The Anti-Paparazzi Clutch
The anti-paparazzi clutch is a response to the rise of paparazzi. Its unique patent pending technology allows you to protect your identity with a device small enough to fit inside your clutch. Its capable of blocking simultaneous flash photographs from any type of camera: point-and-shoot to professional SLRs.
Cameras are everywhere. Image is everything. Privacy is paramount.
Smarter, cheaper technologies empower photographers to invade privacy. Those who would profit by these invasions are increasingly cutthroat. Your security is in your own hands.
Our patent-pending technology automatically detects and blocks flash photography, including that from professional SLR cameras as well as consumer-level point-and-shoots, digital or film. Our next prototype promises an even greater blanket of security, with over five times the light output of the first generation, improved battery life, smaller size, lower weight and a manual option for continuous flashback to block video recording.
Our products also incorporate sensors that detect bag position, allowing you to control the flash.
The Anti-Paparazzi Clutch shifts power away from photographers back to you, restoring the balance by delivering a ruinous burst of light to unexpected and unwanted photographers. Invaded privacy can be permanent and irreversible. “Misunderstandings” are interpreted by viewers not by reason or explanation. Our product allows you to control the conversation. Not them.
Privacy and Technology in Sync
Imagine stepping out of your car and walking through a sea of photographers with the ability to fire back. Safe and reliable, our anti-paparazzi technology can emit a blinding light that clears the path for you. Think of it as a personal protection device for your public image.
In our current model, one charge will carry out up to 1,300 flash responses*. It recharges in less than 20 minutes and is as small as a PDA. Its interactive design, allows the you to control the way it works by the way you hold it. When activated, it instantly generates a flash of light that exploits the camera lenses and produces a flare of light as seen above. You may also choose to use it in continuous mode against video recordings. When not activated, you may resume your night.
All information supplied applies only to our current model. During development, features may be added and/or altered.
Preview
A demo of this technology will become available in the spring of 2010. Please contact us here to you would like to schedule a meeting. The initial release in spring of 2010 will be limited.
Response
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Credits
Thanks to New York University’s Interactive Telecommunication Program, Tom Igoe, and Zach Eveland, and Heather Knight for their support and encouragement.
Model: MarilynMonrobot
