Copy of Virtual Mouse using Hand gestures
Copy of Virtual Mouse using Hand gestures
Virtual Mouse
Kollipara SaiVarun,
Implementation Using Opencv,IP
Dr.T.Prem Jacob
Openvc,2019
Accuracy: Ensuring precise and reliable control in a virtual mouse system can be challenging, as
it must mimic the accuracy of physical mice.
User Interface:: Designing an intuitive and user-friendly interface for controlling the virtual mouse
is crucial for user acceptance and usability.
Compatibility: Ensuring the virtual mouse works seamlessly across various devices and operating
systems can be complex.
Latency: Minimizing delays in mouse movement and clicks to provide a responsive and natural
experience is a significant challenge.
Accessibility: Making the virtual mouse accessible to individuals with diverse needs and abilities,
including those with disabilities, requires careful consideration.
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Algorithm
Step 1: Set up the hardware
Acquire a camera (e.g., webcam) to capture hand gestures.
Ensure good lighting conditions for accurate gesture recognition.
Step 2: Capture and preprocess video frames
Preprocess the frames to reduce noise and enhance hand detection.
Step 3: Hand detection
Use a hand detection algorithm to locate and track the hand in the video frame.
Common methods include Haar cascades, background subtraction, or deep
learning-based approaches
Step 4: Gesture recognition
Implement a gesture recognition system to identify specific hand
gestures.
Common gestures might include moving your hand in specific
directions to simulate mouse movements and gestures for clicks,
scrolls, and right clicks.
Step 5: Mouse emulation
Map recognized hand gestures to corresponding mouse actions.
For example, if the user moves their hand up, simulate moving the
mouse cursor up.
Step 6: Interaction with the virtual environment
Interact with the computer's graphical user interface (GUI) or the
application you want to control.
Use the mapped gestures to move the mouse cursor, click, drag,
and perform other actions
Block Diagram
Calibration Of
Actions Performed Feature Extractions
Operational Area
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the concept of a virtual mouse, which allows
users to control the computer cursor through gestures and
alternative methods, presents a promising solution with a
wide range of applications. It addresses the need for more
accessible and intuitive human-computer interaction, offering
numerous benefits in various domains. By harnessing
computer vision techniques, gesture recognition, and cursor
control, a virtual mouse system can empower users with
greater flexibility and accessibility.
References
[1] International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT) – volume 9 number 1– Mar 2014 ISSN:
2231-2803 www.internationaljournalssrg.org Page 15 Mouse Control using a Web Camera based on Colour
Detection.
[2] K N. Shah, K R. Rathod and S. J. Agravat, “A survey on Human Computer Interaction Mechanism Using
Finger Tracking” International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, 7(3), 2014, 174- 177