Abstract Apparatus is disclosed for generating control signals for the manipulation of virtual objects in a computer system according to the gestures and positions of an operator's hand or other body part. The apparatus includes a glove worn on the hand which includes sensors for detecting the gestures of the hand, as well as hand position sensing means coupled to the glove and to the computer system for detecting the position of the hand with respect to the system. The computer system includes circuitry connected to receive the gesture signals and the hand position signals for generating control signals in response thereto. Typically, the control signals are used to manipulate a graphical representation of the operator's hand which is displayed on a monitor coupled to the computer system, and the graphical representations of the operator's hand manipulates virtual objects or tools also displayed by the computer.
Apparatus adapted for a user to control a computer comprising: a display connected to the computer for displaying objects on a screen; a glove adapted to be worn on a hand of the user, the glove including a flex sensor for detecting flexure of the fingers of the user's hand; and a position sensor configured to detect a position of the glove with respect to the display.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus adapted for a user to control a computer comprising: a display connected to the computer for displaying objects on a screen; a glove adapted to be worn on a hand of the user, the glove including a flex sensor for detecting flexure of the fingers of the user's hand; and a position sensor configured to detect a position of the glove with respect to the display.
Claim 3
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Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the position sensor includes a transmitter affixed to the glove for transmitting signals to a receiver system disposed about the display means.
Claim 4
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Apparatus as in claim 2 wherein the transmitter transmits ultrasonic signals.
Claim 5
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Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the receiver system comprises a plurality of receivers of ultrasonic signals disposed about the screen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus as in claim 4 wherein the plurality is three and the three receivers are not linearly arranged.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus as in claim 4 wherein the display is adapted to display a representation of a hand which mirrors the position and flexure of fingers of the user's hand.