For Our Beer Lovers ...

Woodmonkey · 10-06-2005, 01:41

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Smart beer mat orders refills

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A beer mat that knows when a glass is nearly empty and automatically asks for a refill has been created by thirsty researchers in Germany.

Andreas Butz at the University of Munich and Michael Schmitz from Saarland University came up with the idea while out drinking with their students.

The disc-shaped mat can be attached to a normal beer mat so that it still soaks up spilt liquid and displays an advertisement. But it also contains a pressure sensor and radio transmitter to alert bar staff of the need for a refill.

The device weighs 110 grams and costs $100 to make, but Butz and Schmitz think the weight and cost would shrink if the mat were to be mass-produced.
Pub games

They say the mat could also be used for interactive TV events, as it contains an accelerometer capable of sensing when it is being waved in the air.

"I've been discussing this with a friend of mine who is an expert pub goer," Butz told New Scientist. "He mentioned that the pay-TV companies who broadcast soccer games are desperately looking for ways to make TV an interactive experience. Betting on actual sports events with the mat could add such interactivity."

The researchers believe the smart mat could even be used in pub games: "One important direction which needs further investigation is the large body of drinking games which has developed in certain cultures and how they can be supported using our beer mat."

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filthybeast · 10-06-2005, 11:50

Even in my most Beerified moments I know when I need another Beer. I dont need a mat to tell me.

Turbochrgdwitch · 10-07-2005, 18:25

Hell, now if I can only get one of those at home with the bartender included!

JohnRN · 10-07-2005, 22:33

You know what?

The way technology is heading with trying to make the world an all the more intense sensation to experience entertainment wise... I can't imagine what a simple act like watching TV will be like 10 years in the future

Excited I am!

se0sea · 10-07-2005, 22:35

John good to see you again!

Beast...PM coming....muahahahahaha~

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