08-10-2010, 10:05 AM
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The basics…
Sixth Sense allows people to use the internet without a screen or a keyboard
It can turn any surface into a touch screen
It is made with store-bought components
“The software program processes the video stream data captured by the camera and tracks the locations of the colored markers [that you wear on your fingers] using simple computer-vision techniques”
According to a number of sources, graduate students at MIT have been working on this for the past four months “day and night”
Just a few things it can do…
“The device recognizes items in stores, and then gathers and projects information about products to the user. It also is able to provide quick signals to let users know what the best products are based on their needs.”
“Another amazing feature is the device’s ability to look at an airplane ticket and let the user know whether the flight is delayed or on time. It is also able to recognize books (based on an image or RFID) in a book store and then project reader reviews or author information from the Internet onto blank pages.”
“The device can also recognize articles in newspapers, retrieve the latest related stories or video from the Internet and then display them on pages for the user. Say goodbye to your dictionary and encyclopedia.”
Cost of Sixth Sense
$350 dollars
The interesting thing here is that Sixth Sense can never really be more expensive than its individual components
Sixth Sense
The basics…
Sixth Sense allows people to use the internet without a screen or a keyboard
It can turn any surface into a touch screen
It is made with store-bought components
“The software program processes the video stream data captured by the camera and tracks the locations of the colored markers [that you wear on your fingers] using simple computer-vision techniques”
According to a number of sources, graduate students at MIT have been working on this for the past four months “day and night”
Just a few things it can do…
“The device recognizes items in stores, and then gathers and projects information about products to the user. It also is able to provide quick signals to let users know what the best products are based on their needs.”
“Another amazing feature is the device’s ability to look at an airplane ticket and let the user know whether the flight is delayed or on time. It is also able to recognize books (based on an image or RFID) in a book store and then project reader reviews or author information from the Internet onto blank pages.”
“The device can also recognize articles in newspapers, retrieve the latest related stories or video from the Internet and then display them on pages for the user. Say goodbye to your dictionary and encyclopedia.”
Cost of Sixth Sense
$350 dollars
The interesting thing here is that Sixth Sense can never really be more expensive than its individual components
