When babies are not feeling well, they cry because they cannot say what is wrong. To give parents peace of mind, we need a device that can quickly and accurately measure temperature and track historical data. As parents ourselves, we could not find anything on the market that could satisfy our needs. That’s why we created Wishbone to help parents monitor and track temperatures more efficiently.
Wishbone is a non-contact thermometer that works with smartphones to improve the way we measure and track temperatures. It is easy to use and can accurately detect body temperature in under 2 seconds. Through its app, Wishbone can store historical data which can be viewed at a later date for analysis and reference. This feature is particularly helpful for parents monitoring their baby’s recovery from illness and for couples that are trying to conceive. Wishbone’s unique Y-shape is designed for better viewing angles while operating it and it is the only smart thermometer that is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.
Temperature data can be even more useful when compared to past records. That’s why we added the function to create profiles for individuals to separate and track each person’s data. Using historical data, parents and couples can create charts to help them understand their situations and make better decisions. For example, couples can identify ovulation periods by looking for a small but clear spike in female body temperature. This feature integrates Wishbone’s hardware with the app running on a smartphone and truly makes it a smart thermometer.
Analysis:
Wishbone created a kind of all-in-one thermometer. The shape is unique and they explain why it is a convenient shape for it’s use. The multi-functionality makes it convenient for parents who need to take not only the temperature of their child but also the food they are feeding their child. I am most interested in the app pairing with the product as that is something I want to include in my own product. I like the use of profiles for parents who have multiple kids to keep track of them separately. In the case of the Wishbone, it is more imperative since they use the same device for all children. This may be the case with my product but it may also be something that is usable for multiple children at different points in time. It is interesting that the device plugs into the phone. Is this necessary or could the data be sent wirelessly like the Kinsa Smart Thermometer?
Source:
Wishbone: The world’s smallest smart thermometer. Kickstarter. (2016, July 26). Retrieved September 15, 2022, from https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/531680546/wishbone-the-worlds-smallest-smart-thermometer
