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Google Patents Image-Capturing Walking Sticks

Posted by Unknown on from the all-the-better-to-see-you-with dept.

theodp writes "GeekWire reports that Google has patented an image-capturing walking stick, which can boldly go where no Google Street View Car can. The walking stick has embedded cameras and location sensors, and a switch at the bottom that causes the device to snap pictures whenever the stick hits the ground. The patent also covers using canes and crutches in a similar fashion."

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  1. Re:anyone find that creepy? by pushing-robot · · Score: 4, Funny

    Well, the good thing about camera sticks is they have a natural predator to keep their numbers in check.

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  2. Re:Finally by Megane · · Score: 4, Funny

    But one does not simply Street View into Mordor!

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