Optical Gesture Recognition for Virtual Cursor Navigation

Abstract

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, there is a constant quest for innovations that set themselves apart. Gestures emerge as a highly coveted means of communication with machines. The significance of Human-Computer Interaction becomes evident when harnessing human gestures to govern computer applications. While conventional controls like mice, keyboards, and laser pointers have been commonplace, recent technological strides have introduced more effective techniques for application control. Numerous Gesture Recognition methods, leveraging image processing, have been explored in the past. However, the challenge of recognizing gestures in noisy backgrounds has persistently posed difficulties. In our proposed system, we intend to employ a technique known as Augmentation in Image processing to command a Media Player. This involves recognizing gestures to manipulate operations on the Media Player. Augmentation proves advantageous, particularly in the realm of virtual reality, as it is not constrained by background limitations. Additionally, it eliminates dependencies on specific accessories like gloves or color pointers for gesture recognition. The proposed system caters to users seeking a simplified and enhanced interaction with their computers.