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User center-of-mass and mass distribution extraction using depth images

US9052746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2013
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30196
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein use depth images to extract user behavior, wherein each depth image specifies that a plurality of pixels correspond to a user. A depth-based center-of-mass position is determined for the plurality of pixels that correspond to the user. Additionally, a depth-based inertia tensor can also be determined for the plurality of pixels that correspond to the user. In certain embodiments, the plurality of pixels that correspond to the user are divided into quadrants and a depth-based quadrant center-of-mass position is determined for each of the quadrants. Additionally, a depth-based quadrant inertia tensor can be determined for each of the quadrants. Based on one or more of the depth-based center-of-mass position, the depth-based inertial tensor, the depth-based quadrant center-of-mass positions or the depth-based quadrant inertia tensors, an application is updated.

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