Provides LoRaWAN-connected smart power outlets that combine secure device charging with ad-supported revenue generation. These outlets protect electrical grids from unauthorized access while delivering targeted mobile ads, enabling businesses to transform public charging stations into profitable assets with real-time energy monitoring and detailed performance analytics.
Funding
$175K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Public power outlets are often unsecured, creating opportunities for unauthorized access to electrical grids and potential vulnerabilities. Businesses also struggle to monetize public spaces effectively, often viewing power outlets as cost centers rather than potential revenue streams.
Solution
Vidergy provides LoRaWAN-connected smart power outlets that transform public charging stations into secure and profitable assets. The patented outlets offer robust protection against electrical grid intrusion while simultaneously generating revenue through targeted mobile advertising. Users can access free charging by viewing advertisements, creating a mutually beneficial experience for both consumers and advertisers. Real-time energy monitoring and detailed performance analytics are available through an online dashboard, allowing businesses to optimize advertising spend and track energy consumption.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes venue owners such as airports, cruise lines, bus terminals, hotels, malls, conference centers, hospitals, and fast food/cafés looking to monetize foot traffic and secure their electrical grids. Advertisers seeking to reach a captive audience in high-traffic areas are also a key segment.
Features
- Patented power outlet design (US-12130681-B2) integrating secure charging with ad-supported revenue generation
- LoRaWAN connectivity for remote monitoring and control, with disabled Wi-Fi to enhance security
- Tamper-resistant hardware and surge, short-circuit, and overload protection for user safety
- AdTech platform delivering targeted mobile ads with impression, click-through rate (CTR), and viewability metrics
- Real-time energy consumption tracking in kWh (kilowatt-hour)
- User reporting metrics including IP address, Browser ID, and Time Stamp
- Online dashboard for campaign and outlet performance analytics
- Hardened outlet design that protects copper lines from data transmission and eliminates juice jacking