By: Rachel NelsonCell phones were invented to make phone calls, right? Today they serve many functions. From playing games and instant messaging to surfing the Web and taking pictures, who would have guessed cell phone technology ever would come this far?
Manufacturers in Korea upped the ante last year when they introduced the LG breathalyzer phone. When these gadgets hit the U.S. later this year, cell phones will serve one more purpose: a handy sobriety test in your pocket.
The invention gained tremendous popularity in Korea, especially among younger crowds.
More than 200,000 of the models have been sold in Korea, according to www.news.com, and probably will spread like wildfire in North America as well.
How does it work? There is a tiny hole located on the side of the phone that a tipsy person can easily blow into. If the alcohol level is over the legal limit of 0.08, an animation pops up of a car swerving into a cone. That tells the partier it is not safe to drive.
Not only does the built-in breathalyzer serve as a friendly reminder not to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, it also fights against drunk dialing. The device can be programmed to not allow a user to dial certain numbers -especially exes - when the operator has had too much to drink. This feature could prevent embarrassing yourself when you're in a drunken stupor.
Keep your eyes peeled for this genius invention. It may keep you out of some sobering situations.
