Pay Attention, Jerk!

mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
edited August 2005 in Science & Tech
Researchers at MIT are developing the Jerk-O-Meter to monitor how engaged a person is in a cell-phone conversation.
The program uses algorithms to measure levels of stress and empathy in a person's voice. It also keeps track of how often someone is speaking.


For now, the Jerk-O-Meter is set up to monitor the user's end of the conversation. If his or her attention is straying, a message pops up on the phone that warns, "Don't be a jerk!" or "Be a little nicer now." A score closer to 100% would prompt, "Wow, you're a smooth talker."
Wow, I better pay attention now.;)

Source: Ottawasun.com

Comments

  • profdlpprofdlp The Holy City Of Westlake, Ohio
    edited August 2005
    Are you talkin' to me? :cool:

    ;D
  • airbornflghtairbornflght Houston, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2005
    they need that on the other end to know when your partner aint paying attention...heh heh heh, or make it so that it shocks you when your not paying attentions

    wife: honey, i need you to get xx , xx, ,x x, on your way home and did you eve rfix the dishwaher?

    husband: uh huh wah, oh yeah i fixed the (shock) OUCH!!!, what were you sayin?? OUCH...i hate this !@#$ cell phone!!!
  • RADARADA Apple Valley, CA Member
    edited August 2005
    ............................Hmmm, did somebody say something?








    ;D
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