[DeTomaso] NPC: rim protection

[Larry - Ohio Time]

Few driving noises can be as deflating as that of a car wheel scraping
against the curb when parking. It means you've misjudged your distance from
the sidewalk and inflicted some ugly and potentially expensive damage on
your wheel. The SmartRim is a device aimed making this a thing of the past.
The SmartRim was created by technology entrepreneur Steven D. Domenikos with
a view to giving drivers a clear idea of their proximity to curbs and other
unsighted car wheel obstacles. It employs a sensor that measures the time
taken for ultrasonic waves to reflect off nearby objects dozens of times
every second.
The device also contains a micro-electromechanical sensor that is used to
constantly measure acceleration and can reportedly detect actions like a
person entering the car. This helps it to be aware of its environment and
allows it to become active only when necessary, thus saving energy.
 
Installation of the SmartRim is claimed to take just a matter of minutes. It
attaches to the inside of a wheel well using the high bond adhesive and
removable clip base-plate provided. The device is powered using a single AA
battery that is said to last for more than 1,000 parking cycles. It's said
to be waterproof, dust-proof, dirt-proof, vibration-proof and able to
operate between temperatures of -20 to 120° F (-29 to 49° C).
The SmartRim sensors are wireless and relay information to an accompanying
iOS mobile app. The app is then used to provide alerts when the vehicle gets
near to a curb, walls or other hazards.
The SmartRim relays information to an iOS app, which provides alerts when a
wheel gets clo...
An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the SmartRim was due to launch on
Apr. 26, though there's no sign of it as of writing, with shipping expected
to start in Q4 2015. A subsequent retail launch will reportedly see the
device priced at less than US$500 per vehicle, for which buyers will receive
a sensor for each wheel and the SmartRim app.
 
 
 
Larry - Cleveland
 
 
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   Few driving noises can be as deflating as that of a car wheel scraping
   against the curb when parking. It means you've misjudged your distance
   from the sidewalk and inflicted some ugly and potentially expensive
   damage on your wheel. The SmartRim is a device aimed making this a
   thing of the past.

   The SmartRim was created by technology entrepreneur Steven D. Domenikos
   with a view to giving drivers a clear idea of their proximity to curbs
   and other unsighted car wheel obstacles. It employs a sensor that
   measures the time taken for ultrasonic waves to reflect off nearby
   objects dozens of times every second.

   The device also contains a micro-electromechanical sensor that is used
   to constantly measure acceleration and can reportedly detect actions
   like a person entering the car. This helps it to be aware of its
   environment and allows it to become active only when necessary, thus
   saving energy.


   Installation of the SmartRim is claimed to take just a matter of
   minutes. It attaches to the inside of a wheel well using the high bond
   adhesive and removable clip base-plate provided. The device is powered
   using a single AA battery that is said to last for more than 1,000
   parking cycles. It's said to be waterproof, dust-proof, dirt-proof,
   vibration-proof and able to operate between temperatures of -20 to
   120DEG F (-29 to 49DEG C).

   The SmartRim sensors are wireless and relay information to an
   accompanying iOS mobile app. The app is then used to provide alerts
   when the vehicle gets near to a curb, walls or other hazards.

   The SmartRim relays information to an iOS app, which provides alerts
   when a wheel gets clo...

   An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the SmartRim was due to launch
   on Apr. 26, though there's no sign of it as of writing, with shipping
   expected to start in Q4 2015. A subsequent retail launch will
   reportedly see the device priced at less than US$500 per vehicle, for
   which buyers will receive a sensor for each wheel and the SmartRim app.




   Larry - Cleveland
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