SONOA presentation of new technology by

James Earthman

CST300L Fall 2013

OVERVIEW

What is Sono? How does it work? Who invented it?

How will Sono affect the world? What kind of people will want a Sono? Is Sono practical?

WHAT IS SONO?

Sono is a device that attaches itself to a large window in order to cancel noise from the outside.

WHO CREATED SONO?

Rudolf Stefanich

“In our loud and busy world a moment of silence has become a scarce and almost luxurious experience.”

Video

WHAT IS SONO’S POTENTIAL?

Most people want to keep out noise when relaxing

Noise is something that is difficult to eliminate.

Pros

Sono can reduce noise while indoors.

Sono can block almost all types of noise

Cons

Sono only works when attached to a window.

Sono is less useful in areas with less people

IS SONO BENEFICIAL FOR YOU?

Sono works best for small indoor spaces that are stuck in urban, populated environments.

IS SONO BENEFICIAL FOR YOU? CONT.

No need for emitted white noise!

Pick and choose which room Sono can affect the most.

IS SONO PRACTICAL?

It depends…

Sono is not limited to homes

The practicality of Sono depends on how much noise affects the consumer.

SONO IS THE FUTURE

Noise is now escapable.

REFERENCES

(2013) Dial it down: Noise-Cancelling Device for City street Sounds. Urbanist. Retrieved from: http://weburbanist.com/2013/11/24/dial-it-down-noise-cancelling-device-for-city-street-sounds /

Plafke, James (November, 2013) Sono, a noise cancelation and isolation device that sticks on your window. Extreme Tech. retrieved from: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/170649-sono-a-noise-cancelation-and-isolation-device-that-sticks-on-your-window

Kilmas, Liz. (October, 2013) FASCINATING WINDOW TECH COULD STOP STREET NOISE FROM POLLUTING YOUR HOME. The Blaze. Retrieved from :http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/10/23/fascinating-window-tech-could-stop-street-noise-from-polluting-your-home /

Chang, Jon M (October, 2013) Noisy Neighborhoods Made Quieter With Sono Noise Canceling Device. Good Morning America. Retrieved from: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/sono-noise-canceling-apartment-windows/story?id=20726945

Conley, Will (October, 2013) Noise-cancelling device for the home up for Dyson Award. Slash Gear. Retrieved from: http://www.slashgear.com/noise-cancelling-device-for-the-home-up-for-dyson-award-19302142 /

Liszewski, Andrew (October, 2013) A Stick-On Speaker That Uses Your Windows To Silence Noises Outside. Gizmodo. Retrieved from: http://gizmodo.com/a-stick-on-speaker-that-uses-your-windows-to-silence-no-1450237442

Dorn, Lori (November, 2013) Sono, Design Concept For a Noise Canceling Device That Sticks to Your Window. Laughing Squid. Retrieved from: http://laughingsquid.com/sono-design-concept-for-a-noise-canceling-device-that-sticks-to-your-window /

Roach, John (October, 2013) Noise-canceling window sensor helps you enjoy the silence amid cacophony. NBC News. Retrieved from: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/noise-canceling-window-sensor-helps-you-enjoy-silence-amid-cacaphony-8C11391267

(November, 2013) Sono Noise Cancelling Device Lets You Choose What to Hear. Idea Connection. Retrieved from: http://www.ideaconnection.com/new-inventions/sono-noise-cancelling-device-lets-you-choose-what-to-07703.html

ANY QUESTIONS?

Notes:

Slide 2: Present and overview of the topics that are going to be covered in the presentation

Slide 3: Introduce Sono, explain how it works.

Slide 4: Describe the creator of sono, play the video that is linked

Slide 5: Discuss the potential that Sono can have on the world

Slide 6: Go over the pros and cons of Sono

Slide 7-8: Discuss the type of person that Sono is most suited for. Describe the consumer base.

Slide 9: Go over the practicality of Sono

Slide 10: Offer the audience a brief conclusion.