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Image recognition apparatus, and operation determination method and program therefor

  • US 8,456,416 B2
  • Filed: 06/02/2009
  • Issued: 06/04/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An image recognition apparatus comprising:

  • three-dimensional imaging means for capturing an image of at least part of an operator, and for generating stereoscopic image data;

    a virtual operation plane forming reference, which is visible for an operator, so that the operator is able to identify a virtual operation plane in a predetermined space;

    operation determination means for forming the virtual operation plane based on the operation plane forming reference, permitting the three-dimensional imaging means to scan an action of the operator relative to the formed virtual operation plane, and for employing a positional relationship between a part of the operator and the virtual operation plane to determine whether or not the action indicates an operation instruction; and

    signal output means for outputting a predetermined signal when it is determined that the action indicates an operation instruction.

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