A simple collection of LEDs in various designs, colors and shapes hooked up to a small heart monitor. The clip on, pendant, badge, whatever would flash according to BPM. Flashing could be simply all lights on at each beat or more complicated patterns. A small button with racing lights phi phenomenon style would be my choice. Much more than a conversation piece, a whole new way to flirt. Dance lightly around risque subjects and watch your partner's display respond accordingly. Great for raves as those kids seem to like simple flashy things.
-- nizgy16, Dec 01 2002

Earrings in Sync With the Heart http://www.nytimes....hnology/02PATE.html
Of which [horripilation] spoke.
(Also features a randomly-inaccurate wrist-watch, reversible shoes, and a ski-jacket with a built-in air-bag.) [angel, Oct 04 2004]

Bakeable, pointless, and contains flashing LED's. I love it!
-- RayfordSteele, Dec 01 2002


Cripes, I sure do, thanks for the heads-up.
-- nizgy16, Dec 01 2002


It is being baked even now. I saw a prototype for such a feature, but without the heart, at my old company. I hope this makes you feel better, not worse. Pastry though, especially for the heart.
-- Ludwig, Dec 02 2002


Without the heart, what's the point? Then it's just a flashing light.

I like this idea, but you would of course have to prevent people controlling it themselves. "Of course i wasn't faking it, darling!"
-- sadie, Dec 02 2002


If this is anything like earrings that blink with the wearer's heart beat, it is already patented (according to a NY Times article a day or two ago).
-- horripilation, Dec 03 2002


"I really don't like talking about my flair."

I'll take mine as a set of six, with programs for 3/4 and 4/4, straight, triples, and shuffles for whatever bpm at which I'm currently operating.
-- absterge, Dec 03 2002



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