KR101654464B1 - Apparatus and method for remotely controlling electronic device - Google Patents
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The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for remotely controlling an electronic apparatus using a gesture of a user.
The image display device includes both a device for receiving and displaying a broadcast, a device for recording and reproducing a moving image, and a device for recording and reproducing audio. The video display device includes, for example, a television, a computer monitor, a projector, a tablet, and the like.
As the functions of such a video display device are diversified, a multimedia device (multimedia player) having a complex function of shooting a picture or a video, receiving a game, receiving a broadcast, etc. in addition to a function of broadcasting, . Furthermore, in recent years, video display devices have been implemented as smart devices (for example, smart television). Accordingly, the video display device can selectively use the screen information displayed on the video display device by executing the Internet or the like, or interworking with the mobile terminal or the computer. For example, the screen information displayed on the video display device may be captured or stored and stored in a memory or the like, or may be stored in a different output mode.
In recent years, a technique for controlling functions based on a gesture of a user to be sensed has been developed. However, one video display device can detect a preset gesture and can execute only functions within a limited range.
In addition, since only the user and the gesture within a predetermined range are detected regardless of the distance between the user and the video display device, the gesture operation can not be recognized according to the user's body size and usage distance.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a user interface that allows a user to conveniently operate an electronic device remotely. In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, it is possible to operate an electronic device without using a physical control device such as a remote controller, and a gesture recognition range can be customized according to the distance between the user and the electronic device, Apparatus and method.
An apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device according to the present invention includes a sensing unit for recognizing a position of a user and recognizing a user's input gesture; A range setting unit that sets a reference value corresponding to a distance to a user's position recognized by the sensing unit and sets a recognition range based on the reference value; A determination unit for determining a motion corresponding to a user's input gesture recognized by the sensing unit; And a controller for controlling a function of the electronic device to correspond to the motion.
The range setting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to recognize the position of the user based on manual input of the user and user's movement of a predefined pattern or when the number of occurrences of the user's movement is more than a predetermined number And is configured to automatically recognize the position of the user.
The determination unit may determine whether only a user's motion within the set recognition range is a valid motion or determine a motion that is effective only when the distance generated by the input gesture of the user is greater than or equal to a predetermined distance do.
The range setting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to set an area between a position that is shorter by a predetermined distance and a distance that is longer by a predetermined distance based on the reference value to the recognition range
The range setting unit according to another embodiment of the present invention is configured to linearize the recognition range based on the reference value and an angle with respect to a vertical line from the front surface of the electronic device.
The range setting unit according to another embodiment of the present invention is configured to shorten the straightened recognition range based on the angle specified by the user.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of remotely controlling an electronic device, comprising: setting a recognition range for recognizing a user's input gesture; Detecting a user's input gesture within the recognition range and determining a motion corresponding to the input gesture; And controlling the function of the electronic device to correspond to the determined motion.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the step of setting the recognition range includes: recognizing the position of the user; Setting a distance to the position of the user as a reference value; And setting an area between a position shorter by a predetermined distance and a distance longer by a predetermined distance based on the reference value to the recognition range.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the step of setting the recognition range further comprises: linearizing the recognition range based on the reference value and an angle with respect to a vertical line from the front surface of the electronic device.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the step of setting the recognition range further includes: shortening the linearized recognition range based on the angle specified by the user.
According to the present invention, the electronic device can be controlled according to the gesture of the user, and the recognition range that can recognize the gesture of the user can be adjusted according to the position of the user.
In addition, the range in which the user can recognize the gesture can be set by the user, so that the gesture of the user can be correctly input within the recognition range set according to the user.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
2 is a diagram for explaining how an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention sets a range in which a user can sense an input gesture.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining how an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention sets a range in which a user can sense an input gesture.
4 is a diagram for explaining how an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention sets a range in which a user can sense an input gesture.
5 is a diagram for explaining how an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention sets a range in which a user can sense an input gesture.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a method for remotely controlling an electronic device according to another aspect of the present invention, and for remotely controlling an electronic device according to a user's input gesture.
7 is a view for explaining a method of setting a range in which an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device can detect a user's input gesture according to another aspect of the present invention.
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to designate the same or similar components throughout the drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.
