Implement this in a smartphone app.
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Medical ID bracelet:
Identification
Relevant medical history/information
Emergency contacts
VITAband links to an online electronic health record called the Emergency Response Profile (ERP). The ERP is created by the user and includes critical information such as emergency contacts, allergies, health conditions etc. It goes one step further, though, with the added feature of contactless payment technology by Visa payWave using The VITAband Visa Prepaid Chip.
Year 1 Year 2VITAband one-time purchase: $39.95
Annual subscription fee: $19.95 $19.95
What are the fees associated with The VITAband Visa Prepaid Chip and Companion Card?
Account Enrollment Fee: $ 0.00
ATM Cash Withdrawal Fee - Domestic: $ 1.00 per transaction
ATM Cash Withdrawal Fee - Foreign: $ 2.50 per transaction
Auto Phone System Call Fee: $ FREE
Customer Service Call Fee (Live Agent): $ FREE (first two calls) $2.50 thereafter
Signature Purchase Fee - Domestic: $ FREE
ACH Value Reload Fee - Deposit: $ FREE
Reload Fee – Check/Cash: $ FREE
Reload Fee - PAN: $ 2.50 per load via credit/debit card
Monthly Maintenance Fee: $FREE
Additional Lost/Stolen Card Replacement Fee: $ 5.00 per Card after first Companion Card; when Companion Card is reissued or replaced for any reason $5.00 (first lost/stolen replacement is free)
Replacement Card Fee $5.00 (first replacement Card free, $5.00 per request thereafter)
Paper Check Fee: $10.00 (charged if a check is issued for funds on your Card Account)
Paper Statement Copy Fee: $ 5.00 (per monthly statement requested)
How much money can I load onto my VITAband Visa Prepaid Card?
Users can load up to $500 per load and can maintain a maximum balance of $500.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Escrow Company
Escrow companies are a neutral third party that holds money to be paid upon performance of a specific contractual event. Often used for "hand money" or "earnest money" in a real estate transaction. Escrow company accepts money from buyer and pays seller when transaction completes.
There are many escrow companies. Real estate title companies often provide the escrow service. Price for the service is small.
Escrow service fees as low as 0.89% of the purchase price.
Wikipedia entry
http://www.gaebler.com/Opening-an-Escrow-Title-Companies-Business.htm
"... client contacts will be limited to the attorneys, lenders and real estate agents that represent buyer/sellers, and most of your communication will take place by phone or email."
Search for escrow companies
Typically requires a state licensing process, along with adequate financial backing and the manager needs several years of experience in the industry.
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201305 SecureHandShake.com appears to be gone.
Contractor Transaction Escrow
escrow & contract management service that includes a guided and structured process with transactional security.
Disclosure of documents, escrow, dispute resolution.
It seems this could be built on an existing payment engine (paypal or whatever) and add on the account management, paperwork, and workflow approvals.
There are many escrow companies. Real estate title companies often provide the escrow service. Price for the service is small.
Escrow service fees as low as 0.89% of the purchase price.
Wikipedia entry
http://www.gaebler.com/Opening-an-Escrow-Title-Companies-Business.htm
"... client contacts will be limited to the attorneys, lenders and real estate agents that represent buyer/sellers, and most of your communication will take place by phone or email."
Search for escrow companies
Typically requires a state licensing process, along with adequate financial backing and the manager needs several years of experience in the industry.
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201305 SecureHandShake.com appears to be gone.
Contractor Transaction Escrow
escrow & contract management service that includes a guided and structured process with transactional security.
Disclosure of documents, escrow, dispute resolution.
It seems this could be built on an existing payment engine (paypal or whatever) and add on the account management, paperwork, and workflow approvals.
OBDII with Bluetooth
Previous OBDII post.
Forget the proprietary connectors or even USB. Manufacture OBDII with wireless Bluetooth.
Create apps for smartphone, tablet, laptop. Create online service to store info, alert, report, recommend scheduled maintenance.
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Contract for OBDII with bluetooth. Make smartphone/laptop/tablet software, with SaaS analysis, trend.
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2011 December
What electronics is this device using?
The LINK Armband, enabled with Bluetooth® wireless technology, sends information to your fingertips by communicating directly with your mobile device ...
