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March 7, 2008: WineM

http://www.findability.org/archives/000200.php

My favorite contribution to Search Patterns this week is WineM.

Here's an excerpt from last year's press release:

"The smart wine rack uses radio frequency identification (RFID) to track
individual bottles in the rack and identifies ones that fit the users' wine
selection criteria. Collectors and restaurants can use WineM racks to search
collections, track specific bottles, update information about wine in real
time, and manage inventory visually...the wine in a collection can now be
dynamically reorganized by any combination of year, region, price, or any
other information axis that interests the collector or sommelier."

A handheld device accepts queries, and full-color LED lights transform the
elegant wine rack and the bottles themselves into a search results
interface. The system even supports faceted navigation. Very cool!

Strange Connections

* I'm happy my disturbing hole has wormed its way into the minds of
futurists.

* If you're coming to the IA Summit in Miami, please consider the IA
Institute's Leadership Seminar. An important topic and some great speakers!