The Big Bang Theory
Is There an App for That?
Howard comes up with an idea for an app to solve differential equations.
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I had a great idea
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you know how we're always having to stop and solve differential equations like when you're doing Fourier analysis or
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using the Schrodinger equation
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Howard doesn't he's only an engineer
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I was thinking we could write a little app
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that would use handwriting recognition and then run it through a symbolic evaluation engine you just use your smartphone take a picture of the equation
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and Bam
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you know what's a great app
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the one that makes fart noises
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hey look at
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this 20 people from the University of already signed up for a private beta
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I'm telling you
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the land while the poly differential equation scanner meets a real need we've got a hit
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what do you think we should sell it for
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well based on the fact that our potential Market is about 70 or 80 guys and you want a submarine I'd say about a million dollars a pop
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but what do they put in a light version for half a million you don't get the word of mouth going
