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3-D Tilt Sensor Roll Ball Switch for Electronics Low Cost 3 Dimensional Tilt Switch for For Electronics There are currently no reviews for this Innovation.
| 3-D Tilt Sensor Roll Ball Switch for Electronics
Low Cost 3 Dimensional Tilt Switch for For Electronics |
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The first 3 dimensional tilt switch that knows which way is up 100% of the time; can also be manufactured at a low cost. |
 Annual Sales Forecast for USA * | Innovation Status |
Idea |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
Development
Status |
Proprietary
Protection Status |
Concept
Score |
| Ultra Low |
$1 |
$69,000 |
$800,000 |
1 of 5
In Development
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2 of 5
Patent Pending
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30 29 is
Average
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| Low Support |
$860,000 |
$3.3 M |
$9.9 M |
| Medium Support |
$7.5 M |
$24.8 M |
$65.3 M |
| High Support |
$19.8 M |
$66.3 M |
$175.3 M |
Remaining Time & Cost to First Sale |
| Ultra High |
$37.3 M |
$126.7 M |
$336.1 M |
6 mos-1 yr
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$10k-$100k
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3-D Tilt Sensor Roll Ball Switch for Electronics
- Low Cost 3 Dimensional Tilt Switch for For Electronics
Final Decision Maker: Electronic Manufacturers and Electrical Engineers
The first 3 dimensional tilt switch that knows which way is up 100% of the time. It is ideal for low cost commercial applications, like toys, kitchen appliances, heaters etc. This 3-D tilt switch only uses four pins to allow lowest cost possible. This 3-D tilt switch takes up half the space of traditional 2-D switches; saving you space and money. This 3-D switch is placed flat on the board and not on its side which makes it cheaper and easier to manufacture the final product. This tilt switch uses a unique internal geometry that forces the output into 6 defined states indicating its orientation up, down, left- right, forward, and backward. It is a mechanical solution that does not require complicated programming or expensive accelerometers. It has a small pin count that keeps this switch small and lightweight so it can be integrated into most applications and can save space in applications where two 2-D switches are required. Prior to this innovation, it would require a combination of 2 separate 2-Dimensional tilt switches, including one that is mounted at a 90 degree angle from the planar surface of the printed circuit board, to accurately determine the objects oreintation. A single 2-Dimensional tilt switch does not differentiate between right side up and upside down, which could mean the difference between an appliance catching fire or safe operation. In the same four pins used for a 2-Dimensional switch, this 3-D switch will give the correct orientation of the product for all 3 axis. This 3-D tilt switch will improve the safety of appliances. For example, a heater will turn off automatically if it is knocked over.
| $1.76 for 1 component when you purchase 2000 at a time. | Seeking: Research, Purchase, Investment, Manufacturing/R&D |
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* Consumption sales forecast. Does not include "Random" events or "Inventory Fill". Forecast is for Year 1 for Large or Year 2 for Small Companies.
Forecast should be read as ..."With Low marketing support there is an 80% odds of achieving sales of at least... |
| Listing #: USA.76.091109.001 |
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Date Posted: 2009-09-16 |
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Report Assumptions and Inventor(s) Commentary
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| Inventor(s) Assumptions |
"Most Likely"
Estimate |
Confidence |
Inventor(s) Commentary
Data Source or Basis for Assumptions |
| # of Possible Final Decision Makers |
10,000 |
30% |
Estimated based on 15 years experience in the industry.
