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Google Glass
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Ever had a
problem connecting names to faces? Well, this may not be a problem anymore with
Google Glass as a startup based in San Francisco is reportedly working on a
face-recognition application programming interface.
Lambda Labs
will reportedly make the Google Glass Face Recognition API available soon to
developers. This was revealed by the co-founder of the company, Stephen
Balaban. The open-source Face API of the company was released by the company
last year and it is already being used by developers and large companies.
The
application for the augmented-reality eyewear will be based on this API. The
app will allow users to identify faces of people in a crowd. It will also store
information of the people that users encounter every day. Aside from being able
to recognize other people using the app, it will also show users the people
whom they have similar interests.
It remains
uncertain whether the app will occur in real time or it will record the faces
through Google Glass before it searches a remote server. And with questions on
privacy, it remains uncertain if the app will be allowed by the online search
giant. Balaban said that this is the first face-recognition API for the device,
which means it remains uncertain if Google will allow its use on the eyewear.
However, a
representative from the company revealed that any facial-recognition
applications will not be available through the app store of the company.
Product Management Director Steve Lee had indicated that the company will not
allow such applications into the app store unless solid privacy protections are
set.
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