Some backsides are already alarming, but if new anti-theft technology takes off, the wrong rear really could set off alarms. Researchers in Japan have come up with a car seat that scans a driver’s posterior to verify identity before a car starts.
The Daily cites work by Japan’s Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology who came up with the butt fingerprinting system. They say the method is less intrusive than other forms of identity scanning, and you can even keep your pants on while it works. Bonus!
It works by way of 350 sensors in the seat that carefully note the shape, size, weight and other factors to distinguish that yes, that tush is really yours. Researchers say it’s 98% accurate.
Ostensibly there should be some way to reset the system for a new owner or a diet gone wrong — or right — so alarms aren’t set off needlessly. The hope is these sits will hit the market in cars in the next few years, so keep your eyes peeled and your backsides ready.
The Can Scan: Anti-theft device knows who’s “behind” the wheel [The Daily]
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*eye roll*
Only in Japan
“Researchers in Japan have come up with a car seat that gropes a driver’s posterior to verify identity before a car starts.“
Fixed for Japan.
^^ Thanks for my daily lols.
“Researchers in Japan have come up with a car seat that alien tentacle probes a driver’s posterior to verify identity before a car starts.”
Fixed yer fix.
Pretty much exactly what I was thinking
Are the “sensors” actually tentacles?
I’ve seen enough hentai to know where this is going.
Until Japan imports it here, once they can modify it to account for Americans being twice as fat.
>>you can even keep your pants on while it works.
But I probably wouldn’t.
/Don’t judge me!!
“It’s an automatic, but I like to pretend I’m driving a manual.”
Thank you.
And if you lend your car to a friend or family member?
I’m interested to see how the programming for such a thing works. Surely you can’t program it to recognize just one single rear.
This seems like it’d be a huge hassle if you want to utilize a valet, or if you and a spouse (or friend) routinely switch the driving duties, etc. Or any mechanics/oil change joints. Unless there is a very easy way to deactivate the feature (since I don’t think it’d really work out to require the oil guy to get his rear programmed into your car).
Butt scan… images sent to “undisclosed location.”
LAWL
“No, officer, you see, I was wearing thick corduroy pants today, and my car wasn’t detecting my butt properly. So I had to take them off and, wait, where are you taking me!”
*giggle*
this would a great excuse to give a cop who stops you for driving without your pants.
Oh, I can hear the chime now, replacing that damned Lexus one:
“I like big butts and I can not lie…”
Several comments in one post:
1) Sounds like it could be a pain in the …
2) needs a feed back system.
3) Lets you know if your booty is getting a bit over the limits
No thanks. The last thing I need is some carjacker cutting off my ass so he can steal my car. Take the wallet and my keys, but leave my ass alone.
“Ewwwww what’s that smell?!?!?”
I’d just be happy if they’d stop confusing my 15 pound backpack in the passenger seat for an unbuckled person. X-[
They better hope Mama Sly and the Family Stallone don’t hear about this, and threaten to sue. She has a monopoly on Rumpology.
New for 2012–the TSA Groper-Seat!
Japanese tenticular scanning technology meets the Best of the West security system to give you that peace-of-ass comfort that only YOU can enjoy your fly ride!!
SO—get your posterior down to your local Dealer today and get measured and caressed by our TSA-trained experienced professionals TODAY!!!!
I think my 2001 car might have some seat sensor. I tried to run the engine and heater while I waited in the house because it was so cold. I used the extra key to start it so I would still have the fob to unlock the door, again. As soon as I locked and shut the door it unlocked itself. I also tried locking it with the fob but it unlocked itself again.
wouldn’t fingerprint scanners built into the steering wheel be easier?
Sounds like Chindogu to me.
Meanwhile, in Japan:
Ichi) “It’s finally working! The buttprint car theft prevention system!”
Ni) “Call it by its real name!”
Ichi) “God, do I HAVE to? Ugh, fine. The Pantyshot Engine Starter is done, yay.”
Ni) “Yes! I have designed the system only to work on the asses of Japanese schoolgirls wearing the traditional saifuku”
Ichi) “Ni… You’re a genius. A complete pervert freaky-freak, but a genius. So I can get in on the transmitted pictures too, right?”