Method and electronic device for gesture recognition

An electronic device for performing a function based on gesture recognition, the electronic device comprising:

• a camera configured to capture an image;
• a display;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• divide the display into a plurality of display regions, wherein the plurality of display regions are assigned respectively to a plurality of users,
• recognize gestures performed by the plurality of users based on the image, and
• control the plurality of display regions respectively assigned to plurality of users performing the gestures, according to the respective gestures.

An electronic device comprising:

• a camera;
• a display;
• and
• a controller configured to divide the display into first and second display regions, recognize gestures of first and second users through the camera, control first contents displayed on the first display region according to the first user's gesture, and control second contents displayed on the second display region according to the second user's gesture.

A method for performing a function based on gesture recognition, the method comprising:

• dividing a display into a plurality of display regions assigned to a plurality of users, respectively;
• recognizing gestures made by the plurality of users;
• and
• controlling the plurality of display regions respectively assigned to the plurality of users according to the respective recognized gestures.

A method for gesture recognition, the method comprising:

• dividing a display into first and second display regions;
• recognizing gestures of the first and second users;
• and
• controlling first contents displayed on the first display region according to the first user's gesture and controlling second contents displayed on the second display region according to the second user's gesture.