Microsoft is developing a 4K web camera compatible with face authentication 'Windows Hello' that can also be used on Xbox

Although rumors that "Microsoft enters the web camera market" have been issued, there is the possibility of "Face recognition function Windows Hello compatible 4K camera" that can be used not only on PC but also on Xbox series of game machines.

Microsoft Plans a New Family of Webcams for 2019 - Thurrott.com
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/195799/microsoft-plans-a-new-family-of-webcams-for-2019

Microsoft reportedly planning 4K Windows Hello webcam for Windows 10, Xbox
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-reportedly-planning-4k-windows-hello-webcam-windows-10-xbox

The Panasonic Panaye representative of the Microsoft Surface team has suggested the possibility of new hardware appearing on the Surface brand, but there was a prospect that this new terminal might be a web camera that can shoot at 4 K resolution .

Meanwhile, Paul Sirrot, Surface Team / Hardware Manager, hints at Xbox to develop a web camera that can use the ecological authentication function "Windows Hello" in the podcast.

Microsoft 4k Webcam in 2019 for Xbox and PC. - YouTube


"Windows Hello" is a technology that utilizes Intel's 3D camera technology RealSense, which is a biometric authentication function that has accuracy enough to distinguish identical twins.

Verification experiment on whether Windows 10 face authentication login can distinguish identical twins - GIGAZINE

Although Windows Hello boasts strong security, it is not supported by all Windows 10 terminals because special hardware such as a camera is required, so far the corresponding terminals are Surface Pro, Dell, HP, NEC, Toshiba, It was only some terminals of major PC manufacturers such as Fujitsu.

As a standalone camera compatible with Windows Hello, 4K compatible webcams expected to be developed by Microsoft will be able to use the Windows Hello function, as well as home desktop PCs equipped with Windows 10, It seems that usage will be greatly revitalized.

Also, as mentioned in the above movie, Windows Hello is also supported on the game console Xbox, since it is customized just by appearing in front of the camera to identify the user and using the game title, it is very convenient It seems likely. It is likely to be an attractive option for Xbox users while production of Kinect which had face authentication function has ended .