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Optical shape sensing device and gesture control

US9483122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KONINIKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. · NL

Inventors

Michael Grass · Hanstedt, DE
Robert Manzke · Bönebüttel, DE
Tobias Klinder · Uelzen, DE
Raymond Chan · Kowloon, CN

Key dates

Filing date	May 2, 2013
Grant date	Nov 1, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 4, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F3/014
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to devices, system and method for detecting gestures. The devices, systems and methods uses optically shape sensing devices for tracking and monitoring users. This allows unhindered, robust tracking of persons in different setting. The devices, systems and methods are especially useful in health care institutions.

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