Do you sometimes feel irritated when your webcam focuses on one object, only to have the background blurred beyond recognition? While the effect looks great in photography, it’s not something that you’d want all the duration with a video camera. Now the folks by at the University of Toronto have come up with the Omni-focus camera, using a new distance-mapping principle, allowing it to deliver real-time motorized focus on both near and far images in high resolution. that camera integrates a Divergence-ratio Axi-vision camera (Divcam) with an array of colors to map the distance info for every pixel in the scene in real instance. The output of camera is soon after selected individually pixel by pixel to generate the final image. Sounds pretty fancy, doesn’t it?

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The Sniper spyglasses that you see here allows you to record high quality videos discreetly, simply considering the video camera itself is hidden behind the sunglasses and integrated within the body of the frame. that means taking out the sunglasses won’t reveal the video camera’s mechanisms and inner workings, making that a tool that James Bond as well as other sleuths would love to own. No notion on whether that is ideal to secretly record preview screenings of movies though…

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A bus station is supposed to help shield you away from the elements, and that includes the sun and the rain (and hail whether you get it where you’re staying). More often than not, it will be hot and sunny outside, making it the ideal place to harness the capability of the sun through the creative use of solar panels on the roof. Enter LG’s eco-friendly Solar Bus data Station that will harvest electricity thanks to a solar module on top of the bus station. Hopefully it will be augmented with a solar-powered video camera for Big Brother to keep track of what’s happening around the city, eh?

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We previously brought the BrainPort to your attention, but now it seems that the technology has been successfully tested on a participant. BrainPort allows the participant, a soldier who was blinded in Iraq, to see via his tongue. The system consists of a small video camera attached to a pair of sunglasses, which is connected to a device that will be placed on the user’s tongue. The system converts visual signals into electrical pulses, which are soon after sent to the user’s tongue, and the intensity of the signals will allow the user to figure out the obstacles in his path. It certainly seems like an interesting piece of tech, and whether it is able to help folks who have a visual disability, soon after it’s certainly great news.

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If you’re worried of suffering a poor concussion as a outcome of an accident while you’re riding a motorbike, you might want to check out the ThermaHelm, which is basically a helmet, but it sports a few lightweight chemical packs, built into the camera lining. When the 2 packs ( 1 with water, the other with nitrate) are used to create a mix, the reaction will cause a cooling reaction that can last up to 45 minutes, which should improve the chances of the riders’ survival. that device is expected to go on retail that July with additional features such as GPS, video camera, and plus Bluetooth. It should be going for about £499 ($811).

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Intel has launched a page on its website for its Home Energy Management Proof of Concept. Basically it boils down to an 11.5-inch capacitive OLED touch screen, Z530 processor, motion sensor, video camera support, stereo audio, Wi-Fi and Zigbee integration. It showcases the benefits of energy-efficient computing performance, home-networking support and the software compatibility of Intel’s architecture. When you’re able to monitor and control input with smart appliances, smart plugs, smart electric utility meters and the sensors located all through your phone, your house will certainly become more energy efficient.

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[CES 2010] The personal video camcorder has been picking up in popularity by the years, particularly those that can record in YouTube resolution for easy uploading without having to go through the hassle of a conversion process. Kodak’s upcoming PlaySport video camera will target the YouTube generation who lead active lifestyles, boasting an underwater capture mode of up to 10 feet, while featuring electronic image stabilization that allows you to shoot full HD resolution video in virtually any environment without lost a beat. Other features include a 2″ color display, 5-megapixel still captures, face tracking technology, an SD/SDHC memory card slot and easy video uploading via USB. Expect the Kodak PlaySport video camera to hit the market in April next year for $149.99, with no color options confirmed yet.

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[CES 2010] So you’re thinking of getting a hassle-free home surveillance system that can plus be operated by your old folks without them driving you nuts by asking all sorts of inane questions? Archerfish might help with their new Solo camera, where it offers a complete, interactive video monitoring system right out of the box. Attuned to your world, the Archerfish Solo is able to look out for events that you asked it to, including expected movement, unanticipated intrusions as well as odd things that happen (such as who ate the last cookie) whenever you are not around. You will be notified through a video report or newsletter, and by virtue of being a wireless unit, you can thrust that 360-degree freedom-of-movement wireless camera just about anywhere you fancy. Being weatherproof doesn’t hurt either. You are able to access the going ons around your home in real instance with the Archerfish Solo from a cellphone or a computer as expanded as there is an World Wide Web connection established, and the Solo can work with the Quattro whether you need more than just one camera. Capable of storing an average of a months’ worth of goods on its microSDHC memory card (32GB), that video camera works in low light conditions, but is not night-vision capable. that means you won’t nag about going blind under a full moon, but anything less than that might require you to get a dog instead. You won’t be able to get the Solo at the moment though as it is expected to ship that April 6, 2010 for $399. Sounds pretty pricey, but the unprecedented ease-of-use might just build it well worth your money.

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One of the biggest problems faced by researchers who are working on eye implants is the source of capability; after all, you’re not going to plug yourself into a wall socket for charging, are you? It seems some that folks by at Stanford might have come up with the solution, which of course, involves solar ability. The implant is 3mm wide, and 0.03mm thick, will be placed behind the retina at the back of the eye. An external video camera will be used to capture outside images, transmitting the data to a pocket PC for processing, thereupon sending the feed to a near-infrared LCD display built into video goggles. The googles will soon after emit infrared light pulses through the eye to the implant itself, providing the electricity and images that the implant needs to operate properly. Sounds pretty high tech (and it is), but considering it’s still in the early stages of development, the implant will only give the user 20/200 vision, meaning you’ll need to be within 20 feet of an object to see it with the same clarity that a person with 20/20 vision can see from about 200 feet away.

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