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SIXTH SENSE : integrating information with the real world

Posted by the InCrediBLe on Sunday, January 9, 2011 , under , , , | comments (0)




ABOUT
'SixthSense' is a wearable gestural interface that augments the physical world around us with digital information and lets us use natural hand gestures to interact with that information.

We've evolved over millions of years to sense the world around us. When we encounter something, someone or some place, we use our five natural senses to perceive information about it; that information helps us make decisions and chose the right actions to take. But arguably the most useful information that can help us make the right decision is not naturally perceivable with our five senses, namely the data, information and knowledge that mankind has accumulated about everything and which is increasingly all available online. Although the miniaturization of computing devices allows us to carry computers in our pockets, keeping us continually connected to the digital world, there is no link between our digital devices and our interactions with the physical world. Information is confined traditionally on paper or digitally on a screen. SixthSense bridges this gap, bringing intangible, digital information out into the tangible world, and allowing us to interact with this information via natural hand gestures. ‘SixthSense’ frees information from its confines by seamlessly integrating it with reality, and thus making the entire world your computer. 

The SixthSense prototype is comprised of a pocket projector, a mirror and a camera. The hardware components are coupled in a pendant like mobile wearable device. Both the projector and the camera are connected to the mobile computing device in the user’s pocket. The projector projects visual information enabling surfaces, walls and physical objects around us to be used as interfaces; while the camera recognizes and tracks user's hand gestures and physical objects using computer-vision based techniques. The software program processes the video stream data captured by the camera and tracks the locations of the colored markers (visual tracking fiducials) at the tip of the user’s fingers using simple computer-vision techniques. The movements and arrangements of these fiducials are interpreted into gestures that act as interaction instructions for the projected application interfaces. The maximum number of tracked fingers is only constrained by the number of unique fiducials, thus SixthSense also supports multi-touch and multi-user interaction. 

The SixthSense prototype implements several applications that demonstrate the usefulness, viability and flexibility of the system. The map application lets the user navigate a map displayed on a nearby surface using hand gestures, similar to gestures supported by Multi-Touch based systems, letting the user zoom in, zoom out or pan using intuitive hand movements. The drawing application lets the user draw on any surface by tracking the fingertip movements of the user’s index finger. SixthSense also recognizes user’s freehand gestures (postures). For example, the SixthSense system implements a gestural camera that takes photos of the scene the user is looking at by detecting the ‘framing’ gesture. The user can stop by any surface or wall and flick through the photos he/she has taken. SixthSense also lets the user draw icons or symbols in the air using the movement of the index finger and recognizes those symbols as interaction instructions. For example, drawing a magnifying glass symbol takes the user to the map application or drawing an ‘@’ symbol lets the user check his mail. The SixthSense system also augments physical objects the user is interacting with by projecting more information about these objects projected on them. For example, a newspaper can show live video news or dynamic information can be provided on a regular piece of paper. The gesture of drawing a circle on the user’s wrist projects an analog watch. 

The current prototype system costs approximate $350 to build. Instructions on how to make your own prototype device can be found here (coming soon).



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PUBLICATIONS
  • P. Mistry, P. Maes. SixthSense – A Wearable Gestural Interface. In the Proceedings of SIGGRAPH Asia 2009, Sketch. Yokohama, Japan. 2009
  • P. Mistry, P. Maes. SixthSense – A Wearable Gestural Interface. In the Proceedings of SIGGRAPH Asia 2009, Emerging Technologies. Yokohama, Japan. 2009
  • P. Mistry. The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology. TEDIndia 2009. Mysore, India 2009
  • P. Mistry, P. Maes, L. Chang. WUW - Wear Ur World - A Wearable Gestural Interface. In the CHI '09 extended abstracts on Human factors in computing systems. Boston, USA. 2009
  • P. Maes, P. Mistry. Unveiling the "Sixth Sense," game-changing wearable tech. TED 2009. Long Beach, CA, USA 2009

