Regarding HomeThe future of pods could be quite busy. That's according to a new patent application that hints at a possible future implementation of motion sensors. The patent has (again) a breakneck title: Multi Media Computing Or Entertainment System for Responding to User Presence And Activity. The text talks about monitoring activity in a room, with the idea that HomeThe pod performed whatever actions the user wanted without having to say anything.
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Alone Apple claims in the patent application that it would the system would obtain a depth image of the scene that would be monitored. The patent is, as usual, very confusing and technical. However, the text itself comes with several examples. HomeFor example, the Pod could determine from hand movements that the user wants to change the volume. Or it could stop playing once the last person leaves the room. But the patent doesn't want to limit itself to learned gestures. HomeIn the future, the Pod could be able to evaluate that an older person is listening to it, who generally needs a higher volume. The Apple speaker would then adjust it based on the data detected. However, the text of the patent application mainly deals with detecting and interpreting gestures. In conclusion, however, it is appropriate to add, as usual, that Apple owns a plethora of patents and only a small percentage of them will ever be put into practice. Would you like a feature like this? HomeYou can find the graphic version of the patent in the gallery below the paragraph.
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It would not have to directly detect dance, but for example find music with the same BPM for exercise. I would like to have 1 beat faster to increase my training.