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Face-Tracking Televisions

The Sony LX900 Turns the TV Off When You aren't Watching

— June 9, 2010 — Unique
The Sony LX900 could be the start of something very energy efficient, and potentially creepy. Sony's new line of 3D TVs feature facial recognition and presence detectors.

The new technology in the Sony LX900 means that if you aren't looking at the TV, or if you aren't in the room, the TV will shut itself off. The electric bill would be slashed, but this could get annoying if you are just stepping out for a second to grab a snack or go to the bathroom. I probably won't have the money for a Sony LX900, but this technology might become standard on all televisions sooner rather than later.
Trend Themes
1. Facial Recognition Technology in Televisions - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrating facial recognition technology into televisions could lead to energy-efficient TVs that automatically shut off when not in use, reducing electricity consumption.
2. Presence Detection Technology in Televisions - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporating presence detectors in televisions can create energy-saving TVs that turn off when no one is in the room, resulting in reduced power consumption.
3. Standardization of Energy-efficient TV Features - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The widespread adoption of energy-saving features, such as facial recognition and presence detection, across all television brands can lead to significant energy savings on a larger scale.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The consumer electronics industry can explore integrating facial recognition and presence detection technologies into a wide range of devices, creating more energy-efficient and automated products.
2. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The smart home industry can leverage facial recognition and presence detection technologies to develop intelligent systems that conserve energy by automatically adjusting power usage based on occupancy.
3. Sustainable Energy Solutions - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The sustainable energy industry can collaborate with television manufacturers to promote and integrate energy-saving features, like facial recognition and presence detection, in order to reduce overall electricity consumption.
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