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PRESS COVERAGE

Industrial Design Exhibition

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This post is the first part of DongSeo University 12th Graduation Exhibition of the talented students who major in Industrial Design of the Department of Design. You’ll find creative and brilliant designs in this post. We’d like to say thank you to Sungkuk Park who sent the materials to us.
1. Sunny Place by Kang  A Proposal of public space using solar energy.
2. Slide Bath System by Seunghee Kim Bathtub system with a sliding method. This bathtub has dual functions : sink and bathtub. When in closed mode, you can use it as a bathroom sink. Just slide it open, you’ll get yourself a bathtub.3. Open It! by Youngdo Kim An ingenious instant coffee packaging design. Open It! is a package that can also act as a straw after you empty the content.4. Clever Spoon by Yeonghwa Kim Clever spoon is a measuring spoon that you can use to find out the right amount of the seasoning in the kitchen faster and easier.5. Mimong Nanum by Inyoung Kim
Mimong Nanum is a packaging design for nativ alcoholic beverages (Makgeolli). It looks like an ordinary container of Makgeolli, but once the vinyl bag is opened, it will split into 2 bowls. It allows you to enjoy Makgeolli with other people.
6. Dumbbell+ by Taehoon Kim
Dumbbell is usually a single weight fitness equipment. Dumbbell+ is a new dumbbell design to make it possible for you to adjust the weight just with one single equipment.

7. Heaven’s Window Dongmin Park
This is a frame lamp to remind you about the joy of opening a window and welcoming the beautiful sun light through it.
8. The Louvre Vase by Sungkuk Park
Decorate your home as a small gallery by putting various flowers in Louvre Vase.

9. Adjustable Detail Tape Measure by Changhyeon Bang
This tape measure has been designed with wheel control for better measurement.10. Dishhanger by Moah Seo
A new design of drying rack.11. Frame Wallpaper by Yiseul Son
This leaf-patterned wallpaper consists of self adhesive double layers where you can easily attach a photo anywhere you want.
12. Hand Wash Bowl by Youngju Song
Organic design emphasizes beauty of a sculpture, hand wash bowl looks like a beautiful installation in a building or restaurant. It is specifically designed to promote the importance of washing your hands.
13. Fashion Stick by Yuri Song
A new t-cane design in a beautiful smooth curve.
14. Stories in Cube by Jeongah Yang
A set of educational toy consists of 27 cubes. Each cube represents a story where your children can combine them to create a whole new imaginative story.
15. A Hidden Chopstick by Sohyun Yoon
A spoon and chopstick in one. This is really handy when you’re on camping trip.
16. Block Light by Eontae Yoon
LED stand lighting utilizes block structure
17. Time Tack by Siyeol Lee
A pushpin design that can also be used as a time reminder.
18. Open Clothes Container by Jungeun Lee
Transparent clothes container to make you easier to find your clothes.
19. Custom Lighting Board by Junhee Lee
A table lamp for efficient and emotional desk environment.
20. Snake Hanger by Sungchuel Jang
A new hanger design to make you easier to hang your clothes.
21. Pick Up The Stick with Foot by Seongmin Jeon
This stick design makes it possible for you to pick the stick without the need to bend.
22. Massage Walking Stick by Kyeonghan Jeong
This stick has been designed with unique shape on the handle to allow senior people to use it as a massage tool.
23. Second by Jaekwan Jung
Second is a stick that has been designed to also function as a hearing tool.

24. Bag Hug Chair by Moonjo Jo
Your backpack can turn into a chair in seconds. A perfect bag to carry when you go camping.
25. The Sandglass by Jaryong Cho
A typical lamp shines at an angel of 360 degrees omni-directionally. This kind of lighting causes unnecessary power consumption when you need the light on a specific spot. This lamp concept has been designed to allow the user to adjust the intensity of light as much as they want and feel the lighting from any angle.
26. Cube Lighting by Boeun Joo
You can control the brightness of this lamp from the number on the dice. Pretty cool lamp design.
27. Smile Again by Boyeong Heo
A wallpaper with a hanger function.
28. Swing+ by Yeonghun Hyun
For small space bathroom, swing+ is needed. Swing+ is a combination of a bathroom sink, a storage, and a toilet.