Apple has bought startup Emotient Inc, specializing in the development of intelligent systems for recognizing emotion of users based on their facial expressions.
The details and financial terms were not disclosed.
Software developed Emotient Inc, recognize facial expressions of the users and can be used, for example, by advertisers to evaluate the reaction of the audience or the doctors who thus will be able to better understand the symptoms of pain in their patients. Previously, the company, based in San Diego, attracted a total investment of about $ 8 million. Among the investors listed even Intel Capital.
Representatives of Apple and Emotient Inc in no hurry to comment on the deal.