LG Smart Video On Optimus G Pro Tracks Eyes For Video Playback
LG has introduced a 'Smart Video' feature soon to be integrated with their latest Optimus G Pro phone. The feature detect's users eye movements during video playback and if you stare aware from the screen, it auto-pauses the video clip playback. When you look back at the screen, the video will auto resume exactly at the point where you left-off. With the Smart Video feature, LG seems to be looking at eliminating the traditional play and pause buttons on media players.
The news comes on the verge of unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S IV phone, which has the most hyped eye-scrolling feature. The eye scrolling determines at which area of the phone you are focusing on and then auto-scrolls the page so that you don't have to use the touch-screen.
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LG didn't comment on the overall working and technology behind the feature. The executives only said that the LG Optimus G Pro front camera is capable of detecting your retina movements. It's not an entirely new technology. Samsung already uses a similar 'smart stay' feature in their Galaxy series phones that auto-determines the level of brightness of the display.
LG has confirmed that the smart video feature will make it to other premium LG phones in the coming weeks but has not commented on the global availability.
Our Opinion:
Pausing the video when you are not looking at it doesn't seem to be a great idea. There are times you just want to skip parts of the clips or want the video to continue even when you are looking away from the screen.
Imagine the situation when you and your friend are watching a video clip. You look away from the screen and the video pauses even when your friends wants it to continue playing.
Plus, keeping the camera on all the time isn't going to be easy on the battery and most of the Androids are still known to be battery eaters. Here's an ongoing interesting discussion about why Android will never have a great battery life like iOS devices: <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/why-performance-of-android-phones-is-slow.62473">Why Performance Of Android Phones Is Slow ?</a>
What is your opinion on the smart video feature? Do you think it's useful and drool-worthy?
The news comes on the verge of unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S IV phone, which has the most hyped eye-scrolling feature. The eye scrolling determines at which area of the phone you are focusing on and then auto-scrolls the page so that you don't have to use the touch-screen.
Image Credit: IstockPhoto, tlnors
LG didn't comment on the overall working and technology behind the feature. The executives only said that the LG Optimus G Pro front camera is capable of detecting your retina movements. It's not an entirely new technology. Samsung already uses a similar 'smart stay' feature in their Galaxy series phones that auto-determines the level of brightness of the display.
LG has confirmed that the smart video feature will make it to other premium LG phones in the coming weeks but has not commented on the global availability.
Our Opinion:
Pausing the video when you are not looking at it doesn't seem to be a great idea. There are times you just want to skip parts of the clips or want the video to continue even when you are looking away from the screen.
Imagine the situation when you and your friend are watching a video clip. You look away from the screen and the video pauses even when your friends wants it to continue playing.
Plus, keeping the camera on all the time isn't going to be easy on the battery and most of the Androids are still known to be battery eaters. Here's an ongoing interesting discussion about why Android will never have a great battery life like iOS devices: <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/why-performance-of-android-phones-is-slow.62473">Why Performance Of Android Phones Is Slow ?</a>
What is your opinion on the smart video feature? Do you think it's useful and drool-worthy?
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