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| Revenue per First Purchase |
$1,760.00 |
30% |
Based on knowledge of purchasing patterms of manufacturers. |
| % that will Repeat |
30% |
30% |
Based on our estimates of the manufacturers sales patterns. |
| Number of Annual Repeats |
4 |
30% |
Based on knowledge of manufacturers purchasing patterns. |
| Revenue per Repeat Purchase |
$3,500.00 |
30% |
Based on knowledge of manufacturer purchasing patterns. |
| Reseller (Trade) Margin |
15% |
30% |
This product could be sold direct from manufacturer to end user or through distribution. These estimates are based on knowledge of electronics distributor margins. |
| Producer Profit (EBITD) |
15% |
30% |
Based on the materials used being similar to a 2-D switch |
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| Innovation Status |
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Development
Status |
1 of 5
In Development
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I have completed a 3-D cad model of the product using Google Sketchup. A functioning prototype would be the next step. |
| Cost to First Sale (remaining) |
$10k-$100k |
30% |
I estimate that the plastic mold would cost approximately $20k. 2 gold pin molds would cost $20k and the gold ball is a commodity. |
| Time to First Sale (remaining) |
6 mos-1 yr |
30% |
Based on knowledge of industry lead times. |
| Confidence in Concept Claims made in description |
40% |
Based on my knowledge of other industry components. Successfully modified a 2-D tilt switch to verify the concept. |
Proprietary
Protection Status |
2 of 5
Patent Pending
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A utility patent was filed for this product in July of 2008. |
| Concept Score & Diagnostics |
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| Concept Diagnostics |
Red |
Yellow |
Green |
| Percentile Group |
Bottom 40% |
Middle 40% |
Top 20% |
| Overt Benefit |
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| Reason to Believe |
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| Dramatic Difference |
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| Listing #: USA.76.091109.001 |
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Date Posted: 2009-09-16 |
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Inventor Commentary & Alternative Development Scenarios
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| Inventor(s) Sales Goals |
| Minimum Goal |
$50,000 |
Current GOAL |
$0.2 M |
X-Ray view of the 3-D Tilt switch. It is simple in design and consists of 4 unique parts. The ball makes electrical connections based on the switch orientation. |
Inventor(s) Commentary:
I am an electrical engineer and design military products,toys, and consumer goods. This innovation was conceived during a product development cycle that required a 3-D tilt switch. I found multiple manufacturers of 2-D tilt switches. None of the 2-D tilt switches could differentiate between right side up or upside down. To solve this problem, I had to use 2 tilt switches for twice the cost and space and had to mount one on its side. This 3-D tilt switch solves all of these problems. |
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CURRENT SALES FORECAST |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$1 |
$69,000 |
$800,000 |
| Low Support |
$860,000 |
$3.3 M |
$9.9 M |
| Medium Support |
$7.5 M |
$24.8 M |
$65.3 M |
| High Support |
$19.8 M |
$66.3 M |
$175.3 M |
| Ultra High |
$37.3 M |
$126.7 M |
$336.1 M |
If MARKETING CONCEPT Improved (Increase Concept Score by +20 Points) |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$1 |
$120,000 |
$1.4 M |
| Low Support |
$1.6 M |
$5.7 M |
$16.7 M |
| Medium Support |
$13.4 M |
$43.3 M |
$109.8 M |
| High Support |
$35.3 M |
$116.9 M |
$294.8 M |
| Ultra High |
$66.9 M |
$218.4 M |
$567.7 M |
If PRODUCT/SERVICE Improved (Increase Repeat Rate & Number of Repeats by 30% and Revenue Per Purchase 20%) |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$1 |
$110,000 |
$1.3 M |
| Low Support |
$1.4 M |
$5.3 M |
$17.5 M |
| Medium Support |
$11.0 M |
$39.0 M |
$114.0 M |
| High Support |
$30.0 M |
$107.4 M |
$312.4 M |
| Ultra High |
$56.4 M |
$197.4 M |
$570.9 M |
If MARKETING CONCEPT and PRODUCT/SERVICE Improved (Increase Concept +20 Points, Repeat Rate & Number of repeats by 30% and Revenue per purchase 20%) |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$2 |
$190,000 |
$2.3 M |
| Low Support |
$2.4 M |
$9.4 M |
$29.7 M |
| Medium Support |
$19.2 M |
$66.8 M |
$193.8 M |
| High Support |
$53.2 M |
$185.8 M |
$520.0 M |
| Ultra High |
$99.9 M |
$352.9 M |
$1.0 B |
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| Listing #: USA.76.091109.001 |
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Date Posted: 2009-09-16 |
