Ambient Devices is what I call part of the Third Wave of Internet devices. Votes: 15
Integral to the orb is our low cost long-range wireless radio data system and a protocol that allows us to send this data over 90% of the US population every 15 minutes throughout the day. Votes: 11
Ambient Devices develops a new generation of consumer electronic products. Votes: 10
Most of us feel overburdened by information, although I would say the overloaded feeling comes more from coordinating all of the information and responding to it. Votes: 5
Our system allows you to respond to the information that is important to you. It allows you to sense and be attuned to more streams of information in parallel. Votes: 5
All of the devices work out of the box without any subscription fee. Votes: 5
I think one of the most important attributes is perseverance. Votes: 4
The orbs create feedback loops that can influence either personal of employee behavior. Votes: 3
Pager companies are very much looking to provide new services to help them regain some of their customer base. Votes: 3
Every time we bring someone in we ensure that they are a strategic thinker, but even more important that they understand that if the products aren't successful and the products don't sell that there won't be anything to strategize about. Votes: 3
There are already a lot of devices in our lives that have rich text or the ability to handle graphics. Our devices are designed to be understood in less than a quarter of a second. Votes: 3
There will be hundreds of new companies that will be created to develop these very simple data devices. Votes: 2
It is hard to check five email inboxes, three voice mail systems, or five blogs that you are tracking. Votes: 2
As a small company our fastest way to market was going to be by working with other retailers that were known for pioneering new technologies and categories. Votes: 2
The orbs have probably sold better through catalogs because they can be categorized unlike at most stores. Votes: 2
We created the ability for people to insert enterprise or personal data. Votes: 2
We target people who understand that relationships are the lifeline of a small company. Votes: 2