SoftBank Japan makes connections across generations in new high tech innovation for the non-tech savvy
The world moves at the speed of life. However, at times, life seems to lack behind the ever-evolving technological advancements. Sometimes we are lost in the sea of appliances and applications that were made to assist us in the first place. Older generations will understand this. The confusions and the dismays at what to do with the smartphones and tablets that seems to appear out of sci-fi movies of yesteryears. Technologies are supposed to bridge that gap. But the conundrum persists. What if grandchildren living in far away cities would like to video chat with their grandparents. What if you would like to connect with your parents, who are not the most aptitude with technologies. You won’t be there in person to charge their phones, choose the apps, or, help connect the internet. We have been there, in one form or another, trying to reach grandparents or non-tech savvy populations from great distances.
Japan is the highest aging nation. SoftBank, a leading telecommunications service provider and envisioneer from Japan have created innovative design of new device that is easy for elderly persons to use: Personal Innovation Act “Analog Innovation”. By simply calling them up on their landline phones and instant video connection is made. Without fuss. Without having to activate any applications or configure any settings. Other innovations are: remote child heights recording, instant handwritten message, instant SNS newsletter from social media, interactive shadow play, VHS on clouds, or, simple voice calls. Never miss a moment, because family connections should be cross-generations.
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