More useful man machine interfaces and applications
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
- providing a light source adapted to direct illumination through a work volume above the light source;
providing a camera oriented to observe a gesture performed in the work volume, the camera being fixed relative to the light source; and
determining, using the camera, the gesture performed in the work volume and illuminated by the light source.
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Abstract
A method for determining a gesture illuminated by a light source utilizes the light source to provide illumination through a work volume above the light source. A camera is positioned to observe and determine the gesture performed in the work volume.
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
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providing a light source adapted to direct illumination through a work volume above the light source; providing a camera oriented to observe a gesture performed in the work volume, the camera being fixed relative to the light source; and determining, using the camera, the gesture performed in the work volume and illuminated by the light source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer apparatus comprising:
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a light source adapted to illuminate a human body part within a work volume generally above the light source; a camera in fixed relation relative to the light source and oriented to observe a gesture performed by the human body part in the work volume; and a processor adapted to determine the gesture performed in the work volume and illuminated by the light source based on the camera output. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A computer implemented method comprising:
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providing a camera oriented to observe a gesture performed in a work volume above the camera; providing a light source in fixed relation relative to the camera and adapted to direct illumination through the work volume; and detecting, using the camera, a gesture performed by at least one of a user'"'"'s fingers and a user'"'"'s hand in the work volume. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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