Real-time finger tracking for virtual instruments

Mu Hsen Hsu, Timothy K. Shih, Jen Shiun Chiang

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Abstract

Human Computer Interaction is becoming a major component in computer science related fields allowing humans to communicate with machines in very simple ways exploring new dimensions of research. Kinect, the 3D sensing device introduced by Microsoft which allows developers to use depth data for research. Recently, there are several mature libraries such as NITE and Kinect SDK which provide functions of Human skeleton tracking. Therefore, users may find that these applications only work with big joints of human body. When it comes to the tracking of fingers, devices such as Leap Motion will be mentioned because it provides APIs and games, which users can communicate with the computer by their fingers. Although Leap Motion Provides functions of finger tracking, the operating distance is short and users need to sit in a fixed position. Here, in this paper, authors' experimental efforts on detailed hand tracking including fingers based on Microsoft Kinect. Analyzing the depth information captured by Kinect in real time, users can apply the result in different scopes such as device controller and Virtual Instruments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2014 7th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing and Workshops, U-MEDIA 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages133-138
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479942664
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Oct 2014
Event2014 7th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing and Workshops, U-MEDIA 2014 - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Duration: 12 Jul 201414 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2014 7th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing and Workshops, U-MEDIA 2014

Conference

Conference2014 7th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing and Workshops, U-MEDIA 2014
Country/TerritoryMongolia
CityUlaanbaatar
Period12/07/1414/07/14

Keywords

  • Finger Tracking
  • Kinect
  • Kinect SDK
  • Leap Motion
  • NITE
  • Virtual Instrument

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