[sf-lug] what software can i use to track an object (hand) in a box using a webcam?

[Shane Tzen]

On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Michael Shiloh <
michaelshiloh1010 at gmail.com> wrote:

> my plan is to mount 2 or 3 webcams in a small box. the user inserts
> his/her hand in the box, and i'd like to track the tips of their fingers. i
> would mount the webcams at right angles so as to track location in both the
> x and y (and z) planes. the inside of the box can be painted any color to
> differentiate from the hand, which i can require be free of gloves or
> clothing. i can light the box, although later it might be nicer to have the
> box dark and use infrared lighting.
>
> there are no other objects in the box, and only one hand at a time.
>
> thoughts?
>

Not sure if you've seen his fingertip tracking stuff, but:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0awjPUkBXOU
http://johnnylee.net/projects/wii/
http://procrastineering.blogspot.com/2007/12/wiimote-finger-tracking-faq-and-adv.html
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