Chat with Softimpact
+961 1 890 888
+961 1 890 999
Home
Profile
Services
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
TAILOR MADE SOLUTIONS
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Mobile / TV Applications
THE WALL 360 CMS
WEB SERVICES
Cubix ERP/CRM
Portfolio
Recent
Websites
Mobile / TV Applications
Intranet Applications
Social Media
Branding
Facebook Applications
Highlights
Blogs
Clients
Quotation
Contact
FAQ
s
Careers
Menu
Google's Patent Can Have A Teddy Bear Gaze Back At You Upon Command
May 29, 2015
The word 'anthropomorphism' has a meaning that could seem 'creepy' to some. Assigning human characteristics to any not-human thing may sound like a plot from a thriller movie, but a technology surrounding this is what some of the Google engineers may be working upon. A patent filed by Richard Wayne DeVaul and Daniel Aminzade in the name of Google has recently been discovered. It talks of a new device incorporated in the shape of a doll or a toy (possibly a teddy bear or a bunny as is apparent from the patent images) which is configured to control multiple media devices. As per the patent description, the user can give a spoken media device command to the anthropomorphic toy and it will in turn lift its head and gaze back at the user. Not just that, in fact, it will also transmit the command to the concerned media device. In short, this teddy bear can act as your personal remote for operating various devices in your house.
The teddy bear will have a camera strapped to its head and have a microphone for receiving the audio signals. If the image above is anything to go by, it seems the eyes will be the camera, ears as the microphones, nose, face and arms are the motors - making the toy work similar to how human perception works.
As Google was to comment upon the patent, it blatantly put that they have several patents based on the ideas of their employees, but not every one of them is developed or introduced as a product. The internet folks believe this invention is a bit 'creepy' as a teddy bear lifting its head and staring back at you may not always be that friendly a sight.
Back To Blogs
POPULAR ARTICLES
July 5, 2024
Let delve into the exciting future of AI in software development. 🚀
August 12, 2024
Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life: How AI is Seamlessly Integrating into Our Daily Routines
July 15, 2024
The 5 Best Ways to Increase Your Online Presence
LET’S START A NEW PROJECT TOGETHER!
September 26, 2024
When will Earth have two moons in September and will it be visible?
September will bring the arrival of a second moon on Earth, but will we be able to see it? For what duration will it be there? These are the opinions of the experts. By the end of September 2024, a second "mini-moon" is expected to enter...
Read More
September 17, 2024
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 could forever change how people access hearing aids
Apple is adding a "clinical grade" hearing aid function to its second-generation AirPods, enabling both current and prospective users to receive assistance for hearing loss. Among dazzling images of a chic new Apple Watch and a vibrant...
Read More
September 12, 2024
Four civilians on a daring SpaceX mission are attempting the first commercial spacewalk
A four-person crew of civilians on board SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission are preparing to unlock the hatch of their capsule and make history as the first group of non-government astronauts to conduct a spacewalk.
Read More
September 09, 2024
How Tech is Transforming the Food Industry
Technology is rapidly transforming the food industry, driving innovation across food production, delivery, and sustainability. From lab-grown meat to AI-driven agriculture, these advancements are reshaping how we produce, distribute, and consume...
Read More
September 02, 2024
The History of Computer Viruses: Journey Back to Where It All Began
The history of computer viruses is a fascinating journey that traces the evolution of self-replicating programs from their academic roots to their emergence as powerful tools of cyber warfare. What began as a theoretical exercise in the 1940s,...
Read More
Load More
Visit Our News