Traffic light hack keeps tabs on your system

In an attempt to communicate more clearly to people when he is "busy" on his computer, one DIY'er in Japan has created the TrafficStop, an LED traffic light that interfaces with some custom Mac software and displays information in the familiar and easy-to-read three light system, updating the lights according to a user-defined threshold. With a hack like TrafficStop, your "work" will never again be "interrupted" by "people".

[MeeNotYou @ Jun 28th 2007 2:33PM]

Somehow those dont look like LED's.

[Matt @ Jun 28th 2007 2:39PM]

If those are LED's where can i get them?? Imagine how bright they would be!!

/sarcasm

[John @ Jun 28th 2007 2:43PM]

I don't get it. Is this like a jump-to-conclusions mat?

[foxdude0486 @ Jun 28th 2007 2:43PM]

Can I build this on work time and write it off? The prototype would be useful in making sure I don't get any computer issue requests.

[R1cebrner @ Jun 28th 2007 3:07PM]

Could be usefull for those looking up porn at home!! Or a Status light so you know your computer is functioning properly with out getting up.