Article: Recognizing Gestures by Roberrt Cravotta, Techinal Editor
According to this article, the most basic and simplest method of gesturing a computer is pointing. We do this currently with either a mouse or stylus, however what changes in this procedure are to come?
With devices such as the IPod and the Wii video game system we have already begun broading our horizons to expand across just the single or double-click feature of the mouse. The IPod uses the human touch to control every aspect of the device and the Wii system has introduced our generations to new interactive controls also. Do not think for a moment that this new technology is limited to the mobile devices we use in every day life either. This technology is also being presented and used for surgical practices. A machine does the surgery on the patient while the doctor sits beside and watches.
As this "gesture" technology developes and presents itself into our lives, there are many advantages. One of those advantages is the lower cost of end systems and software. Also, especially with systems such as the Wii, where the movement of the game depends on the movement of the user, it encourages a more interactive interface. Another important advantage of using gestures to communicate with our electronic devices it that it will cause the user(s) to open the minds and find new and innovative ways of communication.
Instead of sitting down at your computer or just picking up the phone, imagine what our systems can accomplish if our actions determined the performance.
Source: EDN, August 16, 2007
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