Imaging-Based 3D Gesture Control for Remote-Free Electronics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote controls for electronic devices are often lost, lack intuitive operation, require separate power sources, and lead to clutter, limiting operational flexibility and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A gesture-controlled system that uses imaging devices to detect a user's face and hand in a three-dimensional space, calculating vectors to update a user interface based on gestures, allowing for intuitive control of electronic devices without physical remotes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional remote controls are used to operate electronic devices, then device control functionality is achieved, but the system leads to clutter and requires separate power sources for each remote
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control functionality for multiple electronic devices into a single gesture-controlled system. Instead of having separate remotes for TV, sound system, and other devices, the system uses one imaging device and processing system that can control all devices through gesture recognition, eliminating the need for multiple separate remotes and reducing clutter
Solution Approach 2:
The gesture-controlled system provides universal control capability across multiple types of electronic devices. The single system can operate TV, sound systems, and other entertainment devices through various hand gestures, making one device perform the functions previously requiring multiple specialized remotes
2Ease of operation
If traditional remote controls are used, then device control is achieved, but the remotes are easily lost and require separate power sources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical remote control system with an optical/gesture-based control system. Instead of physical remotes that can be lost or run out of battery, the system uses an imaging device to capture and interpret hand gestures in three-dimensional space, eliminating the need for physical remotes and their associated power requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The gesture-controlled system eliminates the need for separate power sources by using the existing power infrastructure of the entertainment system. The imaging device and processing system are powered by the system they control, rather than requiring independent battery or power adapter connections for each remote
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate remotes are provided for each device in an entertainment system, then device-specific control is achieved, but clutter increases and operational flexibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple device-specific remotes into a single universal gesture-controlled system. The imaging device captures gestures and the processing system determines control commands that can operate multiple different electronic devices, replacing what would otherwise require several separate remotes
Data Source
AI summary
Gestured-controlled systems and methods are disclosed. The system may include one or more imaging devices, such as two-dimensional (2D) or infrared (IR) cameras configured to capture one or more images of a scene with a user. The system may detect a gesture depicted by a hand of the user in the image to determine an associated user command. In one or more embodiments, such gestures may be used to control various components, devices, or systems.