How many times have you been writing something on your tablet or your phone and the keyboard on the screen was too small or too big for you? Or maybe it was just inconvenient? With this new app called Selfie Type made by Samsung, it won’t be a problem anymore.
How is the app working?
The app “delivers a virtual keyboard to users with the help of an AI algorithm and a front-facing camera”. With this technology you are typing on a virtual keyboard wherever you are and whenever you want. For example, you are in a coffee shop and you need to answer an important e-mail. It couldn’t be easier! You use a virtual keyboard and you don’t have to deal with this small one on your phone.
The video will be the best explanation of this new technology:
Selfie Type was shown at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2020 which took place at the beginning of January. “It is expected to be launched in 2020” but there is no other information about the exact date.
It is definitely something new on the market but is it going to be useful for everyone or just a small bunch of people? Not everyone can type without looking on the keyboard so will it be easy for them? Will they handle the keyboard without it actually being shown?
Let me know in the comments what do you think about this idea!
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Artificial intelligence based on the image from the selfie camera allows the smartphone user to write on the table. It is therefore difficult to imagine how you can benefit from this while on the move or on public transport.
However, there is no denying that for people who are at work or at university, Selfie Type will be a convenient solution. In addition, people who are used to typing on a larger keyboard, do not have to think about buying additional hardware.
I believe that when you look at the phone screen, you see what characters you type. It must also be admitted that people who would reach for Selfie Type work with a computer on a daily basis and typing text from the keyboard is already intuitive for them. This is unlikely to be a problem.
Samsung has appeared at CES 2020 with many innovations. Selfie Type is one of them.
Wow! Quite an interesting article. I can’t stop wondering what artificial intelligence is capable of these days. I think that with the pace of technology development, we will no longer need gadgets. Everything will be built into our heads XD.
However, I think It cannot be 100% accurate. I needs deeper customization and calibration because each of us has different hand sizes and printing speed.