A non-contact mouse for surgeon-computer interaction.
We have developed a system that uses computer vision to replace standard computer mouse functions with hand gestures. The system is designed to enable non-contact human-computer interaction (HCI), so that surgeons will be able to make more effective use of computers during surgery. In this paper, we begin by discussing the need for non-contact computer interfaces in the operating room. We then describe the design of our non-contact mouse system, focusing on the techniques used for hand detection, tracking, and gesture recognition. Finally, we present preliminary results from testing and planned future work.
Grätzel
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Institut de production et robotique, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, CH-1015, Switzerland.
Fong
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Grange
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Baur
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D016287:Computer Peripherals; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D005868:Gestures; D006801:Humans; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014584:User-Computer Interface