04-25-2006, 12:00 AM
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Motorola Patents Shocking New Silent Alert System
"Motorola has recently received a patent for a completely silent way of alerting users to incoming calls and messages. No, this isn't the usual vibrating system - the Motorola patent involves alerting the owner using mild electric shock. The system, not unlike the massage and weight loss systems currently available on the market today, uses a small pad containing electrodes that are wirelessly linked to a handset. When an event occurs on the handset, an electric potential is placed across the electrodes, stimulating the skin and underling muscles, thus alerting the wearer."
Yes indeed. I want the maker of the MPx220, the RAZR, the ROKR, the SLVR and the elusive Q to give me electric shocks. Who wouldn't? Think of all the fun places you could stick the electrodes. Ok seriously, sticking electrodes on myself so I know when a phone call comes in seems a bit over the top. I'm sure though Motorola researched the need for this like they always do. 
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