History
Inspired by the launch of Apple’s first iPod in 2001,
co-founders Dave Johnson and Raquel Skidmore developed
the first in-car iPod connectivity solution in 2002.
In true Silicon Valley tradition, the partners’ vision began
in a garage, but with rapid design success,
Coupage was placed on San Francisco’s emerging tech map
and in a proper office space.
A Few of Our Products Include
The company’s roots – and knack for developing technology tech firsts — date to 1981, when Johnson created Dragon’s Lair, the first video game to use animated graphic video. Consistently, Coupage has piled on innovative firsts — from designing the first automotive interface for satellite radio to engineering the first solar-powered iPhone battery case. The company continues to blaze trails in product design, uniting concept and form with innovation and new technologies.
Bretford
PowerSync iPad Cart and Tray
Coupage designed the first multi-slot sync, charge and secure for iPad use in enterprise, education, and other high-volume applications.
Bretford
PowerSync+ App
Powersync+ displays remote status for connected iOS devices, sends push notifications to your iPhone when all devices are fully charged and sends alerts when devices are removed after hours.
Off-Grid Electric
Coupage added the first wireless capabilities to an off-grid solar power system enabling access to a solar power controller to anyone with a mobile phone.
CREE
Coupage engineered the first HomeKit-compatible smart bulb.
ZON-Technology
PowerSol
Coupage devised the first solar-powered umbrella and charging hub. PowerSol won multiple sustainability and solar design awards.
ZON-Technology
PowerSol
PowerSol charges 3 USB devices simultaneously as fast as a wall outlet.
Peachtree Audio
iDecco
Coupage engineered the first tube hybrid integrated amp combined with an onboard pure digital iPod dock.
iHome
iW1
Coupage is responsible for the first portable AirPlay wireless speaker with a rechargeable battery.
NIO
ES8
Coupage insured that Apple devices were compatible with the NIO multimedia interface.
Studio Six Digital
dBPod
dBPod is a revolutionary new smart local/remote audio monitor with color LED sound level indicators, wireless AudioTools interface, and Vibration Analyzer.
Ford
Sync
Coupage created the first voice-controlled full multimedia interface for the automobile.
Sirius Satellite Radio
Connect
Coupage developed the first automotive interface for satellite radio.