The Dattoo Turns Your Body into an Online Interface
Michael Hines — August 12, 2010 — Unique
References: frogdesign & gizmag
The Matrix may have only been a movie, but concepts like the Dattoo prove that everyone being linked through cyberspace may not be such a far off idea. Are you ready to see how far the rabbit hole goes?
The Dattoo would be a printable tattoo that users would wear for a day and then wash off. This tattoo could be used just like a cell phone or a computer, with users being able to communicate and identify each other with their Dattoos.
The Dattoo sounds a little too ambitious for current technology, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible. Check the links to learn more.
The Dattoo would be a printable tattoo that users would wear for a day and then wash off. This tattoo could be used just like a cell phone or a computer, with users being able to communicate and identify each other with their Dattoos.
The Dattoo sounds a little too ambitious for current technology, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible. Check the links to learn more.
Trend Themes
1. Printable Tattoos - There is an opportunity to disrupt the tattoo industry by offering printable tattoos that can be worn for a day and washed off.
2. Wearable Technology - The Dattoo demonstrates the potential for wearable technology to act as a form of online interface, offering new ways for users to communicate.
3. Virtual Identities - The Dattoo enables users to identify each other through a virtual identity, highlighting the potential for companies to create similar products that blur the line between the physical and digital world.
Industry Implications
1. Tattoo Industry - The tattoo industry could explore offering new printable tattoo options as a temporary alternative to traditional tattoos.
2. Wearable Technology Industry - The Dattoo demonstrates a new application for wearable technology as a temporary form of online identity and communication, pointing to a potential growth opportunity for the wearable tech industry.
3. Virtual Communication Industry - The Dattoo highlights the potential for companies involved in virtual communication to create similar products that enable people to identify each other through a virtual identity.
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