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Tokyo installed see-through public toilets in a park to let people inspect their cleanliness before using them, at which point the glass turns opaque
Two see-through bathrooms have been installed in public parks in Tokyo.
They are made from "smart glass" designed so people can see how clean they are inside before using them. The glass turns opaque when the bathroom is locked and in use.
Tokyo installed see-through public toilets in a park to let people inspect their cleanliness before using them, at which point the glass turns opaque
Two see-through bathrooms have been installed in public parks in Tokyo.
They are made from "smart glass" designed so people can see how clean they are inside before using them. The glass turns opaque when the bathroom is locked and in use.
It's not opaque enough though. People are still going to be able to figure out what's going on while you're trying to do your "business". A big crowd will be pointing and laughing as you step out. HAHAHAHAHAHA! I hear they'll be upgrading soon to include an indoor microphone with an outdoor speaker.
Darn clever. Maybe they could be set to gradually become less opaque after, say, 10 minutes, in order to discourage anyone(s) from using the stall for purposes other than for what it is intended.
Darn clever. Maybe they could be set to gradually become less opaque after, say, 10 minutes, in order to discourage anyone(s) from using the stall for purposes other than for what it is intended.
It could be quite an unpleasant surprise if there's a power failure during the day while someone is seated on the pot.
It always amazes me how some things evoke embarrassment when everybody does them. I can understand if anyone alive has never become acquainted with a toilet, because I would avoid them at all cost. The same for anyone that has never become aware of toilet paper.
During the times of the Roman Empire doing number two had no stigma at all. People would do their business with others at an open letrine (obviously with multiple holes) as if it was the most normal thing in the world. Fast forward to today and see-through public toilets in Japan is considered a novelty and I'm willing to bet many people would think twice before using them. lol
If toilets were free, there would be no need. A scheme to defend pay toilets.
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