Kinect Detects Sign Languauge

IGN: At long last, Microsoft's Kinect console patent has been released to the public. Details reveal the mechanics of the program's "gesture keyboarding" system, which is tracked by a unique PrimeSense-developed depth camera. But one of the most substantial features of note is that, not only does the system recognize gameplay movement, but it also detects American Sign Language. This will allow fluent users to input letters, words and even entire phrases to be interpreted as readable data. This could end up being a very significant feature for those proficient in ASL.