Perfectly Fitted to a User's Ear Shape, Sound Needs, Style and Activity, OwnPhones Earbuds Are Available in Limited Quantities at 50% Off During the Campaign
Four Models Available as Early Bird Specials: "Fit," "Designer Fit," "Smart Fit" and "Jewelry Collection"
SAN DIEGO, July 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — OwnPhones (#ownphones) today went LIVE with a Kickstarter (#kickstarter) campaign (http://bit.ly/ownphones) to help complete the development of its revolutionary product – the world's first wireless 3D printed, personalized smart earbuds (#earbuds) and an accompanying mobile app for iOS (Android to follow). The campaign, which has a funding goal of $250,000USD, features limited Early Bird specials of 50% off all sets of earbuds (regular retail prices range from $299USD to $449USD).
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Designed to fit perfectly and built exclusively for each individual ear, OwnPhones earbuds represent a combination of the very latest in 3D printing, Bluetooth technology and personal audio. Along with being custom 3D printed according to the user's personality and choice of activities, they're also completely wireless, cancel noise around the user and can even be made to fit their lifestyle with an ergonomic custom fit. And with thousands of combinations of features and four different models ("Fit," "Designer Fit," "Smart Fit" and "Jewelry Collection) to choose from, OwnPhones earbuds can be personalized for each user.
"Ears are like fingerprints – each one is unique, so it is time that consumers were able to get earbuds that actually fit their ears properly," said Itamar Jobani, CEO and founder, OwnPhones.
OwnPhones Personalization Technology
- A Custom Fit
The OwnPhones mobile app turns a phone's camera into a 3D scanner. By following a few simple steps, users create a short video orbiting the phone around their ears. The OwnPhones servers will then convert the video into a 3D model of their ears. This creates a custom ergonomic fit so every time the user wears them, they'll fit perfectly and won't jiggle when they run or jostle when they dance!
- 3D Printed
Each pair of OwnPhones earbuds offers a precise fit down to the millimeter. The printer can assemble 3D objects out of many different materials. This allows OwnPhones to match the cartilage in the user's ear and can build any set of OwnPhones earbuds, one-at-a-time.
- True-Wireless
The earbuds are integrated with Bluetooth 4.0 technology, so there's no cord to get tangled and no plugs to fumble with. OwnPhones gives users the freedom they need without the restrictions of a cord and will be the world's first 3D printed wireless earbuds.
- SoundScaping
Since OwnPhones are perfectly fitted to each ear, they can be used to block out noise. But not all noises. A built-in digital signal processor can filter ambient noises (Soundscaping) and the user can use the OwnPhones mobile app to let through requested sounds – from a beeping alarm to a friend's voice (OwnPhones calls this "Real World Notifications").
- Own Status
Using red, yellow and green LED lights, the OwnStatus feature can let OwnPhones communicate for the user. A red light tells people, "Leave me alone," a yellow light says "I'm busy" and a green light says "Let's chat."
- Versatile Advantage
Since users have two separate earbuds, they can push music to one side and let the world in through the other. Now, there's no need to buy another headset to make and receive calls in the car… users can use their OwnPhones both as earbuds and as a headset.
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Kickstarter Details and Availability
OwnPhone's Kickstarter offering is now available at: http://bit.ly/ownphones. OwnPhones is seeking support to complete the development of its revolutionary wireless 3D printed, personalized smart earbuds and an accompanying mobile app for iOS (Android to follow). Early Bird Specials include: for a $149USD pledge, users can get the "OwnPhones Fit" model. For a $175USD pledge, users can get the "OwnPhones Designer Fit" model. For a $199USD pledge, users can get the "OwnPhones Smart Fit" model. Additional rewards include: for a $799USD pledge, users can design (in their own brand look and style) their own custom branded earbuds. As part of this reward, contributors can sell their branded earbuds on the OwnPhones online store. Another rewards option includes a pledge for $9,999USD, which will see OwnPhones commissioning a local artist who will meet with the contributor to custom design a Gold & Diamond studded fashion earbud.
About OwnPhones
San Diego, CA-based OwnPhones is an exciting tech startup developing custom-fit, highly personalized 3D printed earbuds. The brainchild of founder Itamar Jobani, a former NY-based sculpture/installation artist who has exhibited across the US and Europe, OwnPhones was founded after Jobani experienced frustration when running and having his earbuds constantly fall out. The company's flagship earbuds feature Mobile App Scanning using Photogrammetry, Multi-Material 3D Printing, a huge selection of styles, colors and materials, OwnErgonomics built to the user's Activity Profile, SmartTech for Soundscaping and Environmental Sounds integration, Real World Notifications and an OwnStatus LED Indicator Light. For more information, visit www.ownphones.com.