Gesture Recognition Device Using Extraction and Mechanics Substitution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing gesture recognition technologies in augmented reality devices require complex and power-consuming function modules, leading to increased weight, battery drain, and latency, as well as hardware configuration constraints that hinder simple gesture recognition.

Innovation Solution

A gesture recognition device comprising an image extraction device, storage circuit, and recognition circuit that extracts and processes gesture images using deep learning algorithms to select static or dynamic gesture patterns, enabling intuitive and efficient gesture recognition without the need for complex hardware configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If powerful function modules and Lidar with multiple lenses are used for gesture recognition, then gesture recognition accuracy is improved, but device weight and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegesture recognition accuracyVSAvoidhardware configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the gesture recognition function from complex hardware (Lidar, multiple lenses, powerful function modules) and implements it using a simplified camera-based system with image processing algorithms. The core recognition logic is separated from the sensing hardware, allowing accurate gesture recognition with minimal hardware requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/optical complex system (Lidar with multiple lenses) with a simpler camera-based optical system combined with digital image processing. The mechanical complexity of multiple lenses and Lidar components is substituted with a single camera and algorithmic processing, maintaining recognition accuracy while reducing hardware complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If powerful function modules are used for gesture recognition, then gesture recognition accuracy is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegesture recognition accuracyVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the computationally intensive gesture recognition function from power-consuming hardware modules and implements it through efficient image processing algorithms on a standard processor. This separation allows accurate recognition while avoiding the continuous high power consumption of dedicated powerful function modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a standard camera and conventional processor instead of expensive, power-consuming dedicated gesture recognition modules. The system achieves accurate recognition using readily available, lower-power components, effectively replacing high-power modules with more energy-efficient alternatives.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Measurement precision

If powerful function modules are used for gesture recognition, then gesture recognition accuracy is improved, but device weight increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegesture recognition accuracyVSAvoiddevice weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the gesture recognition capability from heavy dedicated hardware modules and implements it using a lightweight camera system with software-based processing. This extraction eliminates the need for heavy Lidar units and multiple precision lenses, achieving accurate recognition with minimal added weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces heavy mechanical/optical systems (Lidar with multiple lenses) with a lightweight camera and digital processing system. The physical weight of multiple precision optical components is substituted with a single camera sensor and algorithmic processing, maintaining recognition accuracy while dramatically reducing device weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Measurement precision

If powerful function modules are used for gesture recognition, then gesture recognition accuracy is improved, but operation latency increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegesture recognition accuracyVSAvoidoperation latency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the gesture recognition function from complex multi-module systems and implements it as a streamlined image processing pipeline. This extraction creates a more direct processing path from image capture to recognition result, reducing the time delays associated with coordinating multiple powerful function modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex mechanical/optical systems with multiple moving parts (Lidar scanning mechanisms, multiple lens adjustments) with a static camera and digital processing system. This substitution eliminates mechanical response delays and reduces processing latency while maintaining recognition accuracy through algorithmic efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20240242542A1Gesture recognition device
Publication Date: 2024.07.18 QUANTA COMPUTER INC
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AI summary

An embodiment of the invention provides a gesture recognition device. The gesture recognition device may include an image extraction device, a storage circuit and a recognition circuit. The image extraction device may extract a first gesture image. The storage circuit may store a plurality of gesture patterns. The recognition circuit may obtain the first gesture information corresponding to the first gesture image according to the first gesture image, select a gesture pattern corresponding to the first gesture image from the gesture patterns according to the first gesture information, and perform the function that corresponds to the selected gesture pattern.