a Division of Microsoft Research, in collaboration with the University of Washington has developed a camera that can photograph the veins under the skin and other things indiscernible to the naked eye. The product called HyperCam uses a technology called hyperspectral images, which combines various images of the electromagnetic spectrum, reports GeekWire.

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a Division of Microsoft Research, in collaboration with the University of Washington has developed a camera that can photograph the veins under the skin and other things indiscernible to the naked eye. The product called HyperCam uses a technology called hyperspectral images, which combines various images of the electromagnetic spectrum, reports GeekWire.

it Should be noted immediately that this is not the mythical x-ray glasses that could see through clothing. Technology has long been used in the space program NASA and in industry. But Microsoft promises that will make the camera accessible not only for astronomers but also for ordinary users.

Now create one sample HyperCam inventors estimate of $ 800, but they believe that can reduce its final price to $ 50 and even embed it in mobile phones.

Just HyperCam shoots in 17 bands, while the NASA camera can boast of 224 available ranges. But it will be enough for domestic use. After reviewing a dozen different types of fruits with the camera, the scientists were able in 94% of cases to accurately predict when they will ripen. 99% accuracy the camera showed in the definition of the differences between the veins and texture of the skin on the hands of 25 different people.