This device would be a small USB motion detector and its associated software.

What would happen is that the system would be programmed to immediately change your desktop to something "work-looking" like a spreadsheet or something whenever another person walked toward your cubicle.

It would be instantaneous, eliminating those embarrassing 'clicks' to minimize web browsers and such when the boss walks by.

High tech goofing off at its best.
-- zigness, Feb 27 2004

C.H.I.M.P. http://www.thinkgee...g/accessories/2940/
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Sure beats the old world alternative. <link> [+]
-- Letsbuildafort, Feb 27 2004


Scope Creep: Please modify the design to give me a mild electrical shock to awaken me when pointy hair boss is within 10 meters:=)
-- 1st2know, Feb 27 2004


I wonder if it could do something different for an approaching spouse / significant other. Hmmm.
-- zigness, Mar 02 2004


With deep regret and guilt pangs I here award my croissant. +
-- k_sra, Mar 02 2004


i so need this device i'm sat up my corner with glass walls any one can see what i'm not doing
-- engineer1, Mar 03 2004


I don't need this. Oh no. I voted [+] on purely independent appreciation. Really.
-- English Bob, Mar 03 2004



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