not that i think the leap has this method of input just right yet, but the extra dimension of movement definitely should allow a lot more complex interaction with just 1 hand theoretically. i think that at least answers why you would want such a thing.
A quick heads up, but at present your application is in violation of the SDK terms and conditions.
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It refers to the ergonomic problem inherent to the "minority report" style interface used for any extended period of time[1], though to be fair to the creators of this project, this is very clearly presented as a casual, alternative interface, not one to replace mouse and keyboard.
For intensive browsing, sure. For more "casual" sessions I think it makes sense.
The most obvious use case is browsing the web while eating/doing manual work and your hands are dirty. I use the web a lot for cooking instructions and I could definitely use that.
...and I have successfully once again had a college accidentally click on a link by pointing at it on my screen.
Still, it's cute.
A couple of thoughts:
1) The jump between tabs is the opposite to the direction I'd expect to use. Why does moving my hand right swap one tab to the left? O_o
2) The 5 finger scroll thing is cute, but its frustrating to use, because the leap detects one finger before 5 fingers as your move your hand in. I keep accidentally clicking instead of scrolling. Be really nice to be able to turn clicking off.
It's good for occasional use - especially with sandwich in one hand lol
Not sure about putting it on the floor never tried it before but probably won't be able to detect though, since the instructions also said to put it near monitor
the detect box for the leap is a ~400mm (16") cube centered over the device. unless you're only knee height it won't pick up your hands from standing. (Although it does raise the possibility of amusing apps for 10yr olds :)
Hmm. Cant seem to get it to work [even after disabling all other extensions]. Wont let me get past the first calibration test. Pity, it seems far more accurate than any of the others I've used! Looking forward to seeing a FF version!!
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[ 0.28 ms ] story [ 154 ms ] threadSandwich time casual leap use is by far one of the best use cases I've seen for it, honestly.
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[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorilla_arm#.22Gorilla_arm.22
The most obvious use case is browsing the web while eating/doing manual work and your hands are dirty. I use the web a lot for cooking instructions and I could definitely use that.
Still, it's cute. A couple of thoughts:
1) The jump between tabs is the opposite to the direction I'd expect to use. Why does moving my hand right swap one tab to the left? O_o
2) The 5 finger scroll thing is cute, but its frustrating to use, because the leap detects one finger before 5 fingers as your move your hand in. I keep accidentally clicking instead of scrolling. Be really nice to be able to turn clicking off.
2) ah your finger must have been too close to the monitor, the color in the pointer is the indicator (blue: hovering, green: about to click)
slightly off topic: is the device sensitive enough to detect motion if you put in on the floor and you move your hands while standing?
even more off topic: your username is very local :)
Not sure about putting it on the floor never tried it before but probably won't be able to detect though, since the instructions also said to put it near monitor
Yes, my username is very local ;)
the detect box for the leap is a ~400mm (16") cube centered over the device. unless you're only knee height it won't pick up your hands from standing. (Although it does raise the possibility of amusing apps for 10yr olds :)
I know it's early technology, but gesture control in this scenario seems like it uses 10x the energy than a mouse (which may be a good thing).
I can see it being useful in public places where you don't want to 'touch' a screen that doesn't get cleaned.