http://www.ted.com/talks/pattie_maes_demos_the_sixth_sense.html
A wearable device that incorporates sophisticated object recognition, image capturing, gesture interfacing, image projection and seamless access to meta-information provides limitless innovative opportunities for designers of interactive multimedia. The devices would not only save time accessing information but is likely to enhance anytime, anywhere learning environments, particularly with multi-user and collaborative-interactive models. While it may be embarrassing if I didn’t recognise a well-known presenter at a conference, I’m not sure I could appropriately and in a timely manner stare at their chest in order to become more informed while commencing conversation. I’m not sure I wish to be deprived of the invigorating uncertainty of what awaits me as I meet new people. An exciting innovation? - Yes. Some of the applications suggested? – I’m not sure. I may be less aware of my ignorance of ‘what to do next’ that I should be.
A wearable device that incorporates sophisticated object recognition, image capturing, gesture interfacing, image projection and seamless access to meta-information provides limitless innovative opportunities for designers of interactive multimedia. The devices would not only save time accessing information but is likely to enhance anytime, anywhere learning environments, particularly with multi-user and collaborative-interactive models. While it may be embarrassing if I didn’t recognise a well-known presenter at a conference, I’m not sure I could appropriately and in a timely manner stare at their chest in order to become more informed while commencing conversation. I’m not sure I wish to be deprived of the invigorating uncertainty of what awaits me as I meet new people. An exciting innovation? - Yes. Some of the applications suggested? – I’m not sure. I may be less aware of my ignorance of ‘what to do next’ that I should be.
