Gesture-based television control developed

Following Hitachi 's thought activated Television blogged several weeks ago, Engadget via The Raw Feed reports on Australian scientists concept of "a gesture-based control system for your television which uses only its own system of hand signals.

"Similar to a previous concept developed by MIT, the system works by monitoring the "movements" of a slothful couch surfer, and then reacts to a set of seven hand motions such as clenching your fist ("start"), thumbs-up ("up"), and a sideways peace-sign ("channel").

The researchers say the software can also distinguish between actual "TV gestures" and the movement of pets or small children."

emily | 10:34 AM | Technology |
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