Smart devices can seem dumb if they don't understand what's happening around them. Researchers say environmental awareness can be enhanced by analyzing sound and vibrations. The researchers report about two approaches — one that uses the ubiquitous microphone, and another that employs a modern-day version of eavesdropping technology once used by the KGB.
Sound, vibration recognition boost context-aware computing
Smart devices can seem dumb if they don't understand what's happening around them. Researchers say environmental awareness can be enhanced by analyzing sound and vibrations. The researchers ..
