Topic: Hi-tech beermats for 21st Century

[Grim]

"An intelligent beermat that alerts the bartender that your glass is empty could feature in pubs of the future.

Like an ordinary mat, it absorbs drips; but the gadget also has hidden sensors.

The device will detect the weight of the drink above it, working out how much is left before sending a signal to the bar for a refill. "


More info about the technology can be seen at the link below:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4298344.stm

[Captain Pierce]

Now this is technology that could truly make one's life better...