This article is about the advantages and disadvantages of a new type of camera that can identify things such as moods, heart rate, forgotten tasks, and personal information. This same technology can be found in gadgets such as smart phones and computers. Most people recognize this program with their photography application on their computers in which the software recognizes the faces of people in the picture and matches them with other photographs with the same person in it. A study last spring that took place in a West Virginia penitentiary proved that this technology was a great help in stopping fights within the prison walls. In this study, prison guards dressed up as inmates and stirred trouble on the grounds. Cameras that were set up immediately identified that there was a problem in the prison and notified all of the guards by text message that there was an incident and where it was taking place. It also identified the face that had thrown the first punch because it can detect motion and zoom in on the face of the individual. This technology can be seen as revolutionary for that it can now help find missing children and Alzheimer’s patients who have wandered off at night. These cameras can be used in schoolyards, shopping malls, offices, hospitals, subway platforms, and stadiums.
I chose this article because I had found this technology not only interesting, but how it can advance society in many different ways. I also find how controversial these camera and computers are alarming. This is due to the fact that many find these cameras as an invasion of privacy. Google’s new application, googles, allows for individuals to take pictures with their phones and send in that photo to find a picture of the same thing online. For example, if one was to take a picture of the Eiffel tower, they would send it in to Google and they would in return send another picture of the Eiffel tower back to them. Google has had many complaints due to the fact that many people’s houses and personal properties are now visible to everyone. Google has since blurred out the properties that had complained. This application also brings up all the information of the item in the picture, such as, the address and the occupant. Google is not the only source that is doing this. Yahoo, iMac, and Microsoft all have a hand in this. Further research is going underway due to the amount of complaints. Edward E. Schmitt, the executive of Google had commented, “It was just too sensitive, and we didn’t want to go there. You want to avoid enabling stalking behavior.” There have also been cases where these same cameras detect your mood by tracking the brain patterns along with the heart rate.
I believe this article was very well written and informative. The only problem I had found was that it said that these cameras were used for many different uses but had only really explained one.
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6 comments:
I felt that Lauren did a decent job at explaining the topic, so I had a pretty good understanding after I read the review. I liked that she gave examples from the study of the prison guards dressing up giving me a good idea of what was actually going on. The last thing I felt was good was her view on technology and her argument against the use of cameras and how it is an invasion of privacy.
I felt that Lauren’s explanation of the article was vague, but I felt that she could have elaborated more on the study and talked less about her personal opinion on the subject. The review wasn’t much of a review, it was more of her personal opinion on the uses of technology and not a summary of what the article spoke about, which distracted me away from the main points of the article.
I found it interesting how the cameras found something and communicated to all of the guards that there was a problem in the prison.
A new camera has been invented that keeps tabs on mood, heart rate, and personal information. It was installed initally in prisons to prevent problems, and it successfully notified the guards of a fight. It is interesting to know that a prison camera can also be used to track patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Google and Yahoo are using this technology, even though it is somewhat controversial. The review was engaging, easy to understand and explained things clearly.
I would have liked to have learned more about how the camera actually worked; the technology used was not explained. I also would have appreciated more discussion on the camera’s controversial features and implementations.
This article could be important to us because these cameras, if they become widespread, could either become an invasion of privacy or a useful way of preventing problems for those with Alzheimer’s disease. I hope to learn more about this camera as it is developed.
1. The ways in which is technology is used was clearly presented.
2. It was evident the possible danger and harm that can be a result of this technology.
3. Along with the danger of some of this technology she also effectively communicated how it can also provide safety and protection.
1. The review wasn’t clear on how this technology is used in smartphones.
2. In addition, the review
1. I was impressed by innovative uses of this technology and how safely it can be used in jails and the like.
Jack Deasy
I liked how Lauren described how each thing affected us. The reason is that it allows for us to understand why a lot of people had complaints about the article. I also like how she added quotes into the article to show us how other people feel about how this technology can be used. Finally, I liked how Lauren told us the many ways that this article can be used for good in the world.
The review could have been made better in a few ways. One way is that she could have given more information on how the camera could become and invasion of privacy. Also, she could have elaborated more in both paragraphs. I felt like there was too much “filler” then real information.
I was extremely impressed by what this camera can accomplish.
I thought Lauren did a very nice job in her review because she helped illustrate the new possibilities of technology. The uses of the new photo technology were interesting and alarming. It reminded me of the Disney original movie "Smarthouse" where a house is built that watches over the innocent family who has moved in. My skepticism of the technology is that it may become too available and invasive. I thought Lauren could have done better in explaining how the technology works and also who the original creators of this technology were. I was truly intrigued by this review and it made me interested yet cautious of what technology may bring us.
1. One thing I liked about this summary was that it was detailed and straight to the point.
2. Another thing I liked was that she mentioned specifically how the technology works so there was no confusion.
3. Furthermore, I liked how she gave the example of the prisoners to help the reader understand what was really happening with the cameras and technology.
1. One thing that could be improved is that it could be longer. It was a pretty brief review.
2. Also she could have gone into more detail about why this new technology is so practical for our society.
1. One thing I learned was how this technology worked and that it can really detect one person from an old photograph that it has taken. This is pretty remarkable and this science and technology can definitely help us in the future.
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