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2012 March
Started thinking about this with the post in 2009: http://productsideas.blogspot.com/2009/03/obdii-usb-connector_17.html
Actual product with wifi/bluetooth connector to smartphone. $138.96 on Amazon, with free shipping.
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Looks like carvoyant hooked this into fault monitoring that sends the info to local mechanics. They raised $1.5m.
Carvoyant’s focus is not on building a better transmitter and app, it’s about building a service that connects consumers and repair shops together at the very moment when car maintenance or repairs need to take place.
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Tire stores could subsidize part of the price. Connector with bluetooth to phone, to notify driver + tire store to schedule a rotation based on mileage.
Forget the proprietary connectors or even USB. Manufacture OBDII with wireless Bluetooth.
Create apps for smartphone, tablet, laptop. Create online service to store info, alert, report, recommend scheduled maintenance.
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Contract for OBDII with bluetooth. Make smartphone/laptop/tablet software, with SaaS analysis, trend.
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2011 December
What electronics is this device using?
The LINK Armband, enabled with Bluetooth® wireless technology, sends information to your fingertips by communicating directly with your mobile device ...
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2012 March
Started thinking about this with the post in 2009: http://productsideas.blogspot.com/2009/03/obdii-usb-connector_17.html
Actual product with wifi/bluetooth connector to smartphone. $138.96 on Amazon, with free shipping.
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Looks like carvoyant hooked this into fault monitoring that sends the info to local mechanics. They raised $1.5m.
Carvoyant’s focus is not on building a better transmitter and app, it’s about building a service that connects consumers and repair shops together at the very moment when car maintenance or repairs need to take place.
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Tire stores could subsidize part of the price. Connector with bluetooth to phone, to notify driver + tire store to schedule a rotation based on mileage.
House Track & Maintenance Calendar
HouseTrack.com
Receipts (for IRS purposes)
Utility bills
Overlay on a calendar service typical house maintenance tasks (change furnace filter, change water filter, lubricate garage door chain, fertilize lawn, furnace tune-up, drain water heater tank). Track sizes of replacement items.
Send email reminders.
Ads for products at hardware stores and for services would be highly targeted.
Receipts (for IRS purposes)
Utility bills
Overlay on a calendar service typical house maintenance tasks (change furnace filter, change water filter, lubricate garage door chain, fertilize lawn, furnace tune-up, drain water heater tank). Track sizes of replacement items.
Send email reminders.
Ads for products at hardware stores and for services would be highly targeted.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Organic/FDA Certifier
Become a cheap(er) organic certifier.
20,000 chickens per year require USDA certification. And the automated equipment....
FDA certification and others.
Wikipedia page.
OneCert provides:
CCOF provides:
Registrar lists some fees:
20,000 chickens per year require USDA certification. And the automated equipment....
FDA certification and others.
Wikipedia page.
OneCert provides:
- USDA National Organic Program (NOP)
- European Organic Regulations (EC 834/2007)
- Japan Agricultural Standard (JAS)
- Indian National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)
- US/Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement (USCOEA)
- Export Certificates for Japan (NOP plus JAS Equivalent)
- Export Certificates for Taiwan
CCOF provides:
- Excellent nationwide service
- Competitive pricing
- Unsurpassed dedication and integrity
- Trained highly qualified and helpful staff
- The most prestigious seals in the organic marketplace
- Electronic organic certification forms
- Global market access
- Organic advocacy & education programs to support your market
- Marketing & PR support
- Active trade association keeps you informed
- NOP (USDA), Canada Organic Regime (COR), & ISO 65 accreditation to ensure international market acceptance
Registrar lists some fees:
- prepares, submits, and receives your FDA Bioterrorism Act Food Facility Registration for a one-time fee of US$ 195.
- file a Prior Notice for shipments by Land is US$ 29.95/shipment
- FCE-SID Filing Service is US$ 1,995.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Windshield Heat Trace
Make after-market auto stick-on eletric heat traces that will be placed on windshield under the wipers. Subaru windshields have these built in. Ford has "insta-clear" windshields that cover entire window.
Sell in cold climates that experience snow/ice build-up. Try to keep retail price under $20.
