Ford prepares to eliminate any remaining joy from driving.

[Dixie]

This has got to be one of the most heinous idea ever hatched.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-in-vehicle-advertising-patent/

[billybek]

Is it April 1st again?

[Tervuren]

Automakers luv to build patent portfolios as it is how they negotiate to get access to what they want from other manufacturers.

Don't expect something like this to be exclusive to Ford, if anyone wants it, they will trade for it.

[stevej37]

I'm thinking one of these for the back window would be good.

https://www.amazon.com/GOTUS-Scrolling-Bluetooth-Programmable-Animations/dp/B09TP8CR4M/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=1GX9IVJHFGLD8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7p6-6yzH6GHbu0svFFZLrz6a1CdqW7BOfaPVXWjq3w0scbqozf3Ovn zcbR2JddrDaKYbWOeGTJKMxV9LwSQTVUQgAfk8bYJiBRzNTT7l QuLIpdbKRKy5kdbBJFdhIAA5QiRpOtNUsvot8oztrop2pTlofc w-V4HK-gnNCppWOuFzivVCAdSGtMAzmnO1RbEFn3wm-KaAjW5cD8YCXXpbh0B0hXEW5govdKeejfowlvpRBEz3piQedLS vLRY0QjzCQ-8w73ixE4SlfcqLjtqZ95C1jbehusrVqLHweoqdpL8.vSq8a1us YvmaItl5Poy6wucJnyk1T3BH4ZxK7shLijc&dib_tag=se&keywords=car%2Bwindow%2Bled%2Bsigns%2Bprogrammable&qid=1725903431&sprefix=car%2Bwindow%2Bled%2Bsig%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1


They are programmable for multiple messages. My first saved one would be..."Nice Move A-Hole"

[Targa68]

[LEAKYSEALS951]

What would the Ford computer recommend if it overheard me say " I hate this Ford and want to go buy a Toyota"????

Edit, now I want to go test drive one and find out.

[masraum]

I can see it now. "your payment is $500/mo, or $550/mo without ads."

[masraum]

Originally Posted by stevej37

I'm thinking one of these for the back window would be good.

https://www.amazon.com/GOTUS-Scrolling-Bluetooth-Programmable-Animations/dp/B09TP8CR4M/


They are programmable for multiple messages. My first saved one would be..."Nice Move A-Hole"

I've always wanted one (in fantasy land, not in real life) that said. I'd need it to be 3 lines with a pause on each line and would want it to repeat a time or two.

Slower traffic keep right.
That means you!
Right's that way -->

Another "communications device" that would be great would be something in the front of the car that launched bottle rockets after hitting a button on the dash. I suspect a loud whistle and bang would likely get folks to get out of the way.



On a vaguely related note. I remember when Leland Pate transitioned to a new position/job while he was in the military that required him to go through an in-depth security clearance review. He was a member of the SCWDP for those of you that remember. In his top secret security interview, they asked him about his "membership in the SC World Domination Plot" and what the SCWPD was. Now us Steve's will probably be cancelled at some point in the future because of these posts.

[HobieMarty]

Wouldn't that be considered an invasion of privacy?

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[masraum]

Originally Posted by HobieMarty

Wouldn't that be considered an invasion of privacy?

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Only if you don't sign or initial or click accept on some sheet with fine print or some EULA. I can imagine, you buy a car and have to click accept the first time you turn on the radio, and that "accept" authorizes them to listen to your conversations inside the car, monitor what radio stations, music, or streaming you do, etc....

And you sign so much crap when you buy a car...

And folks are so used to clicking "OK" or "accept" when they start up some new electronic gear or launch some app, 99.99% of the time without a split second to even register what they are agreeing to.

[Synchro Joe]

Wonder if Ad Blocker 2028 will work on that ?

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by masraum

On a vaguely related note. I remember when Leland Pate transitioned to a new position/job while he was in the military that required him to go through an in-depth security clearance review. He was a member of the SCWDP for those of you that remember. In his top secret security interview, they asked him about his "membership in the SC World Domination Plot" and what the SCWPD was. Now us Steve's will probably be cancelled at some point in the future because of these posts.

I sold my 78SC last summer... Your post reminds me, I forgot to include the Badge.
I'll get it to the new owner.

[911 Rod]

No different to having to pay for heated seats by the month.
Now get off my lawn!

[Alan A]

Originally Posted by Dixie

This has got to be one of the most heinous idea ever hatched.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-in-vehicle-advertising-patent/

Please please please do this.
The lawsuit from me hitting something and saying the advert distracted me will be epic.