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breathing.ai
Customizing screens with AI to reduce user stress.
USA, New York
Market: Other, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile applications
Stage of the project: Prototype or product is ready
Date of last change: 25.04.2019
USA, New York
Market: Other, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile applications
Stage of the project: Prototype or product is ready
Date of last change: 25.04.2019
Idea
Breathing.ai improves users heart rate and breathing patterns by integrating biometric feedback data to inform the adaptive design of screens. Initially, a screens colors, fonts, and shapes. Measurable reduction of stress levels for the hours users spend on a screen.
Our initial studies have shown that randomly chosen colors and fonts induce different measurable responses from the body ranging from calming to accelerating the heart rate. Further, the colors and fonts that lowered their heart rate were, in fact, the fonts that they “liked” the most.
Our initial studies have shown that randomly chosen colors and fonts induce different measurable responses from the body ranging from calming to accelerating the heart rate. Further, the colors and fonts that lowered their heart rate were, in fact, the fonts that they “liked” the most.
Current Status
Prototype building for presentation at Collision Conference in May in Toronto.
Finishing seed funding round.
Key hires.
Finishing seed funding round.
Key hires.
Market
Personalization is now an $8B market. Marketers overwhelmingly agree (98%) that personalization helps advance customer relationships, with 74% claiming it has a “strong” or “extreme” impact. Nearly 9 out of 10 (88%) state that their customers and prospects expect a personalized experience. 58% of marketers at B2B companies and 60% of hybrid companies feel they don’t have sufficient data and insights for effective personalization compared to 39% of B2Cs.
Problem or Opportunity
Screen Time
Today, the average adult (18+) spends over 11 hours on device screens daily [source]. Similarly, teenagers (13-18 year olds) are spending on average 9 hours a day on entertainment media while (8-12 year olds) are spending about 6 hours a day on devices [source].
Studies have shown that an increase in screen time is correlated with higher stress levels, poorer sleeping habits from blue light exposure, and negative downstream health effects including heart disease.[source, source]
Global Stress
Stress levels are increasing globally [source, source]. Workplace stress is at an all-time high, and most adults say that the stress from their work is affecting their health [source]. $30 billion dollars are lost due to stress-related days off from work, and many experts agree that more needs to be done to create a better culture of health in the workplace [source]. There is a clear market need to improve the physiology of a business’ employees at work to avoid the large economic downstream effects of a stressed-out workforce.
One Size Doesn't Fit All
Websites and applications offer a one-size fits all approach to their front-end design. In today’s market, there aren’t personalized solutions that use deep learning to adapt a user’s screen to their physiological state. Instead, customers need to go out of their way to download applications and decide which settings they believe they work best for them. This is a good start, but it is not scalable and adaptive to true body signals such as heart rate and breathing patterns.
Today, the average adult (18+) spends over 11 hours on device screens daily [source]. Similarly, teenagers (13-18 year olds) are spending on average 9 hours a day on entertainment media while (8-12 year olds) are spending about 6 hours a day on devices [source].
Studies have shown that an increase in screen time is correlated with higher stress levels, poorer sleeping habits from blue light exposure, and negative downstream health effects including heart disease.[source, source]
Global Stress
Stress levels are increasing globally [source, source]. Workplace stress is at an all-time high, and most adults say that the stress from their work is affecting their health [source]. $30 billion dollars are lost due to stress-related days off from work, and many experts agree that more needs to be done to create a better culture of health in the workplace [source]. There is a clear market need to improve the physiology of a business’ employees at work to avoid the large economic downstream effects of a stressed-out workforce.
One Size Doesn't Fit All
Websites and applications offer a one-size fits all approach to their front-end design. In today’s market, there aren’t personalized solutions that use deep learning to adapt a user’s screen to their physiological state. Instead, customers need to go out of their way to download applications and decide which settings they believe they work best for them. This is a good start, but it is not scalable and adaptive to true body signals such as heart rate and breathing patterns.
Solution (product or service)
Adaptive Design
Breathing.ai improves users heart rate and breathing patterns by integrating biometric feedback data to inform the adaptive design of screens. Initially, a screens colors, fonts, and shapes. Measurable reduction of stress levels for the hours users spend on a screen.
Our initial studies have shown that randomly chosen colors and fonts induce different measurable responses fr om the body ranging from calming to accelerating the heart rate. Further, the colors and fonts that lowered their heart rate were, in fact, the fonts that they “liked” the most.
Learning Interfaces
From mobile devices with apps to personalized websites, and even VR/AR/XR, the personalization of screen devices to the user's biological data is scalable and interoperable. Our technology is the culmination of several important pieces: deep learning, deep breathing, readily accessible high-performance cameras, and of course, screen time. By creating real-time adaptive interfaces, breathing.ai will help create a sustainable, healthy relationship between humans and technology.
