Archive for March, 2007

yoda and me

yoda and me

visiting the new lucas ‘letterman digital art center’ in the san francisco presidio. i could not take pictures of the amazing interior but got a chance to experience a bit of the ‘magic’ while there. may the force be with you. always.

Posted on March 30th, 2007 in Life
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Written by Kelly Goto | 2 Comments |

mobile bubble - growing or bursting?

Mobile Bubble

The question ‘are we in another bubble?’ comes up in a meeting I have at Bucks diner, which is a central meeting point between Silicon Valley and the City, five minutes off the 280 highway at Woodside. Bucks is a haven midst the world technology — unglamorous, lacking wireless and filled with the kind of nostalgia and memorabilia normally reserved for a kitchy 50’s diner (which it is.) But it’s here that deals are made, discussions of tomorrow’s technology occur and the bubble that is in question begins to grow.

Posted on March 30th, 2007 in Thoughts
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Written by Kelly Goto | 8 Comments |

next generation 2D code - atom tag

2D Coding

Next Generation 2D Coding

Here I am with Ignacio Mondine – from DAEM Interactive in Barcelona. He is demonstrating the use of his new technology – which allows for a cameraphone using 3G access (as of right now) to capture images of various icons and images and the camera verbally. The new product is called ATOM TAG. The idea is linking bits and atoms – basically two-dimensional images to information using your mobile device in real time. The focus currently is on marketing and advertising and connecting individual users to campaigns using a simple visual accessed through their cameraphone. It is a truly amazing technology and opens up a number of possibilities for embedded data.

Posted on March 7th, 2007 in Thoughts
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Written by Kelly Goto | 9 Comments |