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Touchless Gesture User Interfaces

Posted by samzenpus on from the wave-of-your-hand dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Elliptic Labs is set to debut their Touchless Gesture User Interface technology which uses ultrasound to let the user navigate through a device's commands simply with the motion of their hands. From the article: 'Elliptic plans to showcase their “Mimesign” technology at IFA in Berlin from the 3rd to 8th of September 2010. Mimesign will bring intuitive ways for people to interact with devices. The possibilities range from tablets, remote controls or in-car media controls. The interface is based on ultrasound technology and allows the user to remain in an unchanged state.'"

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  1. how retro-futurist by Trepidity · · Score: 3, Funny

    In glorious future, we operate our computers as if they were theremins!

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    1. Re:how retro-futurist by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      Because of what's known as the gorilla arm syndrome, any user interface that requires users to lift their arms for any length of time is doomed to fail in the long run.

      You must have a girlfriend.

  2. HHTG by MichaelSmith · · Score: 4, Funny

    To keep watching the same program you must remain absolutely still in front of the TV.

    But seriously, the gesture to shut something down would require exactly one finger...

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    1. Re:HHTG by richlv · · Score: 2, Funny

      i'm less concerned about sitting still, but more about "The interface is based on ultrasound technology and allows the user to remain in an unchanged state." part.

      are there solutions that require changing state to/from solid/liquid/gas ?

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      Rich
  3. Re:Star Trek by R3d+M3rcury · · Score: 2, Funny

    In Star Wars, Darth Vader uses gesture-based technology to strangle people and make stuff fly around the room. That's much cooler than anything Star Trek could come up with.

  4. I wonder what this gesture does by linebackn · · Score: 1, Funny

    Heres a gesture for you:

    [Flips middle finger]

    Interface *THAT* you stupid computer!