Vibrating Tattoo Anyone?

If you're a tattoo enthusiast, how would you feel about getting ink with something that actually vibrates from time to time and what if that vibration would notify you on incoming sms, email, or phone call, would you go for it? I'm not just talking about some random and wild stream of "what if thoughts" here, as this could become possible with the latest technology that a Finnish mobile developer is currently looking at.

Recently, Nokia has filed for a patent on a tattoo or badge that will vibrate to notify users when their phones are ringing, when there's an incoming message or if their battery is already running low. This "tattoo" will be more than just a simple skin art, its material would have the capability to perceive magnetic field and transfer the perceived stimulus to the skin and could be set to emit different vibration patterns to distinguish between callers. According to the Wall Street Journal, who was able to obtain a copy of the patent application, the device could take different forms, it may be a visible tattoo, a label or it may be a badge.

While some critics are acknowledging the functionality of this device, some are also viewing this as creepy and inappropriate.  Also, there is still no word on any potential health risk in using this proposed device.

It is a curious thing to know how people would react on this device should Nokia push through with it, especially the tattoo and the sci-fi enthusiasts. Personally, I'm actually wondering how its going to feel to have a vibrating 'tat' on any part of my body, though, thinking about it, I think I'd rather have a glowing 'tat' instead!