Electronic Ink and the REAL Movable Type
We think the time may finally be within reach for extending ourselves into our carselves.
Although electronic paper has been with us for years in science fiction, it seems that it may finally be a reality. E Ink and Plastic Logic have announced an "agreement to co-operate on the design and fabrication of flexible all-plastic electronic displays."
Originally we envision these displays replacing bumper stickers as a way of championing a favorite cause - like "I'd rather be fishing." Or for displaying personal information - like proud parent pictures. Maybe even advertising!
But if this were mounted with an input device available we could see real-time messages to other drivers. Thinks like "please move aside" would start popping up to [sarcasm] inform [/sarcasm] other drivers of what we're thinking.
Come to think of it maybe this would redefine war-driving. Pandora says progress this idea at your own peril.
Although electronic paper has been with us for years in science fiction, it seems that it may finally be a reality. E Ink and Plastic Logic have announced an "agreement to co-operate on the design and fabrication of flexible all-plastic electronic displays."
Originally we envision these displays replacing bumper stickers as a way of championing a favorite cause - like "I'd rather be fishing." Or for displaying personal information - like proud parent pictures. Maybe even advertising!
But if this were mounted with an input device available we could see real-time messages to other drivers. Thinks like "please move aside" would start popping up to [sarcasm] inform [/sarcasm] other drivers of what we're thinking.
Come to think of it maybe this would redefine war-driving. Pandora says progress this idea at your own peril.
posted by freeforthetaking at 4:39 PM
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