1. A system for the generation of control signals used to control audio, visual and control systems based on the processing of image and sensor array data, the system comprising: a source of at least one data array comprising pixel data comprising scalar-valued or vector-valued data; at least one processor for processing said data array; an algorithm and/or circuitry for extracting information comprising at least one of pattern boundaries; pattern geometric coordinates; geometric weighted moments defined by the pattern and the pixel data in combination; pattern classifications, wherein the extracted information is used to create control signals.