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maxReality 

An  Autodesk  3ds  Max  plug-in  that  enables  the 
creation of interactive VR and AR worlds. If Autodesk 
3DS  Max  is  not  installed  on  your  computer,  this 
portion of the software will not install. 

maxReality Viewer 

An  application  for  viewing  maxReality  creations 
without the need for Autodesk 3ds Max. It will install, 
even if 3ds Max is not detected.

 

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Open the decompressed software folder and run the “setup.exe” program. 

During the installation process, the screens, options and buttons displayed will vary 
from  one  version  of  the  Windows  to  the  next.  We  suggest  choosing  the  default 
options. 

During  the  installation  process  you’ll  be  presented  with  a  “Complete”  and  a 
“Custom”  install  option.  The  “Custom”  option  enables  you  to  choose  which 
components  of  some  software  are  or  are  not  installed.  Unless  you  are  familiar  with 
the  components  and  the  potential  ramifications  of  not  installing  them,  we  suggest 
choosing the “Complete” installation option. 

The first installation will be for the Vuzix VR Manager software. 

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Select the “Complete” option to install all the provided programs and drivers. 

During the VR Manager installation the DirectX, XNA installer will launch. 

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Allow the DirectX, XNA installation. 

Next  the  Vimicro  USB2.0  UVC  PC  Camera  installer  will  launch  followed  by  the 
maxReality installer. 

The  maxReality  installer  will  determine  if  Autodesk  3ds  Max  is  installed  on  your 
computer.  If  it  is  installed,  both  the  maxReality  plugin  and  maxReality  Viewer 
application  will  install.  If  neither  3ds  Max  program  is  found,  only  the  maxReality 
Viewer application will install. 

Summary of Contents for Wrap 920AR

Page 1: ...Wrap 920AR Augmented Reality Eyewear User Guide ...

Page 2: ... Wrap Noise Isolating Earphones 13 Media Player Connection 13 Windows Computer Connection 16 PC Hardware Connection 16 System Preparation 18 Software Installation 18 Display Configuration 21 Windows 7 Display Setup 21 Tracker Calibration 22 2 Wrap 920 Video Eyewear 25 Control Box 26 Control Buttons 26 Display Controls Options 28 Battery Indicator 31 ...

Page 3: ... Freedom 40 5 Vuzix VR Manager 41 VR Manager 3 0 42 Calibrator 43 Drift 45 Monitor 46 Extension Notes 46 Enabling Extensions 47 Detecting Installed Applications 48 Enabling Extension 49 Misc Tools 50 6 maxReality 52 Introduction 53 Trial Period 54 License Activation 54 3ds Max User Paths 56 Installing maxReality 57 Uninstalling maxReality 57 3ds Max Setup Configuration 57 maxReality Interface 59 ...

Page 4: ... 67 Select VWD 68 Entry Camera 68 Sounds 68 Background Sounds 69 Attached Sounds 70 Animations 72 Add Key Object 73 Animation Options 74 Interactive Objects 76 Objects 76 Movable Objects 77 Objects 77 Blue Screen 78 Start Menu 79 Updates 79 maxReality Viewer Launch 79 Uninstalling maxReality 79 7 maxReality Viewer 80 Introduction 81 Using maxReality Viewer 81 First View Tutorials 82 ...

Page 5: ...World Software Keys 87 Command Mode Operations 88 8 Fiduciary Markers 89 Fiduciary Markers 90 Static Markers 90 Marker Patterns 91 Learning Marker Patterns 93 Moveable Markers 93 Using Markers 94 Marker Sets 94 9 Service Support 96 Vuzix Developer Program 97 Troubleshooting 97 Support Services 99 FCC Compliance 100 Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE 100 ...

Page 6: ...ombined stereo image of the real world video capture and computer generated content stereo earphones add audio into the mixture and a 6 degree of freedom head tracker locks the were you look to what you see for a complete AR solution While developing the Wrap 920AR Vuzix recognized that AR can and will be applied in many different ways and not all AR applications will use a common set of component...

