Before long, hardware-laden undergarments will be a necessity in life. After all, we've already seen underwear that
fends off cellphone radiation, and now Philips is looking to create a pair that actually monitors one's blood pressure continually. A recent patent application from the firm details a "wearable" system, but it does point out that "it is particularly suitable for implementation in a continuously wearable undergarment with integrated measuring sensors or electrodes, so as to be directly in contact with the subject's skin." We can only assume that if these actually make it beyond the drawing board that they'll have an integrated wireless module in order to beam out vitals at all hours of the day, but we're personally a little wary about having all this hardware so close to, um,
our hardware.
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posted May 19th 2008 5:57PM
This can only go one way....
....And let the jokes begin...
Is that a ________ or are just happy to see me?
Thanks god that trousers is clean...
You mean about how the system will constantly sound an alarm when meeting that one woman at work?
You are truly prescient, sir...Jock-ularity has ensued!
So....if they come out with this,do ya think Philips and that Tesla coil guy will collaborate to make an pair of underwear that fends off viruses with a halo of electricity?
I know there are certainly a lot of celebs that would get much use out of that.
Harold is your Blood pressure rising? Take Down your pants and let me see... ooooh Harold ..........I see not only you blood pressure is rising
Wonder where the "cuff" goes....
I will volunteer to test those while I play MGS4. BTW, new MGS4 trailer ( new to me any way ):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9_pEXbkUSE
is it coming as G-String ???
Wow, that's something I never expected to see on Engadget, what's next, toilet seat?
Come to think of it, it's curious as to why Engadget hasn't yet mentioned some of the hi-tech toilet bowls in Japan....... those bowls that wash your behind for your?
Though not in Japan....
http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/16/totos-z-series-toilets-recalled-due-to-fire-hazard/
And here's a toilet seat AND one of the magical behind-washing mechanisms.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/24/holy-crap-mossberg-reviews-toilet-seat/
Oh yes, Engadget covers it all.
It would hurt if a guy had one of these, unless they found out a way to check blood pressure without squeezing.
Oh gosh, you are right, that thing is not going to get near my umm.. jewels :-)
I'm thinking chastity belt... that or:
1. Massive "GOD" wedgie
2. Pain-free circumcision
Is that a sphygmomanometer in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Not a terrible idea, after all the age of people that would be wearing this is generally going to be the more geriatric crowd. However, if it isn't washable, I definitely don't think it will be a viable idea (can't imagine how many of these would go through the wash).
hmmm wireless? man no way i'd have that near my shlong!
I'm going to assume this isn't machine washable.
Wow, I would hate to get that maliciously hacked into...
Don't worry; no one wants to get into your underwear now, this won't change anything.
hahahahahaha...
Brute Force :D
Ladies - if you ever wanted to know how attracted your boyfriend is to your friends, just slip him one of these bad boys (as long as their clean, he'll never know the difference).
Install monitoring software, then wait for the wireless notifications that let you know what he really thinks of your hot friends ;)
Don't be a dummy, cum on her tummy.
Continuously wearable? Does that mean you never take them off?
But what if MY blood preasure goes up?
see what i did there? it sucks, i know.
haha
If your blood pressure goes up, the alarm sounds and you're caught...red handed?
I feel gross inside.
Where did they find my underwear, crap I was looking for that.
Now I will have to go commando.
Waiting for this to show up on a CSI episode...
I apologize ahead of time for being OCD.
This would be blood pressure monitoring-infused underwear. Not vice versa.
This is just so funny the only thing I can do is Laugh.
But still it makes more sense o walk into the bathroom and check your blood pressure than to bring all this bulky equipment from home and clutter your office.
Whoah!
Am I missing something. Why is everyone assuming this is men's underwear? I usually like flaps!
Maybe it was only designed by a man for the ladies ... ;-)
hopefully these won't set off the metal detector at the airport...
Security Guard: "Sir, your gonna have to take those off... btw those are some nice brown undies"
Moron: "Well... they used to be white... *wink*"
_____________________ (insert uncomfortable response here)
Well, you know what Victoria's Secret really is right....
The secret is that Victoria is a man.