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NTT's Cool - Human Area Networking Technology
kvsnut writes "I4U is reporting about NTT's research project
called RedTacton - It 'safely
turns the surface of the human body into a data transmission path at speeds up
to 10 Mbps between any two points on the body.' There is a pretty interesting site (uses flash) setup to showcase the technology.
If you want to jump to a non-flash overview, try here. It be cool if I could sync my Treo (I'm
saving for) by just touching a cradle (or heck the PC)."
Damn. I've always wanted to copy and paste between computers. This could be a dream come true for people that have to work on a large number of computers for a short amount of time...
I see immediate applications for this technology -- we need to bring back Hands Across America to create the information superhighway of the 21st century!
- - - - - Fear not the reaper, but my shiny white teeth.
You would never be able to use the excuse that you lost her phone number after a one night stand.
I say boo! to this on behalf of my fellow man...
seeing this is slashdot though and the chance of a one night stand is * 0 bring it on!
"A learning experience is one of those things that says, 'You know that thing you just did? Don't do that.'" - DNA
Incidentally NTT requests that the press refer to the technology's dermatological side effects as "a healthy tan!" rather than "cooking"
"No honey, you're not fat, you just have lots of bandwidth!"
Soylent Green is peoplicious!
What do you call a Human Area Network that's by itself? HAN SOLO!
A programmer is a machine for converting coffee into code.
... we're putting together a local area network!
Think of what we can now do with Electronic porn...
-Use 220V power sources only!
-System WILL NOT function properly if flyback transformer output is BELOW 500 KV.
-If bleeding from the ears or urinary tract occurs during use, consult medical assistance immediately.
-DO NOT use in bathtub, shower, or rain.
-Conditions of high humidity should be avoided as electrical arcing may occur between peripheral devices on user.
-People with braces or a pacemaker should refrain from use of this product.
-ubuntu others as you would have others ubuntu you.
pr0n. After 10,000 years of leading technological innovation, they finally have a way to deliver it directly where it matters....
"Does this network make my area look wide?"
Where can I get this CowboyNeal's Game-of-Choice?
How many people take 5 minutes to swap out one usb cable for another? I mean, what's the breakdown here?
.25 Minutes - Where the **** am I?
.75 Minutes - Oh yeah right, Earth.
.25 Minutes - Pull out USB cable.
.25 Minutes - Plug in digital camera into USB port.
.25 Minutes - Continue plugging and unplugging because the icon didn't appear right away.
.25 Minutes - Phone ringing, give up, buddy needs assistance setting up his new WinXP box. Lucky he has an expert like me around.
1 Minute - Do I really need to unplug my USB flashlight to download my digital camera pix?
1 Minute - Where the **** is my digital camera?
1 Minute - Where the **** is my laptop?
The world's burning. Moped Jesus spotted on I50. Details at 11.
So how long until I can purchase a Human Area Networking Device?
Bring on the sex jokes now...
Is Capitalism Good for the Poor?
I can already hear the Tech Support calls...
Support: "Hello?"
Customer: "I'm having some trouble with my HAN. It's constantly dropping packets!"
Support: "Well, what are you downloading?"
Customer: "Would you believe me if I said 15GB of Lesbian videos?"
Support: "Please hold."
And should someone at an lcd factory ever get off their ass and make a transparent lcd that fits into a contact lens or better yet, the membrane of your eye you'll be able to use your personal network to communicate with your mobile computer, storage and interface.
As soon as someone does this there will be spam for retinal implants. Imagine seeing porn and viagra ads 24/7. There was a guy in Neal Stephenson's Cryptonomicon that had a similar problem; he saw ads for a roach motel in the corner of his eye all the time, closing his eyes did nothing. He killed himself.
about my fat pipe?
500GB of disk, 5TB of transfer, $5.95/mo
Yes, when you put on your tinfoil hat, it will spark a little. This is normal operation.
500GB of disk, 5TB of transfer, $5.95/mo
Was I the only one who misread that as:
There is a pretty interesting site (uses flesh)
Wow, this gives the Man In The Middle attack a whole new meaning!
... to have cyber sex.
Hey baby, howabout you get a few of your friends and we go make ourselves a beowulf cluster in my room.
Better get some viagra. It looks like your network is down.
I'm hot swappable!
I can see the transcript from divorce court now;
According to your server logs, at 1:15-1:48 AM you were connected and then not connected and then connected and then not connected and then connected and then not connected and then connected and then not connected and then connected and then not connected and then connected and then not connected and then connected... 245 times... Playing patty cake, were we?
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It's the end of my comment as I know it and I feel fine.
Can you imagine a computer virus that literally spreads by touch?
ImagineSuudsu, that stuff is G-E-W-D.
Is that a datapipe in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?