20240013575. GESTURE RECOGNITION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING GESTURE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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GESTURE RECOGNITION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING GESTURE
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
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GESTURE RECOGNITION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING GESTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240013575 titled 'GESTURE RECOGNITION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING GESTURE
Simplified Explanation
The gesture recognition apparatus described in the patent application accurately identifies a hand as an identification object. It consists of a hand candidate identifying unit, a vehicle outside scenery identifying unit, and a false recognition identifying unit.
- The hand candidate identifying unit analyzes a picture taken inside a vehicle cabin and identifies at least one hand candidate that could belong to an occupant of the vehicle in the picture.
- The vehicle outside scenery identifying unit determines if the identified hand candidate is a light source image from outside the vehicle, based on a predefined condition regarding the shape of the hand candidate.
- The false recognition identifying unit identifies the hand candidate that is not the light source image as the hand of the occupant, along with a gesture.
Potential Applications:
- Automotive industry: This technology can be used in vehicles to accurately recognize and interpret hand gestures of the occupants, enabling intuitive control of various functions such as adjusting temperature, volume, or answering calls without physical contact.
- Virtual reality and gaming: The gesture recognition apparatus can be integrated into virtual reality systems or gaming consoles, allowing users to interact with the virtual environment or control game characters using hand gestures.
Problems Solved:
- Accurate identification: The apparatus solves the problem of accurately identifying a hand as an identification object, even in complex scenarios such as inside a vehicle cabin.
- False recognition prevention: By differentiating between a hand candidate and a light source image, the apparatus prevents false recognition of external light sources as hand gestures.
Benefits:
- Enhanced user experience: The technology provides a more intuitive and natural way for users to interact with vehicles, virtual reality systems, or gaming consoles, improving the overall user experience.
- Improved safety: By enabling gesture control without physical contact, the technology reduces distractions and enhances safety, especially in automotive applications where drivers can keep their hands on the steering wheel while performing gestures.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided is a gesture recognition apparatus that accurately identifies a hand that is an identification object. the gesture recognition apparatus includes a hand candidate identifying unit, a vehicle outside scenery identifying unit, and a false recognition identifying unit. the hand candidate identifying unit identifies, based on a picture in a cabin of a vehicle, at least one hand candidate that is a candidate for a hand of an occupant of the vehicle in the picture. the vehicle outside scenery identifying unit determines whether the at least one hand candidate is a light source image ascribable to a light source outside the vehicle, based on a predefined condition on a shape of the hand candidate. the false recognition identifying unit identifies a hand candidate determined not to be the light source image, as the hand of the occupant with a gesture.
