1. Summary Grid of Features
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Mouse Control |
Joystick |
Alternative Uses |
Portable |
Therapeutic Value |
Handicapped Usage |
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Natural Point - Smart Nav |
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USD 200-400 + ship |
No Hands Mouse |
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USD 280 + ship |
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2. Types of Technology
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Features |
(me) |
NaturalPoint - Smart Nav |
No Hands Mouse |
Sensor |
Measure angle of a pair of foot swings |
Optical recognition of head posture (need to wear markers on hat or head) |
Platform on a ball joint x2.- One for buttons, one for mouse movement |
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This second table is to counteract the problem with your product-s solution.- In the first column list the problem clearly identifying exactly what you are trying to solve and then in the next column how your product gives the solution.
The Problem |
Our Solution - The Benefits |
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Loss of productivity due to sequential use of mouse and keyboard (cannot use both at once AND loss of time when repositioning ones hand and eyes)
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Controlling mouse with feet enables simultaneous control of keyboard and mouse |
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Risk of repetitive stress injury with improper and / or constant use of hand mouse |
- Feet and legs move in very natural intuitive manner to control mouse movement - Legs are far more durable than arms - Use of leg muscles helps improve blood flow to lower limbs |
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Price of hands free device can be an obstacle for consumers, especially when the device is quite novel |
- Very simple design is cheap to manufacture - Alternative uses reduce risk of investment for consumer: - Therapeutic foot rest - Adapts easily for users of all sizes (without need for recalibration) - Offers myriad workstation options.- Especially for users with a bad back. - Hands free joystick - Hands free mouse |
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Game play suffers from only using the users hands: - Cannot convey enough information to game.- EG: Game character-s movement must -pause- while the gamer uses their fingers to changing weapons or modes. - Games must compromise immersive features and interaction.- EG: First-person-shooters induce headaches in many users because the cross-hairs cannot be decoupled from the field of view |
With the addition of another joystick input, existing games can be enhanced and future games made more immersive: - Gamer can -change weapons- and continue -running- and -aiming- - First-person-shooters games can now have cross-hairs decoupled from field of view thereby offering a more realistic and less nauseous experience |
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3.- Applying your Product to Multiple Industries
This third table is to show how your product can apply to more than one industry.- Specify the particular industries and the sectors within those industries that are opportunities for your product.- State the key benefits for those businesses.- This enables the investor to see the industries at a glance.
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Target Industry |
Sector |
Application |
Key Benefits |
PC Gaming |
Peripherals |
- Hands free joystick - Universal joystick module can be sold separately for do-it-yourself joystick makers |
-Improve existing game play experience -Impact on design of future games -Key component for DIY joysticks |
Advanced Computer User |
Peripherals |
- Hands free mouse |
-Improve productivity -Reduce RSI risk -Therapeutic value |
Office Furniture |
Desk Feature |
- Adjustable, articulated foot rest |
-Therapeutic value -Comfort value -Adapts -desk height- for users of all sizes |
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4.- Competitor Product Comparison
This fourth table is to clearly define your competition and position your product against your competitor-s.- This requires a thorough search extracting information on their Product Design, Price and Features.- Additional information should include the website for future reference, a picture (as a picture says a thousand words) and additional information that would be key in identifying a competitive advantage.-
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Product Name |
RRP |
Web site |
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Features |
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NaturalPoint - Smart Nav |
USD 200-400 + ship |
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- Hands free control of mouse - Configurations to suit the handicapped |
- Need to wear markers on head to facilitate optical recognition of head posture - Serious capital investors |
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No Hands Mouse |
USD 280 + ship |
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- Hands free control of mouse |
-Platform rests on a ball joint -One for mouse movement, other for button clicks |
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