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"Minority Report"-Like Control For PC

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the baby-steps dept.

An anonymous reader writes "A startup named Mgestyk Technologies claims that they have an affordable solution for 'Minority Report'-like PC control. They have released a video in which they use hand gestures to play games like Halo and Guitar Hero, as well as perform 'multi-touch' interactions for applications like Google Earth. Engadget and Gizmodo discuss the potential of the technology but point out that the system has visible lag when used for gaming. Will camera-based interfaces ever meet the low-latency demands of gaming? For how much longer will we still be using keyboards, mice and joysticks?"

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  1. Of course the latency can match by geekoid · · Score: 3, Interesting

    , it will just require faster cameras with better movement algorithms.

    There reals question is do people want to stand there and point at the air with no tactile feed back?

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    1. Re:Of course the latency can match by thetoadwarrior · · Score: 3, Interesting

      It would be healthier and yes I think people do want it. They don't mind looking like complete twats talking on their blue tooth headset or walking around with fanny packs and those two things along are more embarrassing than doing Minority Report-like hand movements, imo.

  2. the future of gaming is almost here by mcfatboy93 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    with the rate at which computers are getting faster it won't be long until we can use things like this to play games. just imagine useing this to play halo with a plastic gun and running around in a human sized hamster ball. the utimate virtual reality

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    1. Re:the future of gaming is almost here by negRo_slim · · Score: 3, Interesting

      Just imagine useing this to play halo with a plastic gun and running around in a human sized hamster ball.

      Once you bring back physical prowess into competition you will most certainly lose the geek demographic.

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  3. Not efficient by jamesshuang · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I find the allure of making Minority Report devices rather... funny. The movie itself already shows one REALLY good reason why these interfaces are awful. When he tries to shake the guy's hand, the interface suddenly resets itself. You can't "snap out" of the interface like you can letting go of a mouse. It really only looks cool. After waving your arms in the air for 5 min without support, you'll wish you had the mouse and keyboard back...

  4. Most of you are "doing it wrong" by MentlFlos · · Score: 3, Interesting
    Even the video in TFA is wrong. This is not a primary input device but great for niche usage.

    At work we are setting up public use, always on, video conference stations in public locations. One of the large problems we are running into is controlling the 2-4 large flat panels or projectors in these locations. A keyboard and mouse would walk away and is impractical. A secondary device with a lower resolution "mirror" to manipulate would be nice, but still is not practical for several reasons.

    My boss wants to be able to point at the machine and have it do something. This is exactly what we are looking for. We are only interfacing with the machine for up to one minute at a time and then it is all talking via the video conferencing with whomever is on the other end of the line.

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