The $3,000 Mood Ring, er, Tube
The University of Tokyo and Japanese company GS Yuasa have come up with this little gadget called the SHOJI (Symbiotic Hosting Online Jog Instrument) which purportedly examines a whole host of physical analytics (light, temperature, humidity, infrared radiation and ultrasonic waves) as well as human variables (presence, movement and tone of voice) and translates that information into a row of LED lights that visually represent the overall 'mood' of the room. While this may prove more of a dorm-room gimmick a few years down the road, Tokyo companies are hoping to use this technology to monitor the atmosphere inside branch locations without actually installing Big Brother.Thanks to our pals over at Engadget for the heads-up!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
starlitkate Nov 9th 2006 9:29PM
Way cool!! :D
privy-test Nov 10th 2006 2:02AM
Looks like there's a chemical reaction going on in there.