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Gesture recognition light and video image projector

US9377874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2007
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0425
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method is provided for a gesture recognition interface system. The system comprises a projector configured to project colorless light and visible images onto a background surface. The projection of the colorless light can be interleaved with the projection of the visible images. The system also comprises at least one camera configured to receive a plurality of images based on a reflected light contrast difference between the background surface and a sensorless input object during projection of the colorless light. The system further comprises a controller configured to determine a given input gesture based on changes in relative locations of the sensorless input object in the plurality of images, and being further configured to initiate a device input associated with the given input gesture.

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