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.
Institut de production et robotique, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, CH-1015, Switzerland.
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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