I was just thinking about this the other day. I think content-based image search is one of the Next Big Things. Cameras are so ubquitous now (for better or worse), but having to rely on metadata to give meaning to images requires lots of effort up front.
It will be interesting if we ever get to a stage where we can just search for a random object (or person) in a database of photos. Then you could take pictures of everything with an always-on camera and if you need to find where you put your car keys, just do a search.
$35k? Where are you getting that number? I'm in Canada doing firmware and I make way more than that. I interned at IBM a few years ago and heard they start at $50k for their new grads. It's likely higher now.
Hey, thanks for the info! Interestingly enough, after the incident I googled my rights and found out this very info on my own. So there was definitely a silver lining to the incident. Next time I am approached by police I will be better armed with knowledge of my rights. Also, I am spreading this info to others when I can so that we are all better informed.
Nope, Calgary. Actually, I didn't mind him asking why I was taking photos 'cause I could explain that and I wasn't doing anything wrong. But I got annoyed since his demeanor was condescending as if I was so stupid to not understand the supposedly grave implications of taking a photo of a police station.
Ha, the other day I was taking photographs of things in my neighbourhood on my lunch break. I was just snapping shots of random things and then decided to head back to work. On the way back, two officers approached me and asked for my ID and asked why was taking pictures of the police station. Turns out one of my shots happened to have the police station in the background. Anyway, I asked what the problem was and he said that they had to be extra vigilant in case of a *terrorist attack*. He then proceeded to write down notes on my facial features. He started questioning me about the other pictures I took, too. I stayed calm, but I was pissed off I was being treated like a criminal for doing nothing wrong.
You know the saddest thing of all? This is all took place in CANADA! I couldn't believe a police officer would be afraid of a terrorist attack on his police station in Canada.
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Oh man, that was good.
Exactly!
Think outside the box. They make money on volume!
Better lay off the cocaine there, buddy.
There's been change in plans. It's now six horsemen.
Maybe he should register a complaint with this guy then!
I heard there was some guy who wrote a top ten list of his favourite activities on a pair of tablets. That's gotta be prior art!
lol. Bravo, sir. Bravo.
I was just thinking about this the other day. I think content-based image search is one of the Next Big Things. Cameras are so ubquitous now (for better or worse), but having to rely on metadata to give meaning to images requires lots of effort up front.
It will be interesting if we ever get to a stage where we can just search for a random object (or person) in a database of photos. Then you could take pictures of everything with an always-on camera and if you need to find where you put your car keys, just do a search.
If you've ever had to work with MATLAB, you'd know that it needs as much horsepower as it can get!
$35k? Where are you getting that number? I'm in Canada doing firmware and I make way more than that. I interned at IBM a few years ago and heard they start at $50k for their new grads. It's likely higher now.
Does it come with a stopwatch? That's the dealbreaker, really.
Hey, thanks for the info! Interestingly enough, after the incident I googled my rights and found out this very info on my own. So there was definitely a silver lining to the incident. Next time I am approached by police I will be better armed with knowledge of my rights. Also, I am spreading this info to others when I can so that we are all better informed.
Cheers.
Nope, Calgary. Actually, I didn't mind him asking why I was taking photos 'cause I could explain that and I wasn't doing anything wrong. But I got annoyed since his demeanor was condescending as if I was so stupid to not understand the supposedly grave implications of taking a photo of a police station.
Ha, the other day I was taking photographs of things in my neighbourhood on my lunch break. I was just snapping shots of random things and then decided to head back to work. On the way back, two officers approached me and asked for my ID and asked why was taking pictures of the police station. Turns out one of my shots happened to have the police station in the background. Anyway, I asked what the problem was and he said that they had to be extra vigilant in case of a *terrorist attack*. He then proceeded to write down notes on my facial features. He started questioning me about the other pictures I took, too. I stayed calm, but I was pissed off I was being treated like a criminal for doing nothing wrong.
You know the saddest thing of all? This is all took place in CANADA! I couldn't believe a police officer would be afraid of a terrorist attack on his police station in Canada.
What is the Matrix? doesn't seem to give the right result.
Hey, I didn't know Michael Bay's wife posted on Slashdot!
For much, much less than the cost of a cup of coffee a day, you too could help keep a fledgling space program alive. Every month, you will receive a letter from a scientist updating you on how the program is doing along with a photograph of the spacecraft. You can make a difference in the space program's life. Call today.
Calgary works for me. Try 17 Ave, Calgary, AB.
ROFL, now that's good! See, people have already started to invent new jokes. Way to go.
I think you mean people have taken the INITIATIVE in creating new jokes.
But does it include a stopwatch?
It's gotta look like the bike in Akira! (Like this: http://www.bbakira.co.uk/kanbike/bike.htm)
I guess if they hit the "I'm feeling lucky" and end up on the Wikipedia page, they probably aren't lucky enough to play online poker anyway.
Here we have ... a SeaMonkey with four asses! Not only that, we have a Gecko grafted onto it.
Mod this up! This type of thing coupled with Google Local would be great for local communities.