Nokia lightning detector

Juniper Foo | May 30, 2007

We've heard of being struck by a bolt of inspiration, but the Finnish phone maker has apparently taken it literally, with the idea of a lightning detector feature in a phone. According to a patent, Nokia has designed a software system that can analyze the signals and distance of lightning, and beep a warning to users of its approach. We can certainly see this being featured in its rugged outdoor series. But seriously, if there's a mother of a thunderstorm out there, you don't even want to be operating your cellular out in the open. Duh. Too bad there aren't any images.

Via PC World

Price: N.A.
Availability: Concept, patent information here
Device: Lightning detection feature
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