Sell in cold climates that experience snow/ice build-up. Try to keep retail price under $20.
Package Granola
Low margins.
http://www.bouldergranola.com
$7 for 12 ounce bag. Several flavors. They appear to do their own manufacturing, packaging, and distribution.
http://www.fionasgranola.com
$6 for 12 ounce bag.
Big name in the granola market is http://www.bearnaked.com
Bags, bars, cookies, and boxes of cereal.
$5 for 12 ounce bag.
http://www.bouldergranola.com
$7 for 12 ounce bag. Several flavors. They appear to do their own manufacturing, packaging, and distribution.
http://www.fionasgranola.com
$6 for 12 ounce bag.
Big name in the granola market is http://www.bearnaked.com
Bags, bars, cookies, and boxes of cereal.
$5 for 12 ounce bag.
SaaS - Backup Other SaaS
Backupify does "all-in-one archiving, search and restore service for the most popular online services including Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter and more."
Pricing:
social media: free - $20/month
google apps - $3/month/user
Pricing:
social media: free - $20/month
google apps - $3/month/user
Monday, September 19, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Interstate Trucking Data
There is a market for crop data. Done by fly-overs.
There is a market for electricity data. Done by monitors on land near huge power lines.
Railroad industry publishes data.
Is there a market for truck data? If so, set up cameras to read truck name + plates + truck ID + weight reading at interstate point of entry scales. Could possibly do the same at turnpike scales.
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Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index
ATA Truck Tonnage Index
There is a market for electricity data. Done by monitors on land near huge power lines.
Railroad industry publishes data.
Is there a market for truck data? If so, set up cameras to read truck name + plates + truck ID + weight reading at interstate point of entry scales. Could possibly do the same at turnpike scales.
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Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index
By tracking the volume and location of diesel fuel being purchased, the index closely monitors the over the road movement of produce, raw materials, goods-in-process and finished goods to U.S. factories, retailers and consumers.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index
Water/Chemical/Blood/Breath Testing
What can be monitored at home with this?
For home water, how about monitoring for arsenic, fluoride, lead, and oxygen?
$80 Open Source Chemical Analyzer
For home water, how about monitoring for arsenic, fluoride, lead, and oxygen?
$80 Open Source Chemical Analyzer
"It's reaching to say that they've built an $80 chemical analyzer, because a lot of prep work and specialized electrodes (platinum!) are needed to run some of these analyses. This is a cheap lab instrument, not something you take out in the field to make measurements. Ruggedizing and standardizing reagent solutions are what would make a field instrument much more expensive."
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Salt & Pepper Shakers
Portable salt & pepper shakers for people who want to use sea salt and good pepper. Purse-sized with secure lids.
Sell 12 packs.
Sell 12 packs.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Security Monitoring Service
Like a call center, monitor and respond to security events at residences. This service has been around for decades. SmartHome's service starts at "only $8.95 a month." This targets self-installed monitoring hardware.
This do it yourself service requires purchase of their hardware. Startup $360.
Full-service customer support center - Staffed by experts - UL-Listed Central Station
Compatible with most security systems on the market
One-Third the Price of Other Monitoring Services
Annual in Advance Alarm Monitoring Service : $8.95 per month________________________________________
Alarm Monitoring: $107.40 per year
Setup (One Time): $35.00
Total upfront costs: $142.40
This do it yourself service requires purchase of their hardware. Startup $360.
Marine Diesel Engine Monitor
For marine diesel engines, is this like a car OBDII monitors that plug in near the dashboard and can record vehicle parameters?
What is cost? Can it be applied to recreational unleaded boats? Do they charge extra for the software? Does it integrate online for reporting?
What is cost? Can it be applied to recreational unleaded boats? Do they charge extra for the software? Does it integrate online for reporting?
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Grow Restricted Wood
Like this post about growing chestnut tree wood, find a US location to grow wood the US restricts from import.
http://www.naturalnews.com/033526_Gibson_Guitars_environmental_police.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/033526_Gibson_Guitars_environmental_police.html
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Weather Monitor To Internet Gateway
Wireless weather monitor like "La Crosse Technology The Weather Channel® Wireless Weather Station". It has a base station that receives radio broadcasts from nearby monitor(s).
