Competitive Analysis

  I've conceptualized a gadget that would become a turning point for the new age of the cellular phone. This device is called THE POD. It is a wireless pod shaped device that sits in the ear cavity that responds to voice commands. Using complex voice recognition software, THE POD reacts to your every word. Simple commands such as "CALL TOM", or "SEND TEXT MESSAGE TO" directs the pod to do what you ask. This also allows THE POD to be compatible with other non-pod devices because you can still complete "stone-age" cellular device techniques such as manual text messaging. When a call comes into your device, you hear it in your ear, when a text-message comes in, THE POD gives you the option to either read the text later or now upon which it is spoken into your ear. THE POD when not in use can be removed and attached to a necklace (comes with the phone) or to any article of clothing on the upper body. In order to access the web to check mail, websites, browse etc. the user must press the projector button located on the pod which projects a holographic keyboard and screen in front of them.  With this, users can use the internet and "put it away" when they are done. The device is also customizable as consumers would have the option to choose from various skins and accessories such a chains, pocket clips, charging stations and etc.
        After conducting research online I discovered two products that are similar to mine. 
The first is a holographic project phone by Apple called the Black Hole. This phone is a conceptual model just like mine and is being schemed up by designers and employees of apple. "The Apple Black Hole concept, is an identical cellphone that makes use of holographic technology  to control all functions and web applications." Similar to THE POD , the Black Hole can be attached to an external piece for easier use and functionality when utilizing the holographic capabilities. "when attached to the charging base, the black Hole becomes a desktop device, allowing for endless possibilities to the geeks." 

The second device that I discovered was almost a spitting image of my device, the only difference was that this device fit over the ear, whereas the POD would sit in the ear cavity. The Dot phone was a mixture of a handsfree and handset. It was made to be worn on the ear but could also slide open to a touchscreen cover. This device was developed by a company named Cyrene and they refer to the Dot as a hybrid phone.

Sources:
http://getitgadget.blogspot.com/2012/08/apple-black-hole-holographic-phone-for.html
http://www.concept-phones.com/cool-concepts/dot-phone-concept-brilliant-design-cyrene-quiamco/