I remember a few years back there was an article about using high framerate cameras to detect the heartbeat of people the camera viewed in hospitals. I wish as technology becomes available which could be used for more Orwellian surveillance someone stood back and thought about ways it could be used for good rather than defending some absurd fear of terrorist attacks.
It's obvious a lot of these startups working on fundamental technologies are just going to toil in obscurity, and selling to Apple is a chance to have your technology deployed and used in the biggest way possible. Which seems completely logical on Metaio's part. “They’re used to being able to muscle their way in and get attractive economics.” >“There’s a swagger - you may call it arrogance - about the culture there,” said Risley of Architect Partners. Bankers often diffuse tension between bidders and targets, but Apple’s approach can make that process difficult. But buying larger companies presents a different challenge, particularly if there are rival bids.
It bought 15 to 20 companies per year over the last four years. >Apple’s current M&A strategy works well for acquiring startups developing new technology that can be added to existing Apple products. Bankers appointed by the augmented-reality firm to negotiate weren’t allowed in the room, and while Metaio executives felt the offer was low, Apple’s vision for the technology convinced them to sell, according to a person familiar with the discussions. >That was the case when Apple acquired Metaio GmbH in 2015. Apple also dictates terms and tells targets to take it or leave it, betting that the promise of product development support later and the chance of appearing in future iPhones are alluring enough, the people said. >Apple often refuses to work with investment bankers appointed by the seller, preferring to deal directly with company management, according to people who have been involved in such negotiations. It was reported by Bloomberg, funnily enough in an article framed as Apple struggling in M&A, that Metaio took a lowball offer: There are other ways to get the data but it's time and money that people don't want to spend - instead they want to wait for other people to solve the problems and then they'll join in.There's probably a handful of acquisitions in this release cycle:Īnd probably more that isn't obvious to me.
#How to program kinect with faceshift software
Yes, existing cameras perform better because they are using old methods to get data based how their software interprets an array of information. Cameras are too much hassle unless you are doing facial animation and even then, they are using old technology and using sales pitches to make up for not changing. I'm going to save money and get one of these. Some countries have really looked into this and moved back to cable however most of the world is wireless.
Smart Meters are the prime example of this but all wireless routers do this to some level. * One thing that people seem to not investigate is that wireless energy of certain strengths can damage the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. *An advantage of this device is all you need is a wireless device (even a laptop) and you can perform anywhere. I have since found a mocap system that could be excellent value for money and overcome all the restrictions of a camera mocap system but it's a kickstarter thing:
#How to program kinect with faceshift pro
LOL, When I read your comment I Laughed and felt relieved because I'm not the only person whom bought a Kinect V2 only to find out that I cannot use it.īrekel Pro Body v2 - Yes (but I have yet to make anything as it seems single Cameras are awful for Motion Cap)
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