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Computer scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have developed Face Live Icons, a way to contort a face from a single photograph to make emoticons. "By keying in familiar text symbols, such as ":)" for a smile, the user automatically contorts the face to reflect his or her desired expression."
-- MIT Tech Review