Integration of Wireless Gesture Tracking, Object Tracking, and 3D Reconstruction in the Perceptive Workbench

B. Leibe, D. Minnen, J. Weeks, and T. Starner
2nd International Workshop on Computer Vision Systems (ICVS 2001)
Vancouver, Canada, July 2001

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Abstract

The Perceptive Workbench endeavors to create a spontaneous and unimpeded interface between the physical and virtual worlds. Its vision-based methods for interaction constitute an alternative to wired input devices and tethered tracking. Objects are recognized and tracked when placed on the display surface. By using multiple infrared light sources, the object\u2019s 3D shape can be captured and inserted into the virtual interface. This ability permits spontaneity since either preloaded objects or those objects selected at run-time by the user can become physical icons. Integrated into the same vision-based interface is the ability to identify 3D hand position, pointing direction, and sweeping arm gestures. Such gestures can enhance selection, manipulation, and navigation tasks. In previous publications, the Perceptive Workbench has demonstrated its utility for a variety of applications, including augmented reality gaming and terrain navigation. This paper will focus on the implementation and performance aspects and will introduce recent enhancements to the system.

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@InProceedings{eth_biwi_00417,
  author = {B. Leibe and D. Minnen and J. Weeks and and T. Starner},
  title = { Integration of Wireless Gesture Tracking, Object Tracking, and 3D Reconstruction in the Perceptive Workbench},
  booktitle = {2nd International Workshop on Computer Vision Systems (ICVS 2001)},
  year = {2001},
  month = {July},
  pages = {73-92},
  volume = {2095},
  series = {Springer LNCS},
  keywords = {gesture, 3D object reconstruction, object recognition, tracking, computer vision, virtual reality}
}