The real magic behind this technology is newly developed stereo algorithm, which makes it possible to accurately reconstruct a 3D, geometric image in real time and on a standard computer. Fundamentally, this is same technology which was used to recreate stunning 3D images of Martian surface, which were beamed back by NASA rover.

With ability to generate realistic looking background images in order that users can pretend they are somewhere other than where they really are! Commenting, Dr Criminisi said.

"This is important for privacy, as I may not want you to see how untidy my bedroom is."

A feature likely to capture teens market is that of Smart Icons. Instead of typing in usual pictorial emotion e.g. :) i2i can superimpose free floating, 3D ones which can then be instructed to float freely around a person's head or anywhere else for that matter.

While Dr Criminisi admits there are still issues to iron out before project is passed on to Microsoft Development, he is pleased with what has been achieved in under two years. Dr Criminisi's team is already experimenting with code which enables users to create their own wrap-around avatar, 3D face and then have it move as if it were their own.

We had takeaways for dinner that night. As soon as man came home he was sent back out door kids in tow, I was far too busy to cook for goodness sake, I was about to make us millionaires. Turned out they didnt want me I lived in wrong country. I was gutted. It didnt stop me though. I e-mailed guy and asked him to recommend something that he thought would be right for me. He didnt reply immediately like he had all day, so, I sent him another e-mail, and another, and another. Finally close to midnight there was a reply with suggestion of a programme he considered to be "one of best on web" needless to say I joined, to me this guy was a 'guru'.

I never found out about autoresponders until a few months later when I got my own. I had no idea until then. After laughing for a few hours at my ignorance I started to think about how I would of handled someone like me. Let's face it I was a hot, hot prospect. This person had me, I was ready to join whatever opportunity he offered. So my innocence to net taught me an extremely profitable lesson.

When you run a campaign that leads your prospects to a finale, check and see what's happening. If there is a hot prospect or two there, personal touch will close sale, every time.

More confessions coming soon...

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