Authored collaboratively by Jennifer Kent and Tam Williams from Parks Associates, this report made its debut on February 7, 2023. It homes in on the augmentation of consumer-based technology through the lens of vision-based interfaces. The exploration zeroes in on how visual input has the potential to supplant touch-based interactions with devices. Within these pages, one encounters a meticulous presentation of best practices pertaining to vision-based interfaces and interactions. The dialogue unfolds to encompass the manifold benefits, extending both to consumers and the industry at large. The principal insight drawn from this exposition underscores the paramount importance of visual-based interactions for ensuring optimal user experiences. Moreover, the report casts a spotlight on the anticipated expansion of applications and usage in this realm, as it charts an upward trajectory poised for growth.

Keywords: Audio/Video, Communications, Connected Home, Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Consumer Electronics, Vision-Based Interaction, Human Device Interaction, Virtual Reality, Smart Home