There is an interesting report that scientists have developed software for mobile phones that will record a number of features on and around the face such as the eyes, nose, mouth and jaw line. The idea is that facial recognition will replace passwords and PIN numbers when a mobile user logs onto internet sites for access to email, social networking and online banking, etc.
On the face of it (no pun intended), it is a good idea which could lead to developments in other computer-related areas.
On the other hand, the story brought to mind a tale about a Japanese shipowner who many years ago developed a system of voice recognition which was used on a ship’s bridge to give helm and engine commands. Only one day it failed at a critical moment and disaster was only just averted.
Inquiries later showed that the ship’s master had had something to drink before coming up to the bridge and, though he was not intoxicated, the alcohol had temporarily modified the sound of his voice which the computer didn’t then recognise.
Let’s hope that the developers of the facial recognition software incorporate a variety of facial expressions; sadness, joy, pain, laughing, grimacing, etc.
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On the face of it (no pun intended), it is a good idea which could lead to developments in other computer-related areas.
On the other hand, the story brought to mind a tale about a Japanese shipowner who many years ago developed a system of voice recognition which was used on a ship’s bridge to give helm and engine commands. Only one day it failed at a critical moment and disaster was only just averted.
Inquiries later showed that the ship’s master had had something to drink before coming up to the bridge and, though he was not intoxicated, the alcohol had temporarily modified the sound of his voice which the computer didn’t then recognise.
Let’s hope that the developers of the facial recognition software incorporate a variety of facial expressions; sadness, joy, pain, laughing, grimacing, etc.
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