Contactless Interaction for Automotive Applications

Abstract

Touchless gestures are getting more and more popular since Microsoft introduced the Kinect. They are not only interesting for entertainment and games, but also advantageous for in-car applications, as the driver can keep the hand closer to the steering wheel and displays can be mounted closer to the line of visibility at positions normally not in the reach zone. Since the technology used in consumer electronics is generally not suitable for automotive applications an alternative approach including hard-and software aspects is presented in this paper. A second aspect is the identification of the driver with biometric methods. The base idea is to also work contactless and omit additional technology which drivers need to carry with them, but in many cases they don't or share it between different persons (like the key).

Agency in Mid-air Interfaces

“…Touchless manipulation of medical images allows surgeons to maintain the sterile environment required in surgery, without the help of assistants [51]. Another example is driving; today there are many dashboard panels that allow users to control car elements from a distance [2,29]. The use of gesture recognition and proximity to manipulate car controllers allows the user to release the visual channel, and thus aims to promote a safer driving environment.…”

Demonstrator für ein handgestenbasiertes Interaktionskonzept im Automobil

“…Bereits auf dem 2. Workshop Automotive HMI wurden unsere ersten Ansätze zur Gestensteuerung im Fahrzeug vorgestellt (Kopinski et al 2013). Auf diesem Workshop soll nun ein Live-Demonstrator präsentiert werden.…”