Google's progress in the world of voice activation has been ground-breaking and exciting, giving users the chance to control their phone with a simple, “Okay, Google.” The latest iteration of the Moto X has further improved the quality of this feature by detecting the location of the voice issuing commands. However, Google is far from done, with something even more clever and potentially abusable.
A patent for google issued on September 4th called “detecting the end of a user question,” which includes more than just a microphone-based system for determining location. Cameras and video are also involved in determining where a user is and how to service him. The worry here, of course, is surveillance and trusting Google with the footage it captures from the camera. Some users are worried there could be abuse of privacy with this system.
What do you think: a great step in the right direction for Android and Google, or an opening of Pandora's box? Leave a comment below and let us know what you think.
Source: USPTO
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A resounding no! I love Android and Google, but just…no. If they bring it to android and if people can’t turn it off easily, then I will be forced to switch to another OS