Microsoft Kinect

[Gabriel]

Kinect is based on software technology developed internally by Rare, a subsidiary of Microsoft Game Studios owned by Microsoft and range camera technology by Israeli developer PrimeSense, which interprets 3D scene information from a continuously-projected infrared structured light.

The device features an "RGB camera, depth sensor and multi-array microphone running proprietary software", which provides full-body 3D motion capture, facial recognition and voice recognition capabilities.

The depth sensor consists of an infrared laser projector combined with a monochrome CMOS sensor, and allows the Kinect sensor to see in 3D under any ambient light conditions. The sensing range of the depth sensor is adjustable, with the Kinect software capable of automatically calibrating the sensor based on gameplay and the player's physical environment, such as the presence of furniture.

Described by Microsoft personnel as the primary innovation of Kinect, the software technology enables advanced gesture recognition, facial recognition, and voice recognition. According to information supplied to retailers, the Kinect is capable of simultaneously tracking up to six people, including two active players for motion analysis with a feature extraction of 20 joints per player.

Kinect was launched in North America on November 4, 2010, in Europe on November 10, 2010, and in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore on November 18, 2010. It was released in Japan on November 20, 2010



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect

[Gabriel]

The Kinect's combination of hardware and software allows it to do some pretty incredible things. The video sensors basically spit out thousands of little light dots to measure distance and movement, and thanks to the analysis software, are able to do some incredibly impressive things.



The video above shows that Robbel really gets what the Kinect is about: Using its combination of modern hardware and hyper-advanced software to do incredibly simple, intuitive things. The KinectBot recognizes and responds when you do something as simple as pointing at a corner of the room. This has implications for advanced engineering and military applications, but we'd be satisfied with a consumer model of the KinectBot, really.




The depth sensor and camera combination allow Oliver Kreylos to retain a 3D view of his bedroom while spinning the entire room like a top. Of course, since the camera remains stationary, it can't see through objects (leading to an incomplete picture), but it's still an amazing effect. Next, Kreylos says he's going to attempt to insert computer-generated graphics into real-world 3D video.

http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2010-11/five-hacks-free-microsofts-kinect-xbox

[Gabriel]

Well, you can see where this technology is leading. Just  like God is Omni-Present, Satan wants to be omni-present. How? Through the works of mans hands and the influence of Satan. Man has truly been deceived into believing that this technology is for our own good or perfect for games. I believe the reality of this is that you are letting a very power entity in your home. This individual can be staring right at your face (1 inch from it) and you may not ever know it. The possibilities of this is limitless. I can't even begin to think what they can do with this. For starters "you can run but you can't hide". I can see this being installed in future homes, cars, intersections, EVERYTHING! You get the idea. This is a attack on mankind indeed.

[Mark]

if the government ever wanted a camera and microphone in your house to watch you, well, there ya go.