Microsoft Trying To Patent a 'Magic Wand'

theodp writes "Newly-disclosed USPTO documents show that Microsoft is seeking patent protection for a 'Magic Wand,' a device with various gizmos and sensors that can manipulate and interact with its environment, including video and holographic images, while using biometrics to connect with the user. 'Even the most pragmatic individual,' explains Microsoft, 'would have trouble arguing against the merits or utility of, say, a magic wand that actually worked to control or communicate with objects or components in an associated nearby environment.' No doubt. The inventors include CXO/CTO J Allard, and Sr. Researcher Andy Wilson."

Comments

Sounds like a pickup line...

[MyLongNickName]

... "Hey, baby, want to see my magic wand?"

Re:Vas Flam!

[Anonymous Coward]

Pffft, nice Short Sword, Hedwig.

I'm imaging something else . . .

[PolygamousRanchKid]

Imagine pointing the wand at your receiver and giving an upward flitting motion and the receiver bumps up the volume. or flick to the right and it changes stations or goes to the next track. Twirl it in a circle clockwise to turn on or counterclockwise to turn off etc.

. . . I'm imagining hurling the thing at my television, which is showing politicians making lame excuses about why they used taxpayer money to clean the moats of their private residences (and other wacky stuff). And that the politician can actually feel the pain when the wand hits the screen.

Now that is what I call political accountability.

What does it come with?

[Master of Transhuman]

Emma Watson?

OK.