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Kisha – The umbrella you'll never lose

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Post by gorancandrlic » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 4:50 PM UTC

Kisha – The umbrella you'll never lose
getkisha.com

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Post by avree » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 4:59 PM UTC

Does it actually exist? I'm interested, but I'm always dubious when I see a shipdate that is in the future.

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Post by nicpottier » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 4:59 PM UTC

Isn't this just putting a Tile [1] (or any number of other BLE devices) on an umbrella?

[1] https://www.thetileapp.com/

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Post by gorancandrlic » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 5:02 PM UTC

nicpottier wrote: post #3

Isn't this just putting a Tile [1] (or any number of other BLE devices) on an umbrella? [1] https://www.thetileapp.com/

Actually no, because the use case is quite different. We wanted to create an umbrella that really has an app that helps. With Tile, you would just get the location feature, without the weather forecast

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Post by sysk » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 5:03 PM UTC

Can't figure out if this is a real product or satire.

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Post by gorancandrlic » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 5:03 PM UTC

avree wrote: post #2

Does it actually exist? I'm interested, but I'm always dubious when I see a shipdate that is in the future.

Hi Avre, yes, it does. We've manufactured a small quantity that will ship in January. We've also prepared our production lines to support bigger quantities as we scale our operations. Thanks for your comment.

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Post by steeve » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 5:11 PM UTC

I really am not so sold on the idea of having to charge my umbrella...

I do wish you all the success though!

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Post by michaeln » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 5:11 PM UTC

Is this a problem people are willing to pay to solve? Is the fact that it's raining outside a good enough reminder not to lose your umbrella? Just curious.

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Post by frncscgmz » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 5:11 PM UTC

This is a very confusing. I had to scroll all the way down the page to see actual photos of the umbrella.

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Post by kordless » Thu, Dec 18, 2014, 5:12 PM UTC

gorancandrlic wrote: post #4

nicpottier wrote: post #3

Isn't this just putting a Tile [1] (or any number of other BLE devices) on an umbrella? [1] https://www.thetileapp.com/

Actually no, because the use case is quite different. We wanted to create an umbrella that really has an app that helps. With Tile, you would just get the location feature, without the weather forecast

But buying a product for a singular use and complicating it by including a singular app I have to install will only result in wasting people's time. Not to mention the fact umbrellas are pretty much a commodity. I'd encourage exploring the the general idea of attaching custom trackers to specific objects. Build out an IFTTT type app that tracks things on a selective basis. Backpacks on work days, umbrellas on rainy days, camera when you are going to the game, etc. The tracker tags should be customized for each use. The umbrella one attaches with a punch through pin and lock plate, for example.

Also, your general use statement is all wrong. The biggest problem with umbrellas isn't losing them, it's them getting destroyed by a gust of wind or simple, unrepairable mechanical failures. A better use statement would be "Never get caught again without your umbrella/backpack/camera/etc."