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US 6,766,036 B1Granted
Camera based man machine interfaces
OwnerTimothy R. Pryorinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are new forms of computer inputs particularly using TV Cameras, and providing affordable methods and apparatus for data communication with respect to people and computers using optically inputted information from specialized datum's on objects and/or natural features of objects. Particular embodiments capable of fast and reliable acquisition of features and tracking of motion are disclosed, together with numerous applications in various fields of endeavor.
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A method for controlling a functional device of a vehicle, comprising the steps of:
- providing at least one member integral with the vehicle with which a person physically interacts to enter a control command for the device,
- providing a TV Camera to view said member and obtain an image of at least a portion thereof,
- processing said image using a computer,
- from said processed image, obtaining information concerning said member, and
- determining from said information a desired control function for the device resulting from a physical interaction of said person with said member.
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