Contactless Touch Screen Interaction via Gesture and Mobile Commands

The patent introduces a camera as an intermediary device that captures images of the touch screen interface. The camera acts as a mediator between the user and the touch screen, allowing users to interact with the interface by taking photos and sharing them rather than directly touching the screen. This eliminates physical contact while maintaining the functionality of the touch interface.

The patent replaces the mechanical touch input system with an optical system. Instead of requiring physical contact with the touch screen, the system uses a camera to capture visual information and transmit it to a remote device. This substitution of mechanical interaction with optical capture resolves the contradiction by eliminating germ transmission risk while preserving ease of operation.

The patent leverages the universal functionality of mobile devices that most users already possess. The system uses the camera and communication capabilities of smartphones, which are ubiquitous and multi-functional. By building upon existing universal devices rather than requiring specialized equipment, the solution reduces overall system complexity while achieving contactless interaction.

The system utilizes the self-service capabilities of existing mobile devices. The smartphone's camera, processor, and communication modules automatically perform the functions of capturing, processing, and transmitting the touch interface information without requiring additional dedicated hardware or complex setup. This self-service approach minimizes the complexity burden on the original touch interface device.