Page 7: ...ity The Wrap cameras capture video 60 frames per second in 640 x 480 resolution and are recognized by your computer as independent USB webcams No special or proprietary APIs are required to access and process what they capture Wrap VGA Adapter A Wrap 920 is designed for flexible convenience Out of the box it connects to virtually any media devices that supports composite RCA video which is pretty ...

Page 8: ...sk 3ds Max Plug in optional maxReality is a powerful plug in for Autodesk 3ds Max Together 3ds Max and maxReality allow users to create virtual and augmented reality worlds saved as VWD Virtual World Descriptor files In addition to the 3ds Max capabilities maxReality enables support for ambient and 3D audio animation and other special effects such as blue screening The VWD files can be played back...

Page 9: ...ations are formatted in a special way for easy recognition We suggest that even when skimming a section that you stop and check out these notes Note Tips and special notations are presented in this format Instruction Steps Step by step instructions are preceded by bullet points and shown in a slightly bolder typeface If you are skimming over install and setup procedures these are the key points to...

Page 10: ...all it before proceeding Double click the Setup exe application from the Wrap 920AR software package folder The Setup program is a master installer application that runs the separate install applications for each of the appropriate components Follow the on screen instructions to install the required software The specific steps and messages presented will vary by operating system ...

Page 11: ...Section 1 Wrap 920AR Setup Install ...

Page 12: ...ffected by your choice of a source device Next you choose your source device a media player or a computer and follow the instructions specific to that source Each source device utilizes different components but you can quickly and easily switch between sources at any time Peripheral Connections Wrap Tracker 6TC The Wrap Tracker is a 6 degree of freedom tracker with compass that plugs into the Wrap...

Page 13: ...e pairs noise isolators to allow you to choose the set that provides the best comfort and fit The noise isolators simply slip on off the audio post Plug an earphone into the audio ports on either side of the display module Your Wrap eyewear can be used with or without the earphones To use the eyewear without the earphones Unplug the earphones from your Wrap AR eyewear and control volume using the ...

Page 14: ...Vuzix website periodically for new developments Your Wrap AR eyewear comes with two Control Boxes The one used to connect to a Windows based PC has a VGA and a USB cable The one illustrated below without any attached cables is used to connect to media players The media player Control Box serves two functions it provides eyewear display and audio controls as well as power for your video eyewear fro...

Page 15: ... eyewear s Multi connect Cable from your eyewear into the matching connector on the Battery Control Box The black side of the connector tip and the Vuzix imprint face up toward the buttons on the Control Box Connect a Vuzix compatible composite cable into the Control Box port labeled AV Note Be sure to insert the connector fully into the AV connector Partial insertion is a common error ...

Page 16: ...wear to a Windows based personal computer Windows 7 Vista or XP 32 bit and 64 bit are supported Virtually any hardware configuration netbook laptop or desktop model can be used as long as it support dual monitors Note Though users have reported success connecting to other operating systems some features and components may not function as intended Alternate operating systems are not supported at th...

Page 17: ...r you will need to acquire an appropriate VGA adapter Connect the remaining two USB cables to USB 2 0 ports on your computer Note If you are using a desktop computer you may find it convenient to add VGA and USB 2 0 cable extensions The USB cable for the Wrap eyewear cameras provides data transfer and power for the camera The Wrap Multi connect cable audio video and tracker data transfer as well a...

Page 18: ...grams and Features Control Panel to uninstall them before proceeding If you have a Vuzix SDK installed uninstall it before proceeding You can reinstall the latest version after this installation has been completed You must have Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 or 2011 installed if you wish to use the maxReality plugin Tip If you wish to try maxReality but don t have 3ds Max you can download and use a trial v...

Page 19: ...ingle folder in the location you specify The decompressed folder contains the Wrap AR software documentation and support and resource files It also contains a Readme txt file that contains additional information any updated information that may not be in this User Guide Read the Readme txt document now if you have not already done so Wrap Master Installer The Wrap software installer setup exe comb...

