A new method for multi-finger detection using a regular diffuser

Li Wei Chan; Yi Fan Chuang; Yi Wei Chia; Yi Ping Hung; Jane Hsu

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-73110-8_62

A new method for multi-finger detection using a regular diffuser

Li Wei Chan^*, Yi Fan Chuang, Yi Wei Chia, Yi Ping Hung, Jane Hsu

^*Corresponding author for this work

National Taiwan University

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Abstract

In this paper, we developed a fingertip finding algorithm working with a regular diffuser. The proposed algorithm works on images captured by infra-red cameras, settled on one side of the diffuser, observing human gestures taken place on the other side. With diffusion characteristics of the diffuser, we can separate finger-touch from palm-hover events when the user interacts with the diffuser. This paper contributes on: Firstly, the technique works with a regular diffuser, infra-red camera coupled with an infra-red illuminator, which is easy to deploy and cost effective. Secondly, the proposed algorithm is designed to be robust for casually illuminated surface. Lastly, with diffusion characteristics of the diffuser, we can detect finger-touch and palm-hover events, which is useful for natural user interface design. We have deployed the algorithm on a rear-projection multi-resolution tabletop, called I-M-Top. A video retrieval application using the two events on design of UIs is implemented to show its intuitiveness on the tabletop system.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Human-Computer Interaction
Subtitle of host publication	HCI Intelligent Multimodal Interaction Environments - 12th International Conference, HCI International 2007, Proceedings
Publisher	Springer Verlag
Pages	573-582
Number of pages	10
Edition	PART 3
ISBN (Print)	9783540731085
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73110-8_62
State	Published - 2007
Externally published	Yes
Event	12th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2007 - Beijing, China Duration: 22 07 2007 → 27 07 2007

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Number	PART 3
Volume	4552 LNCS
ISSN (Print)	0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)	1611-3349

Conference

Conference	12th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2007
Country/Territory	China
City	Beijing
Period	22/07/07 → 27/07/07

Keywords

Intuitive interaction
Multi-finger detection

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Chan, L. W., Chuang, Y. F., Chia, Y. W., Hung, Y. P., & Hsu, J. (2007). A new method for multi-finger detection using a regular diffuser. In Human-Computer Interaction: HCI Intelligent Multimodal Interaction Environments - 12th International Conference, HCI International 2007, Proceedings (PART 3 ed., pp. 573-582). (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); Vol. 4552 LNCS, No. PART 3). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73110-8_62

Chan, Li Wei ; Chuang, Yi Fan ; Chia, Yi Wei et al. / A new method for multi-finger detection using a regular diffuser. Human-Computer Interaction: HCI Intelligent Multimodal Interaction Environments - 12th International Conference, HCI International 2007, Proceedings. PART 3. ed. Springer Verlag, 2007. pp. 573-582 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); PART 3).

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Chan, LW, Chuang, YF, Chia, YW, Hung, YP & Hsu, J 2007, A new method for multi-finger detection using a regular diffuser. in Human-Computer Interaction: HCI Intelligent Multimodal Interaction Environments - 12th International Conference, HCI International 2007, Proceedings. PART 3 edn, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), no. PART 3, vol. 4552 LNCS, Springer Verlag, pp. 573-582, 12th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2007, Beijing, China, 22/07/07. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73110-8_62

A new method for multi-finger detection using a regular diffuser. / Chan, Li Wei; Chuang, Yi Fan; Chia, Yi Wei et al.
Human-Computer Interaction: HCI Intelligent Multimodal Interaction Environments - 12th International Conference, HCI International 2007, Proceedings. PART 3. ed. Springer Verlag, 2007. p. 573-582 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); Vol. 4552 LNCS, No. PART 3).

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Chan LW, Chuang YF, Chia YW, Hung YP, Hsu J. A new method for multi-finger detection using a regular diffuser. In Human-Computer Interaction: HCI Intelligent Multimodal Interaction Environments - 12th International Conference, HCI International 2007, Proceedings. PART 3 ed. Springer Verlag. 2007. p. 573-582. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); PART 3). doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-73110-8_62

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