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November 16, 2006

Displays of Emotion

elevator pitch:
Can the emotions of group of people be visualized?
A display can be created which shows the emotions of the crowd.


keywords:
infrared, camera, display, video, projection, emotion, motion


general scope of ideas:
Is it possible to visualize the emotions of a group through computations of detected behavior and biometric information.


parts of general scope in project:
Body heat and motion will be used to create a reading of the emotion of visitors.


intention:
Create a greater awareness of our bodies and inadvertent emotional information.


starting point:
What sort of emotional signals do humans give off intentionally or inadvertently? To what extent technology be used to enhance our understanding of these processes?


audience/users:
Visitors to any public space, museum, gallery, etc.


resources:
infrared camera, projectors, computer, MAX/MSP/Jitter

Posted by Andrew Doro at November 16, 2006 11:40 AM