Free-space gesture recognition for transaction security and command processing
First Claim
1. A method for detecting a free-space gesture signature conducted with a gesturing instrument, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a plurality of gesturing sensors in a two-dimensional arrangement, each sensor being adapted to detect a gesturing instrument within a proximity of a sensor, each sensor having an independent detection event signal;
determining a sensor sequence from a series of sensor detection events responsive to movement of a gesturing instrument within the proximity of said plurality of sensors; and
correlating said sensor sequence to a predetermined sequence in order to authenticate a user of said gesturing instrument or to decode a command from said user.
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Abstract
A sensor panel having a matrix of independently decoded sensors, arranged in a two-dimensional pattern allows a consumer identification unit (CIDU) to detect a user-specific gesture made with a gesturing instrument such as an RF ID device. The CIDU monitors on a timed basis which of the sensors in the panel are receiving a signal from an RF ID device which has entered the proximity of one or more of the sensors. The user moves the sensor in a two-dimensional pattern to perform a “gesture signature” in free space near the panel, and the CIDU records the sequence of receiving sensors. This sequence can then be quickly and efficiently handled as a number to be looked up to identify and authenticate the user. Preferably, the user is allowed to define multiple signature gestures, each having the possibility of being associated with a transaction or authorization level.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for detecting a free-space gesture signature conducted with a gesturing instrument, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a plurality of gesturing sensors in a two-dimensional arrangement, each sensor being adapted to detect a gesturing instrument within a proximity of a sensor, each sensor having an independent detection event signal;
determining a sensor sequence from a series of sensor detection events responsive to movement of a gesturing instrument within the proximity of said plurality of sensors; and
correlating said sensor sequence to a predetermined sequence in order to authenticate a user of said gesturing instrument or to decode a command from said user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer readable medium encoded with software for free space gesture signature conducted with a gesturing instrument, said software causing a processor to perform the steps of:
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receiving detection event signals from a plurality of gesturing sensors in a two-dimensional arrangement, each sensor being adapted to detect a gesturing instrument within a proximity of a sensor, each sensor having an independent detection event signal output;
determining a sensor sequence from a series of sensor detection events responsive to movement of a gesturing instrument within the proximity of said plurality of sensors; and
correlating said sensor sequence to a predetermined sequence in order to authenticate a user of said gesturing instrument or to decode a command from said user. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for detecting a command or identifying value made by a user through a gesture signature conducted with a gesturing instrument, said system comprising:
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a plurality of gesture sensors organized in a two-dimensional arrangement, each sensor having an independent detection event signal which is activated upon detection of a gesturing device within the proximity of a sensor;
a gesture recognition processor having a plurality of inputs for said independent detection event signals, and for performing the steps of;
determining a sensor sequence from a series of sensor detection events responsive to movement of a gesturing instrument within the proximity of said plurality of sensors; and
correlating said sensor sequence to a predetermined sequence in order to authenticate a user or decode a user command. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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