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I wonder how much these things would cost and if there would be a market for them if they can already use cell phones for boarding passes.  It is neat that they help locate airports and update you on your flights, but can’t google maps already do the locating part? Anyway, cool product.

http://www.tuvie.com/airtrav-electronic-boarding-pass-concept

Airtrav is a futuristic electronic gadget concept used to collect flight information no matter when and where you are. All travelers including with hearing impaired can have access to it and be alerted on all changes regarding flight arrival and departure. It also has facilities such as “locate the airport” and “airport map” for easy and comfortable traveling, this you’ll definitely enjoy your travel activities.

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I thought this was a really cool new piece of technology. It’s made specifically for use in the kitchen so you don’t have to pick up the remote control (which is known for housing lots of germs).

 http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/video-bang-olufsen-touchless-remote-prototype-responds-to-finger-gestures

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Article from www.psfk.com

With 80% of US air travelers using electronic check-ins, airports and airlines are looking for other areas to implement technology to speed up boarding times (and, cough, remove the human component). The New York Times points to a test by Continental where their customers can pass through security and board their planes by flashing their mobile phones. Security and airline staff can scan barcodes that are displayed on a phone in the same way they scan paper passes today. The NY Times reports:

The mobile check-in may well be the first step in direct communications between airlines and passengers as they travel. Ultimately, Henry H. Harteveldt, a vice president with Forrester Research, said he expected airlines would use mobile messaging to communicate with passengers about on-board services, rebooking options, baggage pickup and ticket purchases.

“It’s clear that mobile is the gateway to how airlines will interact with their customers in the future for almost anything,” he said.

…As mobile devices become more sophisticated and applications for smaller screens evolve, airlines expect passengers will be able to use their phones, BlackBerrys and other mobile devices for a growing number of services, like rebooking a ticket after a missed connection, switching seats, checking standby status or seeking an upgrade.

“We kind of like the idea long term of having a kiosk in your pocket,” said Mark Bergsrud, senior vice president for marketing programs and distribution with Continental.

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I saw this article and thought this was a very interesting new piece of technology. The possibilities with this thing are limitless!

http://petitinvention.wordpress.com/2008/02/10/future-of-internet-search-mobile-version/

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