Andreas. (2010, November 30). How kinect depth sensor works – stereo triangulation?. Retrieved from http://mirror2image.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/how-kinect-works- stereo-triangulation/
This post helps me describe how the Kinect works technically. By discussing the depth sensor and video output. (February 19, 2011)
Dadsontech, (2010). Interview with microsoft xbox 360 kinect director Alex Kipman [Theater]. Available from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1PtZ9Vqee8
This interview with Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect Director Alex Kipman gave me a general overview of the goals and the kinect as a product. He gave me insight for my background and technological paragraphs. He also gave me a different source instead of general web pages.
Duddley, B. (2010, June 3). E3: new info on microsoft's natal -- how it works, multiplayer and pc versions. Retrieved from http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/technologybrierdudleysblog/2 009296568_e3 _new_info_on_microsofts_nata.html
This article is based of an interview Phil Spencer, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios. He discusses the specifications and technical things of then Project Natal but what we know as Kinect. I was able to use his information to help with the technology section, to help the reader understand the technological parts of the Kinect. (February 19, 2011)
Gruener, Initials. (2010, June 17). 5 reasons why xbox 360 kinect could fail. Retrieved fromhttp://www.conceivablytech.com/1377/products/5-reasons-why- xbox-360-kinect-could-fai
I used this article only for the Social problems section. I feel that the kinect is a good product for consumers but with all great things comes problems. This article discusses the basic problems of why the Kinect could fail. (February 1, 2011)
Newton, c. (2011, January 10). Microsoft's xbox kinect beyond hackers, hobbyists. Sanfrancisco Chronicle , pp. D- D1
This article shows the potential benefits of the Kinect. It discusses the possibilities of taking this accessory and making it into something more. It also acknowledges that there are hackers using this product but there are also hobbyists who are using it for good and trying to advance technology.
Microsoft. (2011). Kinect . Retrieved from http://www.xbox.com:80/en- US/Kinect/
I thought this would be the best place to get information because it is the corporate website but the information was very limited. It provided enough information to get a general sense of what the company wanted the public to see but viewing other sites I got a better sense. This source provided a good starting point for my paper. (February 1, 2011)
Microsoft, . (Photographer). (2010). xboxkinect.jpg. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.xboxkinectdeal.com/xbox-kinect-deal-front.jpg
A general outlook and picture of the Xbox kinect. (April 5, 2011)
Priyank, M V. (Photographer). (2010). Kinect.jpg. [Web]. Retrieved from http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S9sN6B5RfKM/TNNt0Eg1Y9I/AAAAAAAAFBc/0C93Sj8rfoA/s1600/kinect.jpg
This image provides a look inside of the xbox kinect.
Smith, M. (2010, October 10). Kinect long term privacy issues daunting [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/kinect-long-term- privacy-issues-daunting
This blog/article discusses the ethical and privacy issues with Microsoft and the Kinect. It helps me bring up point for my paper that can satisfy that requirement and also can help me touch based on the security concerns section. The article provides current issues and backs it up with previous issues.
Warman , M. (2010, October 25). Xbox kinect foretells computers of the future. The Telegraph
This article shows the potential benefits of the Kinect. It discusses the possibilities of taking this accessory and making it into something more. One of the chief directors of Microsoft discusses how it can be used for future computer robots and that it will soon lead to robots doing jobs so mundane that humans wouldn’t do.
