 Brain FPS [message #318281] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 05:44  |
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http://finance.myway.com/jsp/nw/nwdt_rt.jsp?section=news&feed=ap&src=601 &news_id=ap-d8uuaio01&date=20080220
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NEW YORK (AP) — Hands cramping up from too many video games?
How about controlling games with your thoughts instead? Later this year, Emotiv Systems Inc. plans to start selling the $299 EPOC neuroheadset to let you do just that.
The headset's sensors are designed to detect conscious thoughts and expressions as well as "non-conscious emotions" by reading electrical signals around the brain, says the company, which demonstrated the wireless gadget at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
The company, which unveiled a prototype last year, says the headset can detect emotions such as anger, excitement and tension, as well as facial expressions and cognitive actions like pushing and pulling objects.
The headset will be sold with a game developed by Emotiv, but it can also be made to work with existing PC games, the company said. Users will also be able to access an online portal to play more games, chat or upload their own content such as music or photos.
Emotiv plans to work with IBM Corp. to explore applications beyond video gaming. The "brain computer interface" technology could transform not only gaming, but how humans and computers interact, said Paul Ledak, vice president of IBM's Digital Convergence business.
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| Re: Brain FPS [message #318300 is a reply to message #318281] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 10:18  |
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Not that I could see something like this failing to begin with, but they're being backed by IBM too, so that just makes it even more unlikely imo...
~Canucck
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| Re: Brain FPS [message #318309 is a reply to message #318281] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 11:44 |
Jamie or NuneGa
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wouldn't it make hitting stuff too easy... my brain often targets something but my body cannot respond in time to make the shot.
Jamie is a guys name in Europe...
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| Re: Brain FPS [message #318331 is a reply to message #318281] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 14:23 |
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i seen it on tv, during the demo the guy was still holding the mouse to press shoot. the only thing he was able to do using that headset or whetever its called is move around and turn.
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| Re: Brain FPS [message #318361 is a reply to message #318281] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 16:57 |
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I think its ridiculous. Its promoting immobility as entertainment. If you want an even more unhealthy and wimpy Americans, go for it.. Sitting at a computer with no daily exercise is bad as-is here in America.
David Anderson
Founder, Software Consultant
DCOM Productions
Microsoft Partner (MSP)
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| Re: Brain FPS [message #318362 is a reply to message #318341] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 17:17 |
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| Canadacdn wrote on Thu, 21 February 2008 14:02 |
H4X!
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| DarkDemin wrote on Thu, 03 August 2006 19:19 |
Remember kids the internet is serious business.
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| Re: Brain FPS [message #318385 is a reply to message #318281] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 21:11 |
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So how many calories a day are you burning by typing and using the mouse? Like five? ;o
I go to the gym, so yesplease. I'd just probably much prefer an old fashioned keyboard and mouse for FPS games.
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| Re: Brain FPS [message #318387 is a reply to message #318281] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 21:33 |
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Call me an old fashioned Luddite, but that sort of stuff creeps me out.
Renegade:
| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
The only game where everyone competes to be an e-janitor.
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| Re: Brain FPS [message #318388 is a reply to message #318385] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 21:35 |
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| iih3ro wrote on Thu, 21 February 2008 22:11 |
So how many calories a day are you burning by typing and using the mouse? Like five? ;o
I go to the gym, so yesplease. I'd just probably much prefer an old fashioned keyboard and mouse for FPS games.
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I actually shortened my post due to going off topic but since you brought that up, I must write what I previously did not. I wrote that you must maintain a healthy balance between using technology and a active lifestyle. I go jogging every morning and gym on the weekends. I enjoy the outdoors as well and am not wired into my computer.
And yes, I agree...keyboard/mouse is the best for me to play FPS games. I have Black for PS2 and can't get a grasp of the stupid controls...makes me feel nauseated.
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| Re: Brain FPS [message #318567 is a reply to message #318281] |
Sat, 23 February 2008 05:46 |
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| Blazer wrote on Thu, 21 February 2008 06:44 |
http://finance.myway.com/jsp/nw/nwdt_rt.jsp?section=news&feed=ap&src=601 &news_id=ap-d8uuaio01&date=20080220
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NEW YORK (AP) — Hands cramping up from too many video games?
How about controlling games with your thoughts instead? Later this year, Emotiv Systems Inc. plans to start selling the $299 EPOC neuroheadset to let you do just that.
The headset's sensors are designed to detect conscious thoughts and expressions as well as "non-conscious emotions" by reading electrical signals around the brain, says the company, which demonstrated the wireless gadget at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
The company, which unveiled a prototype last year, says the headset can detect emotions such as anger, excitement and tension, as well as facial expressions and cognitive actions like pushing and pulling objects.
The headset will be sold with a game developed by Emotiv, but it can also be made to work with existing PC games, the company said. Users will also be able to access an online portal to play more games, chat or upload their own content such as music or photos.
Emotiv plans to work with IBM Corp. to explore applications beyond video gaming. The "brain computer interface" technology could transform not only gaming, but how humans and computers interact, said Paul Ledak, vice president of IBM's Digital Convergence business.
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Headshots everytime... 
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