AVA
interface first draft
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Although AVA is not an AI, she will have an adaptive personality that can
develop and conform to the person using the system. Eventually AVA should
become mostly AI, but we are not there yet.
My company,
Krown Products Ltd., based in Southern Utah, is looking for 'outside the
box' thinkers to help with this monunental undertaking. As this project moves
forward many people will be needed. So here's a chance to show off your
talents. |
The initial
interface will be on a large touch screen panel about the size of a standard
door and frame. Electronic components are stored in the wall space behind
the panel as a self-contained unit. Most homes will only need one of these
panel units placed in a centralized location. For more information about
the panel specifications and electronics.
click here for details
Keyboards
and computer screens
are for geeks...
The rest of us need a virtual interface.
If you would
like to contribute to this project, send me a message either by Email or
use the Contact form. |
| Here's what is needed:
Graphic
Artists-
Everything from clothing textures and UV mapping to backgrounds.
3D Figure
Designers-
Mesh male and female figures that can be manipulated through animation,
and various clothing and props. Personalities need to include (but not limited
to) Sophisticated secretary, Jolly chef, Contemplating manager, Sultry playmate,
Nurturing nanny, Brilliant tutor, Renown poet, Vigilant sentry, Wise mentor,
Cunning reporter, Supportive coach, and on and on... (This project is going
to be so much fun!). Click here to see
the current 3D figure list and contributors.
Animators-
AVA is not static, but a virtual entity that needs to come to
life and feel real. Sincere emotional responses, lip sync, postures and
gestures.
Programmers-
Open source Linix/Solarius based OS to run in the background. Very few
I/O device drivers. |
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image) |
Program
Developers-
Although AVA is not an AI, she needs to have a personality that can develop
and conform to the person using the system. Eventually AVA should become
fully AI, but we are not there yet. No fancy dialog boxes needed.
Zigby Net
Techs-
AVA needs to interact with the users environment including home lighting,
audio/video, security, telecommunications and climate controls. Such a system
already exists in the form of
Control4
 (TM)
Home Automation products. We need to write scripts that uses this technology
to it's fullest extent. |
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Voice
Actors-
Each Ava character will need a custom voice. So many people will be needed
to create vocal files for the animations.
Beta
Testers-
Someone has to have the inevitable task of testing the product before
it goes to market. I wonder if we'll have any volunteers?
Technicians-
Because of the complexity and integration to the users home, we will
need smart techs to do the complete installations and service ... nationwide,
then even
worldwide.and
finally...
Retailers and Users-
Please take a number...
"
The computer won't change much... Just how we use it.
"
Eventually,
as technology catches up, it would be really cool if AVA became holographic
and could interact anywhere within the home. |
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Ava
can also be silent spokesperson for product promotions. A clothing designer,
for example, could have Ava show off their most recent fashion line... |
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| Animation Samples |
Italian Chef |
Asian Chef Michiba
deminstrates how to spiral
slice a fresh tomato. |
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