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Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 10 May 2012 20:26 #1

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oday, electronic touch pads are widely found on laptops, tablets, and other computing devices. Less common uses, but gaining in popularity, are book covers and food labels. These and other low-tech applications become possible as touch pads become extremely inexpensive, with applications ranging from beer bottle labels to disposable medical device labels. Now a team of researchers from the US and France have developed paper-based electronic touch pads that cost just 25 cents per square meter, a price at which touch pads can simply be thrown away when no longer needed.

Disposable paper touchpads

Yay more things to needlessly end up in a landfill... :down:
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 10 May 2012 20:30 #2

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Well if its paper I'd stick it in the stove :D
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Well if its paper I'd stick it in the stove :D

Haha, there's one use! :D
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 11 May 2012 03:33 #4

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Beer bottles? Books? I don't understand. :think:
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You folks read that correctly. I think it's really just another form of digital tracking. Gillette got in a trouble a few years ago with similar tech installed in their boxes of razors.
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Mrindigo wrote:
You folks read that correctly. I think it's really just another form of digital tracking. Gillette got in a trouble a few years ago with similar tech installed in their boxes of razors.

That's the only thing I could think it could possibly be used for.

I remember the Gillette controversy. I saw those tracker things at Wal Mart.

It will probably be sold to businesses and the public alike as an inventory control measure.
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 11 May 2012 04:06 #8

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Three cheers for a planetary culture of wastefulness!! Hey, I think after I post this response, I'll throw this computer away and go get another one!!! :nilly:
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 11 May 2012 04:43 #9

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Three cheers for a planetary culture of wastefulness!! Hey, I think after I post this response, I'll throw this computer away and go get another one!!! :nilly:

Make sure to preorder your next one so you're ready. All Hail the mighty god Consum-or! :worship:
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 11 May 2012 04:44 #10

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Coco wrote:
Mrindigo wrote:
You folks read that correctly. I think it's really just another form of digital tracking. Gillette got in a trouble a few years ago with similar tech installed in their boxes of razors.

That's the only thing I could think it could possibly be used for.

I remember the Gillette controversy. I saw those tracker things at Wal Mart.

It will probably be sold to businesses and the public alike as an inventory control measure.

I think that's a pretty good assessment miss coco. :agri:
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 11 May 2012 15:09 #11

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Three cheers for a planetary culture of wastefulness!! Hey, I think after I post this response, I'll throw this computer away and go get another one!!! :nilly:

I was thinking the same thing, phem. This old rig is looking a bit dirty at the moment...what am I to do?
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 11 May 2012 19:12 #12

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phemohilia wrote:
Three cheers for a planetary culture of wastefulness!! Hey, I think after I post this response, I'll throw this computer away and go get another one!!! :nilly:

I was thinking the same thing, phem. This old rig is looking a bit dirty at the moment...what am I to do?

Do what I'm gonna do: Acquire a new computer after every 10 posts on the internet! (Not specific to any one forum/message board) It's really THE only way forward as a species!! :thumbup:
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 12 May 2012 02:28 #13

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phemohilia wrote:
Ab Origine wrote:
phemohilia wrote:
Three cheers for a planetary culture of wastefulness!! Hey, I think after I post this response, I'll throw this computer away and go get another one!!! :nilly:

I was thinking the same thing, phem. This old rig is looking a bit dirty at the moment...what am I to do?

Do what I'm gonna do: Acquire a new computer after every 10 posts on the internet! (Not specific to any one forum/message board) It's really THE only way forward as a species!! :thumbup:

Be sure to burn the computers that were hip 10 posts ago, and allow others who aren't as hip to breath in those toxic fumes. Slash down a section of old growth forest, and punch a dolphin in the mouth for good measure as well. After all, everyone knows that excess and abuse of nature are the actions of a consciously aware species.
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 12 May 2012 02:35 #14

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Mrindigo wrote:
Be sure to burn the computers that were hip 10 posts ago, and allow others who aren't as hip to breath in those toxic fumes. Slash down a section of old growth forest, and punch a dolphin in the mouth for good measure as well. After all, everyone knows that excess and abuse of nature are the actions of a consciously aware species.

Fucking Flippeeeeeeerrrrrrr!!!!!!!! :aargh:

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Mrindigo wrote:
phemohilia wrote:
Ab Origine wrote:
phemohilia wrote:
Three cheers for a planetary culture of wastefulness!! Hey, I think after I post this response, I'll throw this computer away and go get another one!!! :nilly:

I was thinking the same thing, phem. This old rig is looking a bit dirty at the moment...what am I to do?

