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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2009
Isao Aichi, Toyota, JP;
Tetsuya Oki, Nagoya, JP;
Isao Aichi, Toyota, JP;
Tetsuya Oki, Nagoya, JP;
DENSO CORPORATION, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
An operating object extraction apparatus uses a camera, a light, a memory, an operation panel, a hand detector, a capture controller, and an image controller for displaying an operating object such as an operating finger of an operator's hand, when the operating object extraction apparatus is used in combination with a navigation apparatus in a vehicle for remotely controlling the navigation apparatus by an input from the operation panel that that is disposed separately from the navigation apparatus. The operating finger of the operator's hand is displayed as a finger image on the display unit under control of the capture controller and the image controller in a manner that a finger tip of the operating finger occupies only a small portion relative to the size of the operation panel.