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Additional Details
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| Fair Market Royalty (%) |
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Conservative - 80% Odds
Royalty Percentage |
Most Likely - 50% Odds
Royalty Percentage |
Aggressive - 20% Odds
Royalty Percentage |
| At CURRENT State & Status |
1% |
1.7% |
2.6% |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Annual Inventor Royalty Revenue |
3 Year Value
to Inventor
If 50% Odds |
| 80% Odds |
50% Odds |
20% Odds |
| Ultra Low Support |
$1,200 |
$3,500 |
$7,400 |
$11,000 |
| Low Support |
$21,000 |
$58,000 |
$110,000 |
$170,000 |
| Medium Support |
$140,000 |
$390,000 |
$760,000 |
$1.2 M |
| High Support |
$400,000 |
$1.1 M |
$2.1 M |
$3.2 M |
| Ultra High Support |
$780,000 |
$2.0 M |
$3.9 M |
$6.0 M |
| Sales & Marketing Support Level Assumptions |
| Sales & Marketing Support Level Assumptions |
Sample Numbers |
% Aware x
% Distribution
(Aware & Able) |
Inventor
Confidence |
| % Distribution |
% Awareness |
| Ultra Low Support (Word of Mouth) |
5% |
3% |
0.2% |
N/A |
| Low Support (Small Company) |
20% |
10% |
2% |
N/A |
| Medium Support (Medium Sized Company) |
50% |
25% |
13% |
N/A |
| High Support (Large Company) |
75% |
45% |
34% |
N/A |
| Ultra High Support (Mega or Niche) |
90% |
70% |
63% |
N/A |
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Graph of EQUIVALENT (Awareness x Distribution) Combinations
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NAICS Industry Codes
For This Invention |
| 33999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing |
| 33993 - Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing |
| 33522 - Major Appliance Manufacturing |
| 33521 - Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing |
| 33441 - Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manu... |
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| Patent Numbers that apply to this Product/Service |
| 12/183010 |
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| Inventor(s) PEDIGREE |
| Years EXPERIENCE in related industry |
15 |
| GRANTED Patents |
0 |
| Licensing Deals SIGNED |
0 |
| Innovations that have SHIPPED |
0 |
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For USA Patents: Utility Patent = 7 digit number, Design Patent starts with D, Planet Patent starts with PP. Provisional Application "61/xxx,xxx", Non provisional application "12/xxx,xxx", Design patent application "29/xxx,xxx"
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CAUTION: This Merwyn Business Simulation Research Report includes no warranty or guarantee. Results and opinions should be considered rough and directional in nature. This is because the report is based upon inventor-supplied data and simplified modeling methods. If you are looking to invest, distribute, purchase or become involved with this innovation, in any way, we strongly urge you to validate the inventor data and sales forecasts BEFORE committing yourself or your resources. Merwyn Research, Inc. shall not be responsible for any liability or damages arising out of the failure to perform such investigation and validation. Changes in the concept description, product, pricing, or input assumptions will almost certainly change results.
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| Listing #: USA.76.091109.001 |
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Date Posted: 2009-09-16 |
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Additional Forecasts for Other Countries
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 Annual Sales - Probability Forecast - Canada |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$11,000 |
$130,000 |
| Low Support |
$140,000 |
$520,000 |
$1.6 M |
| Medium Support |
$1.2 M |
$3.9 M |
$10.3 M |
| High Support |
$3.1 M |
$10.5 M |
$27.8 M |
| Ultra High |
$5.9 M |
$20.1 M |
$53.3 M |
 Annual Sales - Probability Forecast - United Kingdom |
Sales & Marketing
Support Level |
Conservative
80% odds
of selling |
Most Likely
50% odds
of selling |
Aggressive
20% odds
of selling |
| Ultra Low |
$0 |
$19,000 |
$220,000 |
| Low Support |
$240,000 |
$920,000 |
$2.8 M |
| Medium Support |
$2.1 M |
$7.0 M |
$18.4 M |
| High Support |
$5.6 M |
$18.7 M |
$49.3 M |
| Ultra High |
$10.5 M |
$35.6 M |
$94.5 M |
Forecast are calculated based on population, (PPP) purchasing power parity, International Trade, Urbanization and the Human Growth Index.
Forecast can be skewed for some industries, so for best results, adjusting the number of final decision makers for every country is recommended.
| Listing #: USA.76.091109.001 |
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Date Posted: 2009-09-16 |
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