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Contact Jim Chism at james@jameschism.com or call at (410_724-5949) for reservations.

February 16, 2012- Thursday, starts  at 1100 hours

Topic: "Gesture Recognition: A Disruptive Technology"

Abstract: Gesture Recognition is quickly becoming a mainstream technology for achieving dynamic human system interfaces that do not require traditional input mechanisms. A review of current consumer level devices and software will be conducted. Due to the significant increase in availability, Gesture Recognition has the potential to become a disruptive technology which will likely have a profound effect on how we interact with system environments. Both live and video demonstrations will be presented. The implications for Systems Engineering will be reviewed and recommendations will be explored.

Presenter: Mr. Erik DeVito, Senior Systems Engineering Manager, SERCO North America

Biograph:  Erik DeVito is a Senior Systems Engineering Manager working for Serco North America and just got voted in as the new Director of Programs for the Chesapeake Chapter of INCOSE. He specializes in working with government agencies in the development and acquisition of cutting edge, intelligence collection, military defensive and information processing systems. Besides holding an MBA and a B.S. in Information Systems Management from University of Maryland University College, Erik is a Certified Systems Engineering Professional with a Department of Defense Acquisition extension. He has previously worked for TASC, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and served in the United States Air Force.