For the elderly trying desperately to hold on to memories or youngsters up on hip social media and gadgets, the Sensecam, a little black box containing a digital camera and accelerometer can solve all problems – no matter how young or old the user may be.

 

What the device does is use digital pictures and audio to archive an experience.

 

The technology is licensed by Britain’s Vicon and is now ramping up efforts to shift from the elderly demographic and migrate to a younger audience.

 

The plan: to target youngsters to capture moments of their lives with their very own Sensecam’s. Then, upload them to Facebook (News - Alert) or YouTube.

 

Clever, yes. But will it catch on? Too early to tell.

 

While the elderly and specifically those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease could benefit from the product, it’s unclear whether or not the gadget will catch on with the young folk.

 

What may make a huge difference to teens and young adults is this: you can wear the Sensecam around your neck like a pendant.

 

Perhaps the size and versatility of the cam will make it the next big thing. Only time will tell.