Have you ever gotten your package stolen from your doorstep? 30% of Americas have had a delivered package stolen from them, and thanks to Brad Ruffkess there is now a solution to the problem. Brad studied computer science at Tulane University and landed himself a job at Coca-Cola. He later left to solve the problem of “package poachers”. He designed a smart lock that is able to secure packages until you are home to open them. All you need is wifi, a box large enough to store package, and wifi for this new smart lock to work.
There is a scanner on the lock that scans the package delivered opening the lock. The lock is connect to an app on your smart phone that notify’s you when a package has been delivered. This solves a huge problem for people who are worried about their packages being taken. Brad used his expertise in computer science to develop a new product that will save people a lot of money. He used his prior knowledge of technology and created a whole new market. Thanks to his new and unique innovation, people no longer have to worry about their packages being stolen.
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This padlock system is a very innovative way to keep packages save on your doorstep. As Christmas season arrives more and more packages are being delivered to houses every day, this is where BoxLock Smart Padlock could save many frustrated people from getting their long awaited packages from getting stolen.
This idea is brilliant considering is actually solves the problem of people getting their packages stolen. Most package stealing ideas don’t actually protect the package from getting stolen rather they just provide video evidence of your package getting stolen.
This is a very smart idea. This happened personally to my mom when she sent a package to my brother at grad school and his package got stolen. She sent a lot of things so she lost a lot of money from it. She tried to find a way to find it, but it was not possible so it was very upsetting. THis package will be helpful, and super nice for people.
This is a great example of a product thought up of in order to solve a specific problem, a whole in the market. Its very relatable and a very simple solution. No doubt, if marketed well, those really unnerved by leaving their packages to the mercy of the public, would jump on this product.