Page 20: ... option The Custom option enables you to choose which components of some software are or are not installed Unless you are familiar with the components and the potential ramifications of not installing them we suggest choosing the Complete installation option The first installation will be for the Vuzix VR Manager software Select the Complete option to install all the provided programs and drivers ...

Page 21: ...han using the Window Control Panel You can use either Following are the step by step directions for setting the display parameters using Windows 7 and its Control Panel Some of the names and specific steps may vary when using an earlier version of Windows Right click and open area of your desktop and select Screen resolution From the Multiple displays drop list select Duplicate these displays Choo...

Page 22: ...c devices create electromagnetic fields that will influence the Tracker Typical examples include metal framed buildings and speakers including a sub woofer sitting under your desk Note For the best calibration results the video display should be active during the calibration process and its earphones anchored in the holder along the stems to maintain a consistent orientation as they too contain ma...

Page 23: ...monitor The following process will calibrate your tracker for the yaw pitch and roll axis X Y and Z axis tracking is not supported by VR Manager and is accessible only through direct tracking support applications Move your eyewear fully through each of the three axes Yaw and roll support a full 360º of movement whereas pitch is only 180º Pitch Roll Yaw ...

Page 24: ...k Calibration button Position the eyewear in the position where it will be used upright facing your computer and at eyelevel and then press the Set Zero button The Set Zero button establishes the Tracker s home or centered position As you move your head you will see the indicators and values in the Yaw Pitch and Roll indicators change to reflect movement and relative position to the Set Zero posit...

Page 25: ...Section 2 Wrap 920 Video Eyewear ...

Page 26: ... players and the other includes hardwired USB and VGA cables for connecting to a Windows based personal computer Both units look the same other than cabling and both employ the same control buttons Control Buttons Menu Select Buttons Adjustment Buttons Power Off Toggle View Button Power On Menu Button ...

Page 27: ...D mode Press and hold to toggle between Straight and Cross eye 3D Views Power On Menu Button Press to turn power on Media Player Control Box only Press to display the OSD Press hold to turn power off Media Player Control Box only Note When using a Wrap VGA Adapter unplug the eyewear s USB connector if you wish to turn the eyewear display off When the OSD IS displayed Menu Select Buttons Press to c...

Page 28: ... preset configurations designed to allow for easy one step setting for common viewing conditions U When this User setting is selected the user selected display options are saved and recalled when this option is selected again D Default resets the eyewear display to its default configuration 1 A preset for viewing light content 2 A preset for viewing medium content 3 A preset for viewing dark conte...

Page 29: ... Adjustment Saturation Adjustment The Saturation Adjustment control is not present when a Wrap VGA Adapter Control Box is used Horizontal Alignment Vertical Alignment The screen position may vary when the Wrap 920AR is connected to different PCs and may require adjustment the same as is sometimes required with a desktop monitor As this is relevant to computer connections only these control options...

Page 30: ...yph 3D video are supported This option is for content designed to use red and green filters R B Anaglyph 3D format support for red and blue filters B A Anaglyph 3D format support for blue and amber filters Frame and Field Sequential 3D video formats are not supported 3D View 3D images and video can be composed in parallel or cross eye views In parallel view the left camera image is shown on the le...

Page 31: ...generally indicate a fully charged battery When the remaining battery level drops to approximately 10 the indicator will display only a single bar and a low battery indicator will be displayed regardless of the OSD display status Note Some batteries such as rechargeable units may not display four bars even when fully charged Audio Level Controls Your Wrap video eyewear is equipped with removable n...

Page 32: ... 920AR comes two adjustable nose bridges with different length stems The nose bridge stems slides in and out for adjustment or come completely out to change The malleable wire arms like those on standard eyeglasses adjust to almost any width and angle for maximum fit range For comfort and the best quality display your video eyewear should sit on the bridge of your nose with the display panels dire...

