It seems Sony is into inventing interesting gadgets at the moment. Last week, we saw the new Sony accessory that lets your cat use Twitter. Now, we have a pair of prototype lifelogging eye-tracking glasses from Sony.
These eye-tracking glasses feature sensors to detect your eye’s position. As well as being able to record everything you see, they can single out the particular object in your field of vision that you are focusing on. If you are reading text, it can even copy the text.
Advanced Features and Potential Uses
Sony also plans to add a GPS feature that will record where you were at any point in time. This could be particularly useful for lifelogging enthusiasts who want to document their daily activities in great detail. Imagine being able to look back at a specific moment and not only see what you were looking at but also know exactly where you were. This could revolutionize how we capture and recall memories.
The device can be embedded in the frame of a normal pair of glasses, making it less obtrusive and more user-friendly. However, Sony still hasn’t worked out how to power them without an additional power supply. This is a significant hurdle, as the need for an external power source could limit the device’s practicality and convenience.
Challenges and Future Prospects
One of the main challenges Sony faces is miniaturizing the technology to fit seamlessly into a standard pair of glasses. This involves not only the eye-tracking sensors but also the GPS module and any other components that might be added in the future. Additionally, the issue of power supply needs to be addressed. Current battery technology may not be sufficient to provide long-lasting power without adding bulk to the glasses.
Another potential challenge is the privacy concerns that come with such a device. Recording everything you see and do could raise significant privacy issues, both for the user and for those around them. Sony will need to implement robust security measures to ensure that the data collected is protected and used responsibly.
Despite these challenges, the potential applications for these eye-tracking glasses are vast. For example, in the field of education, students could use the glasses to record lectures and focus on specific parts of the material for later review. In the medical field, doctors could use them to document surgeries or other procedures in great detail. The possibilities are endless, and it will be interesting to see how this technology develops in the coming years.
Tech On via Dvice, Gizmodo
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