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MIT Develops "Quickies": Post-it Notes For The 21st Century
Posted by Sean Fallon at 6:30 AM on April 25, 2008
There have been a number of attempts to modernise the much beloved Post-it note, but the "Quickies" concept developed by MITs Ambient Intelligence Group may be the most viable to date. Using RFID technology, AI and ink recognition, Quickies relay written information to our computers and mobiles—making the notes more effective as reminders, and much easier to archive. To get an idea of the possible applications, hit the jump to check out the system in action.
A team of designers in Britain have give the good old fashioned Post-It note a 21st Century electronic make-over. Their Ixp-Note device is a new digital version incorporating a touchpad and alarm: you just slide to select time and date, and write down what you need reminding of. When it's time, it bleeps and the little thermo-chromic ink pad changes colour. Neat, hey?
Post-it notes are one of those archaic products that still manage to stick around, literally, in our offices and homes. With this hack, you can transform the beloved Post-it into a very 21st century digital note system. To leave a note, all you need to do is write it out with your finger on the trackpad. The message will show up on the LCD, which can be erased with a push of a button. It's not the easiest hack in the world, but for only $175 it's not the most expensive either. Plus, with a nice enclosure, it could be very functional. [
The Post-It note is one of those seemingly simple ideas that end up taking off and making a fortune. While there are plenty of higher tech alternatives out there looking to capitalise on Post-it success, there is still something about the classic that keeps people coming back. This Pock-it concept doesn't look to completely re-invent the Post-it note —it just gives it a basic upgrade with the addition of a convenient little pocket. The folks at 3M should be all over this and get it on the market if you ask me. [
