Image analysis – Applications – Target tracking or detecting
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-11
2007-12-11
Mehta, Bhavesh M (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Target tracking or detecting
C382S107000, C382S181000, C382S259000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11129164
ABSTRACT:
Communication is an important issue in man-to-robot interaction. Signs can be used to interact with machines by providing user instructions or commands. Embodiment of the present invention include human detection, human body parts detection, hand shape analysis, trajectory analysis, orientation determination, gesture matching, and the like. Many types of shapes and gestures are recognized in a non-intrusive manner based on computer vision. A number of applications become feasible by this sign-understanding technology, including remote control of home devices, mouse-less (and touch-less) operation of computer consoles, gaming, and man-robot communication to give instructions among others. Active sensing hardware is used to capture a stream of depth images at a video rate, which is consequently analyzed for information extraction.
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Fujimura Kikuo
Liu Xia
Duell Mark E.
Fenwick & West LLP
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
Mehta Bhavesh M
Strege John B
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