Does this Event Collector idea solve a real problem, or is it just a cool gadget? (I will not promote)
Hello everyone, I have a project that I think could be interesting, but I would like to get your opinions about the relevance of the idea and whether it actually solves a real problem or creates enough value for people. Basically, the idea is an Event Collector device. It would be a small smart tag that tracks movement and, optionally, temperature and humidity. Instead of just giving you raw sensor data, an AI platform would analyze the movement patterns, classify what happened, and give the user useful insights. For example, one device could potentially detect and track events such as: How many times a door was opened/closed When someone enters or leaves a room How many times a fridge was opened during the day How often a cabinet, drawer, mailbox, garage door, etc. is used Movement or vibration of a car, bike, machine, package, or other object When an object was moved from its usual position Activity patterns of equipment or appliances Temperature and humidity history inside a room, fridge, storage box, garage, etc. Detecting unusual activity compared to the normal pattern The idea is that the hardware would be very simple and generic. You attach the same device to different objects, and the software/AI figures out what type of events are happening instead of needing a different specialized sensor for every use case. For example, you could put one on your fridge and get: “Fridge opened 18 times today, mostly between 5 PM and 9 PM.” Or attach one to a door and get: “Front door opened 7 times today. Unusual opening detected at 2:30 AM.” Or put it on equipment and see how often it is actually being used. My main question is: Do you think there is a real use case for something like this? Would you personally use it? Do you see more value for consumers, businesses, warehouses, maintenance, elderly care, rentals, etc.? I am especially interested in hearing what you think is the strongest use case, because I don't want to build a technology first and then try to find a problem for it afterward.