As we already know, people carry their cellphones with them everywhere they go, and that includes places where alcohol is being served and consumed. In taking a step in the prevention of people indulging too much and getting behind the wheel of a car, LG of South Korea is introducing its LP4100 model handset later this year which features an embbeded Breathalyzer application.
According to the company, a user would blow into a small spot on the phone, and if they've had too much,the phone issues a warning and shows a weaving car hitting traffic cones.
While it sounds like a good idea, will someone who has had a lot to drink have the wherewithal to even use this phone and the application? Let's face it, if you're dumb enough to get s**tfaced and then think you're able to drive a car, it doesn't seem likely you're going to test your sobriety on this cellphone. It might be better if others are made aware that this device is available and that someone responsible will be able to use it.
1. Maybe if you're not totally trashed, but what if you've only had 2? Would be nice to get an idea of what you're going to blow *before* you get in the car.
Posted at 5:56PM on Jun 28th 2006 by Rick Dobbs