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OCTOBER 11, 2005 at 2:30 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: Phoneyworld.com & Irish Independent
As it was mentioned back in spring, the Weasleys' living room clock
in the Harry Potter books, which indicates where any family member is at the moment, may become available to households in the future. The Irish Independent reports that Microsoft is researching on the development of a similar device that will display locations of family members outside the home with the use of mobile gadgets.
Inspired by JK Rowling's novels, the researchers and developers have labeled it the "whereabout clock". A brief summary as to how the technology is being developed surfaced recently:
The whereabout clock's screen uses icons bearing the faces of each family member. Signals from their mobile phones are used to tell the computer where they are and the icons wander between colored segments to show whether they are at home, school, work or elsewhere.... The clock will also be able to receive and display text messages. For instance a mother could text the screen that "working till 9pm, please put dinner in oven" and the words would hover next to her face icon.
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Muggle
Points: 99
GinnysAuror41 says:
THAT IS SOOO COOL!!! See what Harry Potter inspires!!!! haha,.......I definatley would want one of those....it would be very expensive though......haha....but then kids wouldnt be able to lie to their parents(HAHAHA).....
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:39 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1154
Natalia Flamel says:
Wow! that's amazing! I just can't believe all the stuffs that has inspired J.K.!!
HP rules!!!
I'd like to have one of those clocks!! that would be cool!!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:41 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
i_am_hermione says:
Ever since I first read about that clock I have wanted one- the only downside is that everyone in the family would have to have a cell phone that was turned on all of the time...and the really cool features like the mortal peril slot would be missing...still, so awesome!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
I would love to have one! I found it so useful into the books!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:44 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 22
gryffindor gril says:
Thats cool, but this in a bit obsessive, were beconing the next generation of star treck people, only harry potter people!!!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:47 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
NYmphTonks says:
What a cool clock to have in your own house! Cool idea!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:48 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
That is the coolest thing!!!
I would love to have that clock!!
I bet it costs alot of money though!
Oh well it is still really neat!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:49 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4638
Hoots says:
This will be cool once my kids are older! I wonder if it includes Mortal Peril. Ha Ha!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:52 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
My G@WD! What will they come up with next?
I can't wait to see that in a working model. How cool!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:54 PM EST
Bellatrix's daughter
Points: 2679
suiseiseki<3 says:
Oh My God! That's sooo cool! I wnat that! I mean, that's one of must-have things! Wonderful! Love it! Idea is graetest!
I need to have that thing! Not just cause HP, it's hanbdle!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:54 PM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
Points: 5276
Ginny Weasly says:
Not only is that one of the coolest things i've ever heard of it's also really usefull. being able to tell where everyone is i'm sure my mom will want one.
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:56 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Wow!! Technology is really something, huh? That would be cool having a clock like the Weasleys.. But haha! No sneaking out anymore!!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:57 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
That is so cool. I hope the pay JKR some sort of creative fee for coming up with the idea.
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:59 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
Maximum says:
*dances*
A dream come true!
It's almost like the military creating a Invisibility cloak!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 3:59 PM EST
Eclipse Fairy
Points: 4434
luna13 says:
Coool, and that wont cost a bomb...*cough* :P and how am I supposed to sneak out if my parents get one :P sounds cool though....
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:00 PM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
THAT IS AMAAAAAZING !!!! This sooo incrediable .. I love that watch and it would be a very, very, very popular thing if they developed it and would be sold world wide .. Im soo getting one ..That's absolutely amazing !
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1547
erin4HP says:
That is the coolest thing I've ever heard! I dunno if I'd like my parents knowing where I was all the time!! There goes privacy...!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:09 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 24
PriorixIncantatem says:
DUDE!!!! I want a weasley clock!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
That would be fun to see. But I am not sure I would want to have anyone be able to find me.
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
That is so amazing how an object from J.K. Rowling's mind is an object in the future that will exist!!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Wasn't there are report on this a few years ago? Don't get me wrong, its the coolest idea ever, but could it involve microchips in people? How would the clock change when you moved around? Tracking devices perhaps? I dont know, I'd like to know how it works.
Happiness is that Harry Potter is influencing the world!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:15 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
That is freakin' sweet!!!
I can't wait for it to come out, hopefully I will have one by the time I have kids!! It would be really cool to own it!
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:17 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 352
Inannalia says:
Wow, that would be incredible. Technology is so advanced these days.
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:18 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
It would be cool to have but your parents would know where you are(not that mine keeds a clock to know!!!) but I like the text message part.It may be expensive when if it first coes out though!!!!at least its something insprired by JK and HP.
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:32 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 369
I_love_mormon_girls says:
AWESOME but it would probally be realy expensive but I would want one.
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
Thats awesome i always knew it would be possible but it would be alot cooler if it was magic behind it. i love magic/
Posted Oct 11, 2005 at 4:34 PM EST
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