Digital tattoo enables arm-based conversations, constant health monitoring

Okay, so this whole digital tattoo concept still seems more reasonable than littering one's body with Zune imagery or the BSOD message, but we're still a tad creeped out. Dreamed up by Jim Mielke, this minuscule, implantable display would reportedly connect to an artery and a vein for its power and could display caller ID information as well as video chats right on one's arm. Best of all, this thing won't become the source of all kinds of regret when you head over the hill, as it could also be used to constantly monitor certain aspects of your health and give you a heads-up if anything goes awry. If you're not squirming in your seat at the mere thought of this, it may indeed be right down your alley -- one day, that is.

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[edzy Posted Feb 22nd 2008 2:12PM]

Had another thought....well extra thought. This kinda sounds like something up Nintendo's alley as the real solution to users throwing their WII remotes...as the N-th rendition of the power glove.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2008 2:24PM]

Will that thing give updates on how many of those spiders on her shirt are hungry or angry enough to attack? That's what I'd be worrying about.

[spacegravity4me Posted Feb 22nd 2008 4:14PM]

Yep, been thinking it for years! I've always said that the only way I would EVER get a tattoo is if I could make it move, change colors, and tell me the time. I've also always wondered if I'd be able to feel it moving... Ya never know... But hopefully soon I will. ;)