8 unusual ways of dealing with phone addiction

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Modern man can not do without mobile gadgets. They accompany him everywhere: behind the wheel, in a bar in the theater. And often the use of these devices in the wrong places can disturb others, and sometimes represents a serious danger to them. To combat this phenomenon developed various measures and the most unusual of them - are listed below.

1. "Text gun" fixing chastoty

Everyone knows that texting while driving is extremely dangerous, but that does not prevent some careless motorists write messages at a time when they are flying with great speed on the highway. One company claims to have developed a special "text-gun" that can recognize the frequency of text messages, and enables the police to fine drivers for it. And in the UK in general is strictly prohibited to use the phone while driving, while in the US, this law will change depending on the state. In most states, the usual phone calls are allowed, but not allowed to send SMS-messages. Drivers caught in the UK with a phone while driving could face fines of up to 1,640 dollars. Also, they risk driving ban. At the same time the wheel is allowed to use the devices 'hands-free'. This contradiction often prevents a British police officer to know exactly what people do behind the wheel, and whether he is distracted by a set of messages.

All these factors led to the fact that the company has designed ComSonics Virginia "gun" that can fix certain frequency. Currently, the device is already made, but the official release date and price has not been announced. According to the company, the gun can detect the frequency of a text message, the frequency and the usual call rate packet data. It can be assumed that the base unit is put in the same principle that is used repairers to detect where in the cable is damaged. For such a state, like Virginia, where talk on the phone while driving is not prohibited, and typing a text message against the law, such an invention would be particularly useful.

2. In the Brazilian bar against smartphones using special stakany

Worse «SMS-alarm" can only be a situation that can sometimes be seen in bars or restaurants. Man sitting with his girlfriend, and at the same time check posts to Facebook, as she reflects on how to break up with him. Or a few friends sitting at the bar and silly smiles, looking at his smartphone. It is a pitiful sight, and we are to blame for this.

However, in the Brazilian advertising agency developed a special "off-line glass" through which people can escape from their smartphone, and return to dialogue with their friends. It's simple and brilliant: the bottom of the cup has a large recess, as a result of glass can stand upright only when it is laid under the smartphone. This glass has been designed in an advertising agency Fischer & Friends, and was first introduced to the public in a bar Salve, in the city of Sao Paulo. So now there is hope that the glass will not allow drinkers to ignore their comrades.

3. A piece of plastic similar to the iPhone, treats "smartfonovuyu dependence"

If you have already started to worry about his "smartfonovoy dependence", the new device NoPhone may be just what you need. It is the ideal "smart placebo." It looks and feels like a smartphone in hand, like a smartphone, but it does nothing. This is a common piece of plastic, which can carry for self-deception.

Currently NoPhone is at the prototype stage, and after it gets to the market, its price will be only $ 12. During the first sales of the creators of the tools expect to earn $ 30,000, which will allow them to cover the costs of production and marketing. The device they describe as follows: "Non-tech alternative that allows you to always stay in touch with the real world." Dutch designer Ingmar Larsen, who helped create NoPhone, said that he and his buddies Van Gould and Ben Langveldom conceived this device as a joke. To the great surprise of friends in the network device has caused great interest of users and friends began to receive applications for the purchase NoPhone. As a result, they decided to contact the company Kickstarter for mass production.

4. Game over dinner, making the guests more civilized

You, too, do not like when a good dinner with friends constantly interrupted by calls of smartphones? The game is called "Phone bunch", invented in 2012, it offers a fun solution to this problem. The task of the game - not to allow smartphones and phones interrupt the communication. After dinner, all participants made orders, they put their smartphones in the center of the table, displays down. They can even put your gadgets in a large pile (hence the name of the game). Even if all the smartphones in this pile ring simultaneously, nobody is allowed to take them. And if someone from dinner parties still can not stand, and grabs your gadget, then he will have to pay for dinner. A woman who allegedly created this game (she called Stephie) stated on its website that put phones on the table there is a specific need, but it adds a dramatic game. And besides, it is much more difficult to take your smartphone, if it is buried under the other three.

5. "Socks" long paltsy

Up until August 2014, the website DoSomething.org all interested in offering a few free "socks" for the thumb (with free shipping). Yes, yes, "socks". Cute "clothing fingers", which does not allow typing SMS-messages while driving. It is in this main purpose of this accessory. And he adds stylishness to your gesture if you suddenly decide to raise thumbs up.

6. Appendix, rewarding the user for failure to SMS-communication kinoteatre

In 2012, one of the most popular theaters in the world, Cinemark, presented to the public a new application designed to wean the audience on the set of text messages while watching a movie. Here's how it works: When the movie begins, people are asked to use the Cinemark to translate their smartphones mode «Cinemode». Then the program starts, you should use the phone while watching a movie or not. If you are a good boy (or a good girl), and were able to see the whole movie, refraining from a text chat with friends and update their status on to Facebook, then the next time you purchase a ticket you get a discount.

7. Police dress up vagrants to find "text violators"

In the city of Chilliwack, British Columbia that, police, disguised as beggars, became the newest tool of Canadian police in the fight against those who distracted while driving. In 2012, the Constable of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Brian Martel appeared on one of the intersections Chilliwack, wearing a jacket with a hood and a baseball cap, and a person who has not shaved for several days. Wandering among stopped cars at a crossroads, he was carrying a cardboard sign that read: "Hi, my name is Constable Martell. If you are using a mobile phone, you will get a fine ».

If he noticed that one of the drivers talking on a cell phone, he informed about this on the radio to his colleagues in uniform, who were on duty a little further and penalize careless drivers. During a one-day blitz police discharged 21 fine and given countless verbal warnings, since February of 2010 the residents of British Columbia is forbidden to use any portable electronic devices while driving.

8. restaurant in Los Angeles, which prohibited any use mobile telefona

The restaurant chef Evan Funke called Bucato prohibited any use of mobile phones, including text communication and photography. Visitors can use their phones only in "specially designated phone locations." When Evan was asked to elaborate on the reasons for such a decision, he criticized the use of phones while eating, arguing that it harms the stomach.

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