Deep Breathing
Studies have shown that improved breathing techniques can have a tremendous effect on lowering stress levels. Further, the average person breathes 24,000 times a day, and a majority of these breaths will occur in front of a screen.
At breathing.ai, we work tirelessly to combat the negative effects that stress has on the individual level by screen personalization that induces the same effects of scientifically-proven breathing techniques.
Digital Wellbeing
We believe that by stimulating the effects of deep breathing through personalized screens, the aforementioned negative health effects can be mitigated for the general population. We see a future wh ere personalization is created at the individual level rather than the brand specific one.
Improve Everyday Interactions
We address screens and stress by lowering heart rate and deepen breathing patterns with everyday technology. By creating real-time adaptive interfaces, breathing.ai creates a sustainable, healthy relationship between humans and technology. Our adaptive interfaces have the ability to customize users screens for wellbeing.
Leverage Existing Technology
Simply by using existing technology such as web-/mobile cam and machine learning to detect vital signs, breathing.ai's patent-based software then analyzes and adapts the screen colors, brightness, fonts etc. of the screen in real-time.
Deep Learning & Breathing
Our team of engineers and technologists will use deep learning tools with real-time data from a user’s camera to develop adaptive interfaces. Deep breathing can play a major role in the health of people’s lives. Breathing pattern improvement presents a unique opportunity for our technology as it focuses on improving the human nervous system. This amalgamation of driving forces is what makes this technology unique and necessary for the lifestyles of today and in the future.
Breathing.ai improves users heart rate and breathing patterns by integrating biometric feedback data to inform the adaptive design of screens. Initially, a screens colors, fonts, and shapes. Measurable reduction of stress levels for the hours users spend on a screen.
Our initial studies have shown that randomly chosen colors and fonts induce different measurable responses fr om the body ranging from calming to accelerating the heart rate. Further, the colors and fonts that lowered their heart rate were, in fact, the fonts that they “liked” the most.
Learning Interfaces
From mobile devices with apps to personalized websites, and even VR/AR/XR, the personalization of screen devices to the user's biological data is scalable and interoperable. Our technology is the culmination of several important pieces: deep learning, deep breathing, readily accessible high-performance cameras, and of course, screen time. By creating real-time adaptive interfaces, breathing.ai will help create a sustainable, healthy relationship between humans and technology.
Deep Breathing
Studies have shown that improved breathing techniques can have a tremendous effect on lowering stress levels. Further, the average person breathes 24,000 times a day, and a majority of these breaths will occur in front of a screen.
At breathing.ai, we work tirelessly to combat the negative effects that stress has on the individual level by screen personalization that induces the same effects of scientifically-proven breathing techniques.
Digital Wellbeing
We believe that by stimulating the effects of deep breathing through personalized screens, the aforementioned negative health effects can be mitigated for the general population. We see a future wh ere personalization is created at the individual level rather than the brand specific one.
Improve Everyday Interactions
We address screens and stress by lowering heart rate and deepen breathing patterns with everyday technology. By creating real-time adaptive interfaces, breathing.ai creates a sustainable, healthy relationship between humans and technology. Our adaptive interfaces have the ability to customize users screens for wellbeing.
Leverage Existing Technology
Simply by using existing technology such as web-/mobile cam and machine learning to detect vital signs, breathing.ai's patent-based software then analyzes and adapts the screen colors, brightness, fonts etc. of the screen in real-time.
Deep Learning & Breathing
Our team of engineers and technologists will use deep learning tools with real-time data from a user’s camera to develop adaptive interfaces. Deep breathing can play a major role in the health of people’s lives. Breathing pattern improvement presents a unique opportunity for our technology as it focuses on improving the human nervous system. This amalgamation of driving forces is what makes this technology unique and necessary for the lifestyles of today and in the future.
Competitors
Case Study
We identified NovaLauncher as being the biggest competitor. However, our technology is clearly differentiated by using machine learning to adapt the screen for the user from the get-go.
Nova Launcher Prime (Android) Price: $4.99
Ranked #1 in Personalization, #16 Overall in US, Overall Rating: 4.8
1M+ Downloads / 97.7K Avg. Monthly Downloads (as of Feb 2019)
Applications to date have competed to provide ways to customize one’s screen and user in both quantity and quality. However, they do not attempt to use machine learning principles to adapt to the screen. Rather, these changes to the screen are primarily user-driven for both iOS and Android [source, source, source].
We identified NovaLauncher as being the biggest competitor. However, our technology is clearly differentiated by using machine learning to adapt the screen for the user from the get-go.
Nova Launcher Prime (Android) Price: $4.99
Ranked #1 in Personalization, #16 Overall in US, Overall Rating: 4.8
1M+ Downloads / 97.7K Avg. Monthly Downloads (as of Feb 2019)
Applications to date have competed to provide ways to customize one’s screen and user in both quantity and quality. However, they do not attempt to use machine learning principles to adapt to the screen. Rather, these changes to the screen are primarily user-driven for both iOS and Android [source, source, source].
