Seems like it would be easy enough to build barcode scanners into appliances and cabinets, so you could scan something going in and scan the empty container when you're done and it would build you a grocery list to replace what you used. Or RFID, if Walmart's nefarious technology gets that far. Then a simple link-up to the grocery store's db would pre-shop your stuff and have it waiting for you when you showed up to schlep it home (after perusing for new stuff that wasn't on the list).
Build in Googliciousness so that you'd get relevant advertising and special offers. You buy Pampers Size 1? Here's a coupon for $1 off baby food.
I hate grocery shopping. Hate. it. I want my fridge to do it for me. Is that asking so much? Sheesh!
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SH @ Jan 11th 2006 5:08PM
Seems like it would be easy enough to build barcode scanners into appliances and cabinets, so you could scan something going in and scan the empty container when you're done and it would build you a grocery list to replace what you used. Or RFID, if Walmart's nefarious technology gets that far. Then a simple link-up to the grocery store's db would pre-shop your stuff and have it waiting for you when you showed up to schlep it home (after perusing for new stuff that wasn't on the list).
Build in Googliciousness so that you'd get relevant advertising and special offers. You buy Pampers Size 1? Here's a coupon for $1 off baby food.
I hate grocery shopping. Hate. it. I want my fridge to do it for me. Is that asking so much? Sheesh!