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Gesture language for human-computer interface with multi-touch inputs (09 GB 44O7 3EIY)
A London-based SME uses computer vision and other sensing to create multi-touch walls and countertops for use across sectors such as retail, hospitality, education and healthcare. The company is seeking industrial/academic research partners to develop a "gesture language" for human-computer interface.
Country: United Kingdom
Type: REQUEST
Date: 11.01.2011
Expertise in developing a human computer interface based on the introduction of large multi-touch surfaces which support multi-user collaboration is sought. The end result should lead to a gesture library which assists input with touch and gestures, and replace the "mouse & cursor" approach.
As Windows7 supports multi-touch inputs, the building of a gesture library will enable users to move between products and environments without having to learn new gesture languages in each case.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
Technology expertise is requested for a new human computer interface, through touch and gestures on any surface area in both 2D and 3D.
The gesture language should be adaptable across all use cases and geographies.
Standardisation of the 'gesture language' is a critical focus of this research. Eg: Should a "pinch gesture" always mean reduce the size of an object, or should it also be used when working with 3D images to move and down the z-axis? Does a "twist gesture" always mean rotate an object, or is there a different gesture that would be more natural in China or Brazil?
Establishing appropriate form factors (size, orientation) for each of the use cases. Eg: Will people be more willing to enter personal information, such as credit card details, if they working on a horizontal surface than a vertical one?
Design solution based on psychological aspects of human interactivity, intuition and acceptance would be ideal.
Degree of development:
Patents/Rights:
Requested Cooperation: Joint further development, Adaptation to specific needs
- Type of partner sought: Any
- Specific area of activity of the partner: None in particular, but knowledge in gesture interaction, psychology and bio-mechanics would be ideal
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: Develop a gesture language as an interface for human-computer interaction.
Type of Organisation:
Status: NEW
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