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Measure Anything with a Camera and Software

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the clever-ideas dept.

Kevin C. Tofel writes "Using a simple concept, iPhotoMEASURE software can measure any objects you can take a picture of. Include a printout of a 7.5- or 15-inch square in the photo and the software can measure any distance or object in the pic to within 99.5% accuracy. Although geared towards contractors, there's any number of consumer usage scenarios as well. Enough to justify a $99 price tag? Jury's still out on that."

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  1. How is this news for nerds? by timecop · · Score: -1, Troll

    When did Slashdot become 'advertisements for shitty products that aren't really all that unique or important'?
    Oh, wait...

    1. Re:How is this news for nerds? by ubuwalker31 · · Score: 0, Troll

      Because now they can measure there penis using a camera.

  2. Re:Damn cheap in my book. by luckymutt · · Score: 0, Troll

    Regardless, some shmuck is gonna have to measure everything out by hand to make sure the siding is cut to correct size. But since it is not 100% accurate, then its trash. A GOOD contractor can stand in front of that house, (like in the example picture) with nought but a pad and pencil, can come up up with the same dimensions.

  3. Re:Damn cheap in my book. by luckymutt · · Score: 0, Troll

    Sure a homeowner would love it...
    because its a gadget, not because it has any real value.

    Just because a consumer is willing to drop $99 on something because it is shiny doesn't mean it isn't a useless piece of shit.