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Getting a USB Peripheral Idea to Market?

Posted by Cliff on from the turning-possibilities-into-realities dept.

WillAdams asks: "I have an idea for an almost embarrassingly simple USB device, which I believe would be fairly popular --- no hardware or device driver development skills though. Ideally I'd like to approach a company, hand the product idea off and just collect a small royalty. Unfortunately the most obvious choice doesn't accept product submissions. Any suggestions?"

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  1. First make sure... by IronMagnus · · Score: 3, Interesting

    The idea hasn't already been patented and some company is just waiting for someone else to start producing it so they can sue them.

  2. manufacturers by selfsealingstembolt · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Go and find some USB products that are similarly 'innovative' and contact their manufacturer.

    See here for some examples. Companies already producing an USB aquarium or coffee warmer may be a good start.

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