Cameraphone used to control computers in 3D

A camera-equipped cellphone can be used to control a computer as if it was a three-dimensional mouse, thanks to prototype software developed by UK researchers. New Scientist reports.

"The software makes it possible to move and manipulate onscreen items simply by waving a handset around in front of a screen, a bit like the motion-sensitive Nintendo Wii controller.

To control a screen, a user simply aims their cellphone's camera at it. The handset then connects, via Bluetooth, to the computer that operates that screen.

The current prototype, which can be used to control a desktop computer, is just the first step."

emily | 6:25 PM | NFC |
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