Page 33: ...styles of prescription glasses or you can adjust the focus of each eye s display independently from 2 to 5 diopters To adjust the focus Lift the Focus Adjuster Cover above the display section of the eyewear A focus adjustment screwdriver is provided in a receptacle on the back of both the Media Player and VGA Adapter Control Box Remove the focus adjustment screwdriver and adjust each display to su...

Page 34: ... wires inside the cable may be damaged rendering your video eyewear inoperable Cleaning Your Wrap eyewear is virtually maintenance free requiring only occasional cleaning with a soft microfiber cloth Do not spray cleaners onto the eyewear or any of its components or immerse them in water If required spray a small amount of optical lens cleaner on a microfiber cloth and use that to clean stubborn m...

Page 35: ...Section 3 Wrap Stereo Camera Pair ...

Page 36: ...uired image processing functions including exposure control gamma white balance color saturation hue control and more are programmable through the SCCB interface Technical Specifications Active Array Size 640 x 480 Temp Range stable image 0 C to 70 C Output Formats 8 bit YUV YCbCr 4 2 2 RGB565 555 444 GRB 4 2 2 Raw RGB Data Max Image Transfer Rate 30 fps for VGA Sensitivity 1 3 V Lux sec S N Ratio...

Page 37: ...terfacing with the camera pair we suggest looking at the Direct Show part of the Windows SDK openCV Open Source Computer Vision libraries or in the Vuzix SDK and its AR Extension www vuzix com support developer_program html ...

Page 38: ...Section 4 Wrap Tracker 6TC ...

Page 39: ...all that remains is to plug it into your eyewear The Tracker 6TC plugs into the small connector that looks like a micro USB connector on the right side of the display module Note Although the Wrap Tracker 6TC uses a connector that is similar in appearance to a micro USB connector it is not a USB product It must not be connected directly to a USB connection nor should a USB cable be plugged into th...

Page 40: ...e initiated manually from the VR Manager s Misc Tools tab The Wrap Tracker 6TC supports 6 degrees of freedom DOF tracking Three degrees of freedom tracking yaw pitch and roll are supported by the VR Manager software applications supported through Vuzix Extensions The additional 3 DOF up down left right and forward back require direct or native support written directly into applications A royalty f...

Page 41: ...Section 5 Vuzix VR Manager ...

Page 42: ...x extensions that add stereoscopic video and head tracking support to applications diagnostic tools for resolving technical issues and includes Vuzix stereoscopic video drivers The VR Manager s interface is divided into three sections Calibrator Monitor and Misc Tools each accessed through tabs along the top of its window Calibrator Enables calibration of the tracker built into the iWear VR920 and...

Page 43: ...sitioning including magnetometers Magnetometers are influenced by magnetic fields and certain electronic devices and therefore require an initial calibration and re calibration whenever its operating environment changes The Tracker also contains gyroscopic sensors and these require zeroing when initially used and whenever the Tracker is connected to a different computer system To calibrate your Tr...

Page 44: ...ort applications Move your eyewear fully through each of the three axes Yaw and roll support a full 360º of movement whereas pitch is only 180º Note Continue moving the eyewear through it full range of movement until the indicator bars stop moving The bars will not fill completely this is normal When the indicator bars stop moving press the Lock Calibration button Pitch Roll Yaw ...

Page 45: ...ome degree of drift in the Yaw axis is normal You can use the Set Zero button to re center the tracker from time to time without going through the complete calibration process Developer Note Vuzix provides an SDK that contains technical information and sample code for adding tracker support to applications The API used in the SDK uses filtered tracking data and supports yaw pitch and roll You also...

Page 46: ...on of the VR Manager The Titles list shows all of the current Vuzix Extensions and their status Note Software titles employing native 3D video and or head tracking support are not listed in the Monitor as they do not require VR Manager Extension support Only titles requiring Extensions are included in the Monitor listing Extension Notes Extension Note describe the capabilities configuration instru...

