No thanks
Yeah...I'm missing the point, too.
Why not just run the cable? I'd rather run the cable than add another switch in a location that isn't a wiring closet. This just adds another device that could break.
The only use I see for this is if you already have drops installed in a room and don't want to run more cable. But, that's lazy and creates a mess.
Keep the switches in the closets, please.