I’m here in Redmond, Washington at Microsoft TechFest 2009, where Microsoft is showcasing many of the projects its researchers around the world. The event is filled with impressive demos covering diverse topics ranging from advanced user interfaces to improving computer-based learning in developing countries. We’ll be posting videos throughout the day, the first of which is a demonstration that essentially combines the mobile video broadcasting of services like Qik with Microsoft’s image and video stitching technology that can be seen in its impressive Photosynth product. The technology can take multiple live video streams focusing on the same subject (as you might find at a concert), and stitches them together to create one large panoramic video. For a full demo, see the video below.
It’s important to note that while many of these technologies are extremely impressive, they may not be seen in consumer devices for quite some time (if ever). Still, given the fact that products like Microsoft’s Surface emerged from similar research projects, these may well be a window into the future what our gadgets will soon be able to pull off.
Super cool – the #1 application should be for security (e.g. CCTV).
I know at least two companies that will pay bucks for this.
@TCCritic – yeah this is brilliant for security applications!
a solution without a problem.
i work closely with tv producers. the results of the r/t photosynth is not useful for professional use.
security focused on object recognition.
it’s a toy with no purpose. Microsoft has too much cash on its hands. they should pay more dividends.
just an opinion.
I do agree I find no purpose, but defiantly in the future it will lead them to a better useful technology
This is absolutely amazing. I just hope that a real consumer product comes out soon.
I read and saw similar things with pictures. It’s interesting.
Very cool! I can totally see this being used for most any large and small scale applications – from something like airport security to nasa to stitch video from various sources into a stream.
Did the interviewer really pronounce “Qik” as “Kike”?
Hilarious.
Otherwise very impressive. The next step will be to stitch closer and further viewpoints together for seamless zooming a la Photosynth. The images could also theoretically be interpolated to provide a higher resolution than the original cameras provide.
Kyte.
Wow, that is impresive! Well done!
RT
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I read and saw similar things with pictures. It’s interesting..
Very cool! I can totally see this being used for most any large and small scale applications – from something like airport security to nasa to stitch video from various sources into a stream..
Exactly what we need for a project we are working on. I really need to get a sample of this product! Please email me if you are a member of a developing team. my email is: globaltransfers@yahoo.com
Thank you
David
@ globaltransfers@yahoo.com, my thoughts
. Exactly what we need too. We are actually working on a similar idea, but completely based on a consumer wish and without the technical backup. Lets hope we’ll find eachother somewhere?