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Archives => 2009 => Topic started by: gunug on April 28, 2009, 01:33:02 PM

Title: 3D gesture input device!
Post by: gunug on April 28, 2009, 01:33:02 PM
Check out this engineering student project:

http://vimeo.com/4366452?pg=transcoded_embed&sec=4366452

This works kind of like a Therimin!
Title: 3D gesture input device!
Post by: krissel on April 29, 2009, 01:17:01 AM
Not too different from the multitouch surfaces that several companies are developing. Even Apple has a patent on touch that doesn't have to actually come in contact but senses proximity. Of course this project is much more 3D in application.

One thing that I don't get is why people are willing to give up a mouse that requires subtle small movements to cover large expanses in trade for having to wave their arms all over the place?  Thinking.gif
Title: 3D gesture input device!
Post by: gunug on April 29, 2009, 07:49:12 AM
But think how much better exercise it is when you wave your arms around! whistling.gif
Title: 3D gesture input device!
Post by: Mrious_be on April 29, 2009, 08:13:30 AM
Wait till they start using 3D movement with your legs wink.gif
Title: 3D gesture input device!
Post by: krissel on May 01, 2009, 02:04:28 AM
QUOTE(gunug @ Apr 29 2009, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But think how much better exercise it is when you wave your arms around! whistling.gif


Hey, I do 40 laps in the pool several times a week. That's enough exercise for my arms.  yes.gif


QUOTE(Mrious_be @ Apr 29 2009, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wait till they start using 3D movement with your legs wink.gif


And I have a recumbent cycle turned facing my computer chair so I can pedal while I surf.  toothgrin.gif
Title: 3D gesture input device!
Post by: Mrious_be on May 01, 2009, 07:13:26 AM
You are way ahead Krissel clap.gif

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