DE10022321A1 - Apparatus in a vehicle for identifying or recognizing a hand position and translating this to a control command - Google Patents

Apparatus in a vehicle for identifying or recognizing a hand position and translating this to a control command

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DE10022321A1
DE10022321A1 DE10022321A DE10022321A DE10022321A1 DE 10022321 A1 DE10022321 A1 DE 10022321A1 DE 10022321 A DE10022321 A DE 10022321A DE 10022321 A DE10022321 A DE 10022321A DE 10022321 A1 DE10022321 A1 DE 10022321A1
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Klaus Bengler
Wolfgang Hahn
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/017—Gesture based interaction, e.g. based on a set of recognized hand gestures
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
    • B60K35/10—Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/041—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
    • G06F3/042—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by opto-electronic means
    • G06F3/0421—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by opto-electronic means by interrupting or reflecting a light beam, e.g. optical touch-screen
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K2360/00—Indexing scheme associated with groups B60K35/00 or B60K37/00 relating to details of instruments or dashboards
    • B60K2360/20—Optical features of instruments
    • B60K2360/21—Optical features of instruments using cameras

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Abstract

The apparatus is used to recognize a hand position or gesture of a driver in a vehicle. The apparatus includes a device for converting the recognized hand (2) position into an operating command at a computing unit used to control the vehicle. The apparatus includes an illumination unit (4) which emits non-visible light into an observation field. A detector device detects non-visible light from the field and provides corresponding signals to the computer unit.

Description

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmaien des Oberbegriffs von Patentanspruch 1.The invention relates to a device with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Eine derartige Vorrichtung ist aus der DE 42 01 934 A bekannt. Sie dient dort zur Steuerung eines Computers. Das Ziel dabei ist, die hierfür übliche Maus zu ersetzen bzw. zu ergänzen.Such a device is known from DE 42 01 934 A. It serves there Control of a computer. The goal is to replace the usual mouse or to add.

Bei der Anwendung der bekannten Vorrichtung in Kraftfahrzeugen treten besondere Probleme auf. Diese sind bedingt durch die häufig wechselnde Beleuchtungsver­ hältnisse, die nicht nur in der Unterscheidung zwischen Tag- und Nachtbetrieb lie­ gen, sondern auch bei Tag durch unterschiedliche Einstrahlwinkel und Helligkeits­ verhältnisse zu unterschiedlichen Kontrastwerten der als virtuelles Eingabemedium dienenden Hand führen.When using the known device in motor vehicles, particular problems occur Problems on. These are due to the frequently changing lighting conditions Ratios that lie not only in the distinction between day and night operation conditions, but also during the day due to different angles of incidence and brightness relationships to different contrast values as a virtual input medium hand.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die für den Einsatz in Fahrzeugen besonders gut geeignet ist.The invention has for its object a device of the aforementioned To create a type that is particularly well suited for use in vehicles.

Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention solves this problem with the features of claim 1.

Durch die Verbindung der Beleuchtungseinrichtung und der Aufnahmeeinrichtung auf der Basis des nicht sichtbaren Lichts wird es möglich, die für den Kontrast mit­ bestimmenden Anteile des sichtbaren Lichts zu eliminieren. Beim nicht sichtbaren Licht kann es sich vorzugsweise um Infrarotlicht handeln, das auch im Rahmen der Thermographie verwendet wird, um ein Wärmebild eines Objekts zu gewinnen. Während die übliche Thermographie im wesentlichen dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, daß dort das Wärmebild mit Hilfe der vom Objekt ausgesandten Infrarot-Strahlung aufgenommen wird, handelt es sich bei der Erfindung um die zusätzliche Beleuch­ tung des Objekts, hier der menschlichen Hand im Beleuchtungsfeld, mit Hilfe nicht sichtbaren Lichts. Dadurch wird die Vorrichtung unabhängig von der individuell un­ terschiedlichen Aussendung unsichtbaren Lichts. Sie eignen sich da sehr besonders für den vorgesehenen Einsatzfall in Fahrzeugen.By connecting the lighting device and the receiving device on the basis of the invisible light it becomes possible to use the for the contrast to eliminate determining parts of the visible light. With the invisible Light can preferably be infrared light, which is also within the scope of Thermography is used to obtain a thermal image of an object. While the usual thermography is essentially characterized by that there the thermal image with the help of the infrared radiation emitted by the object is added, the invention is the additional lighting with the help of the object, here the human hand in the lighting field  visible light. This makes the device independent of the individual un different emission of invisible light. They are particularly suitable there for the intended application in vehicles.

Verbesserungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Patentansprüche 2 und 3. Durch die Verwendung eines optischen Filters vor der Aufnahmeeinrichtung werden Störanteile durch spektrale Frequenzen außerhalb des interessierenden Frequenz­ fensters ausgeblendet und der Kontrast erhöht. Die Verwendung eines Filters im Strahlengang hinter der Beleuchtungseinrichtung ermöglicht eine besonders intensi­ ve Bestrahlung des Beleuchtungsfelds und verbessert damit besonders die opti­ schen Eigenschaften der gesamten Vorrichtung.Improvements of the invention are the subject of claims 2 and 3. By using an optical filter in front of the recording device Interference due to spectral frequencies outside the frequency of interest hides the window and increases the contrast. The use of a filter in the Beam path behind the lighting device enables a particularly intense ve irradiation of the lighting field and thus particularly improves the opti properties of the entire device.

Anhand der Zeichnung ist die Erfindung weiter erläutert. Die einzige Figur zeigt schematisch den konstruktiven Aufbau der Vorrichtung.The invention is further explained on the basis of the drawing. The only figure shows schematically the construction of the device.

In einem Beobachtungsfeld 1 innerhalb eines Fahrzeugs soll die Stellung bzw. Ge­ stik einer menschlichen Hand 2 erfaßt werden. Das Beobachtungsfeld befindet sich beispielsweise im Rahmen der Mittelkonsole 3 des Fahrzeugs, die angedeutet ist.In an observation field 1 within a vehicle, the position or ge of a human hand 2 is to be detected. The observation field is located, for example, in the frame of the center console 3 of the vehicle, which is indicated.

Die Vorrichtung besteht im wesentlichen aus einer Beleuchtungseinrichtung 4, die Licht aussendet, ferner einem Filter 5 im Strahlengang hinter der Beleuchtungsein­ richtung, ferner einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung (Kamera) 6 sowie einem Filter 7 im Be­ strahlengang vor der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 6. Die beiden Filter 5 und 7 sind lediglich für nicht sichtbares Licht durchlässig. Dabei handelt es sich vorzugsweise um Infra­ rotlicht mit einer definierten Wellenlänge von 800 nm bis 1200 nm.The device consists essentially of an illumination device 4 , which emits light, a filter 5 in the beam path behind the illuminating device, a recording device (camera) 6 and a filter 7 in the radiation path in front of the recording device 6 . The two filters 5 and 7 are only transparent to invisible light. It is preferably infrared light with a defined wavelength of 800 nm to 1200 nm.

Mit Hilfe der in der Figur dargestellten Vorrichtung ist es möglich, die Hand 2 unter sämtlichen Beleuchtungsverhältnissen mit infrarotem Licht zu beleuchten und die Gestik mit Hilfe der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 6 aufzunehmen und einer nicht darge­ stellten Recheneinheit zur Analyse der jeweiligen Gestik sowie dem Umsetzen der Gestiken eine Anweisung an eine Recheneinheit zuzuleiten. Die Hand ist bei Tages­ licht und auch bei Dunkelheit jederzeit zu erkennen. Auch abrupte Beleuchtungsverhältnisse wie sie beispielsweise tagsüber bei Einfahrt in einen Tunnel auftreten, ha­ ben keinen Einfluss auf die Erkennbarkeit der Hand mit Hilfe der Aufnahmeeinrich­ tung 6.With the help of the device shown in the figure, it is possible to illuminate the hand 2 under all lighting conditions with infrared light and to record the gestures with the aid of the recording device 6 and a computing unit (not shown) for analyzing the respective gestures and implementing the gestures an instruction to be forwarded to a computing unit. The hand can be recognized at any time in daylight and even in the dark. Even abrupt lighting conditions, such as occur during the day when entering a tunnel, have no influence on the recognizability of the hand with the aid of the recording device 6 .

Während üblicherweise die Suche nach einem entsprechenden Bedienelement sehr stark die Aufmerksamkeit des Fahrers bindet und zeitaufwendig ist und beispiels­ weise die Blickabwendung vom Verkehrsgeschehen bei der Einstellung des Radios zu gefährlichen Situationen im Verkehr führen kann, wird es dem Benutzer ermög­ licht, zusätzlich zu den beschriebenen Bedienmodalitäten Funktionen via Gestikein­ gabe, (um den Erfordernissen der Fahraufgabe Rechnung zu tragen) und speziell via Einhandgesten, zu bedienen.While usually the search for a corresponding control element is very strongly binds the driver's attention and is time consuming and for example point away from the traffic situation when tuning the radio can lead to dangerous situations in traffic, it is possible for the user light, in addition to the operating modalities described, functions via gestures gift (to meet the needs of the driving task) and specifically to operate via one-hand gestures.

