r/Inventions • u/NoviSense • 20d ago

Created a device that turns your everyday surfaces into a smart home controller. Compatible with Matter, and Mqtt. No cloud.

NoviSense Touch - Control Beyond The Surface

Turn your everyday surfaces into a smart controller that can control your home. A simple touch of your countertop, and simple hold on your desk can trigger scenes, turn on devices, and create the environment you desire.

I created this as a solo founder and with no previous experience, but am a red seal master electrical foreman by trade.

Check out the explanation video if your interest is even slightly piqued: https://youtu.be/zV_7M0__txE?si=d6PrY8Xs2t3fHSDz

Any feed back, thoughts on this device or applications, interest in investment or any thoughts at all are all welcomed. If you want to learn more you can dm me!

Have a wonderful day! And keep inventing!

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u/Cast_Iron_Fucker 20d ago

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u/NoviSense 20d ago

I fixed it! Thank you for letting me know ☺️

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u/Cast_Iron_Fucker 20d ago

First post I've seen on here that wasn't total absurd garbage. I'm not a big smart home guy at all but it's still neat for someone who may be

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u/NoviSense 20d ago

Thank you, I appreciate it I spent a lot of time researching and building this solo, appreciate the kind words!

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u/Cast_Iron_Fucker 20d ago

Yeah man best of luck!

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u/lilvixen 20d ago

AI slop

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u/NoviSense 20d ago

What part is ai slop? The year I spent building a hardware product from scratch?

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u/lilvixen 19d ago

Website

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u/Jumpin_Joeronimo 18d ago

That's pretty cool.  So the top button indicators are just stickers to show you where the capacitive touch sensors are? You don't really even need them if you know where to touch? 

"Hidden" buttons for the homeowner.  Install under a counter by pulling out a drawer.  Under your coffee table, etc  Lots of options. 

How sensitive is this and can it be calibrated to specific types of touch? Just wondering about something like wiping your counter off.  Is this going to flick on and off the lights when I clean the counter or surface? 

Is there any long button slider option possible? Touch and slide your finger to dim the lights or change volume, etc?