Philips is working on a way for cellphones to provide their owners with precise, real-time advice on safe exposure times tailored to their specific location. A new patentfind by wonderful Barry Fox for New Scientist.
''... A UV index rating based on the users current location could be sent as a text or voice message, either on-demand or by subscription. And, if the user then enters the factor of the suntan lotion, their phone will display the recommended safe exposure time. A handset could even act as an alarm, beeping a warning when this exposure time is up.'' 1/9/2007 4:05:07 PM ---
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