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Software Enhancements

Why Gestures?

Gestures are a powerful means of communication among humans and are deeply rooted in our communication and the way we interact with the devices around us. For instance, people often continue gesturing when speaking on the telephone, which is a natural interaction between humans and computing devices. A great example of this is the stunning success of the Kinect gaming system where people interact with games through gestures.

Key messages:

  • Significant algorithmic advancements and decreasing hardware and processing costs are making gesture recognition more practical for widespread use.
  • Developers and users need to think beyond touchscreens and embrace the idea of hands-free use cases.
  • Qualcomm is also striving to make gesture algorithms faster, more robust, and more accurate, particularly with these key enablers:
    • Hand tracking (Camera-based)
    • Facial Recognition (Camera-based)
    • Full-Body Recognition (Camera-based)
    • Ultrasound Gesture Detection (Microphone-based)

Knowledge Area

Gesture Recognition Soccer Game Demo

The gaming demo shows a gaming scenario that utilizes several components within the Snapdragon processor, including the camera, CPU, GPU, and a wide range of sensors.

    Aug 3, 2012 1:19

Webinar: Gesture Recognition Technology - Interacting with Digital Devices

March 14, 2012

See how gesture recognition technology inside the Snapdragon S4 processor will translate body movements into commands.

Hosted by Industry Analyst Relations Director Julie McClure, this webinar features Senior Product Manager Ravi Satyanarayanan as he explains how Snapdragon S4-equipped devices will enrich your mobile experience.

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Gestures Briefing Video - Recipes

In the following video demonstration, you can see the “near swipe” gesture being utilized to change pages of a recipe book

    Jul 23, 2012 0:56

Podcast: Gesture Recognition Technology Podcast

Mar 19, 2012 -
13:15

Join us for a brief discussion about Qualcomm’s Gesture Recognition Technology. Learn how devices equipped with the upcoming Snapdragon S4 processor are able to translate body movements into commands.

What’s Coming Soon to a Smartphone Near You (Video)

All Things D - FEBRUARY 17, 2012

What surprises can we expect to see in the next generation of smartphones and tablets? One way to answer that question is to visit the companies that make the chips that will power those mobile devices. AllThingsD did that earlier this month, traveling to Qualcomm’s hometown of San Diego.