GymGames

GymGames is a set of tools to use body movement for control of games, slide shows, and applications.

Hand L & R

Using Computer Vision, hand gestures can be used to control slide shows. Download it here

Usage:

  1. Extract the zip file to a local folder, say c:gymgames

  2. Run the file hand_lr.exe. It will pop up a command window and a video window. Raise one hand and you will see the hand frame lines.

  3. There are 3 states: IDLE, LEFT, and RIGHT.

  4. Only one hand is support at the moment. Index finger staight up means IDLE state. Other fingers are folded.

  5. Index finger keeps straight, pointing 45 degrees up to the left is LEFT state.

  6. Index finger keeps straight, pointing 45 degrees up to the right is RIGHT state.

  7. When switching from IDLE to LEFT, the left key will be sent out.

  8. When switching from IDLE to RIGHT, the right key will be sent out.

  9. Use a browser or any slide show program, and keep it active.

  10. Use the above IDLE, LEFT and RIGHT state, and #6 and #7 methods to control the signals. Your slides will go forward and backward accordingly.

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