Concept Unveiled:
This article delves into an innovative business concept I envisioned. It’s centered around creating a bridge for communication with loved ones, transcending the boundaries of life and death. By leveraging CPaaS (Communication Platform as a Service) APIs, the idea is to set up automated voice messages, texts, and emails. These messages would be dispatched to designated recipients, confirming the sender’s passing.
Though I couldn’t bring this project to fruition due to time constraints, my research and discussions revealed its profound impact potential. Surprisingly, bikers and law enforcement officers showed the greatest interest among the varied responses, split between admiration and unease.
Despite not developing this myself, I’m eager to share this concept, hoping it inspires others to execute it – I’d gladly be the first to sign up.
A Posthumous Connection:
We accept death as a full stop to our earthly communications. However, this service aims to challenge that notion. Imagine offering guidance on your child’s graduation day or sharing wisdom with future generations, all made possible through CPaaS technology. This platform ensures your scheduled messages reach your loved ones, even posthumously.
Features and Applications:
The CPaaS API enables a multitude of services:
– Continue conversing with family after you’re gone.
– Send birthday wishes through texts or voice messages.
– Confide a secret through SMS or a voice call.
– Express your final wishes in your voice to family.
– Set messages for specific dates, like graduation advice.
Setting Up the Service:
Seniors can sign up easily, listing out contacts and their details. They have the option of sending a text or a voice call, which can be a recorded message or converted from text-to-speech.
Building the Service:
To construct this service, you’ll need:
– CPaaS API (Restcomm , Jambonz etc..)
– Buyer Account for outbound calls, SMS
– A database (Psql, mysql)
– PHP Framework (like Laravel) for app logic and backend APIs
This backend allows for the development of native mobile applications.
Market Insights and Resources:
– [US Life Expectancy Statistics](http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/10/08/us-life-expectancy-hits-record-high/16874039/)
– [Retirement Lifestyle Data](http://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/2013/07/08/how-retirees-spend-their-time)
– Demographic Homeownership Data in Florida
– Online Engagement Trends Among Seniors