GreySun Technologies is creating the GreyBand, a Bluetooth-enabled wearable breathalyzer that connects to a smartphone app and social network to alert friends when a user is excessively intoxicated. This device promotes proactive management of mental health and addiction by providing real-time feedback on alcohol consumption.
Funding
$10K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to impaired judgment and risky behavior, yet individuals often lack real-time feedback on their intoxication level. Traditional breathalyzers are often bulky, inconvenient, and stigmatized, hindering proactive monitoring and responsible decision-making.
Solution
GreySun Technologies is developing the GreyBand, a wearable breathalyzer that provides discreet and accurate blood alcohol content (BAC) estimation. The GreyBand uses an electrochemical alcohol sensor to measure BAC and communicates the results to a companion mobile application via Bluetooth. The app displays the user's intoxication level relative to a pre-set limit using intuitive visual signals and can automatically notify designated contacts if the user exceeds their safe threshold. By integrating personalized data analytics and social accountability features, GreyBand promotes responsible drinking habits and proactive intervention.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes young adults, college students, and social drinkers who want to monitor their alcohol consumption, make informed decisions, and promote responsible drinking habits among their peers.
Features
- Electrochemical alcohol sensor providing BAC measurements accurate within 0.01%
- Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for seamless data transfer to iOS and Android devices
- Mobile application displaying BAC level with green, yellow, and red safety signals relative to a user-defined intoxication limit
- Automated safety notifications to designated contacts when the user exceeds their set limit
- Personalized data-driven insights and drinking history tracking within the mobile app
- Adjustable strap and durable ABS plastic shell for comfortable, all-day wear
- Haptic feedback for ease of use