hand detection....need help

Hello everyone!

I am doing a project on hand gesture recognition. As a necessary 
first step, I want to detect an open hand (I use it as a "start" 
gesture), and then track it as it moves and changes its shape. 

I have read several messages regarding hand detection using haar-
features and haar-training. I have no knowledge of this method and I 
am in need of help. Could anyone, show me a tutorial or a link where 
I could learn this algorithm/method. How does the method work? Would 
it work if I wanted to detect an open hand even if the user is not 
wearing a long-sleeved shirt?

Several OpenCV members have had success in implementing this method. 
I was wondering if you could offer me some help in this topic.

I know I have a lot of questions, and I do not expect all of them to 
be answered. Any response, though would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks very much!

-Erwin






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