Using an approach known as "inertial navigation", modified from military and industrial applications and Dr Donikian's own work with firefighters and first responders, Navisens' algorithms process raw data gleaned from low-cost motion sensors on smartphones.

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Rather than rely on a gamepad, the initial goal is to leverage a third-party, low-latency, high-precision motion controller.

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To be honest, slow-motion recording at such a low price is going to mean you'll only be able to get pictures at dreadful resolutions.

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Additionally, Superior Auto shooting mode has been improved to recognize and optimize settings in an even wider range of shooting situations including very low-light scenes and instances where a subject is in fast motion.

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For sensors expected to last months or a year on batteries, though, such as those used in security applications like window openings and motion detection, Bluetooth Smart is developing into a competitor to other low-power radios.

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