The Next Phase of Intelligent TVs Will Observe You

An anonymous reader writes "Japan based NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories (STRL) is testing an interface which observes TV viewers, determines their interest and provides information related to the TV program in accordance with the way they are watching it. UTAN (user technology assisted navigation) TV viewing interface, as it is called, has a camera mounted on the TV which photographs the viewer and estimates the viewer's degrees of interest, concentration, etc. The information is processed by a tablet PC and recommended information is shown to the viewer. It is possible to show individual interests as well, in case there are multiple viewers."

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Re:Nice, however..

[Foobar of Borg]

I didnt even think young people watched TV anymore, neither me nor any of my friends have TV, yes we have the TVs, but we are using them to play games and watch videos, no one is buying TV licenses or paying for cable/satellite. For one thing its all available online, and you have control over when you watch it, and because your watching what your actively seeking out you dont end up stuck on the couch watching an endless stream of crap. Havnt had TV in years, and frankly it depresses me completely when i am exposed to it at my parents or else where. And the funny thing is the BBC put all there shows up for free online to UK residents, and they are the broadcasting company the TV licence fees go to. Guess they were in somewhat of a bind, they had to go online to stay relevant, but they failed to device an adequate pay model. Anyways, off-topic sort of, so mod me down, i just had to post something as i accidentally modded someone flaimbait and need to cancel it out.

Well, given that it is a British corporation, the BBC could include more personalized educational programs, such as one that teaches you proper English.