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Erwin van Lun on 15 years, 8 months ago in Identification of humans, Fingerprint recognition, Iris recognition, Speaker recognition, Business, Patents, Business News | by
Summary: Apple patents biometric authentication via fingerprint behind touch screen, and / or a front-facing camera for retinal recognition, speaker (voice) recognition , or collecting DNA samples for recognition via genetic code.
Apple has filed a patent for biometric authentication (checking after identification) including installation of a hidden sensor behind the screen that would recognize the user’s fingerprint when touched, and / or a front-facing camera for retinal recognition. The filing also suggests further possibilities, such as the device being capable of recognizing the user’s voice, or collecting DNA samples for recognition via genetic code.
Erwin van Lun on 15 years, 8 months ago in Agent's Expression, Speech synthesis (TTS), Agent's Processing, Emotion, Action tendency, Business, Patents, Business News | by
Summary: Nav.System that simulates emotion when reading out directions and detects the emotion of the driver
Ford has filed a patent called “Emotive Text-to-Speech System and Method” describing a system that can not only simulate emotion when reading out directions and describing traffic problems, but could also detect the emotion of the operator of the car and interact with them in ways designed to, oh, soothe a little road rage. The avatar is said to “appear to become frustrated” if the driver is a lead-foot, and may say “Your driving is hurting my fuel efficiency.” Or, if a driver is going too fast, the dash-bound assistant could turn blue, ask what’s wrong, and suggest a more direct route to their destination.
Erwin van Lun on 15 years, 8 months ago in Agent identity, Sensors, Agent's perception of humans, Gesture recognition, Business News | by
Summary: Screen calculates spreed of approaching finger. Ideal for small screens, says Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi latest technology promises to detect the distance between a finger and the touch panel to allow for a whole host of new interface options. That’s done with the aid of an array of sensors that can also be used to calculate the speed at which the finger is approaching, and allow for a so-called “mouse-over function,” which would essentially let your finger control a cursor without actually touching the screen—something Mitsubishi says would be ideal for devices with small screens. Currently, it is just in prototype form (currently a 5.7-inch capacitive VGA display).
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Erwin van Lun on 15 years, 8 months ago in Business, Visions & opinions, Business News | by
Summary: This video is about Laura, part of Microsoft's vision for the future.
Erwin van Lun on 15 years, 8 months ago in Agent's Appearance, Screens, Business News | by
Summary: Eliza, the first chatterbot ever, is now available on the iPhone.
French software company Visuamobile has come out with a new application Eliza AI, a chatterbot for your iPhone using artificial intelligence software developed by Joseph Weizenbaum at MIT in 1966. It was amongst the first AI programs’ and now used as a basis by most computer generated speech programs. You can converse with her on your iPhone as if she was your therapist and like all good therapists, she will answer most questions with another question.