System and method for providing, gesture control of audio information

摘要

A 3D gesture based interface for controlling audio information in flight deck applications is provided. The system and method utilize a set of simple, intuitive 3D gestures, and unburden the pilot of searching for specific audio device controls. The system and method are intuitive and enable the pilot to quickly silence or subdue non-essential audio information, before interfering with essential audio information.

主权项

1. A method, executable by a processor, for gesture controlling a plurality of audio devices in an aircraft, the method comprising:
sorting each audio device of the plurality of audio devices by (i) direction or region in the aircraft and (ii) importance of associated audio source; assigning a respective priority to each audio device of the plurality of audio devices responsive to the sorting; detecting a position and movement of a user's arm and hand relative to a valid interaction volume wherein detecting comprises creating a valid interaction volume in accordance with a position of at least one sensor; recognizing when a gesture performed within the valid interaction volume
(i) meets a minimum static and dynamic requirement by an entry point gesture component, and(ii) indicates a valid audio control gesture; associating a target audio device of the plurality of audio devices with the valid audio control gesture; generating an audio control command for the target audio device consistent with the valid audio control gesture; determining a priority of the audio control command according to the respective priority of the target audio device; and based on the determined priority of the audio control command, applying the audio control command to the target audio device- and not to the remainder of the plurality of audio devices.