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[Leafsnail]

Ok, if those instant translators and photoshop things are real... wow.

And suddenly Janet's post makes me think it's only a matter of time before we can reskin and replace the models of reality in real time.

[AntiAntiMatter]

it's only a matter of time before we can reskin and replace the models of reality in real time.

This.

[Leafsnail]

Not so much.  More like... more advanced Augmented Reality, I guess.

[ECrownofFire]

Winter break. Two weeks to do... nothing. Awesome.

[Sowelu]

it's only a matter of time before we can reskin and replace the models of reality in real time.

This.

I don't know if I can find it again, but I saw a demo of an iPhone app that removed objects from pictures in real-time.

It did a pretty bad job--it only used one camera, and didn't keep a great sense of state.  Mostly, you highlighted the object and it figured out what you were referring to, and then every individual frame (I think) it cut out that object and intelligently filled in the background.  So if that object was on a solid background, then great!  An apple on a table, a drain in a sink, etc.  But more complex things--storm drain on a curb--it did worse at.  Trying to remove an apple that you're holding would be right out.

Now, if you wanted to re-skin a thing in realtime, they were the same shape, and you had a good idea of the model and the texture of the initial object...well that gets pretty darn easy by these standards.

[Leafsnail]

Let's say that this object is a person, and that the mod in question is much like the ones Janet posted earlier...

[alway]

it's only a matter of time before we can reskin and replace the models of reality in real time.

This.

*ahem*
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2010-10/video-voodoo-software-removes-objects-live-video
Also, http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2010-12/kinect-hack-enables-3d-holographic-video-chat-eye-eye-interaction

[Aklyon]

Theres a flickering blob-like line across her face in the kinect 3d communication thing.

[ECrownofFire]

It's really just a matter of camera quality that's really holding stuff like that back.

[alway]

Yeah, those problems are due to a combination of range finding pixel size and camera angle. If you were really observant, you would notice some of her edges plastered along the wall on the far right. Essentially is sees her, but the range-finding says it is on the wall, not her face, due to pixel size mismatch. Although with more cameras you could do a 360 degree view with no gaps like that one.

Another one: http://www.ted.com/talks/john_underkoffler_drive_3d_data_with_a_gesture.html
Yes, that is a minority report style interface. Be sure to pick your jaws up off the floor on your way out.

[Aqizzar]

It's really just a matter of camera quality that's really holding stuff like that back.

Speaking of which, has anyone yet figured out why digital cameras turn to blurry pieces of shit after like a year?  Especially if exposed to slightly freezing temperatures?  I guess what I'm asking for is, if there's an invention that solves planned-obsolescence.

Another one: http://www.ted.com/talks/john_underkoffler_drive_3d_data_with_a_gesture.html
Yes, that is a minority report style interface. Be sure to pick your jaws up off the floor on your way out.

Eh, as cool as that is, it's not actually that extraordinary.  I remember seeing laser-projector keyboards for palm-pilots like ten years ago.  I prefer physical keys myself.

[alway]

I guess what I'm asking for is, if there's an invention that solves planned-obsolescence.

Whatever invention solves planned-obsolescence, I'm sure you will have to buy a new one every month.

[Fossaman]

I guess what I'm asking for is, if there's an invention that solves planned-obsolescence.

Whatever invention solves planned-obsolescence, I'm sure you will have to buy a new one every month.

Couldn't you just buy two at once and use them on each other?

[Sowelu]

Not without violating the DMCA.

[Solifuge]

Hopy shit, you guys have opened my eyes.  Ash and Gary are the obligatory TourneyTards at every party where people are playing Brawl.

NO ITEMS
VULPIX ONLY
FINAL ROAD

This made me grin something fierce. Speaking of Brawl, I got a belated birthday/early Christmas present today; a Wii my brother had hacked extensively. It can play MSX games (think La Mulana), Genesis/SNES/N64 Roms, and also has a library of every Wii game, ever, on it. Having an extremely electronics-savvy brother can be rather nice.

Do we have a thread for Wii games/ friend codes? I'mma have to add y'all.