Crowdfunding Corner: Ulzi App is Personal Freedom through Artificial Intelligence

I love this app.

It’s a sobering statistic that many women know all too well: 1 in 4 women will likely be assaulted during her college career.

Troubled after learning about this ominous statistic, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates, Maxwell Fong and Elan Timmons, were inspired to create a small online platform where people could share their personal stories about sexual assault. After receiving hundreds of emails, the duo wanted to do something more so they began to work closely with sexual assault survivors and supporters to develop Ulzi, (http://ulzi.com/), a personal safety smartphone app that eases the concern about the safety of your loved ones or yourself.

On indigogo at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/personal-freedom-through-artificial-intelligence-apps-community#/

Ulzi is here to help.

Through emergency notifications, GPS tracking, safe route planning, and artificial intelligence, your phone and your community can always have your back, and you’ll have peace of mind when it comes to your loved ones’ safety.

Starting at just $8.

Crowdfunding Corner: FlexSafe

FlexSafe: The Ultra Secure Travel Safe

FlexSafe is back with all new colors, slash resistant nylon & a strong combination lock for safety.

And it's on Indiegogo at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/flexsafe-the-ultra-secure-travel-safe#/

What's worse than trying to relax knowing your "stuff" is unprotected?  The thought of having it locked up tight makes all the difference.  Ask yourself next time you visit the beach, pool, or waterpark, Wouldn't that FlexSafe have made this trip way better?

Features:

   

-Customize with New Colors - With our all new exclusive colors, you'll never be bored. You can now chose between Navy Blue, Lavender, Aqua Blue or Digi Camo.

-Protect your Valuables - Made out of ultra cut resistant material and now with a new and improved combination lock, FlexSafe protects your belongings from being stolen.

-​Lock up Anywhere - FlexSafe is the perfect travel companion for your next adventure. Super lightweight, portable and easily attachable for convenience on the go.

The quality here is evident as FlexSafe keeps your phone, wallet, keys, watch, passport, headphones, sunglasses, cash and credit cards safe. No more standing guard as the “Bag Watcher” while everyone else is having fun.

FlexSafe’s programmable 3-digit lock is made out of salt & corrosion resistant nickel alloy. The new & improved combination lock is designed to be even more user friendly. Larger, smooth dials making setting your combination easy and the lock itself is secured tightly onto the bag. A reinforced magnetic backplate also allows for easy, secure closure.

FlexSafe attaches effortlessly onto any fixed object. The unique patented fold-over top can loop around objects such as beach chairs, umbrellas, poles, or even your bike. Simply wrap the top and secure it shut with the heavy-duty lock. FlexSafe will stay in place for as long as you need while you get the most out of your vacation.

Through the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, get one for as low at $45.

Crowdfunding Corner: Yinscorp Count Projector on Kickstarter

One of the products I had the pleasure to demo at CES.

Irvine-based company Yinscorp LTD, (http://www.yinscorp.com), is introducing Count Projector, an innovative pico projector and LED desk lamp multi-function platform capable of transforming a smartphone into an interactive desktop augmented reality projector- now on Kickstarter.

The company’s innovative projector delivers a brand-new warmer user experience based on augmented reality, projection mapping and interactive desktop technologies.

Count benefits and features include:



●       Eye-friendly display -- Through mirroring the display of a smartphone, Count expands the display size and reduces the blue light exposure to lessen eye strain.

●       Collaboration -- A big projected desktop area and the Count’s applications bring people together by allowing two users to access the platform simultaneously.

●       Versatility -- The multi-function platform turns a desktop into an efficient workspace: the user can, among other things, make video/voice calls, play music/videos, play AR card games and learn how to draw.

●       Flexibility – The pico-projector is rotatable and detachable, enabling multiple-angle projection. The maximum projection size is 120 inches diagonally.

●       Interactive inspiration -- With an interactive desktop and spatial augmented reality technology, Count can motivate and inspire users to learn more through entertainment

Check out:, (https://www.kickstarter.com/p rojects/1872823608/count-meet- the-worlds-first-smartphone- ar-projecto),  to bring its product to market. The retail price of Count is $599, but the Kickstarter backers can get up to $240 discount.

Crowdfunding Corner: PaMu: Waterproof Wireless Earbuds

An Indiegogo campaign for earbuds that solve a pet peeve of many.

Hi-Fi Sound/Auto-connects/Touch Control/In-Ear Mic/Waterproof/Portable Charging Pod/Never falls out

PaMu is the closest thing to what people have always wanted in a sports earphone – a pair of lightweight and compact earbuds that stay connected, stay in, and sound amazing. You can call it a technology-packed solution!

PaMu Features:

Intuitive Touch Control with Microphone – play music and take calls, leaving your smartphone in your pocket.

Ergonomic Design – stay comfortable while knowing they will never fall out.

Waterproof - designed to keep rain and moisture out to keep you focused on your activities.

Starts at only $29 (Retail starting at $109) for a limited time and limited quantity!

Only $29 now on Indiegog and worth a try: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pamu-waterproof-wireless-earbuds-never-fall-out#/

Crowdfunding Corner: Lightcam Sheds a Light

A home security camera will now be as simple to install as screwing in a light bulb with the introduction of LightCam, (https://lightcam.com/) an innovative new smart light bulb featuring a camera.

LightCam spares homeowners and property renters from the dreaded task of installing a home security camera with running wires, drilling holes, and mandatory monthly fees. LightCam is a controllable smart light bulb that’s paired with a fully adjustable HD (1080p) security camera that allows you to see anywhere that has a standard light socket and WiFi. Reinventing the way people think about home surveillance, LightCam is as easy to set up as twisting in a light bulb into any standard light socket to ensure a private and convenient way to monitor your home or business.

“We designed LightCam to be a versatile and affordable security camera for your home,” said Daniel Swiss, the inventor of LightCam. “LightCam requires no drilling, no wires, and no hassle. You just plug it in, turn it on and it works.”

Features and benefits of LightCam include:


●       Easy setup—download the LightCam app, scan the QR code, screw your LighCam in, and connect LightCam to your WiFi

●       Sleek, inconspicuous, low profile design

●       Can be used both inside or out (weather rated)

●       LightCam can see up to 25 feet in the dark through its infrared sensors

●       Uses LED lights rated to last 15-20 years

●       1080p HD camera delivers crisp, detailed images directly to your phone, tablet, or computer

●       Smart motion alerts sent directly to your phone

●       The built-in speaker and microphone allows for 2-way communication between you and any visitors

●       Records about a week of rolling HD video with the encrypted, built-in storage, it can also be backed up to your phone, computer, or online storage (i.e. Dropbox, Gdrive, LightCamDrive, etc.)

●       Only you have access—each LightCam comes with a unique QR code that ensures only you can use it

●       LightCam extends down, rotates a locking 360*, and can accommodate virtually any lens angle

●       A unique, patent-pending lens skirt telescopes from the body allowing LightCam to avoid lens glare in glass enclosed light fixtures.

LightCam has a wide range of additional real-world uses, including allowing parents to keep an eye on their kids playing outside, business owners to keep tabs on their business while traveling, ensuring delivered packages don’t go missing, or as a gift for an aging parent to help consumers have peace of mind.

“LightCam solves this problem, and is built on a private, secure platform that puts you in control,” says Swiss.

The company has launched a successful Indiegogo campaign, https://www.indiegogo.com/pro jects/lightcam-smart-lightbulb -security-camera-home-light#/,  to bring LightCam to market and is currently targeting an August 2018 launch.