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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Many studies show that flashing lights
and/ or beeps (annoying or not) actually slow down correct
reaction times because people stop and wonder what they mean
before reaction, esp true in the car. A calm authoritative voice
message produces faster correct responses in naive subjects. Now
that this is as cheap ( recorded on thumb or HD drive) as a
physical bell or light I wonder why they are not used more often.
And don't bring up "The door is ajar" fiasco, most of us have
learned our lesson. Think more of the polite voice in your GPS
nav unit.<br>
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</font>An "annoying beep" will be interpreted as "Maybe it's a
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