Comments on: Microsoft tech to control computers with a flex of a finger http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-tech-to-control-computers-with-a-flex-of-a-finger Accelerating Intelligence Wed, 22 May 2013 14:33:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Steve Engard http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-tech-to-control-computers-with-a-flex-of-a-finger/comment-page-1#comment-27194 Steve Engard Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:42:18 +0000 http://www.kurzweilai.net/?p=157412#comment-27194 Applying for a technology not yet developed, at least in the lab, sounds more like a ploy to stifle competitors, without regard to specific hardware or software designs. Therefore leaving the door open to sue anyone who tries to bring a product to market before they do. This type of patent should be invalidated. Applying for a technology not yet developed, at least in the lab, sounds more like a ploy to stifle competitors, without regard to specific hardware or software designs. Therefore leaving the door open to sue anyone who tries to bring a product to market before they do. This type of patent should be invalidated.

]]> By: The Guy http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-tech-to-control-computers-with-a-flex-of-a-finger/comment-page-1#comment-27174 The Guy Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:52:33 +0000 http://www.kurzweilai.net/?p=157412#comment-27174 It's far too early to call it stillborn tech because it's not mentioned to be camera dependant. That said, who knows how accurate it can be basing gestures and positioning off of muscles? I'm definitely thinking Leap Motion is way cool, but that technology is dependent on your hand positioned just right. If Microsoft's technology plays out well it won't even have that sort of limitation. Maybe there will be shared screens all over home that you can operate anywhere. Perhaps remote PC/TV technologies that can allow you to gesture outside of your home and using the smartphone as a screen? It’s far too early to call it stillborn tech because it’s not mentioned to be camera dependant. That said, who knows how accurate it can be basing gestures and positioning off of muscles?

I’m definitely thinking Leap Motion is way cool, but that technology is dependent on your hand positioned just right. If Microsoft’s technology plays out well it won’t even have that sort of limitation. Maybe there will be shared screens all over home that you can operate anywhere. Perhaps remote PC/TV technologies that can allow you to gesture outside of your home and using the smartphone as a screen?

]]> By: Devon http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-tech-to-control-computers-with-a-flex-of-a-finger/comment-page-1#comment-26979 Devon Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:17:51 +0000 http://www.kurzweilai.net/?p=157412#comment-26979 Actually this function could probably be sufficiently immitaded by connecting a wristband and a couple of rings within integrated accelerometers. Actually this function could probably be sufficiently immitaded by connecting a wristband and a couple of rings within integrated accelerometers.

]]> By: Devon http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-tech-to-control-computers-with-a-flex-of-a-finger/comment-page-1#comment-26978 Devon Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:14:53 +0000 http://www.kurzweilai.net/?p=157412#comment-26978 Maybe google will buy this so it can be used with the glasses project... A HUD interface could be controlled just like an invisible iPad with the user making small hand gestures to navigate their virtual overlay of the real world. How exciting! Maybe google will buy this so it can be used with the glasses project… A HUD interface could be controlled just like an invisible iPad with the user making small hand gestures to navigate their virtual overlay of the real world. How exciting!

]]> By: Jon http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-tech-to-control-computers-with-a-flex-of-a-finger/comment-page-1#comment-26973 Jon Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:49:20 +0000 http://www.kurzweilai.net/?p=157412#comment-26973 https://live.leapmotion.com/order.html "We are estimating that the Leap will ship in February 2013." Also, 70 dollars is quite affordable! https://live.leapmotion.com/order.html

“We are estimating that the Leap will ship in February 2013.”

Also, 70 dollars is quite affordable!

]]> By: GatorALLin http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-tech-to-control-computers-with-a-flex-of-a-finger/comment-page-1#comment-26972 GatorALLin Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:36:34 +0000 http://www.kurzweilai.net/?p=157412#comment-26972 ....I wish Leap Motion would ship out the developer kits asap... I signed up for one, but no real updates yet.... Are you hoping to get one also? ….I wish Leap Motion would ship out the developer kits asap… I signed up for one, but no real updates yet…. Are you hoping to get one also?

]]> By: Gorden Russell http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-tech-to-control-computers-with-a-flex-of-a-finger/comment-page-1#comment-26956 Gorden Russell Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:57:35 +0000 http://www.kurzweilai.net/?p=157412#comment-26956 I can see this as an app for a smartphone. A deaf person could put the phone in a breast pocket and talk to a hearing person. I can see this as an app for a smartphone. A deaf person could put the phone in a breast pocket and talk to a hearing person.

]]> By: Starheart http://www.kurzweilai.net/microsoft-tech-to-control-computers-with-a-flex-of-a-finger/comment-page-1#comment-26951 Starheart Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:31:52 +0000 http://www.kurzweilai.net/?p=157412#comment-26951 Stillborn technology. In order for a computer interface to be gesture-driven, all it needs is a sufficient resolution imaging sensor which can track hand movements without having to attach sensors to one's hands - something that Leap Motion controllers are said to deliver. Stillborn technology. In order for a computer interface to be gesture-driven, all it needs is a sufficient resolution imaging sensor which can track hand movements without having to attach sensors to one’s hands – something that Leap Motion controllers are said to deliver.

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