Methods and systems using three-dimensional sensing for user interaction with applications
First Claim
1. A method for a user to interface with at least one appliance, the method comprising the following steps:
- (a) storing in a system a library of user profile data representing at least one potential user;
(b) capturing three-dimensional image data of a user in a space within which said appliance is desired to be operative;
(c) comparing data captured at step (b) with data stored in step (a) to identify said user and a profile for said user; and
(d) causing said device to activate in a manner according to said profile for said user.
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Abstract
User interaction with a device is sensed using a three-dimensional imaging system. The system preferably includes a library of user profiles and upon acquiring a three-dimensional images of a user can uniquely identify the user, and activate appliances according to user preferences in the user profile. The system can also use data from the acquired image of the user'"'"'s face to confirm identity of the user, for purposes of creating a robust biometric password. Acquired three dimensional data can measure objects to provide automated, rapid and accurate measurement data, can provide image stabilization data for cameras and the like, and can create virtual three-dimensional avatars that mimic a user'"'"'s movements and expressions and can participate in virtual world activities. Three-dimensional imaging enables a user to directly manipulate a modeled object in three-dimensional space.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for a user to interface with at least one appliance, the method comprising the following steps:
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(a) storing in a system a library of user profile data representing at least one potential user; (b) capturing three-dimensional image data of a user in a space within which said appliance is desired to be operative; (c) comparing data captured at step (b) with data stored in step (a) to identify said user and a profile for said user; and (d) causing said device to activate in a manner according to said profile for said user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method to enhance performance of an RGB image captured by a user appliance that includes a camera, the method comprising:
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(a) providing said appliance with a system that captures three-dimensional image data of at least one object within a relevant field of view for said appliance; (b) using three-dimensional image data captured at step (a) to reduce effects from any jitter in at least one RGB image acquired by said appliance; (c) causing said appliance to output at least one RGB image corrected at step (b); wherein effects of jitter in an RGB image output by said appliance is reduced. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A method enabling movement of a displayable virtual object as a function of movement of at least part of a first user, the method comprising the following steps:
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(a) providing a first system to capture three-dimensional image data of at least a portion of said first user; (b) providing a first display whereon is viewable at least one of (i) a display of a virtual object, and (ii) a display of second user; (c) using data captured at step (a) to allow said first user to directly manipulate said virtual object displayed on said first display. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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