TouchMan Shares Your Feelings Visually
lourdes sanchez bayas — April 9, 2008 — Unique
The TouchMan cellphone concept can become a piece of furniture which allows its user to communicate in a very personal way with relatives, friends, coworkers, etc. The communication becomes extra personal because, apparently, this gadget allows for the visual sharing of emotions.
"They could change color and activity to their current moods and availability," Tuvie says of Touchman's uses. "Use the camera to share your perspective or chat with several contacts at the same time."
I don't understand what is meant by "share emotions permanently," but hey, its a good looking gizmo.
"They could change color and activity to their current moods and availability," Tuvie says of Touchman's uses. "Use the camera to share your perspective or chat with several contacts at the same time."
I don't understand what is meant by "share emotions permanently," but hey, its a good looking gizmo.
Trend Themes
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3. Mental Health Care - Emotion-sensing technology in cell phones presents potential for use in mental health care services, allowing for more accurate tracking and monitoring of patients' emotions and mental states.
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