Page 47: ...ht click on an Extension title and choose View Extension Info from the pop up menu Enabling Extensions Vuzix Extensions are automatically installed with the VR Manager but they are not automatically enabled In order for an Extension to be used the VR Manager must detect the appropriate file directory and it must be enabled When enabled the appropriate files will be loaded and its tracking and or s...

Page 48: ...cations and enabled ready to use To better manage the long list of available Extensions use the Show Installed Titles Only option in the lower left corner of the window This restricts the list to show only Extension with matching application titles found on your computer When the VR Manager is installed it searches for supported applications applications that are installed and have a matching Vuzi...

Page 49: ...ile directory by right clicking on the desired Extension and choosing Browse for Directory from the pop up menu To use an Extension it must first be associated with an application and then enabled The enabling loads any required files and make program configuration changes as may be needed To Enable a single Extension Right click each detected Extension yellow and choose Enable Title Support from ...

Page 50: ...tion required to quickly identify the cause and solution to your problem Test Stereoscopy iWear VR920 only This runs a simple 3D video display that enables you and Customer Service to determination if stereoscopic video support is enabled and functioning correctly It displays a simple stereoscopic display View Logfile The VR Manager creates a log file of recent activity Customer Service may reques...

Page 51: ...e Status Technical information on the current status of your Vuzix hardware drivers and other pertinent technical information Zero Gyros The first time VR Manager is run it will sense the Tracker and advise that its Gyros require zeroing If you connect your Wrap Tracker 6TC to a different computer you will have to zero your Tracker s gyros again Place your eyewear flat on a desktop Press the Zero ...

Page 52: ...Section 6 maxReality ...

Page 53: ... in the following section of this User Guide Using original 3ds Max creations or content imported from 3rd party sources you can create complex scenes and characters add interactivity and even port from one scene saved as a VWD file to another to create world as large as your imagination not included System Requirements Autodesk 3ds Max 32 or 64 bit 2010 or 2011 Computer as per Autodesk 3ds Max mi...

Page 54: ...t compatible with Vuzix iWear VR920 maxReality can be installed and used on a trial basis for 15 days or 100 activations whichever comes first During the trial period periodic Trial Period messages will be displayed The time and execution limitations and trial period reminders are removed when your license is activated License Activation ...

Page 55: ...rocessed An Activation Number will be provided by return email within 1 business day Launch 3ds Max and when the License Activation Screen is displayed enter your Activation Number and then press the Activate button A message will be displayed advising that the Activation was successful What to do if an Activation Number is not returned Check your Junk Mail system for your Activation Number email ...

Page 56: ...uring user paths is optional but it will make accessing those files faster and easier The following steps describe how to configure the User Paths to two commonly used maxReality file directories From the 3ds Max Customize menu select Configure User Paths Select the External Files tab Press the Add button In the file browser window open C maxReality Tutorials and then press the Use Path button Pre...

Page 57: ... version of maxReality Run the maxReality setup exe installation program and choose the Uninstall from the installation and repair options 3ds Max Setup Configuration After the maxReality software has been installed it must be configured within the Autodesk 3ds Max application Start Autodesk 3ds Max From the 3ds Max main screen click the Utilities icon ...

Page 58: ... window increase the Total Buttons count by one 1 Scroll to the bottom of the Utilities List and the Utilities Buttons list Drag the maxReality plug in utility to the blank Utilities Button added in the previous step Click Ok to close the Configure Button Sets window ...

Page 59: ...ss the Utilities panel icon to expand the Utilities list Press the maxReality button You may have to scroll to the bottom of your Utilities list maxReality consists of two 2 Tools in the top rollout control plus seven special effects control sets ...

Page 60: ...As with all 3ds Max Utilities maxReality rollouts are expanded or contracted by pressing the plus or minus sign to the left of each Control s name maxReality Tools ...

Page 61: ... it will display both the left and right eye images side by side D Pressing the Export VWD button causes the current 3ds Max contents to be exported to a VWD file VWD is the file extension used for documents created by maxReality and viewable through the maxReality Viewer application VWD files can be viewed through the maxReality Viewer on any Windows based computer even where Autodesk 3ds Max is ...

