November 28, 2006

NEC introduces "tag": a concept soft-shell mobile phone

nec-tag.jpg NEC engineers have come up with the concept of a soft-shell mobile phone made of rubbery material that is able to remember its previous shape.[via Uberphones]

In their own words:

"tag" is a new, malleable, casual communicator. It is not only soft but also flexible, for example, it can be hung from a belt or wrapped around the user’s arm. Shape-memorizing material and multiple pressure sensors allow the phone to change its shape according to the mode. The user can also alternate the mode by changing the shape.