System and method for executing a game process

Abstract

A 3-D imaging system for recognition and interpretation of gestures to control a computer. The system includes a 3-D imaging system that performs gesture recognition and interpretation based on a previous mapping of a plurality of hand poses and orientations to user commands for a given user. When the user is identified to the system, the imaging system images gestures presented by the user, performs a lookup for the user command associated with the captured image(s), and executes the user command(s) to effect control of the computer, programs, and connected devices.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 396,653 entitled “ARCHITECTURE FOR CONTROLLING A COMPUTER USING HAND GESTURES”, which was filed Mar. 25, 20032, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to controlling a computer system, and more particularly to a system and method to implement alternative modalities for controlling computer programs and devices, and manipulating on-screen objects through the use of one or more body gestures, or a combination of gestures and supplementary signals.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A user interface facilitates the interaction between a computer and computer user by enhancing the user's ability to utilize application programs. The traditional interface between a human user and a typical personal computer is implemented with graphical displays and is generally referred to as a graphica...

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Benefits of technology

[0018]The present invention disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises a system for controlling a computer using gestures. The system includes a 3-D imaging system that performs gesture recognition and interpretation based on a previous mapping of a plurality of hand poses and orientations to user commands for a given user. When the user is identified to the system, the imaging system images gestures presented by the user, performs a lookup for the user command associated with the captured image(s), and executes the user command(s) to effect control of the computer, programs, and connected devices.

[0019]In another aspect of the present invention, the system includes a wireless device worn by the person. The wireless device includes one or more sensors that measure at least velocity, accele

Problems solved by technology

There are, however, many applications where the traditional user interface is less practical or efficient.

The traditional computer interface is not ideal for a number of applications.

Manipulation of the presentation by the presenter is generally controlled through use of awkward remote controls, which frequently suffer from inconsistent and less precise operation, or require the cooperation of another individual.

Switching between sources, advancing fast fast-forward, rewinding, changing chapters, changing volume, etc., can be very cumbersome in a professional studio as well as in the home.

Similarly, traditional interfaces are not well suited for smaller, specialized electronic gadgets.

Additionally, people with motion impairment conditions find it very challenging to cope with traditional user interfaces and computer access systems.

These conditions and disorders are often accompanied by tremors, spasms, loss of coordination, restricted range of movement, reduced muscle strength, and other motion impairing symptoms.

As people age, their motor skills decline and impact the ability to perform many tasks.

It is known that as people age, their cognitive, perceptual and motor skills decline, with negative effects in their ability to perform many tasks.

The requirement to position a cursor, particularly with smaller graphical presentations, can often be a significant barrier for elderly or afflicted computer users.

However, at the same time, this shift in the user interaction from a primarily text-oriented experience to a point-and-click experience has erected new barriers between people with disabilities and the computer.

For example, for older adults, there is evidence that using the mouse can be quite challenging.

It has been shown that even experienced older computer users move a cursor much more slowly and less accurately than their younger counterparts.

In addition, older adults seem to have increa

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