Apple Integrated Sensing Display?
The Integrated Sensing Display is a device which combines the ability to generate an image as well as capture an image.
A device comprising: a display area; an array of display elements located within the display area, each display element capable of displaying a pixel of information, either alone or in combination with other display elements; and an array of image elements located within the display area, each image element being capable of capturing visual information from a source in front of the display area; wherein each image element has a lens that does not interfere with any display elements.
Uses for the device listed include Portable Communications, Computer Monitors or Televisions, Telephones, PDAs, and Medical Devices. Possible uses described include the use of the combination screen/camera for video conferencing as well as in PDAs or cell phones which "have very limited space for displays and would benefit if additional real estate were not used for a camera."
The patent was filed June 21, 2004.
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Keep the suprises comming!
This would be an excellent birthday present for apple to present themselves.
A little voice in my head is telling me that this tech would take more time to develop though...
who knows
The current integrated iSight at the top of the display helps with this already but I feel that a camera effectively "behind" the display itself will make video conversations feel much more "face-to-face" as you'll be able to look the other person in the eye. I don't expect this technology to have much more application beyond making conversations more comfortable but that's still something nice to have.
I agree. Steve has always stressed the importance of looking into the eyes (or atleast the face) of your chat partner. I remember how in one Keynote, he compared chat videos between a camera on top of the screen (iSight), and one standing on the desk. So using this for even better face to face conferencing does sound plausible.
However, it seems that right now this technology is still rather young and limited to small screens only. As it sounds like the each pixel acts as a small camera, manufacturing big screens will probably be way too costly for quite a few years to come.
The current integrated iSight at the top of the display helps with this already but I feel that a camera effectively "behind" the display itself will make video conversations feel much more "face-to-face" as you'll be able to look the other person in the eye. I don't expect this technology to have much more application beyond making conversations more comfortable but that's still something nice to have.
Exactly but what about iPods and PDA's that dont have room for a camera? This tech would be perfect. I am astounded that this kinda thing exists. I wish I knew how it works. Brilliant idea! Bring on the innovation Apple!:D
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