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Samsung Patents Visual Gesture Control

Posted on: April 18, 2008


Samsung Patents Visual Gesture Control

Samsung has recently patented a system of cell phone and mobile device control which responds to a users gestures. It doesn't do this on the display as how the iPhone currently does, but as recognized in the space around the handset courtesy of the handset's front-mounted camera. The pre-loaded software will recognize preset motions, translating them into on-screen control. Take for example, pointing at the display and moving the finger to control a mouse/cursor whilst rotating the wrist with the hand outstretched in order to flip an image or layer. No idea when this will be implemented in future handsets (if ever), but it would be interesting to see folks start waving their hands in front of phones in the near future. It's almost as wacky as screaming "Objection!" to your DS' microphone while on the train.

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By Rod , 23/04/08 2:57 AM (CommentID #647589)


And exactly how can this be patented? Guesture = natuarl, intuitive, obvious. Patent = novel, not obvious. The glue that sticks the phone to your jacket?

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By Michael Zuschlag of www.zuschlogin.com , 21/04/08 5:38 AM (CommentID #643846)


Good idea, but for a phone? You’re already holding it in your hand, where you can use various finger controls, which give better feedback. Gestures like these force you to use both hands to control the phone and you have to key an eye on the screen. Now you can’t use your phone while holding a cup of coffee or walking down the street. Voice commands make a lot more sense for a phone. Now, using gestures instead of a remote to control a _TV_ –that has potential.

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By jc.elliott@eltekvalere.com , 18/04/08 11:03 AM (CommentID #639156)


This is interesting and has amazing possibilities - maybe a new way that deaf people can 'talk' on their mobile phones!

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