Various aspects of the invention are described below. It is to be understood that the inventions set forth herein may be embodied in a wide variety of forms and that any particular structure, function, or all of the presented features are illustrative only. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that on the basis of the inventions set forth herein, one aspect disclosed herein may be implemented independently of any other aspects, and that two or more such aspects may be implemented in various ways ≪ / RTI > For example, an apparatus may be implemented or a method may be practiced using any number of aspects set forth herein. In addition, or in addition to one or more aspects described herein, or with the aid of structures, functions, or structures and functions other than these aspects, such devices may be implemented or such methods may be practiced.
Throughout the specification, when an element is referred to as "comprising ", it means that it can include other elements as well, without excluding other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.
As used herein, the terms "user" and "operator" may include a subject capable of manipulating a portion of the configuration of the present invention, and the words may be used interchangeably according to one embodiment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
Referring to FIG. 1, an
The electronic apparatus according to the present disclosure may be an apparatus that performs an operation according to a user's control. For example, a smartphone, a tablet personal computer, a mobile phone, a videophone, an e-book reader, a desktop personal computer, a laptop personal computer, netbook computer, personal digital assistant, portable multimedia player (PMP), MP3 player, mobile medical device, electronic bracelet, electronic necklace, electronic apps, camera, Such as wearable devices, electronic clocks, wrist watches, home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, ovens, microwaves, washing machines, air cleaners, A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a computed tomography (CT), a camera, an ultrasound machine, etc.), a navigation system, Device, a GPS receiver em receiver, an event data recorder (EDR), a flight data recorder (FDR), a set-top box, a TV box (eg Samsung HomeSync ™, Apple TV ™, or Google TV ™) an electronic device, an electronic device, an electronic device, an electronic device, an infotainment device, an electronic equipment for ship (for example, a marine navigation device, a gyro compass, etc.), avionics, game consoles, head-mounted displays, flat panel display devices, electronic frames, electronic albums, furniture or parts of buildings / structures including communication functions, electronic boards, , An electronic signature receiving device or a projector, and the like.
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For example, the proximity sensor may be a combination of a capacitive sensor (e.g., a sensor including a capacitor array), a proximity sensor, an IR sensor, an image sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an electromagnetic induction sensor, a touch sensor, But it is not limited to the sensors listed above. For example, a touch sensor can operate as a proximity sensor by improving the sensitivity of the touch sensor.
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2 is a diagram for explaining how an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention sets a range in which a user can sense an input gesture.
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FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining how an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention sets a range in which a user can sense an input gesture.
As described above, when the position of the
4 is a diagram for explaining how an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention sets a range in which a user can sense an input gesture.
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5 is a diagram for explaining how an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention sets a range in which a user can sense an input gesture.
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FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a method for remotely controlling an electronic device according to another aspect of the present invention, and for remotely controlling an electronic device according to a user's input gesture.
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7 is a view for explaining a method of setting a range in which an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device can detect a user's input gesture according to another aspect of the present invention.
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7 is a view for explaining a method of setting a range in which an apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device can detect a user's input gesture according to another aspect of the present invention.
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The description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.
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A sensing unit recognizing a position of a user and recognizing a user's input gesture;
A range setting unit that sets a reference value corresponding to a distance to a user's position recognized by the sensing unit and sets a recognition range based on the reference value;
A determination unit for determining a motion corresponding to a user's input gesture recognized by the sensing unit; And
A control unit for controlling a function of the electronic device to correspond to the motion;
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Wherein the range setting unit is configured to set an area between a position that is shorter by a predetermined distance and a distance that is longer by a predetermined distance based on the reference value to the recognition range,
Wherein the range setting unit is configured to linearize the recognition range based on the reference value and an angle with respect to a vertical line from the front surface of the electronic device,
An apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device.
Wherein the range setting unit is configured to shorten the straightened recognition range based on an angle specified by the user,
An apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device.
Recognizing the location of the user;
Setting a distance to a position of the user as a reference value;
Setting an area between a position that is shorter by a predetermined distance and a distance that is longer by a predetermined distance based on the reference value to the recognition range;
Straightening the recognition range based on the reference value and an angle with respect to a vertical line from the front surface of the electronic device;
Detecting a user's input gesture within the recognition range and determining a motion corresponding to the input gesture; And
And controlling the function of the electronic device to correspond to the determined motion.
A method for remotely controlling an electronic device.
The step of setting the recognition range includes:
Further comprising: shortening the linearized recognition range based on the angle specified by the user.
A method for remotely controlling an electronic device.
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