New IoT Device

Ideas for a new device

Day-to-day problems

Falling asleep at night

Using devices before bed may affect your ability to "switch off" because your brain is still active and alert.

Try to avoid phones and other devices at night.

Waking up in the morning

Most alarms that people use will usually be sudden and loud which can have a negative affect on people.

Using an alarm may affect your sleep-wake cycle due to the sudden nature of it.

Boredom

Finding something to do when you feel like there is nothing to do.

Procrastination

Continuously putting off tasks

Can lead to anxiety or stress because you may not get the task finished on time.

Falling asleep at night

A device that helps remind people to stop using their phone before bed.

Similar to an alarm, but less sudden.

Waking up in the morning

Creating an alarm that starts off quiet and gradually wakes the person.

Procrastination

The user sets an alert on the device they are using, and if they have been away from it for too long or have been using it for too long, the device displays an alert.