CES 2012: Technology helps capture memories in new ways
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If you're a guitarist, how would you like to tune your strings once and that's it...for the entire life of the strings? That's what EverTune offers.
“It works by a very simple technology that is a spring keeping the string at the same constant tension so when you're pulling on your note it's pulling back with the exact tension holding perfect pitch,” said Mark Chayet, EverTune.
Or helping to create the more perfect at-home cameraman, you stick your mobile phone into the Swivl, start recording video and then stick the marker on whomever it is you want to shoot. Wherever he or she goes, the Swivl swivels to follow.
“If you're trying to shoot a video of yourself presenting something, this is a perfect device for you. If you have kids and just want to capture your kids playing around, you can do it with our device,” said Vlad Tetelbaum, Swivl.
Also for capturing memories in a unique way, this one you'll have to operate yourself.
There are also Sony 3D digital binoculars. The fact that they're 3D isn't necessarily the only thing that makes them different from most other binoculars. You can also capture whatever it is you're looking as an immersive video clip.
“So instead of saying 'oh I saw this thing' you can show your friends in 3D or in 2D, it does grab still photos as well,” said Amy Koppmann, SonyElectronics.
And finally, to fully immerse yourself in 3D, 360-degree entertainment like videogames, these are the Sensics Smart Goggles.
“It's got sensors on the front that can do hand and head tracking so you're immersed in a scene you can move your head 360-degrees you can play games without having to be connected to a PC or console but you can also connect to a PC or console or phone or tablet,” explained Jason Kaplan, Sensics.
And while any content can be seen though the goggles, games or movies will have to be developed specially for this system in order to be fully interactive, augmented reality.