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Bizarre Sony patent to detect viewer smiling and laughter

Bizarre Sony patent to detect viewer smiling and laughter

This is an absolute must-see patent from Sony. Not only is the concept great but the drawing is absolutely priceless. First, the concept: Sony thinks it can improve your game playing experience if it knows when you smile or laugh at something on screen. It will do this by tracking bodily gestures and sounds via a camera and microphone connected up to a PlayStation 3, and may well handle other emotions as well. These could be used as controllers for a game, or possibly extended to give some “Big Brother” feedback if you’re watching a film or TV programme. Read more »