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Sure, we shouldn’t expect privacy from cameras and biometrics. But doesn’t this mean that 20 people behind you see where you are going, your flier points, etc?
by fourthark 4y ago
Sure, we shouldn’t expect privacy from cameras and biometrics.
But doesn’t this mean that 20 people behind you see where you are going, your flier points, etc?
I’d find that embarrassing, personally.
- bronco21016 4y agoIsn’t the idea of the tech that only the intended person sees it? When I’ve walked by I haven’t caught a glimpse of anyone’s info. I haven’t walked up close to a person viewing it though. It must have some FOV that allows “spying”.
- hadleybelter 4y agoThe point of this technology is that the 20 people behind cannot see the same thing you do. This isn't just "Jane is walking past, let's display Jane's information on the TV now". The point is that this technology has pixels that selectively beam Jane's information to Jane and only Jane, while simultaneously beaming OtherPerson's information to OtherPerson and only OtherPerson. It's very cool technology. The one thing I don't see any information on is how precise it can be (like if I'm standing directly next to Jane rather than 15 feet away, will I see Jane's info?).
- fourthark 4y agoInteresting, thanks. I wonder how narrow the angle of personalized viewing is.
- bmitc 4y agoThis is me just completely guessing, but I would assume it's probably pretty close to how close someone would need to be standing next to you to see the same information on the phone.
- jkestner 4y agoSince we don’t see any details on the precision, it’s hard to make the statement that others can’t see your information. If this is a lenticular display, then anyone standing in your line of sight will see what you see. I’m more concerned about protecting my privacy from organizations, but I think privacy concerns regarding other viewers can be addressed by not displaying anything personally tied to you. The name is cute for a demo, but I don’t need to see my name, just my flight. I’ll know it’s mine.
- alfalfasprout 4y agoIn fairness people can already see where you're going at an airport. Almost everyone sits at the gate for their flight if they're not waiting in a lounge. And it's not points but frequent flyer status. Minor distinction sure.
- ghaff 4y ago>frequent flyer status Which they also already more or less see (modulo credit cards and other ways you can board early).
- alfalfasprout 4y agoExactly. This isn't privacy preserving but it's also opt-in and shows stuff that's already fairly obvious to people at the airport.