> What would be lowest cost method of detecting
> a hand moving through a volume of space.

> ... Room may be in nearly complete
> darkness.  Hand waving must occur within 6 inches of
> target.

Reflected infrared will probably do that well.

Capacitance may work although 6 inches may make it somewhat 
sensitive to other stuff.

Both low cost.



        Russell 

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