Patent Document ID: 7565295
Application ID: 10927508

Base Claim:
1. A sign language recognition apparatus comprising an input assembly for detecting sign language, a computer connected to said input assembly and generating an output signal for producing a visual or audible output corresponding to said sign language, said input assembly comprising: a glove to be worn by a user, said glove having sensors for detecting dynamic hand movements of each finger and thumb; an elbow sensor for detecting and measuring flexing and positioning of the forearm about the elbow; and a shoulder sensor for detecting movement and position of the arm with respect to the shoulder, wherein said input assembly further comprises a frame having a first section for coupling to the upper arm of the user and a second section for coupling to the forearm of the user, said first sections being coupled together by a hinge, said elbow sensor being positioned on said frame for measuring flexing and positioning of the forearm, and second section.

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Claim 2:
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said shoulder sensor is coupled to said first section of said frame.