The Music Self is an interactive device linking the subtleties of musical harmonies to the experience of choosing coffee. This alters the user’s perception of the packaged product into a sensual interaction reminiscent of that of the actual tasting of the coffee.
The device works using a combination of weight and proximity sensors. As the product is lifted from the shelf a built in weight sensor triggers the melody of a particular instrument to play, each is chosen to represent the unique flavor of the selected coffee. This is played from a set of speakers built into the shelf unit. The proximity sensor functions using a signal from a magnetic tag contained within the packaging of the coffee. This can detect if the product has left the vicinity of the shelf or if it has entered the users shopping basket or trolley, causing the music to stop.
Give a tune to your coffee...
Links
Proximity Sensor Information - http://www.bik.com/
Weight Sensor Information - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weighing_scale
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