I may have to rejoin Facebook when this device is perfected. Don't hold your breath waiting for me to rejoin FB; but, the device might solve the problem of my walking off without my phone - as I did for the mega-zillionth time, yesterday. (I don't mind being without my phone; but, my driver's license and credit card are in the tiny phone pouch.) Perhaps a microchip driver's license implanted in my arm wouldn't be such a bad idea!
From Slashdot.org:
Researchers Push Implanted User Interfaces32
Posted by timothyon Saturday May 05, @06:43AM
from the well-if-it's-good-enough-for-cadavers dept.
from the well-if-it's-good-enough-for-cadavers dept.
MatthewVD writes "A new, user interface-enabled generation of electronics that you wear under your skin could be used for convenience, or even pleasure, rather than medical reasons. Scientists at Autodesk Research in Toronto have implanted electronics with user buttons, pressure sensors and LEDs under the skin of a cadaver's arm and wrapped in artificial skin. The electronics could buzz you when you have an appointment, carry memory cards with data, or connect you in a social network with others wearing electronics."
Guys would still end up using it to surf for [inappropriate word] ;-)
Nowadays they have to ride a BMW with a Corbin seat instead ;-)
Posted by: Ole Phat Stu | May 05, 2012 at 11:59 PM
I never joined Facebook...and don't really plan to. But I do have to say...this device sounds very interesting. ~Joy
Posted by: Joy | May 06, 2012 at 09:23 PM
Hmmmmmmm . . . I usually don't forget my phone but I have my moments!!!
I resent that there appears to be a plot to make me use Facebook.
Posted by: Kay Dennison | May 07, 2012 at 10:16 AM
ah, god....facebook under the skin??? it's already there and making me itch.
Posted by: M.E. | May 07, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Joy, Kay, & ME--Ten years from now, instead of begging mom to let her get another piercing, a teenie bopper will be begging for a subdural FB (or whatever the future dominant social network) implant.
Posted by: Cop Car | May 07, 2012 at 03:12 PM
Just popping by to see what's new!!!
I'm still boycotting Facebook!! LOL
Posted by: Kay Dennison | August 08, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Kay--Let's hope that they get the message.
Posted by: Cop Car | August 11, 2012 at 10:22 AM
LOL Just popped by to wish you a joyous holiday!!!! I am alive -- and that's as good as it gets!!!
Posted by: Kay Dennison | December 24, 2012 at 01:07 PM
Kay--Thank you! I am soooo glad to hear from you. I knew that you needed a rest; but, I was beginning to be concerned. I hope that your holidays are to your liking! I want you to be more than "alive", please.
Posted by: Cop Car | December 25, 2012 at 05:29 AM