The launch of Microsoft's Kinect, the first high-resolution depth-sensing camera for the
consumer market, generated considerable excitement not only among computer gamers, but
also within the global community of computer vision researchers. The potential of consumer
depth cameras extends well beyond entertainment and gaming, to real-world commercial
applications such virtual fitting rooms, training for athletes, and assistance for the elderly.
This authoritative text/reference reviews the scope and impact of this rapidly growing field …