Handy remote
While at the University of Wollongong he co-invented a device to replace the remote control so that simple hand gestures can change channels, switch things on and off, play and stop, and alter the volume on equipment like televisions and DVDs.
"We came up with the idea of replacing all the remote controls in a household with the human hand which makes its own signals and gestures, instead of pressing buttons on different controls. The new user interface not only solves the problem of having different remote controls with different layouts and numerous keys to press, but it also has various promising applications in different fields like hand sign recognition for disabled people, virtual 3-D gaming, and simulation."
In tests, a prototype device has worked in different environmental situations with variables like lighting and distance, and it could be available commercially in about 3 years.
The developers think that the device can also be used with computer games consoles, adding to the gaming experience by removing the need to press buttons.
More information
Daily Mail, UKSydney Morning Herald
University of Wollongong News
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