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Latest advances in consumer electronics technology from Taiwan

LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
edited 2013-02-17 13:24 in General Discussion
Today's "Taipei Times" reports that by the end of the year, "smart" disposable diapers are likely to hit the market. These have built-in sensors and are being developed by the state-funded Industrial Techonology Research Institute of Taiwan.

"A sensor module in the diaper senses when it has been soiled and sends a wireless transmission signal to a designated phone...."

Added to this, the Japanese have been seeing a growing popularity if patented de-odorizing underware. The two technologies seem to have a synergy.

Comments

  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2013-02-16 03:53
    There's some wireless traffic that will be fun to hack!!! :0)
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-02-16 19:23
    A sensor module in the diaper senses when it has been soiled
    What a "Crappy" idea!!! Uh, I mean "Crafty"
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-02-17 04:01
    I can probably think of better ways for technology to improve parenting.
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2013-02-17 07:29
    These are adult diapers, intended for the elderly and seriously ill. Kids will just have to deal with the problem the old fashioned way.

    For any doubters, three Taiwanese companies are working together to bring these to market. Personally, it would be just another good reason for me to turn off my cell phone.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,243
    edited 2013-02-17 07:32
    Loopy Byteloose wrote: »
    These are adult diapers, intended for the elderly and seriously ill. ....
    Well that's different then.
  • Mike GMike G Posts: 2,702
    edited 2013-02-17 08:08
    i was thinking the same thing, parenting, and I already have that technology. I call it my wife...
  • skylightskylight Posts: 1,915
    edited 2013-02-17 13:24
    Loopy Byteloose wrote: »
    "A sensor module in the diaper senses when it has been soiled and sends a wireless transmission signal to a designated phone...."
    Does this mean they have an I-Pee address?
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