Description The APDS-9500 provides imaging-based gesture recog- nition function with I 2 C-bus interface in a single 18-pin package. It can recognize nine gestures, including move up, move down, move left, move right, move forward, move backward, circle – clockwise, circle – counter-clock- wise and wave. These gestures information can be easily accessed via the I 2 C bus. The APDS-9500 also provides built-in proximity detection for sensing object approaching or departing. Applications ? Gesture Detection ? Cell Phone Touch-screen Disable ? Mechanical Switch Replacement