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Google Patents Image-Capturing Walking Sticks
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."
Well, the good thing about camera sticks is they have a natural predator to keep their numbers in check.
How can I believe you when you tell me what I don't want to hear?
Its so they can street view hiking paths and place they cant get their bike to go which is an area that I am hoping they expand to.
I find it creepy that people don't understand patents. This isn't just a camera on a stick like a spy would use. It's a particular design for fitting cameras, sensors, processing gear, and other equipment into a particular form factor, solving particular engineering problems. Comparing it to WWII spy gear because it looks like a walking stick and takes pictures is like comparing a Formula 1 race car to a horse-drawn carriage, because they both drive on roads and have round wheels.
You do not have a moral or legal right to do absolutely anything you want.
But one does not simply Street View into Mordor!
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