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MS Seeks Patent On Virtual Fuzzy Dice

Posted by kdawson on from the scent-of-virtual-pine-sol dept.

theodp writes "Microsoft just published a patent application for an adaptive heads-up user interface for automobiles. It covers, among other things, virtual fuzzy dice that appear to move with automobile movements."

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  1. Air freshener by mattb112885 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did they patent a virtual air freshener too? Because I really need one.

  2. I'll say! by ClayJar · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did they patent a virtual air freshener too? Because I really need one. I'll say. I can virtually smell you from here. :D
  3. I have some... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I have some fuzzy dangling things that they can try and patent.

    1. Re:I have some... by CrtxReavr · · Score: 5, Funny

      If you'd wipe better, you wouldn't have so much prior art.

      -CR

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  4. What will they patent next... by downix · · Score: 3, Funny

    I can't wait till the virtual dancing hula girl arrives.... She could probably even dance to show you the direction to turn when plugged into your GPS.

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  5. Wonder if they will assist.. by CIANCHAMBLISS · · Score: 5, Funny

    First Clippy, now Dicey?

  6. Re:queue microsoft crash jokes by mwvdlee · · Score: 5, Funny

    Will there be a GPS-based clippy that gives directions to places you don't want to go?

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  7. Re:queue microsoft crash jokes by Andrewkov · · Score: 3, Funny

    "You appear to be in an accident, air bags are about to deploy. Cancel or Allow?"

  8. So... What's Next? by blcamp · · Score: 3, Funny


    A patent on Virtual Flying Chairs?!

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