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A resident of Eagle Mountain recently came to me with a automotive problem. I am not an auto mechanic, so I am hoping that one of my readers has an idea or a way to help him. I have also found that this is a growing problem in Eagle Mountain and the surrounding areas so I wanted to bring it to light.
On 5/1/2019 Xander Platt, went to a mechanic in the area to have some work done on his car. Xander was happy with the work that was done and had not had any issues with it. Until a few days later, he noticed a trend. As he was driving around Eagle Mountain he discovered that some how the cloaking device on his vehicle had been turned on. He constantly was having to break hard and swerve to miss other cars, but the cloaked indicator light was never on. At first he thought it was his driving, but then realized that the other drivers were not seeing him. Xander supposed that the mechanic had to of inadvertently turned on the cloaking device option for his car, or damaged the cloaked indicator light on his dashboard.
Xander contacted the mechanic to see what he needed to do to turn of the cloaking feature. The mechanic insisted that he had not worked on the cloaking device. Xander explained, “I asked him to fix the problem, he told me that my make and model of car did have an adaptive cloak installed, and that it appeared to not be enabled.” He continued, “but that is the only explanation for people not seeing me on the road when I am driving.” He has asked for the residents of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and Lehi to help him until he can figure out how to turn off the cloaking device, or until the company fixes the wiring issue.
I contacted Noris 31 Industries based in Chicago IL, the manufacture of the cloaking device that is installed in Xander’s vehicle and asked them about the cloaking option. Luther Sloan gave me a little background on the device, “We tried to create the device from technology discovered when the alien, the government has given the codename “The Predator”, was captured. We were unable to get the technology to interface with the vehicle, so we adapted the technology for adaptive camouflage developed by UNSC.” Luther continues, “The technology has come a long way, but still has some significant defects.” The manufacture said that the device has a tendency to work better when it is around orange construction cones, and during the morning and evening hours, usually between 7-9 am and 4-6 pm. The cone color helps the cloak hide the automobile better than other colors, it can bend that specific light wave easier. And the lighting during those hours are prefect for cloak operation. The device is also being recalled because it does have a tendency to turn on after mechanical work has been done on the vehicle and the dashboard indicator light is faulty. We believe this is why Xander has been experiencing problems.
Here is a list of things that the manufacture (Noris 31 Industries) has identified as flaws in their cloaking device. If a resident were to use these defensive driving techniques, they would be able to see vehicles, even if the adaptive cloak has been enabled.
Tips to say safe on the road.
- Use your Turn Signal, or blinker as some people call it. The cloaking technology has a hard time working when it is exposed to a rhythmic blinking yellow light. But it usually takes 2-3 seconds of use before it effects the cloak.
- Slow Down. The cloaking device has a harder time when the person viewing it is traveling at slower speeds. I can’t remember the exact reason why the company said this works, I can only remember them mentioning the Doppler Effect.
- Look over your shoulder when changing lanes. If you look over your shoulder, for some reason the cloak has a hard time hiding from a person viewing from that angle. They have not been able to scientifically prove why, but they do know that it works. Luther said that they believe it is because a person is using their peripheral vision during this action.
- Stay off your mobile device. The frequency of most mobile device screens (120Hz, or 120 frames per second) are set to the same frequency of the cloaking device. If you look up from your device, you eyes are already accustomed to the frequency of the cloaking device, so your mind will not see the vehicle behind the device. The effect can take some time to wear off, so it is suggest to not use any mobile devices while driving.
Barry Bogtrotter, a resident and employee of Eagle Mountain City when asked about this stated, “While the Orange Cones are lining the streets of Eagle Mountain we need to be more vigilant when driving. The cones are known to increase the cloaking devices range and accuracy. To avoid issues, and until we can figure out codes to deal with this new technology, we encourage drivers to drive more defensively. Specifically drivers should slow down, use the safety features of there vehicles, follow the laws of the road, and stay off their mobile devices.” Until we can resolve this issue, it is suggested that people give themselves more time for arriving at their destination and apply courteous and defensive driving techniques.
As a side note, because of the problems with the cloaking devices, it is rumored that the company Noris 31 Industries may be selling the technology to SkyNet a sub-division of Omni Consumer Products.
SATIRE NOTICE: This article is satire, none of the events, technology, or persons in the article exist. It is written to make a point using humor.
Mike Kieffer is an IT geek by hobby and trade, with a BS in Information Systems & Technology. He is a proud father of 10, a grandpa, an author, a journalist, and internet publisher. His motto is to “Elevate, Inspire and Inform”, and he is politically conservative and a Christian. Mike has a passion for technology, writing, and helping others. With a wealth of experience, he is committed to sharing his knowledge with others to help them reach their full potential. He is known for his jackassery or his form of self-expression that encourages boldness, creativity, and risk-taking. It can be a way to push the boundaries and challenge traditional norms, leading to creative solutions and positive change.