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Web cam based user interaction

US8732623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2009
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This document describes tools for inputting data into a computer via the movement of features of a user as detected by a webcam or other input device. This is accomplished by a user moving his or her features in view of a webcam. The webcam or other input device then detects the presence and motion of the feature(s) and converts these motions into input signals to execute predetermined input instructions.

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