Title :
Alphabetic hand sign interpretation using geometric invariance
Author :
Adhan, Suchin ; Pintavirooj, Chuchart
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron., King Mongkut´s Inst. of Technol. Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
Abstract :
Hand alphabet is an important sign language for disability people for a long time. This communication is also necessary for a normal people to understand the meaning as well. Hand language interpretation by applying a hand image posture classification is an active research theme to solve obstacle. In this research, we propose a promising technique to apply a B spline curvature concept for supporting a triangular-based feature extraction element in a hand interpretation process. Area, inner angle and adjacent area ratio which derived from a curvature reference set are created a feature string for each alphabet posture in the template. By testing with all 24 hand alphabets, our system provides a promising result in identification satisfactorily.
Keywords :
feature extraction; medical image processing; palmprint recognition; speech; B spline curvature concept; alphabet posture; alphabetic hand sign interpretation; disability people; feature extraction element; feature string; geometric invariance; hand alphabets; hand image posture classification; hand interpretation process; hand language interpretation; sign language; Assistive technology; Cameras; Feature extraction; Gesture recognition; Image edge detection; Splines (mathematics); Vectors; B spline curvature; Feature extraction; Hand alphabet interpretation;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering International Conference (BMEiCON), 2014 7th
Conference_Location :
Fukuoka
DOI :
10.1109/BMEiCON.2014.7017426