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Comment Re:Oh Great, Another One of These Stories (Score 1) 286

by TNLNYC on Wednesday October 10, 2012 @11:05AM (#41607621) Attached to: The Case That Apple Should Buy Nokia

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Microsoft Applies For "Digital Manners" Patent 289

Posted by samzenpus on Thursday June 12, 2008 @04:54AM from the what-mouse-do-you-use-for-salad dept.

SirLurksAlot writes "Ars Technica reports that Microsoft has recently applied for a patent for a technology which would attempt to enforce manners in the use of cell phones, digital cameras, DVRs and other digital devices. According to the article, the technology could be used to bring common social conventions such as 'No flash photography' and 'No talking out loud' to these devices by disabling features or disabling the device entirely. The article also points out that the technology could be implemented in situations involving sensitive equipment, such as in airplanes or hospitals. The patent application itself is also an interesting read, as it describes a number of possible uses for the technology, including 'in particular zones to limit the speed and/or acceleration of vehicles, to require the use of lights, to verify an indication of insurance coverage and/or current registration, or the like.' While this technology could certainly be of interest to any number of organizations one has to wonder how the individuals who own devices which obey so-called 'Digital Manners Policies' would feel about it."

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