Change channel by simply waving your hand

It may be called ‘gesture interface technology’ but it is as simple as waving your hand.

In fact it is waving your hand - and could mean the days of the television remote control  are over.

Scientists at a Toshiba research laboratory in Cambridge have created the technology that allows viewers to operate their TV purely by gestures.

For example, raising a hand in a ‘stop’ sign will pause the action on TV. Flapping a hand up or down can raise or lower the volume.  And the technology could be customised to suit individuals.