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Skip_In_Boulder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-11 10:52 AM
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A new way to communicate - Google Motion BETA
Edited on Fri Apr-01-11 10:56 AM by Skip_In_Boulder
The mouse and keyboard were invented before the Internet even existed. Since then, countless technological advancements have allowed for much more efficient human computer interaction. Why then do we continue to use outdated technology? Introducing Gmail Motion -- now you can control Gmail with your body.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu927_ul_X0&feature=player_detailpage


How it works
Gmail Motion uses your computer's built-in webcam and Google's patented spatial tracking technology to detect your movements and translate them into meaningful characters and commands. Movements are designed to be simple and intuitive for people of all skill levels.



http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html
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arcane1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-11 10:58 AM
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1. While that is kind of cool...
I would hardly call it "efficient". Methinks the folks at Google have too much time on their hands :)
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pintobean Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-11 11:01 AM
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2. I'll stick with the keyboard and mouse
If I want to work out, I'll work out.
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FLPanhandle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-01-11 11:03 AM
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3. LOL
Good one.
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