Computer Vision Tech Grabs Humans In Real-Time 3D

Tinkle writes "Toshiba's R&D Labs in Cambridge, UK have developed a system capable of real-time 3D modeling of the human face and body — using a simple set of three different colored lights. Simple it may be, but the results are impressive. Commercial applications for computer vision technology look set to be huge — according professor Roberto Cipolla. On the horizon: cheap and easy digitized everyday objects for ecommerce, plus gesture-based interfaces — a la Natal — and in-car safety systems. Ultimately even driver-less cars. 'This is going to be the decade of computer vision,' predicts Cipolla."

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[Locke2005]

What implications does this development have for the pornography industry?

The obligatory response:

[internic]

There are four lights!

Re:Implications

[oldspewey]

If the letter is in fact addressed "Dead Keith Jr.," then shouldn't it say something more along the lines of "in the last three months we have noticed that you have turned ghoulish grey and started to stink like hell. Please stay the fuck in the ground and stop disturbing your former friends and neighbours."

Re:Implications

[WrongSizeGlass]

I hate to be a downer, as I'm often fascinated by computer vision technology, but aren't there some very negative potential applications here?

You mean like how this will affect a bunch of epileptic kids walking down the street on a school field trip?

I wonder

[spleen_blender]

if it will be able to perceive black people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4DT3tQqgRM [youtube.com]

Re:Implications

[Tekfactory]

"Dead Keith Jr.,

in the last three months we have noticed that you have gained 15% in body mass. Please report to the gym immediately or your health care benefits will be suspended."

From the Greeting I'd think his health benefit was already suspended.

I guess that bodies really DO bloat a little after death.