Mar 122009
I still get a lot of use out of my aging iPod, but it’s always bothered me that I can’t control it without someone else’s assistance. That may change if a new type of interface that measures facial movements gains widespread acceptance. According to the designers, the device–which looks like a pair of earbuds–can translate a raised eyebrow or a nose into specific commands for the attached device. For example, a smile could turn up the volume; a frown would lower the volume.
This would work great for me, as I can contort my face like a champ. But I imagine it could lead to some awkward moments:
“Uh, no, ma’am, I was not winking at you. I was just trying to find that great M.I.A. remix I downloaded to my iPod last night.”