Page 62: ...some non essential elements are removed reducing save time and reducing the file size The quality and detail of your output will be reduced however Enable this option when saving your final work for maximum quality This export will include all the required resources to view the VWD file on the same or another computer system Special Effects Controls maxReality has seven special effects cameras ani...

Page 63: ...but only one can be selected at a time for the attachment of objects and assigning of parameters Physics Engine The dynamics of Interactive Objects with scene and other interactive objects is based on the Dynamics Tab in the material editor of 3ds Max Examples Bounce coefficient 1 0 0 0 Static Friction 0 0 1 0 Sliding Friction 0 0 1 0 Materials assigned to interactive objects with higher bounce co...

Page 64: ... and the amount of gravity can be adjusted using the Gravity value settings below Note The first gravity gizmo added to a scene overrides all cameras gravity vectors Fly Mode Note Fly Mode applies to VR Mode only outward looking view Fly Mode allows you to exempt the camera from the effects of gravity When selected the current camera is unaffected by gravity If this option is not selected gravity ...

Page 65: ...e Separation value affects the separation between your left and right eye views The appropriate amount of separation is dependent upon the size of your virtual world and the distance to objects being viewed The separation is offset by amount greater than that specified by the user settings in the maxReality Viewer application Max Velocity Note Max Velocity applies to VR Mode only outward looking v...

Page 66: ...es would reflect the length width and height of the person s body Camera View Height This value sets the height of your camera within its Camera Collision zone Any number of animated or static objects can be attached to a camera and those objects will move with the camera As an example if you create a car that is comprised of multiple objects and those objects are all attached to a camera they wil...

Page 67: ...her through the use of Portals By doing so you can lower your polygon count and achieve a greater level of performance Key Objects trigger the movement from one VWD to another Each must be assigned a destination VWD and an Entry Camera and all must be based on a common unit scale To create a Portal Key Object Selecting the desired object from one of your Viewports Press the Add Objects button To d...

Page 68: ... VWD button Browse to and select the desired destination VWD Press the Open button When a destination VWD is selected all of its available cameras will be displayed in the Entry Camera drop list Select the Entry Camera through which you wish to enter the Portal Tip An optional Vuzix AR Stylus a camera coming within range of a Key Object or pressing P on your keyboard can all trigger a Portal Sound...

Page 69: ...maxReality supports both ambient and 3D sound in the form of 16bit 44 1 KHz stereo WAV files ...

Page 70: ... the Attach Sound button Browse to and select the desired WAV sound file Press the Open button Volume Volume settings are based on a percentage of the current system volume level A Volume setting of 100 uses the current system volume level Loop Select the Loop option to play the Background Sound in a continuous loop De select this option to play the sound once only Attached Sounds are played when ...

Page 71: ...o the left of the Camera the sound will play primarily through the user s left speaker with the sound source moving relative to the Key Object Note If a scene is rescaled 3D Sound will not automatically rescale in kind Ambient sounds are not susceptible to scaling distortion Loop With the Loop option selected a sound will play in a continual loop while the Key Object is selected or within ranger o...

Page 72: ...losets to the Key Object Range Range identified the distance from the Key Object at which an attached sound starts to play This can be set by numeric input or you can press the Range button to click and drag in a 3ds Max Viewport to visually set the Range Animations Animations are triggered when a camera comes within Range of a Key Object and end when it goes outside of the specified Range A varie...

Page 73: ...button Animations are triggered by the camera s proximity to a Key Object and the Range specified for the object Tip An optional method of triggering an animation is through keyboard commands Using this trigger method requires the renaming of the Key Objects to keyboard0 through to keyboard9 When Key Objects are named in this manner they can be triggered by pressing the corresponding 0 to 9 on you...

Page 74: ...essing the Range button dragging the outline one of the 3ds Max Viewports The Range is centered on the selected Key Object and displayed in the 3ds Max Viewport for visual reference Note maxReality interprets all Range settings as units Therefore it is important to know the ratio of the units in your scene To check your unit ratio in 3ds Max select Units Setup from the Customize menu In Range In R...

Page 75: ...e Key Object once turns the animation on and triggering it again turns the animation off Frame Start Frame Start specifies the frame from which an animation starts Loop Start End Loop Start and Loop End specify the start and end frame for a looped animation These options are only available when the Loop option is selected Frame End Frame End specifies the frame from which an animation ends Loop Co...

Page 76: ...d to the Interactive Objects List This list can contain up to 255 objects To add items to the Interactive Objects List Select any item in any 3ds Max Viewport and press the Add button Trigger Object Selecting this option enables that Interactive Object to trigger other Interactive Objects in the same fashion that a Camera triggers them If this option is not selected the currently selected object r...

Page 77: ...veable Objects List This list can contain up to 255 objects To add items to the Moveable Objects List Select any item in any 3ds Max Viewport and press the Add button Marker Moveable objects are sequentially linked to specific Moveable Object Markers starting with m0 See Section 8 Fiduciary Markers for additional information ...

Page 78: ...ssign a color not used in your scene to a material in the 3DS Max materials editor Tip Naming this color Blue Screen Material or something similar makes it easier to identify Assign this material to the scene objects you want blue screened Geometries passing into out of or behind blue screened objects will appear to vanish from the real world As an example let s assume I wanted to create a scene w...

Page 79: ... been updated The Check for Update link opens the Downloads and Drivers page of the Vuzix website where individual updates are posted Each is clearly marked as to its target application version number and key details As is standard with most Windows applications an application link is provided to launch the maxReality Viewer Click the maxReality Viewer icon to launch the viewer application and sel...

Page 80: ...Section 7 maxReality Viewer ...

Page 81: ...Mode is a scene shown from an inward looking camera A Wrap AR eyewear system is required for maxReality Viewer to function If an appropriate Wrap AR eyewear system is not detected the Viewer application will not run Using maxReality Viewer You can launch the maxReality Viewer from within 3ds Max by pressing the Launch button in the maxReality rollout It can also be run as a standalone application ...

Page 82: ...tand using the maxReality Viewer and markers is to experience it first hand If your Wrap AR eyewear is not connected to your computer and displaying the Windows desktop set it up to do so now You don t need to be wearing the eyewear yet When the Wrap AR software was installed a shortcut to the maxReality Viewer application was placed on your desktop Double click the maxReality Viewer icon A file b...

Page 83: ...y momentary loose of marker recognition the maxReality Viewer remembers the markers last position and orientation and continues to use that information when the marker recognition is lost This allows for a smoother presentation with fewer lost marker disruptions As you experiment try breaking the marker recognition by placing a finger over the edge of the marker and angling the marker to catch as ...

Page 84: ... block room with wooden beams a pillar and an animated domed roof If you calibrated your Wrap Tracker 6TC see Calibrator in section 5 Vuzix VR Manager now is a good time to experiment with it as well Switch to VR mode if you are not already viewing the scene from an outward looking perspective Turn your head around and turn around to view the various walls and surfaces of the chamber Note Head tra...

Page 85: ...rdware Configuration Command Keys Software Configuration Command Keys In World Software Keys Command Mode Operations Tip Command Keys are also provided on a separate Key Commands Reference Sheet that can be printed for easy reference The reference chart lists the Key that actives each command the resulting Action and the operating Modes supporting the command Explanatory notes have been added for ...

Page 86: ... from scenes A black background has the disadvantage of blocking out the video captured by the cameras F6 Cycle camera frame rate 15 30 and 60 Hz modes AR 15 Hz is the default rate F7 Invert cameras captured image frames AR F8 Toggle learning pattern relationships off on AR Pattern learning is enabled by default F9 Reset learned pattern relationships AR F10 Toggle control of cameras auto exposure ...

Page 87: ...ase eye separation VR Shift Increase eye separation VR Shift Decrease focal point VR Shift Increase focal point VR Select previous camera settings AR VR Select next camera settings AR VR Tab Decouple the head tracker from the users direction of motion VR Return Enter Toggle between AR and VR mode AR VR In World Software Keys Key Action Mode P Force portal to the nearest portal key object AR VR W F...

Page 88: ...g Animation as configured in the Interactive Animations Gamepad commands Button 1 Activate Animation 1 as defined in the Animations list Button 2 Activate Animation 2 as defined in the Animations list Button 3 Activate Animation 3 as defined in the Animations list Button 4 Activate Animation 4 as defined in the Animations list Mouse commands Button 1 Activate Animation 1 as defined in the Animatio...

Page 89: ...Section 8 Fiduciary Markers ...

Page 90: ... or tracking Moveable markers are independent of each other Note The vertical bar shown in red in the above illustration is called the Marker Key The Marker Key is used to establish the orientation of the marker Static Markers Static Markers numbered s0 to s63 are used to form Marker Patterns that enable tracking and stable positioning even when the base marker s0 is not in visual range for the Wr...

Page 91: ...series of Static Markers and are positioned such that the Wrap AR cameras simultaneously capture each sequential pair of markers in a single video frame The Marker Pattern is analyzed when each sequential pair of Static Markers is seen through the Wrap AR cameras and the maxReality Viewer application Each sequential pair of Static Markers must be visible in the same video frame As an example the r...

Page 92: ...arker s0 you will create a virtual room that provides a stable 360 degree view when seen through the Wrap AR eyewear Using this scenario and the maxReality Viewer you could sit in the middle of the marker circle and look anywhere around the room and the room will not break when you rotate out of view of s0 Note Marker patterns such as the one in this example allow for tracking over vast areas and ...

Page 93: ...arker pair Note You can disable and re enable the auto learn function by pressing the F8 function key and reset the learned pattern relationship by pressing the F9 function key Moveable Markers Markers m0 to m61 are Moveable Makers independent markers that can be linked to specified 3ds Max objects or groups of objects Note Moveable Markers such as Marker m0 shown above contain the same Marker Key...

Page 94: ...re package Using this file you can print your own fiduciary markers These markers are designed for printing in their original size and their quality may be adversely affected if enlarged For large format markers please check the Vuzix website www vuzix com Two Vuzix Marker Paddles are provided with your Wrap AR eyewear The two most common problems with markers is a user s finger or lighting glare ...

Page 95: ...Note Contact Vuzix for information of special marker requirements ...

Page 96: ...Section 9 Service Support ...

Page 97: ...e the source and cause of the problem Below are a number of typical symptoms and the most common solutions to each In most cases these indicated solutions should remedy the problem and if not it should identify the source of the problem to aid our technical support staff in assisting you further Video Display There is not video image displayed or only a blue screen This condition is usually caused...

Page 98: ...ication Video Capture Video is not being captured by one or both Wrap AR camera 1 Run the Amcap application that was installed with the Wrap AR camera drivers Using the Devices menu select one and then the other Vimicro USB2 0 UVC PC Camera listings Both should show the image currently being captured by that camera 2 Video capture problems can also result from the use of a slower USB port not USB ...

Page 99: ...y using If you wish to use another speaker system other than your Wrap earphones use the Windows Sound and Audio Devices Control Panel to select your preferred speaker system Support Services For product support and information please contact Vuzix at Corporate website www vuzix com Email Customer Support technical_support vuzix com Customer Helpline 800 436 7838 Customer service hours 9 AM to 6 P...

Page 100: ... 1 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver or 2 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE 1 The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environm...

Page 101: ... iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Vuzix the Vuzix logo View the Future and Wrap are trademarks of Vuzix Corporation registered in the U S and other countries 2010 2011 Vuzix Corporation All rights reserved Designed by Vuzix in New York Made in USA RH20110224 ...

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