Victorinox Swiss Army and Acer, one of the top five personal computer companies in the world, today announced a partnership to introduce wearable technology to the Victorinox Swiss Army branded range. The two companies unveiled the first product resulting from this collaboration, a smart accessory for Victorinox Swiss Army's I.N.O.X. watch collection, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 in Barcelona. "Our first collaboration with Acer has resulted in a wearable device that makes our watch smart, giving it multi-functionality like our iconic Swiss Army Knife," says Alexander Bennouna, CEO of Victorinox Swiss Army SA. "Our partnership with Acer allows us to introduce a unique solution that offers the best of two worlds, a wearable and innovative accessory that adds technology and functionality to an existing I.N.O.X. watch, without compromising its Swiss Made integrity and durability." "Acer is thrilled to partner with Victorinox Swiss Army on this journey of creating a unique and complementary synergy," said ST Liew, President, Smart Products Business Group, Acer Inc. "With Acer's extensive experience and expertise in the computer and communications industry, we are confident that we can extend meaningful and relevant new experiences together with consumers who expect and demand the timeless tradition and craftsmanship of Victorinox Swiss Army." Thus, the partnership was formed to create innovative and relevant solutions for consumers who want wearable technology to be integrated into existing lifestyle products, such as a popular Swiss Made timepiece. Acer, with its 40 years of experience in the computing and communications sector, a major player in the vast worldwide diffusion of personal computer technology in the 1970s and 1980s, will work closely with Victorinox, a company with 130 years of passion for craftsmanship, tradition, quality and innovation in elegant everyday objects. The first result of this collaboration was unveiled at MWC 2016 in Barcelona, and it is the Victorinox Swiss Army Cybertool. a smart wearable device in the strictest sense of the word. Carried on an I.N.O.X. watch, it multiplies the functions of the timepiece by opening up a world of possibilities. Designed by Acer's research and development centre, the Cybertool offers the best of two worlds. To ensure an optimal user experience, this intelligent device has been meticulously developed and tested at the same time in the laboratories of both companies. The Victorinox Swiss Army Cybertool is equipped with a whole range of features that reaffirm the spirit of the brand. At the press of two buttons, in an emergency, the 'Help' function triggers the sending of a message to three preset contacts with the user's GPS location1, 'Find my phone' activates the smartphone's ring tone so that it can be found even in silent mode, while the LED backlight can be activated to improve the legibility of the watch face in the dark. The Cybertool also offers all the functions one would expect from this type of smart device: notification of incoming calls and messages, tracking of daily activities, and display of multiple time zones. Compatible with iOS and Android, equipped with Gorilla Glass and featuring an average battery life of five to seven days, it can come to the smartphone's rescue whenever needed. All that is needed is an application available for download.
Cybertool - Technical Specifications
Round LED display
Functions
Incoming call notification, e-mail and message notification, event reminder, time zone, pedometer, activity minutes, calories burned, goal setting, countdown timer, chronograph, 'Find My Phone' function, 'Help' function, courtesy light (some functions are accessible from the dedicated smartphone app)
Sensor
Accelerometer
Battery
Non-replaceable 60 mAh lithium polymer battery
Battery life: 5-7 days, depending on use
Weight
24g
Dimensions/Material
53.1 x 52 x 21.9 mm
Screen: Gorilla Glass 3
Body: TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
Compatibility
Android 4.4.2+
iOS 8.0+
