Today a tattoo is a popular way of showing off a little individuality, but historically tattoos were used as a form of communication. Roman soldiers and slaves were tattooed on the hands, arms or even face as a way to alert those around them to their status, allowing authorities to more easily keep track of those in bondage. Soon tattoos might be used for communication again — but for a very different purpose. Nokia has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a magnetic tattoo that could alert the “wearer” to incoming calls or messages to their mobile device.
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Nokia May Turn Tattoos Into More Than Body Art
Posted by: Peter Suciu March 20, 2012 11:48 AMToday a tattoo is a popular way of showing off a little individuality, but historically tattoos were used as a form of communication. Roman soldiers and slaves were tattooed on the hands, arms or even face as a way to alert those around them to their status, allowing authorities to more easily keep track of those in bondage. Soon tattoos might be used for communication again — but for a very different purpose. Nokia has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a magnetic tattoo that could alert the “wearer” to incoming calls or messages to their mobile device.