ZCam
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ZCam is a camera that captures 3-dimensional images. Intended to be used like a webcam, it allows the user to control a computer interface or a video game by hand gestures or body movements. A product by the Israeli company 3DV Systems, it was presented at CES 2008 and is scheduled to be sold later in 2008 for about $100.[1][2]
The camera uses technology reminiscent of radar: it sends out an infrared-beam and records the intensity of the returned image to determine distance. According to the manufacturer, the camera detects 3D motion and volume down to 0.4 inches, and in addition captures full color, 1.3 megapixel video at 60 frames per second.[3]
In April 2008, Mitch Kapor presented an interface for Second Life based on the ZCam.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ 3DV Systems does Wii-like fun with no controller, The San Francisco Chronicle, 8 January 2008
- ^ Hand-waving computer control brings Minority Report to life, The Guardian, 11 January 2008
- ^ ZCam 3D Camera Is Like Wii Without Wiimote and Minority Report Without Gloves, Gizmodo.com, 15 December 2007
- ^ The Coming of the Holodeck, Bits - The New York Times Blog, 11 April 2008
