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Amazon Seeks 1-Nod Ordering Patent

Posted by timothy on from the sold-to-the-gentleman-with-the-slight-facial-tic dept.

theodp writes "Amazon.com is famous for its patented 1-Click ordering system. But what about 1-Nod ordering? Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is seeking a patent on a system that would let people make purchases with a nod, a smile, or even a raise of the eyebrow. Bezos' invention — 'Movement Recognition as Input Mechanism' — envisions a computing device that could interpret certain facial expressions and enhance or potentially replace conventional input devices such as keypads and touch screens."

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  1. Prior Art by MichaelJ · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I can't believe that in this crowd nobody has yet mentioned this one:

    "This is a remarkable replica, hand-tooled by skilled craftsmen, lovingly assembled using ancient craft secrets into a memento you will be proud to own, in memory of those who fell, and in tribute to the Galaxy — our Galaxy — which they died to defend"
    Slartibartfast floated past again at this moment.
    "Found it," he said, "We can lose all this rubbish. Just don't nod, that's all."
    "Now let us bow our heads in payment," intoned the voice.

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