SCHEME FOR DETECTING AND TRACKING USER MANIPULATION OF A GAME CONTROLLER BODY
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1. A method for use in obtaining information, comprising the steps of:
- receiving on an image plane of a camera a projection of a geometric shape established on a controller;
analyzing movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape; and
determining position information for the controller based on the analysis of the movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape.
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Abstract
One embodiment provides a method for use in obtaining information that includes the steps of receiving on an image plane of a camera a projection of a geometric shape established on a controller, analyzing movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape, and determining position information for the controller based on the analysis of the movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for use in obtaining information, comprising the steps of:
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receiving on an image plane of a camera a projection of a geometric shape established on a controller;
analyzing movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape; and
determining position information for the controller based on the analysis of the movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for use in obtaining information, comprising:
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a controller having a geometric shape established thereon;
a camera configured to receive on an image plane of the camera a projection of the geometric shape established on the controller; and
an image analyzer configured to analyze movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape and to determine position information for the controller based on the analysis of the movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for use in obtaining information, comprising:
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means for receiving on an image plane of a camera a projection of a geometric shape established on a controller;
means for analyzing movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape; and
means for determining position information for the controller based on the analysis of the movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A computer program product comprising a medium for embodying a computer program for input to a computer and a computer program embodied in the medium for causing the computer to perform steps of:
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receiving on an image plane of a camera a projection of a geometric shape established on a controller;
analyzing movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape; and
determining position information for the controller based on the analysis of the movements and deformities in the projection of the geometric shape. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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