Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Microsoft in talks to buy 3D gesture-recognition company

According to haaretz.com, software giant Microsoft is negotiating to acquire the Israeli startup 3DV Systems for about $35 million.

3DV's video imaging technology and camera capture objects in 3D, enabling users to control personal space through intuitive body gestures. The ZCam lets players control the game using body gestures. This experience is complemented by the ability to combine your own 3D image inside the game scene, in real-time.

Would we see Microsoft making further enhancements to the Xbox 360 to offer a Minority Report style gaming experience or will we see this technology in the 360Next?

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