Ambient Devices announced the Ambient Umbrella, the world's first umbrella that alerts users when rain is expected. The Ambient Umbrella automatically receives weather data from Accuweather.com via Ambient's Infocast Network. Whenever precipitation is expected in the next 12 hours, the Umbrella's handle illuminates to suggest “today is the day to take me with you.”
“The Ambient Umbrella perfectly demonstrates Ambient's ability to embed the intelligence of the Internet in everyday objects,” said Nicholas Negroponte, member of Ambient Devices' Board of Directors.
“This product proves a point: it's possible to make many types of information as accessible and intuitive to use as time on a clock, without needlessly repetitive website navigation or device complexity,” added David Rose, CEO of Ambient Devices.
The Ambient Umbrella's handle illuminates when precipitation is expected, to remind you to carry the Umbrella. The Ambient Umbrella is designed to stand by upright by the door, near a coat rack or in an umbrella stand – so it will be visible whenever you go outdoors.
The handle's illumination behavior changes according to the forecast, for example the handle shows soft, intermittent pulses for light rain, and very rapid, intense patterns for thunderstorms.
The Umbrella has a high quality “gust buster” dual canopy design and requires very simple activation via the Ambient Devices customer service phone line. The Ambient Umbrella will provide a year or more of battery life with one “C” cell battery – exceptional performance for an electronic product with “always on” behavior.
Ambient Devices brings Internet information to everyday products without a PC or traditional Internet connection. The Company's technologies enable effortless access to information, such as current weather forecasts, stock market activity, sports scores, and much more.
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