Chip maker Intel, has recently introduced an interesting gadget , released funny mobile app called Pocket Avatars. The program allows you to exchange messages with emotional video avatar.
In the application Pocket Avatars involved native camera phone and built-in microphone. The program accurately copies facial expressions, head movements and the user's voice, then transfers the collected data to 3D-animated characters. The basis of the application is a proprietary technology for gesture recognition and facial expressions, developed a research unit Intel Labs.
The principle of operation is as follows: the user selects an available picture, aim the camera at your face and starts talking. The application monitors and records all his gestures and facial expressions in real time.
According to Michael Bell, vice president and group executive for new devices Intel, avatars using special algorithms that take into account many different moments - movement, light and more. Maximum length of the message is 15 seconds. Before sending a message, you can view.
If the recipient's phone is not installed Pocket Avatars, he can open a video via a link in a text message sent via SMS, Email or social service.
To date, Pocket Avatars library contains more than 40 characters, but their number will grow regularly. Among them there are also figures of LEGO.
"For a long time, Intel Labs is the place where technology and innovation are created that are shaping the future of computing. But there are other quite interesting projects that can be developed separately. Pocket Avatars - a perfect example - wrote in his blog Bell.
To date, Pocket Avatars application available for free
download in online stores and Play Google App Store in the U.S. and Canada. In the near future Intel promises to expand the list of countries and languages supported.