Caster
Remote Control for Telefonica
Caster remote control was designed for use with Telefonica’s Movistar and TV service. Important control elements are the centrally arranged navigation area and the carefully placed symbol for the integrated voice command function that lets the user interact with Aura virtual assistant. On the reverse side of the remote control, a soft coating provides additional comfort and an appropriated grip, which enables particularly secure handling. The most frequently used buttons on the remote control light up when the device is picked up in a dimly lit room.
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Caster Remote Control Press Releases
Press releases tailored for Caster are available in the languages: English.
Caster Remote Control Translations
We ensure Caster is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Remote Control EN, Afstandbeheer AF, Telekomandë SQ, የርቀት መቆጣጠሪያ AM, جهاز التحكم AR, Հեռակառավարման Վահանակ HY, Uzaqdan Idarəetmə AZ, Urruneko Agintea EU, Пульт Дыстанцыйнага Кіравання BE, রিমোট কন্ট্রোল BN, Daljinski Upravljač BS, Дистанционно BG, အဝေးထိန်း MY, El Control Remot CA, Mphamvu Zakutali NY, 遥控 ZH, Telecomandu CO, Daljinski Upravljač HR, Dálkové Ovládání CS, Fjernbetjening DA, Afstandsbediening NL, Teleregilo EO, Pult ET, Kaukosäädin FI, Télécommande FR, Mando A Distancia GL, დისტანციური მართვა KA, Fernbedienung DE, Τηλεχειριστήριο EL, રિમોટ કંટ્રોલ GU, Kontwòl Remote HT, Ramut HA, שלט רחוק HE, रिमोट कंट्रोल HI, Távirányító HU, Remote Control ID, Ime Njikwa IG, Cianrialtán GA, Fjarstýring IS, Telecomando IT, リモコン JA, Remot Kontrol JV, ರಿಮೋಟ್ ಕಂಟ್ರೋಲ್ KN, Қашықтан Басқару KK, ការបញ្ជាពីចម្ងាយ KM, Kugenzura Kure RW, Алыстан Башкаруу KY, 원격 제어 KO, Kontrola Ji Dûr Ve KU, Remote Control LA, Fernsteierung LB, ການຄວບຄຸມໄລຍະໄກ LO, Nuotolinio Valdymo Pultas LT, Tālvadība LV, Далечинскиот Управувач MK, Fanaraha-Maso Lavitra MG, Alat Kawalan Jauh MS, വിദൂര നിയന്ത്രണം ML, Kontroll Mill-Bogħod MT, Ko Te Mana Mamao MI, रिमोट कंट्रोल MR, Алсын Удирдлага MN, रिमोट कन्ट्रोल NE, Fjernkontroll NO, ରିମୋଟ କଣ୍ଟ୍ରୋଲ OR, ਰਿਮੋਟ ਕੰਟਰੋਲ PA, کنترل از راه دور FA, Pilot PL, ریموټ کنټرول PS, Controle Remoto PT, Telecomandă RO, Дистанционное Управление RU, ريموٽ ڪنٽرول SD, Taumamao SM, Даљинско Управљање SR, Smachd Iomallach GD, Remote Control SN, දුරස්ථ පාලකය SI, Diaľkové Ovládanie SK, Daljinsko Upravljanje SL, Kontoroolka Fog SO, Taolo E Hole ST, Control Remoto ES, Kadali Jauh SU, Kudhibiti Kijijini SW, Fjärrkontroll SV, ரிமோட் கண்ட்ரோல் TA, రిమోట్ కంట్రోల్ TE, Идоракунии Дурдаст TG, รีโมท TH, Uzakdan Dolandyrmak TK, Remote Control TL, Uzaktan Kumanda TR, Дистанцион Контроль TT, يىراقتىن كونترول قىلىش UG, Пульт UK, ریموٹ کنٹرول UR, Masofadan Boshqarish UZ, Điều Khiển Từ Xa VI, Rheoli O Bell CY, Ôfstânsbetsjinning FY, Elawulwa-Kude XH, ווייַט קאָנטראָל YI, Isakoṣo Latọna Jijin YO, Isilawuli Kude ZU, 遙控 ZY, Hilit Nga Kontrol CEB, Kāohi Mamao HAW, Chaw Taws Teeb Tswj HMN.
Caster Remote Control Media Articles
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Unique Properties
Caster Remote Control was designed to use with Telefonica Movistar TV service. Important control elements are the centrally arranged Directional Pad area and the strikingly Voice Command button that lets the user interact with Aura, their virtual assistant. On the reverse side of the remote a soft coating provides additional comfort and a good grip, which enables particularly secure handling. The most frequently used buttons light up when the device is picked up in a dimly lit room.
Tags
TV, STB, Remote Control, Caster, Electronics, BLE, Voice Search, Wireless, Telefonica, Aura
Production Technology
ABS and polycarbonate (PC) plastics are put through injection moulding technique to create the casing of the Remote Control - top, bottom, battery lid and lens pieces. The keypad piece is casted in silicone rubber with the exact specified hardness to assure an optimal button click feeling. All the graphics are silkprinted in the specified Pantone colour references using custom-tailored jigs to attest quality parameters.
Design Challenge
At ideation phase the main challenge was to keep the end-user at the center of the design language. This would be the first Voice Command device for Telefonica customers, therefore it was crucial to develop a cohesive, high-tech and yet intuitive product.
Project Duration
Caster Remote Control project was developed in different phases, from requirement research to product release. First brainstorm meetings were held in March 2018, in Madrid. Until mid-2019 main actions were mechanical, electrical and software development, moulding production, and samples validation. First Mass Production run took place in November 2019, in Asia. The product was made available in stores all over Spain during January 2020.
Operation Flow
Caster Remote Control has a dual-mode interaction, from the most traditional button click to the sophisticated voice search technology. These interaction modes complement each other and provide a complete and intuitive user experience. For an even higher-end experience, a backlight system with pick-up and light sensors has been added to the device. This allows the end user to perfectly interact with the remote even at low light conditions.
Research
Firstly, and together with Telefonica, focus groups were performed with end customers to acknowledge: (1) technological preferences, (2) ergonomic requirements, (3) sense of design, (4) emotional response to brand elements. Additionally, an extensive study has been conducted within the Call Centers' Department in order to understand the main flaws of available TV services and respective devices. Those inputs informed the Design team and served as the initial briefing.
Inspiration
The inspiration for Caster Remote Control came from automotive design, well-known by its fluent and aerodynamic lines. Therefore, Caster unique design language is marked by its flowing curves and organic shapes. This product was carefully designed to respond both to the needs of our customer, the TV operator, and to the needs of the end-user. The first ones focus on brand awareness and outstanding functionalities, whilst the latter is looking for ease-of-use and comfort.
Image Credits
All images created by João Santos (Chief Design Officer at Tech4home)
Project Overview
Caster Remote Control has been a Iron winner in the Digital and Electronic Device Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Tech4home was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Caster Remote Control.
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