Do what I'm gonna do: Acquire a new computer after every 10 posts on the internet! (Not specific to any one forum/message board) It's really THE only way forward as a species!! :thumbup:

Be sure to burn the computers that were hip 10 posts ago, and allow others who aren't as hip to breath in those toxic fumes. Slash down a section of old growth forest, and punch a dolphin in the mouth for good measure as well. After all, everyone knows that excess and abuse of nature are the actions of a consciously aware species.

Dolphins have always struck me as being rather smug. Plus, whenever I have the misfortune of bumping into one they seem to be laughing at me.

If any creature deserved punching in the mouth, it has to be the dolphin.

Not laughing now, are ya? You spam-headed bitch...
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Re: Researchers develop disposable paper-based touch pads 12 May 2012 02:43 #16

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phemohilia wrote:
Mrindigo wrote:
Be sure to burn the computers that were hip 10 posts ago, and allow others who aren't as hip to breath in those toxic fumes. Slash down a section of old growth forest, and punch a dolphin in the mouth for good measure as well. After all, everyone knows that excess and abuse of nature are the actions of a consciously aware species.

Fucking Flippeeeeeeerrrrrrr!!!!!!!! :aargh:

Chicken Of The Sea Chunk Light Tuna 87745



OK, that pic may have been crossing the line, but fuck it, I'm a habitual line-stepper!!

*five fingers to the faaaace* :bounce:

:killinme: :rofl:
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Ab Origine wrote:
Mrindigo wrote:
phemohilia wrote:
Ab Origine wrote:
phemohilia wrote:
Three cheers for a planetary culture of wastefulness!! Hey, I think after I post this response, I'll throw this computer away and go get another one!!! :nilly:

I was thinking the same thing, phem. This old rig is looking a bit dirty at the moment...what am I to do?

Do what I'm gonna do: Acquire a new computer after every 10 posts on the internet! (Not specific to any one forum/message board) It's really THE only way forward as a species!! :thumbup:

Be sure to burn the computers that were hip 10 posts ago, and allow others who aren't as hip to breath in those toxic fumes. Slash down a section of old growth forest, and punch a dolphin in the mouth for good measure as well. After all, everyone knows that excess and abuse of nature are the actions of a consciously aware species.

Dolphins have always struck me as being rather smug. Plus, whenever I have the misfortune of bumping into one they seem to be laughing at me.

If any creature deserved punching in the mouth, it has to be the dolphin.

Not laughing now, are ya? You spam-headed bitch...

:pmsl:
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Ab Origine wrote:
Dolphins have always struck me as being rather smug. Plus, whenever I have the misfortune of bumping into one they seem to be laughing at me.

If any creature deserved punching in the mouth, it has to be the dolphin.

Not laughing now, are ya? You spam-headed bitch...

It's absolutely nauseating to witness!!!

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In fact, I'm going to sketch a dolphin (rather hastily) on a piece of paper (new and unused, of course) and then slap about nine different shades of BITCH out that motherfucker!!! Then, I'll do the crumple & toss, just like Paris Hilton does with her lunchtime panties....

*inferring that Ms. Hilton goes through several pairs of panties per day, just because she can.... rich bitch.... she needs a slap too!!!*

:aargh:
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phemohilia wrote:
Ab Origine wrote:
Dolphins have always struck me as being rather smug. Plus, whenever I have the misfortune of bumping into one they seem to be laughing at me.

If any creature deserved punching in the mouth, it has to be the dolphin.

Not laughing now, are ya? You spam-headed bitch...

It's absolutely nauseating to witness!!!

Tumblr Lky61oHHKa1qfqcw0o1 500


In fact, I'm going to sketch a dolphin (rather hastily) on a piece of paper (new and unused, of course) and then slap about nine different shades of BITCH out that motherfucker!!! Then, I'll do the crumple & toss, just like Paris Hilton does with her lunchtime panties....

*inferring that Ms. Hilton goes through several pairs of panties per day, just because she can.... rich bitch.... she needs a slap too!!!*

:aargh:

Yeah...just look at him, giving you the old 'side-eye' while he blatantly laughs in your face.

Dirty, tricksy, long-faced, grey bastard.
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