Remote control of TV by hand

Two Australian engineers, Prashan Premaratne and Quang Nguyen, are coming close to completing the idea of allowing TV viewers to switch channels, control DVD players or turn them off, turn on electronic devices only by sending them. motion of hands.

A camera attached to the device can capture seven simple movements and allows control of up to eight items in the home. This is not only a great gift for lazy people, it also saves time as viewers will no longer be looking for remote controls.

He said the device could be put into service for another three years, ending the period of dependence on remote control devices. 'Each control unit is only usable for an electronic device. Meanwhile, the number of electronic devices is increasing, "said Premaratne, a professor at the University of Wollongong.

The new device will be attached to a bookcase or table. Its software recognizes and processes hand movements, transmits signals to a common control center, which is designed to accommodate TVs, DVD players, and decoders. turn off, turn on, adjust the sound, switch channels, start or pause a program.

Hand movements may replace the remote control in the future. (Photo: Daily Mail)

According to Premaratne, anyone can learn control movements in just five minutes. For example, holding hands means ' starting ', open hands with fingers pressed close mean ' toss ', thumbs up means ' to channel ' and put two index fingers and middle Scissors mean ' select channel '.

In particular, the software can distinguish the real commands and unintentional actions of children or pets in the home. The two scientists are also adopting hand-held manipulation of the computer.

Kim Van