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Scented Text Messaging

Post by allix » Thu May 01, 2008 4:01 pm

http://mobile.slashdot.org/article.pl?s ... /01/129230&
"Two German companies have patented technology for sending scented text messages between mobile phones. The chip, which carries a range of around 100 pre-defined scents, has been developed by the Institute of Sensory Analysis and interactive services firm Convisual and will be on the market in one to two years. Naturally, the makers think that the chip will be used for sending pleasant odors to friends and family — vanilla, rose and Christmas cinnamon are on the list — but surely the claim to be able to send 'the smell of the beach and sunshine' is a little optimistic? SMS stink bombs cannot be far away
is it me who thinks Dann will be sending his farts around.
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Re: Scented Text Messaging

Post by snarkout » Thu May 01, 2008 4:40 pm

Worst. Idea. Evar.
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Re: Scented Text Messaging

Post by Tsuroerusu » Thu May 01, 2008 5:03 pm

Snarkout wrote:Worst. Idea. Evar.
Yeah no kidding! Good thing they patented it! :lol:
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Re: Scented Text Messaging

Post by greggh » Thu May 01, 2008 5:17 pm

I won't be taking advantage of this new technology until there is a patent free non-proprietary way for me to SMS my fart.

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