New
Scientist: When Microsoft revealed the Kinect gaming
device, which uses a depth sensor created by PrimeSense, many
people began developing novel uses for the device. Now
PrimeSense is sharing some of the ways other companies are
using its sensor. One company is monitoring shopper behavior in
front of store shelves, and can create heat maps of places
people pause or pick up items. Another company is using the
sensor to turn standard television and computer screens into
"touch sensitive" screens by detecting hand gestures in front
of the screen. The sensor is also being used for quick,
360° three-dimensional room mapping or for creating
virtual changing rooms, letting people digitally try on
clothing on a 3D model of themselves.
