There is going to be a computer that can read thoughts

An eyebrow, an ironic look or even a nod in the future will help your computer "read" your thoughts and feelings.

Source: BusinessWeek A collaborative work of British and American scientists, these special computers can "read" the mood and thoughts of users by analyzing the movements and expressions of mirrors. their face.

Often selected movements are very "form", with clear emotions embedded in them. With a camera pointing straight at the user, capturing all the "still animations" on the face, the computer will compare the captured image data with the rich "psychological" database inside the memory.

According to Professor Peter Robinson of Cambridge University, the applications for computer "reading thinking" are very rich, spread from improving driving skills for users to advertising according to the audience mood.

"Imagine a computer that can choose your mood, your frustration to sell a" prime "item. A future where mobile phones, cars and websites can all be read. be mindful and interact with users' emotions, "he said.

Currently, Robinson's research team has just programmed this technology to identify facial nuances created by actors. He hopes to add more data to make the computer more accurately judge the frustration, excitement, confusion, unanimity or dissatisfaction of users in the future.

For his part, Professor Robinson's colleagues from the Massachussetss Institute of Technology, USA, hope that the computer will be able to accept other "inputs" such as hand movement and posture and posture. user body.

" Our research will allow websites to tailor ads according to the mood of Web surfers. For example, a webcam link with this software will process images, encode the right mood and transmit information. For the website, "Robinson is full of confidence.

In addition, it can also be very useful in distance learning when teachers can know if their students really understand the lesson. Similarly, a "smart" car will know when the driver is confused, bored or tired to get the right solution, ensuring traffic safety.

" We are cooperating with a car giant and they hope to deploy this technology in their models within the next five years ," Robinson said. Meanwhile, do not be surprised if the electronic control panel of the car appears a camera!

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