Okay not really those words specifically, but they have applied for a patent that would for all intents and purposes enforce manners in the use of those products you love best– such as your cell phone, your digital camera, DVRs and just about every other hand-held convenience item you can think of.

According to an article by Ars Technica, the patent would use technology to enforce “No flash photography” zones or “No cell phones” in certain areas — and the technology would work by disabling the device entirely during the period of time it was in an area where usage was limited or forbidden.

I can see this heavily implemented in places such as hospitals, and on airplane flights. The technology could further be developed to enforce speed zones and control the acceleration of vehicles.