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NYT: "Computers That See You and Keep Watch Over You"

By John Wesley Hall, Jr.

Yesterday's NYT: Computers That See You and Keep Watch Over You by Steve Lohr. The story is about "computer-vision" where computers analyze facial and body patterns, looking for helpful information. The story starts in with a prison training exercise where the computer is analyzing inmate's actions for signs of trouble. A computer-vision system can watch a hospital room and remind doctors and nurses to wash their hands, or warn of restless patients who are in danger of falling out of bed. It can, through a computer-equipped mirror, read a man’s face to detect his heart rate and other vital signs. It can analyze a woman’s expressions as she watches a movie trailer or shops online, and help marketers tailor their offerings accordingly...continue to full post

Full post as published by Fourth Amendment on January 02, 2011 (boomark / email).