Researchers invent a privacy-preserving camera that only captures what you want

[Kent Sharkey]

Gizmodo[^]:

The camera erases unwanted photo subjects before they're permanently recorded.

So I can stop hiding whenever there's a camera around?

[j snooze]

I already invented this a few years back after I found out that the SD card in my current camera had a photographic memory. I kept the lens cap on for all my photos and videos.

[David ONeil]

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...which is why the UCLA researchers wanted to address privacy concerns at the source: when light enters a camera, but before it hits the image sensor.

For some odd reason, I don't think this will ever be a practical approach for photos taken with a smart phone... I would say I can't really think of a reason for my conclusion, but in spite of all the wine I've drank tonight, I most definitely can think of a reason... And no, you will always stand out, Kent.

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[obermd]

They went back to film?