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Biometric Capture

Biometric technology becomes commonplace in wearable cameras and beyond

Implications - Biometric technology is finding unique applications in the camera market as consumers become more comfortable with it. Whether it's functional qualities, such as facial recognition in security cameras, or interactive features, such as brain-wave reading wearables, this progression ultimately speaks to a desire for more organic interaction between humans and devices.
Trend Themes
1. Biometric Technology in Cameras - The integration of biometric technology in cameras has led to innovative features such as facial recognition, brain wave reading and emotion detecting capabilities.
2. Wearable Camera Technology - Wearable cameras are becoming more popular with advancements in technology, such as brain activity and emotion detecting capabilities.
3. Smart Security Systems - The development of smart security systems, such as comprehensive monitoring cameras with facial and voice recognition, has led to improved home security.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The integration of biometric technology in wearable cameras, IoT devices and security cameras gives rise to innovation opportunities in the technology industry.
2. Healthcare - Brain wave reading technology, which is used for the Neurocam, can be extended for use in assessing patients' mental health conditions and other healthcare-related applications.
3. Automotive - Emotion detecting cameras can be used in cars to detect risky behaviors resulting from emotional states of drivers, leading to innovation opportunities in the automotive industry.
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Featured Examples

Facial Recognition Security Cameras
Facial Recognition Security Cameras
The iCamPRO Smart Security Camera Features 360-Degree Coverage
The cost of protecting one’s home is going down exponentially thanks to the advent of connected home peripherals like the iCamPRO Smart Security Camera. Designed with facial recognition... MORE
Road Rage-Detecting Cameras
Road Rage-Detecting Cameras
This Technology Uses Cameras to Detect Angry and Irritated Drivers
Swiss scientists are developing emotion-detecting cameras that could be located in cars to film drivers’ faces and ascertain their emotional state. Facial expression reading technology can... MORE
Emotion-Recognizing Smart Glasses
Emotion-Recognizing Smart Glasses
The Emotient App Will Let Google Glass Read Human Emotion
The Emotient app is adding a completely new dimension to the already incredibly powerful Google Glass. The app will allow users to read human emotions with the app just by looking at them. The... MORE
play_circle_filledBrainwave-Controlled Cameras
Brainwave-Controlled Cameras
Neurocam is a Hands Free Camera that Uses Brain Activity
In addition to the ever growing trend of wearable technology, Japanese product designers at Neurowear have created a completely hands-free camera prototype called the Neurocam. The wearable camera... MORE
play_circle_filledComprehensive Security Cameras
Comprehensive Security Cameras
This Home Monitoring Camera Includes Face and Voice Recognition
While there are unquestionably a lot of home monitoring cameras out there on the market, none of them are as fun to use as the Silk Labs Sense camera. The camera is manufactured by the Silk Labs... MORE
play_circle_filledEmotion-Detecting Cameras
Emotion-Detecting Cameras
Researchers Introduce Emotion-Detecting Camera for Cars
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, working alongside PSA Peugeot Citroen, bring forth an emotion-detecting automobile camera, with facial recognition that enables drivers to... MORE

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