Wednesday, September 04, 2002

IBM Hooks Dorm Washers, Dryers to Web

My wife brought this story to my attention: Reuters - Web washing puts students in a spin
[A new system called] eSuds and developed by IBM and USA Technologies, lets students swipe a credit card or punch a code into their mobile phones to pay for washing or drying their clothes instead of scrounging in backpacks and desk drawers for change.



The souped-up washers and dryers also let students check a website for empty machines. From the comfort of their desktop or laptop, students can add soap and fabric softener that is dispensed by the washing machine. Finally when the wash is done, they can be sent an e-mail telling them to come and get it.

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