Online Hand Gesture Recognition and Classification for Deaf and Dumb
A Kishore, Kaveti Ashok Kumar Yadav, K.V. Karthikeyan · 2023
Humans may engage with computers in a natural way by using hand gestures to carry out a variety of tasks. However, elements like the hand's complexity. Gesture structures, differences in hand size, posture, and ambient illumination can all have an impact on how well hand gesture recognition systems perform. Due to recent advancements in deep learning, picture recognition algorithms now perform significantly better. The Deep Convolutional Neural Network has shown improved performance in visual representation and classification, especially when compared to traditional machine learning methods. In this study, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for hand gesture detection is proposed. In order to quantitatively increase the size of the dataset and provide the resilience required for a deep learning approach, data augmentation is initially utilized, which randomly moves photos both horizontally and vertically to an extent of 20% of the original dimensions. A gesture can be used to convey both an activity or an emotion. Also included are sign language and body language. The static and the dynamic are the two different categories of gestures. The former use nonverbal cues like a raised hand or body language to communicate. The latter can communicate certain ideas through body language and hand gestures. In order to determine the user's intent, the gesture or movement of the body or body components is recognised.