Sunday, April 3, 2016

The Next Idea

Existing Market
Step 1: My next idea is that this product will completely revolutionize the gaming rechargeable battery industry. Consumers individually go through dozens of AA batteries trying to supply their power hungry gaming controllers. To mitigate that usage, companies have offered rechargeable battery packs, however, most require taking the batteries out and charging them separately or plugging the controller in order to charge the batteries. My product will truly make the experience, wireless, consumers will simply place their controller on the wireless Qi charging pad to bring juice back into the batteries.
Step 2: 






Step 3: I really appreciated the feedback my interviewees gave me. With such a promising technology, it can serve much more than just gaming controllers, but to many other electronic devices as well. 

I'm getting excited just thinking about the new possibilities that this technology will serve. We can do away with the tangled mess that wires can get themselves into, and create a multifaceted charging plate that is able to charge not only a game controller, but a phone, laptop, smartwatch, etc, all at the same time. And then imagine a lifestyle where you don't even need to place the object on top of the charging plate, but only need to be in it's range/vicinity in order to charge. It's revolutionary. 
New Market.
Step 1: A radically different market I can pursue is B2B. The Qi wireless technology is originally thought to fit for the consumer but I think with a little tweaking, we can make it in high demand for other businesses/industries.
Step 2: Imagine a world, with electric cars that can travel FOREVER! But how, do you ask? Don't you need to stop and charge it every once in a while? I think you know where I'm going with this. BUT ALL ROADS WILL HAVE WIRELESS QI TECHNOLOGY BUILT IN. Your car will charge as you drive. It will charge while you are parked at the Busy Bee rest stop. It will charge when you're waiting outside your friends house so you can pick them up to take them to midtown. Damn Daniel, back at it again with the innovation. Bye bye fossil fuels and say hello to the Jetsons. 
Step 3: 


Step 4:  This new market is a tad-ridiculous and out of reach in my opinion. And the more I think about it, I think about all the R + D to even get to the point where we can implement such a technology in our driving roads. I think about all the lobbying from fossil fuel industries against such a revolution. But hey, a guy can dream right? 

This new market definitely is attractive and I grew more excited about the idea the more I typed about it. Despite all the obstacles that face its success, I find comfort in knowing that today's miracles and possibilities have all been considered an improbable ridiculousness at some point in the past. 

6 comments:

  1. Daniel was correct. Check out this article: http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/18/technology/uk-electric-cars-roads/

    If one were to step outside their Apple bubble one would realize that Samsung already uses QI technology to charge their phones.
    Great concept though. Personally I am not a gamer, but I am sure it can be frustrating to have to stop mid game and have to change or charge the batteries for the controller.

    Good luck with your semester,
    -Dallin

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  2. Hey Kevin! I really love you idea, it’s something that I would actually invest in. I agree with David that you should have it to where you could charge your phone on it. I know that they already make something similar for phones but I like that you’re targeting all devices that use batteries, it seems. You can check out my post at: http://cxgoss.blogspot.com/2016/04/whats-next.html

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  3. Hey, Kevin! I love this idea! As a gamer, battery usage is a huge problem for me whether it be for wireless mice or controllers. I also hate the current standard of battery so your idea would definitely help with that along with ultimately saving people money. Nicely done and keep up the good work! Unfortunately, I didn't do this assignment, but here is the link to my blog: http://nika-uf-ent3003.blogspot.com/

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  4. Hey Kevin, Great job on this assignment! Seems like you got a lot of useful information out of all your interviews. As someone who constantly faces the issue of finding my PS4 controllers with no charge left, I hope this product turns to a reality. I think this business idea has a lot of potential and I hope you're able to take it somewhere! Best of luck to you, and keep up the good work.

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  5. Daniel,

    Nice post! I am not much of a gamer, but I have a brother who is always complaining about his controllers dying. I think this idea has a lot to offer and can be very implementable if you work hard at it. I think you can really please some customers! Good luck with your idea, you can check out my post here: http://taylertibbits.blogspot.com/2016/04/whats-next.html

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  6. Hi Kevin,
    I enjoyed reading your post. Although I am not much of a gamer I do like the idea of the QI charging. Samsung has already started this with their cellphones and as an Apple user I am just a tad bit jealous. I get frustrated when my phone dies and my wife is using the charger so I definitely like your idea. I didn't do this assignment but here is a link to my blogpost
    http://eastonmcginty.blogspot.com

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