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    Talking Vending Machines

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    Issue Date
    2011-02-02
    Author
    Hacker, Randi
    Publisher
    Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas
    Type
    Recording, oral
    Is part of series
    Postcards from Asia;0215
    Published Version
    https://audioboom.com/posts/879332-0215-talking-vending-machines?playlist_direction=reversed
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    Abstract
    Broadcast Transcript: From the nightingale floor that sang to warn the shogun of intruders to the bowlingual dog bark translation device, the Japanese have always liked clever -- and talking -- gadgets. So this latest should come as no surprise. You're in the central Tokyo Station and you're thirsty so you go to the, you know, vending machine to buy a drink. Only this is not your average vending machine. Uh uh. This vending machine has opinions on what beverage you want. Sensors built into large touch panels read your demographic and make recommendations based on market research. For a man, the machine will suggest a caffeine drink unless he's over 50 then it's green tea. A woman of 20, will be invited to buy a sweetened drink. Recommendations change depending on time of day and season. Sales have tripled. Welcome to the age of the canned drink imperative. #ceas #hacker #japan
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    This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/1808/13993
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