try on makeup looks via RFID

A good text story is here
http://www.computerpartner.nl/article.php?news=int&id=2485
and a picture of the device in use is on Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/14/rfid–to–help–women–pick–makeup/
Sit in front of a terminal and a picture of your face appears on the
screen. Using RFID, you swipe the product (unopened) over the reader
and you can then apply a virtual sample to your face to see how you
like the color. Being a fan of makeup –and– technology, I can't wait
to try one of these out!
On a more practical side, this would solve the problem of opened
packages and nasty testers.
I'm sure it's not cheap, so I don't expect drugstores to have these
installed any day soon, but I think it's an interesting way to keep
the customer interested and to lessen product waste.
Hope it comes to the USA soon.
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck