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Just The FAQ's |
Frequently Asked Questions |
This area is designed to help you better understand virtual reality, but especially as it relates to our products.
Q. Does the CyberEye support head tracking in a virtual world?
A. Only when combined with a tracker such as the CyberTrack-II which is available as an option for the CyberEye. The CyberTrack-II gives you the capability to look around your virtual world as if you were really there and in a sense is what virtual reality is all about.
Q. What is the difference between the CyberTrack-II and other trackers?
A. The CyberTrack-II is a "sourceless" 3 degree of freedom tracker that combines a revolutionary three-axis magnetometer and a two-axis tilt sensor. "Sourceless" means that it uses the earth's magnetic field for a reference and does not require a separate transmitter/receiver like most conventional magnetic trackers.
Q. What does 3DOF vs. 6DOF mean?
A. DOF stands for "degrees of freedom" and is meant to help explain how you would move about in a virtual world. Let's assume you can rotate in 3DOF as with the CyberTrack-II. That means if you are standing still, you have the capability to spin, flip and rotate in 3 axis, but cannot move as if you are walking. If you had a 6DOF tracker, not only could you spin, flip and rotate, but you could also move forward/backward, side to side and up/down.
Q. If I buy a game from my local software retailer, can I use it with the CyberEye and CyberTrack-II?
A. If you want to be able to look around in the game, you could set up the CyberTrack-II to emulate a mouse, but for a true VR experience, the game must have a software driver for the tracker. Currently, every game has to have a separate software driver for every tracker that it supports. See our Game Support page for the latest games compatible with the CyberTrack-II.
Q. Can I watch TV with the CyberEye?
A. Yes, since the CyberEye accepts an NTSC signal, you can plug it directly into your TV or VCR to enjoy a big-screen experience.
Q. Can I plug the CyberEye directly into my computer?
A. No, a PC outputs a video signal known as VGA or possibly RGB. You will need a VGA or RGB to NTSC converter to translate the signal for the CyberEye. Converters are available as an option for the CyberEye.
Q. What kind of interface to my computer do the 5th Glove and CyberTrack-II require?
A. Both the 5th Glove and CyberTrack-II use a serial (RS-232) connector and will work on any computer that has a serial port.
Q. What software can I use with the 5th Glove?
A. We have a complete list of available and forthcoming drivers listed earlier on this page. You must have an appropriate driver for whatever software you are using. See our Demos and Driverspage for compatible drivers available for downloading. Beyond that, the glove can emulate a mouse and will enable you to use it with any software that has mouse support.
Q. Does the 5th Glove ship with any software demos?
A. Yes, there are a number of sample programs, one of which is a virtual world that allows you to fly around and manipulate various objects. There is also a midi program that allows you to play different instruments by moving your fingers.
Q. Can I use your products with my Macintosh?
A. Unfortunately, beyond Quicktime VR, there is no VR authoring software available on the Macintosh. There are a few products like Virtus VR that are moving in the right direction, but they do not yet support head tracking or gloves.