Omron image sensors designed to be 'eyes' of IoT

Intelligent image sensors that can tell everything from your age to how you feel may give "eyes" to the Internet of Things (IoT) if technology from Omron is anything to judge by. The healthcare electronics maker has been showing off a smart image sensor this week at the Ceatec 2014 expo outside Tokyo. It can automatically determine a subject's age, gender, age and facial expression, a sign of his or her state of mind. The HVC-C, or Human Vision Components Consumer Model, fits in the palm of one's hand. It contains a small camera and modules for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity with apps on Android and iOS smartphones. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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