The Privacy Visor Keeps the Wearer's Identity Under Wraps
Meghan Young — January 21, 2013 — Tech
Since companies and, in particular, airports, have stepped up their security measures, artists, scientists and more have taken it upon themselves to protect the average person; the latest endeavor involves the privacy visor. It is a pair of eyeglasses that thwarts facial recognition systems. The privacy visor is able to do that through embedded near-infrared lights, which when emitted blocks facial recognition in cameras.
Developed by Isao Echizen and Seiichi Goshi from the National Institute of Informatic in Tokyo, Japan, the privacy visor may look rather suspicious, thus calling more attention than allowing people to stay under the radar, it is simply a prototype. The two researchers are currently concentrating on improving the glasses to make them more incognito and, hopefully, fashionable. Of course, anything other than lab goggles would be an improvement.
Developed by Isao Echizen and Seiichi Goshi from the National Institute of Informatic in Tokyo, Japan, the privacy visor may look rather suspicious, thus calling more attention than allowing people to stay under the radar, it is simply a prototype. The two researchers are currently concentrating on improving the glasses to make them more incognito and, hopefully, fashionable. Of course, anything other than lab goggles would be an improvement.
Trend Themes
1. Facial Recognition-spoofing Wearables - Opportunity for wearables that employ unique technologies to subvert facial recognition systems and preserve privacy.
2. Privacy-focused Eyewear - Opportunity for fashionable and unobtrusive eyewear that uses innovative technology to thwart facial recognition and protect personal privacy.
3. Disruptive Home Security Solutions - Opportunity for companies to develop advanced home security solutions employing facial recognition and other innovative technologies, while finding ways to balance security and privacy.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - Opportunity for wearable technology companies to innovate new products that preserve user privacy using facial recognition spoofing technology.
2. Eyewear - Opportunity for eyewear companies to develop fashionable and unobtrusive products using innovative technology that protect user identities and preserve privacy.
3. Security and Surveillance - Opportunity for security and surveillance companies to develop advanced products that employ facial recognition and other technologies, while still being conscious of privacy concerns.
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