Make their display hardware obsolete:
Create hardware to also receive those broadcasts and to send that info to a website via Ethernet or WiFi. Create web page for owner's info with reporting, graphs, alarms, ads. Create apps for: TVs, tablets, phones. Allow customizable skins.
The above device is only $25 with one sensor. What would a homeowner pay for another device to liberate their data and display?
Hacks to interface to proprietary sensors have been done. How much $ to make my own generic sensor?
Make their display hardware obsolete:
Create hardware to also receive those broadcasts and to send that info to a website via Ethernet or WiFi. Create web page for owner's info with reporting, graphs, alarms, ads. Create apps for: TVs, tablets, phones. Allow customizable skins.
The above device is only $25 with one sensor. What would a homeowner pay for another device to liberate their data and display?
Hacks to interface to proprietary sensors have been done. How much $ to make my own generic sensor?
Host Your Own GSM Web Access
For use by those with a GSM handset and plan that is not unlimited.
With a GSM kit, provide a cell site that provides web access. Can be used in low mobile-coverage areas of the US or via voip gateway in unserved areas on south america / world. The web browsing via cellphone could be useful where high speed internet is not deployed - avoids putting in wimax with residential device (put in gsm tower and resident already has their device or can buy a mifi device).
Free - slow, replace ads on websites and in-app. Intercept web searches to our search engine.
Pay grade low - medium speed, unlimited usage. Intercept web searches to our search engine.
Pay grade high - fast speed, unlimited usage. No intercept. Free outgoing calls (w/ google voice or viatalk).
Device:
"The devices essentially spoof a legitimate GSM tower..."
"...costs only about $1,500, as opposed to several hundreds of thousands for professional products. Most of the price is for the laptop he used to operate the system."
"...only 2G GSM calls, making AT&T and T-Mobile calls, which use GSM, vulnerable..."
"The system captures only outbound calls. Inbound calls would go directly to voicemail..."
"...could also capture phones using 3G by sending out jamming noise to block 3G. Phones would then switch to 2G and hook up with his rogue tower."
Asterisk Connecting to the Cellular Network
Also has many vendor links.
How to affordably get US/world frequencies?
Possibly sell/rent this system, with wifi pay per month and GSM pay per month, to trailer parks.
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On free cell site, for incoming/outgoing call, before connecting put a few second ad "this call sponsored by x".
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Cost to manufacture "GSM Box". Selling price points? Cost would depend on radio capabilities.
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Can CDMA be licensed/bought affordably to include in a "Cell Site In A Box"?
With a GSM kit, provide a cell site that provides web access. Can be used in low mobile-coverage areas of the US or via voip gateway in unserved areas on south america / world. The web browsing via cellphone could be useful where high speed internet is not deployed - avoids putting in wimax with residential device (put in gsm tower and resident already has their device or can buy a mifi device).
Free - slow, replace ads on websites and in-app. Intercept web searches to our search engine.
Pay grade low - medium speed, unlimited usage. Intercept web searches to our search engine.
Pay grade high - fast speed, unlimited usage. No intercept. Free outgoing calls (w/ google voice or viatalk).
Device:
"The devices essentially spoof a legitimate GSM tower..."
"...costs only about $1,500, as opposed to several hundreds of thousands for professional products. Most of the price is for the laptop he used to operate the system."
"...only 2G GSM calls, making AT&T and T-Mobile calls, which use GSM, vulnerable..."
"The system captures only outbound calls. Inbound calls would go directly to voicemail..."
"...could also capture phones using 3G by sending out jamming noise to block 3G. Phones would then switch to 2G and hook up with his rogue tower."
Asterisk Connecting to the Cellular Network
Also has many vendor links.
How to affordably get US/world frequencies?
Possibly sell/rent this system, with wifi pay per month and GSM pay per month, to trailer parks.
_________________________________________________________
On free cell site, for incoming/outgoing call, before connecting put a few second ad "this call sponsored by x".
_________________________________________________________
Cost to manufacture "GSM Box". Selling price points? Cost would depend on radio capabilities.
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Can CDMA be licensed/bought affordably to include in a "Cell Site In A Box"?
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Multi-Level MLM Pricing
This online company appears to be trying to get off the ground with membership fees.
