At Embedded Systems Expo, Toshiba Information Systems presented AirSwing, a user interface that can be operated via a camera.
With AirSwing, a menu screen and a semi-transparent image of the user are shown on the display. The user can select content by shaking their hand while it is superimposed over buttons on the menu screen.
AirSwing is intended as an alternative to a keyboard and mouse or other conventional input devices. A major feature of AirSwing is that it consumes hardly any CPU resources while the equipment is running.
Also, because the user is shown on the display, it's easy for users to know when they're within the camera's field of view. With this user interface, the user and the semi-transparent menu buttons are superimposed, allowing for instant feedback to the user so it's clear at a glance where to press.
AirSwing is designed to be operated just by shaking your hands, and as it's so easy and intuitive to use, it's expected to be utilized as digital signage in malls.
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