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The theory behind DoCoMo’s latest handset initiative is clear – if it’s good enough for video games, it’s good enough for mobile phones. The Japanese largest carrier is planning to incorporate gesture recognition technology into some of its handsets.
Apparently, some of the devices from the FOMA 904i range will be upgraded with GestureTek‘s technology, which uses phone’s camera to follow such movements as shake, rock, and roll. The combination of the three can be used for effective tracking of the user’s movements, and for that matter for the Nintendo Wii-like gaming experience.
NTT DoCoMo said that they will introduce first GestureTek-enabled devices in the next few weeks, along with the games that will support the technology. Next step could involve improved, move-based web surfing and map browsing. Ehh, Japan… (via: mobilemag)
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