Personal
Purchase PolkaDot
Discount Rewards
1-4 Member Referrals 1% 2%
5-9 Member Referrals 2% 4%
10-14 Member Referrals 3% 6%
15-19 Member Referrals 4% 8%
20+ Member Referrals 5% 10%
There is also a $2000 lifetime membership that provides additional benefits.
The store is not open, so there is no indication of actual prices & shipping fees.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Host Free Software: GroupOffice
GroupOffice provides calendar, CRM, email, file sharing, projects, mobile synchronization.
Pricing & Sign up
All accounts includeCalendar Notes
Addressbook File sharing
E-mail account Synchronization
Tasks Projects
Daily backup
512 MB per user is included.
For more it's € 7,50 per quarter per GB of diskspace.
Optional featuresBilling module € 20,- / month
User accounts1 users € 10,- / month
2 users € 19,- / month
3 users € 28,- / month
4 users € 36,- / month
5 users € 43,- / month
6 users € 50,- / month
7 users € 57,- / month
8 users € 63,- / month
9 users € 69,- / month
10 users € 74,- / month
15 users € 95,- / month
20 users € 109,- / month
25 users € 123,- / month
30 users € 134,- / month
35 users € 141,- / month
40 users € 146,- / month
45 users € 148,- / month
50 users € 150,- / month
Pricing & Sign up
All accounts includeCalendar Notes
Addressbook File sharing
E-mail account Synchronization
Tasks Projects
Daily backup
512 MB per user is included.
For more it's € 7,50 per quarter per GB of diskspace.
Optional featuresBilling module € 20,- / month
User accounts1 users € 10,- / month
2 users € 19,- / month
3 users € 28,- / month
4 users € 36,- / month
5 users € 43,- / month
6 users € 50,- / month
7 users € 57,- / month
8 users € 63,- / month
9 users € 69,- / month
10 users € 74,- / month
15 users € 95,- / month
20 users € 109,- / month
25 users € 123,- / month
30 users € 134,- / month
35 users € 141,- / month
40 users € 146,- / month
45 users € 148,- / month
50 users € 150,- / month
Thursday, September 01, 2011
MS Windows Bootable USB/CD To Run Microsoft Safety Scanner
Create a bootable ROM device that will run Microsoft Safety Scanner against the hard drive MS Windows install.
Can this be done from a "Windows Preinstall"?
Offer download of the product that user can burn to CD or put on bootable USB. This product will be useful to PC troubleshooters, consultants, and home enthusiasts. Little/no revenue potential.
Booting from USB Devices, Windows XP Embedded
To condense and install Windows XP on a UFD, you'll need ...
One of the requirements for creating our bootable USB flashdrive is ...
Transferring your Windows XP disc to a bootable USB flash drive ...
Can this be done from a "Windows Preinstall"?
Offer download of the product that user can burn to CD or put on bootable USB. This product will be useful to PC troubleshooters, consultants, and home enthusiasts. Little/no revenue potential.
Booting from USB Devices, Windows XP Embedded
To condense and install Windows XP on a UFD, you'll need ...
One of the requirements for creating our bootable USB flashdrive is ...
Transferring your Windows XP disc to a bootable USB flash drive ...
Car Heads Up Display
Tough competition for vehicle electronic manufacturers. In this space, create heads up display (HUD) to integrate all devices (follow this post). If installed by manufacturer, the HUD can integrate everything including the dashboard.
Trip Plans (For: Emergency Rescue: Social Networking)
Website to allow people to document their plans. Can be shared with friends/rescuers immediately or at preset time. Allow GPS waypoint checkins.
Flight plan
Sail plan
Float plan
Hike plan
Climb plan
Bike plan
Drive plan
There is potentially a social networking aspect.
Provide reports and route optimization.
Flight plan
Sail plan
Float plan
Hike plan
Climb plan
Bike plan
Drive plan
There is potentially a social networking aspect.
Provide reports and route optimization.
Bluetooth Equip Mobile Devices
Equip car devices with bluetooth: radio, radar, CB, GPS.
Mobile phone will then be able to display and control those devices, making the mobile phone the device controller for the car.
Mobile phone will then be able to display and control those devices, making the mobile phone the device controller for the car.
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