Innovative Hand Gesture Recognition Techniques for Volume Adjustment in Real-Time
S Kanagamalliga, P Vedasundara Vinayagam, M A Yazhvanan, Winaayag Amit J · 2024
Hand gesture recognition is an advanced system that identifies hand movements in real-time video for applications such as volume control. The challenge in designing such a system lies in identifying the hand and creating gestures recognizable by a single hand. This technology finds use in various fields, comprising sign language interpretation. The primary concept involves hand recognition, utilizing the Haar-cascade classifier (HCC) to implement hand motion recognition with OpenCV and Python. The research explores a method for identifying hand gestures based on shape-based feature recognition. The system configuration includes a single camera that captures user gestures and feeds them into the recognition system. The main target of gesture recognition is to develop a system capable of identifying specific human motions and using them to transmit control data to devices. With real-time gesture recognition, users can control a workstation by making specific gestures in front of the camera. Leveraging the OpenCV module, we create a hand gesture recognition system that allows device control without needing a keyboard or mouse. This approach involves several stages: capturing the hand gesture using a camera, processing the video frame to segment and the hand, and recognizing the gesture based on shape features. The HCC is employed for hand recognition due to its efficiency and accuracy in identifying hand regions in real-time. The implementation of this system promises a user-friendly and intuitive way of interacting with devices. By eliminating the need for physical input devices, it enhances accessibility and convenience. This research discusses the development of a hand gesture recognition system for volume control, highlighting the techniques used and the potential applications of this technology in improving human-computer interaction. The findings suggest that such systems can significantly enhance the user experience by providing an alternative, non-contact method for device control.