Charged And Ready To Shine Light On Your Situation When Needed
Uncategorized Add commentsThe Problem
A light source often comes in handy, especially after sunset, yet even the best prepared of us are sometimes left in the dark, victims to dead batteries.
The Opportunity
Develop an integrated flashlight that utilizes an energy source that charges off the car’s alternator as a standard automotive feature.
The Insight
With such a readily available source of power, there is no reason to risk losing the functionality of a potentially crucial safety device.
The Execution
Design a device that acts as a powered, portable safety kit that is always fully charged in case of an emergency.
The Selling Point
Increased motorist safety and peace of mind.
The Incidental Benefits
In this example the device is a flashlight, but having a power source that can operate independent of the automobile provides a multitude of opportunities. Some examples would include: cell phone charging, mobile GPS transponders, an electric fire starter, and strobe lights for signaling.
April 21st, 2007 at 8:39 pm
I think there are whole bunches of ways cars could be made into mobile first aid/survival kits. Imagine if there was insulation made out of some sort of dried food product that in an emergency could be used for sustenance. Or maybe there could be an “life support” engine mode that would efficiently prolong the supply of fuel to run the heater w/o having to allocate power to other automotive functions. This ties in nicely to the idea of insulating the car better to hold in heat with some form of window shades.