Vicon camera

Vicon, a U.K. based company will soon release a new camera to consumers, likely in 2010 that automatically captures photos as often as every thirty seconds. "Worn around your neck, documentation becomes virtually hands-free. The camera uses an accelerometer, light sensors, and heat sensors to know to capture an image whenever you enter a new environment, or when someone is standing in front of you." (taken from fastcompany.com) Something else worth mentioning about this unique device is that the technology was originally developed for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. Developed by Microsoft SenseCam it helped the patients review their day's events, which studies have shown improves long-term memory. This version's one gig memory holds up to 30,000 images, but costs $820.

For someone like myself who likes to document many aspects about life, I think it is a fascinating invention, but some don't see it that way. Some would say that it's overkill; documenting life so frequently. I see more positivity in the invention. I think it would be convenient to go back to images or places in order to remember something significant, especially from a vacation or meaningful event/moment. Also, it could help solve cases, crimes, give clues and who knows what else. Think about it, if it is constantly capturing images, it sees many things, things we wouldn't normally pay attention to. It's like a personal surveillance camera; this however it could also be easily abused.

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/stephanie-schomer/write/capture-your-life-without-lifting-finger?#