A gesture controlled human interface using an artificial retina chip

To realize advanced multi-media systems for use in computers, advanced home audio-visual equipment, games machines, public information systems, and so on, it is necessary to develop vision-based input methods, which do not require keyboards or joysticks. We have developed a flexible, high-speed and compact artificial retina (AR) chip module composed of an AR chip and a micro-processor for human interface systems. The AR chip is a novel type of CCD image sensor with versatile and high-speed on-chip processing capabilities. The features are suitable for human friendly input systems employing image information. We have also developed a unique gesture recognition algorithm, which is tailored for the AR chip. The gesture recognition system permits applications with gesture controlled human interfaces.