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It’s a tiny device that can be planted into one of your tooth. This device converts data received from a mobile telephone, radio or computer into vibrations, which resonate through your jawbone into your inner ear. You - and only you - can hear the information.
At the moment, no working audio tooth implant exists. But the idea is based on scientific principles. James Auger, who designed the concept, can show with simple equipment that it is possible to listen to sound resonating through your jawbone.
Theoretically, the device would allow spies to receive instructions
secretly, or athletes to hear from their coaches while on the field.
Other beneficiaries could include investors and brokers, and sports fanatics
who want to be informed the moment their team wins or loses.
Unofficially known as the "telephone tooth," the device would allow you to
receive phone calls, listen to music, even connect to verbal sites on the
Internet ( news - external web site) without anyone nearby hearing a thing.The user also would keep a tiny device outside his body to turn the
cell phone on and off and to program it
Pros -Add more, these are some ideas at the top of my head.
This could eliminate the need for a radio, or cell phones.
Could be useful in war time situations, and for espionage
Cons Few that came to mind, feel free to add more
Use for a GPA device
Your verbal privacy could be deteriorated if someone “else” was listening on the receiving end.
Unknown variables
My quetsion to you is what do you think of this new idea, and how many people do you think will want this implant? Would you personally want this implant in your tooth?
Finishing notes
On Friday, people lined up at the Science Museum to try out a prototype of
the "telephone tooth," which is officially known as the audio tooth implant.
The crude imitation of the device included a walkie-talkie and a plastic
cocktail stick that users placed in their mouths to receive vibrations in
their molars.
Reactions ran the spectrum from fascination and consumer interest, to fear
of the dentist and horror about surrendering personal privacy.
"The sound was surprisingly clear, but 10 years from now we'll probably find
out that the phone implant causes throat cancer," said Kiaron Hunt, 25, a
tourist from Sydney, Australia. "But I guess we're heading for a high-tech
world where everyone's on the go all the time. Maybe we won't be able to do
without such tools."
Interesting links
www.datafilter.com...
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk...
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Originally posted by racos
Well if this technology does become used, be assured that government agents will be the first with it. Just one thing, how do you turn it off :| or ring people :|
At the moment, no working audio tooth implant exists.
Originally posted by USER
At the moment, no working audio tooth implant exists.
How funny.
I've got an idea for a new invention too...
A replacement eyelid that allows you to see through girl's clothes! (or men's if you're that way inclined!)
There's only one problem...
It doesn't exist!
If you want I can think up some more good ideas that don't exist??
Originally posted by PurityOfPeace
Why anyone would want to implant microchips into their tooth, or anyplace on their body, is beyond me. Yeah, the idea sounds ok, but i am sure its not all good! See if you like it when you are walking around one day and you get you're first spam tooth mail asking if you want to enlarge you're penis for $7.99!