Gesture-based human machine interface
US9569010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0304
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A gesture-based human machine interface, for example, a user interface for controlling a program executing on a computer, and related method are provided. Gestures of the user are monitored and a response is provided that is based upon the detected gestures. An object is used to point to information displayed on a screen. The information displayed on the screen is modified in response to a determination of the position on the screen to which the object is pointing and in response to the distance of the object from the screen.
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