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NYC symposium – Breaking the Barriers of Brain Science

Posted on October 16, 2019

Three of Israel’s top brain scientists from Ben Gurion University of the Negev will be presenting at a symposium in New York City on Sun 27th Oct. Their subjects – Processing Face Recognition, Combating Autism and Treating Head Trauma. Tickets … Continue reading →

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An intelligent extra eye

Posted on January 31, 2016

Israel’s OrCam has moved on from its camera that helps visually impaired. It has now launched MyMe – an augmented attention device that gives you an extra eye and ear. It can perform face recognition, speech to text translation, time … Continue reading →

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Another top-quality Israeli mobile camera

Posted on July 6, 2014

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel’s LinX Imaging has developed miniature multi-aperture cameras for mobile devices. Twin sensors provide far better quality than standard single sensors. Functionality includes 3D face recognition and ability to refocus even after capture. http://linximaging.com/

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Micro screens for AR/VR

Posted on March 11, 2024

Israel’s Tower Semiconductor has partnered with China’s Tianyi Micro to develop the next generation OLED micro displays for Augmented and Virtual Reality systems. https://towersemi.com/2024/02/26/02262024/ https://towersemi.com/technology/cmos_image_sensor/ https://towersemi.com/technology/cmos_image_sensor/3d-gesture-control-face-recognition/

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DSPG exits for $600 million

Posted on September 9, 2021

US electronics giant Synaptics announced it is acquiring Israel’s DSPG (see here previously) for about $600 million. DSPG is one of Israel’s oldest high-tech companies. Its voice recognition technology is embedded in Amazon’s Alexa interfaces, Google earphones, smart TVs and … Continue reading →

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Checkout by selfie.

Posted on January 3, 2021

Israel’s Preciate has developed a facial recognition system called “Pay by Face”. A user registers with a selfie photo and uses the system to pay for goods and services. In use at Holon’s Azrieli Mall, it is relevant to fast … Continue reading →

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Are you wearing your mask?

Posted on September 6, 2020

Israel’s Sheba Medical Center is using the software from Israel’s AnyVision (see here) to persuade its visitors to wear masks and to wear them correctly. The facial recognition system displays positive or negative messages on nearby screens depending if and … Continue reading →

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Who was that masked man?

Posted on May 3, 2020

Wearing a coronavirus mask will not conceal a person’s identity from the face-recognition technology of Israel’s Corsight. Its camera-based technology can identify people in real time with only half of their face showing, even in low light conditions. It controls … Continue reading →

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App helps you put on makeup

Posted on July 7, 2019

Israel’s Mirrori, founded by Israeli-Arab Mira Awwad-Khreish,, is developing an artificial intelligence-based beauty assistant that provides advice via smartphone. Mirrori uses computer vision, facial recognition algorithms and your facial features to help you apply your own beauty products.. https://www.timesofisrael.com/beauty-app-checks-your-face-and-makeup-collection-dispenses-advice/

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Apple learns Hebrew

Posted on January 31, 2016

iPhone and iPad users will know about Siri – Apple’s speech-recognition robot. Now Siri (Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface) will be available in Hebrew in March. http://www.timesofisrael.com/apples-siri-voice-assistant-learns-hebrew/

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