In 2001, a small team was incubated from Microsoft Research to create hardware & software for Glanceable experiences. Their first product would be the SPOT watch.

Partners included Suunto, Swatch, Fossil and Citizen. Industrial design partner was BMW | Designworks.

Smart Fob for Ski & Snow conditions

Smart Personal Objects

Hardware concepts that show contextual information across several ‘channels’ – In this example, Snow conditions are shown.

Multiple Lifestyles

Concepts included several form factors to accomodate lifestyles from several types of personas. This form factor was designed for women.

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Smart Fob with Leather

Integrated into your Life

The technology was designed to receive only, so the smart fob was designed as an accessory to keys or to hang off a purse or garment.

Ergonomic Design

Ergonomics are considered for this smart fob, to allow a comfortable form to interact with and handle to accompany car keys.

Ergonomic Smart Keyfob

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At the CES Keynote in 2002, Bill Gates stood on stage to present the vision for the SPOT watch and the technology platform.

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