Die vom Benutzer durchgeführte Gesten werden mittels einer bildgebenden Senso­ rik, vorzugsweise einer (oder mehrerer) CCD Kamera(s) im visuellen, nahen infra­ roten (NIR) oder fernen infraroten Spektralbereich (FIR) erfaßt und mittels einem Bildverarbeitungssystem nach der durchgeführten Handbewegung, der Handformen und der eingenommenen Handpositionen ausgewertet. Die Analyse dieser Gestik führt zu einer Systemreaktion. Die Systemreaktion wird dem Fahrer auf verschiede­ ne Weisen zurückgemeldet (z. B. in Form einer Displaydarstellung, einer Sprachaus­ gabe, einer haptischen oder akustischen Rückmeldung). Idealerweise wird der Er­ fassungsbereich der bildgebenden Sensorik optisch in Form einer hellen, projizier­ ten Fläche angegeben.The gestures performed by the user are performed using an imaging senso rik, preferably one (or more) CCD camera (s) in the visual, near infra red (NIR) or far infrared spectral range (FIR) and recorded using a Image processing system based on the performed hand movement, the hand shapes and evaluated the hand positions taken. The analysis of this gesture leads to a system reaction. The system response is different to the driver ne ways reported back (e.g. in the form of a display, a voice prompt haptic or acoustic feedback). Ideally, the he optical sensor in the form of a bright, projected area specified.

Alternativ können auch andere bildgebenden Verfahren zur Gestenerfassung einge­ setzt werden, z. B. ein Laserscanner.Alternatively, other imaging methods for gesture detection can also be used be set, e.g. B. a laser scanner.

Die Handbewegungen sollten Stereotypen des Benutzers entsprechen und können ggf. vom Gestenerfassungssystem gelernt werden, um die Erkennungssicherheit zu erhöhen. Es genügt, die entsprechende Geste als Handbewegung und/oder Handform im "Sichtbereich" des Gestenerfassungssystems auszuführen. Die Suche nach einem Bedienelement entfällt.The hand movements should and can correspond to stereotypes of the user may be learned from the gesture detection system in order to ensure recognition reliability increase. It is sufficient to make the appropriate gesture as a hand movement and / or hand shape  in the "field of view" of the gesture detection system. The search for a control element is omitted.

Die Ausführung von Gesten (bei entsprechend kleinem Vokabular) ist parallel zu anderen Aktivitäten möglich und erfordert u. U. weniger Zeit (sowohl Vorbereitung als auch Durchführung) als gesprochene Sprache oder die Bedienung mittels Be­ dienelementen. Eine gestenbasierte Steuerung von Fahrzeugfunktionen ist geräu­ schunabhängig, helligkeitsunabhängig und bei der Anwendung entsprechender Verfahren robust gegen externe Beleuchtungseinflüsse, wodurch sich der Einsatz­ bereich gerade in fahrrelevanten Situationen und Bedienfällen mit Sprachausgabe bzw. Nutzersprache (e-mail vorlesen, telefonieren etc.) erhöht.The execution of gestures (with a correspondingly small vocabulary) is parallel to other activities possible and may require Less time (both preparation and also implementation) as spoken language or the operation by means of Be controls. Gesture-based control of vehicle functions is noisy independent of brightness, independent of brightness and corresponding when used Process robust against external lighting influences, which increases the use area especially in driving-relevant situations and operating cases with voice output or user language (read out e-mail, make calls, etc.) increased.

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1. Vorrichtung in Fahrzeugen zum Erkennen einer Handstellung, mit einer Einrich­ tung zum Umsetzen der erkannten Handstellung in eine Arbeitsanweisung an ei­ ne Recheneinheit, mit deren Hilfe eine Fahrzeugfunktion steuerbar ist, gekenn­ zeichnet durch eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung, die nicht sichtbares Licht in ein Be­ obachtungsfeld aussendet, sowie durch eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung, die nicht sichtbares Licht aus dem Beobachtungsfeld aufnimmt und der Recheneinheit zuleitet.1. Device in vehicles for recognizing a hand position, with a device for converting the recognized hand position into a work instruction to a computing unit, with the aid of which a vehicle function can be controlled, characterized by a lighting device which emits invisible light into a observation field , and by a recording device that records invisible light from the observation field and feeds it to the computing unit. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein optisches Filter im Strahlengang vor der Aufnahmeeinrichtung angeordnet ist, das im wesentli­ chen nur das unsichtbare Licht durchläßt.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that an optical filter is arranged in the beam path in front of the receiving device, which is essentially only lets the invisible light through. 3. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, gekennzeichnet durch ein wei­ teres optisches Filter im Strahlengang nach der Beleuchtungseinrichtung, das im wesentlichen nur das unsichtbare Licht durchläßt.3. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by a white teres optical filter in the beam path after the lighting device, which in only lets the invisible light through.
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