System and method for monitoring 3D space in front of an output unit for the control of the output unit
US10031624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N13/204
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for monitoring 3D space in front of an output unit for the control of the output unit comprises a 3D imaging unit, a processing and control unit coupled to the 3D imaging unit and an output unit comprising a display area and coupled to the processing and control unit. The 3D imaging unit is configured to monitor an interaction zone in front of the display area of the output unit. The processing and control unit is configured to predict where a finger of a hand that approaches the display area of the output unit and is monitored by the 3D imaging unit will touch the display area and to control the output unit to modify content displayed on the display area based on the predicted touch position.
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