US 8,878,949 B2
Camera based interaction and instructionGeneral
US 8,878,949 B2
Camera based interaction and instruction
Tech Center:
2600 Communications
Examiner:
Tuan Ho
Art Unit:
2661 Digital Cameras; Image Analysis; Applications; pattern Recognition; Color and Compression; Enhancement and Transformation
Inventors:
Timothy R. Pryor
Assignee:
LIT-US CHISUM 21-A, LLC
Priority:
05/11/99
Filed:
08/07/13
Granted:
11/04/14
Expiration:
12/12/22
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for instructing persons using computer based programs and/or remote instructors. One or more video cameras obtain images of the student or other participant. In addition images are analyzed by a computer to determine the locations or motions of one or more points on the student. This location data is fed to computer program which compares the motions to known desired movements, or alternatively provides such movement data to an instructor, typically located remotely, who can aid in analyzing student performance. The invention preferably is used with a substantially life-size display, such as a projection display can provide, in order to make the information displayed a realistic partner or instructor for the student. In addition, other applications are disclosed to sports training, dance, and remote dating.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
G06G06F3/0386G06FH04N23/611H04N