Contactless Gesture Control for Multi-User Object Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems require direct contact with objects to operate them, limiting the ability to control objects in real space without physical interaction.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that detects user motions in real space without contact, allowing multiple users to coordinate gestures to execute specific functions on objects through a detection unit and control unit, enabling operation of objects without physical contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If contact-based operation is used to operate objects, then operation reliability is ensured, but operation flexibility and user convenience deteriorate due to physical contact requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a camera as an intermediary device to capture images of objects and user gestures. The camera bridges the gap between the user's physical movements and the digital operation of objects, allowing contactless interaction while maintaining system reliability through image-based recognition and processing
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical contact-based operation system with an optical/image-based system. Instead of requiring physical contact between user and object, the system uses image capture, processing, and recognition to detect gestures and translate them into operational commands, eliminating the need for mechanical interaction
2Adaptability or versatility
If single user operation is supported, then system complexity is reduced, but adaptability to multi-user scenarios deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the operation detection system to be universal and multi-functional. The same image capture and processing mechanism handles both single-user and multi-user scenarios, automatically identifying multiple users and their respective gestures without requiring separate detection systems for different user configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic user identification and gesture recognition that adapts to the number of users present. The system can dynamically switch between single-user and multi-user modes, adjusting its operation detection and interpretation based on the detected scenario without requiring fixed system configuration
3Productivity
If contact-based operation is required, then operation precision is maintained, but productivity and efficiency deteriorate due to physical interaction constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the user's gesture through image capture. Instead of requiring direct physical interaction, the system captures an optical copy of the gesture movement and processes this visual information to determine the intended operation, enabling faster and more efficient interaction while maintaining precision through detailed image analysis
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus that is used in contact with a user includes a detection unit and a control unit. The detection unit detects a motion of the user in a real space performed without contacting an object that is present in the real space. The control unit instructs the object to execute a specific function in the case where plural motions by users for a common object are detected. The specific function is correlated with the plural motions.