3D Gesture Recognition Interface for Multi-Device Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user interface devices lack the ability to enable users to control a variety of electronic devices or perform actions in the real world with intuitive and versatile gesture-based interactions.
Innovation Solution
A gesture-recognition (GR) device that can be held or worn by a user, equipped with an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and an electronic processor, capable of detecting and classifying gestures in 3D space, associating them with actions, and controlling connected devices through a library of action identifiers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If gesture recognition device controls multiple electronic devices with various actions, then versatility and adaptability improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gesture recognition device is designed to control multiple types of electronic devices (lights, televisions, projectors, refrigerators, personal smart devices, appliances, virtual reality devices, augmented reality devices, display devices, and toys) through a unified gesture recognition system. The processor executes instructions to perform identified actions by transmitting signals to second electronic processors in target devices, enabling one device to perform many functions across different device categories.
Solution Approach 2:
The gesture recognition device serves as an intermediary between the user and multiple electronic devices. It receives gestures, identifies actions through pattern recognition and classification, translates them into appropriate control signals, and transmits these signals to target devices. This mediator role simplifies the interaction model while maintaining high versatility.
2Measurement precision
If gesture recognition device senses 3D motion with six degrees of freedom plus geospatial orientation, then measurement precision improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gesture recognition device combines multiple sensing capabilities into a single integrated system. The movement sensor (e.g., inertial measurement unit or IMU) integrates 3D motion sensing with six degrees of freedom (three linear axes and three rotational axes) plus three axes of geospatial orientation. This merged sensor approach achieves high measurement precision while reducing overall system complexity compared to using separate sensors for each measurement type.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to interact with a range of electronic devices and environments using gestures, providing personalized experiences and enhanced control over connected devices through intuitive motion and voice commands.
Implementation Method 1
The gesture recognition device may include an inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured to detect gestures in three-dimensional space, including gestures having six degrees of freedom (3 linear, 3 rotational) or less, plus three axes of geospatial orientation if desired.
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AI summary
A gesture-recognition (GR) device made to be held or worn by a user includes an electronic processor configured by program instructions in memory to recognize a gesture. The device or a cooperating system may match a gesture identifier to an action identifier for one or more target devices in a users environment, enabling control of the target devices by user movement of the GR device in three-dimensional space.