Advantages or differentiators
We have a well designed and playful strategy in place to attract millions of users.
Market Strategy
Remarkable Interfaces
First and foremost, we are dedicated to creating remarkable interfaces on and offline that delight users. In turn, creating the most powerful and cost-effective marketing tool - word of mouth. We estimate that each user will share each product with at least three friends.
Industry Partnerships & Relationships
Rather than building a brand with millions of dollars, over several years, our strategy is to leverage existing brands, influential figures and their networks through fruitful partnerships. For example, our initial product exploring color can support the marketing efforts of Pantone, Crayola or any number of paint brands globally.
Installations, Events & Conferences
With so much noise online, with countless brands vying for attention, we believe in creating unique opportunities to interact offline. Through experiential installations, curious event stands and compelling talks we plan to excite each potential user with the future of a personal relationship with their technology.
Iterative Design & Ancient Wisdom
We will use the power of iterative design, ancient wisdom and good humor to stand out from the crowd online and cultivate content worth sharing.
Market Strategy
Remarkable Interfaces
First and foremost, we are dedicated to creating remarkable interfaces on and offline that delight users. In turn, creating the most powerful and cost-effective marketing tool - word of mouth. We estimate that each user will share each product with at least three friends.
Industry Partnerships & Relationships
Rather than building a brand with millions of dollars, over several years, our strategy is to leverage existing brands, influential figures and their networks through fruitful partnerships. For example, our initial product exploring color can support the marketing efforts of Pantone, Crayola or any number of paint brands globally.
Installations, Events & Conferences
With so much noise online, with countless brands vying for attention, we believe in creating unique opportunities to interact offline. Through experiential installations, curious event stands and compelling talks we plan to excite each potential user with the future of a personal relationship with their technology.
Iterative Design & Ancient Wisdom
We will use the power of iterative design, ancient wisdom and good humor to stand out from the crowd online and cultivate content worth sharing.
Business model
Breathing.ai offers technology to improve users heart rate and breathing patterns to reduce stress levels. Web/mobile cameras and machine learning detect heart rate and breathing, and our patent-based “Adaptive Interfaces” customize the screens to each user. Breathing.ai creates B2B and B2C products. In 2019, a series of five different websites reaches five different audiences uses the same personalization starting with coloring.ai in 5/2019 to adapt colors as a subscription model.
Breathing.ai will launch with three main revenue streams. Consumer interfaces, corporate interfaces, and adaptive insights.
Consumer Interfaces
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Paid Users
14,500
120,500
508,000
Revenue
$34,933
$270,803
$1,523,789
Assumptions include: CPA - $40, Conversion to Paid User 2%, LTV - $235.
Expected product pipeline and prices below.
Webapp
Coloring.ai - What's your favorite color? (Sponsored by Pantone/Adobe)
Free for 5 colors
Level 1: $12 for 32 colors
Level 2: $30 for 32 colors for 4 people
Level 3: $60 for lifetime membership 3.2 million colors
Adaptive Keyboard
App - iOS & Android
Free for 6 colors & 6 typefaces
$12 for membership w 32 colors & 32 typefaces
Chrome Browser Extension
Free for 6 colors & 6 typefaces
$12 for membership w 32 colors & 32 typefaces
Android Launcher
Free for 6 colors & 6 typefaces
$12 for membership w 32 colors & 32 typefaces
Breathing.ai will launch with three main revenue streams. Consumer interfaces, corporate interfaces, and adaptive insights.
Consumer Interfaces
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Paid Users
14,500
120,500
508,000
Revenue
$34,933
$270,803
$1,523,789
Assumptions include: CPA - $40, Conversion to Paid User 2%, LTV - $235.
Expected product pipeline and prices below.
Webapp
Coloring.ai - What's your favorite color? (Sponsored by Pantone/Adobe)
Free for 5 colors
Level 1: $12 for 32 colors
Level 2: $30 for 32 colors for 4 people
Level 3: $60 for lifetime membership 3.2 million colors
Adaptive Keyboard
App - iOS & Android
Free for 6 colors & 6 typefaces
$12 for membership w 32 colors & 32 typefaces
Chrome Browser Extension
Free for 6 colors & 6 typefaces
$12 for membership w 32 colors & 32 typefaces
Android Launcher
Free for 6 colors & 6 typefaces
$12 for membership w 32 colors & 32 typefaces
Money will be spent on
Prototyping, marketing, key hires.
Team or Management
Invention/Patent
"Adaptive Interface for Screen-Based Interactions" filed in 2017 in the US, just (April 2019) overcome the two major rejections of US Patent Office.
Product Video
Presentation
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