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1. lt 199 53 0 15 SpacePoint Fusion Demonstration Kit Quick Guide SENSOR CORPORATION Table of Contents 3 GETTING STARTED 4 2 1 A 6 2 2 MOTION TRACKING iis aaa 7 2 3 POINT ERACGKING cd a eel 8 2 4 9 EXITING THE PROGRAM amp SUMMARY 5 11 COPYRIGHT amp WARRANTY 2 1 11111 12 1 Introduction The SpacePoint Fusion module and SpacePoint Demo Program s purpose is to demonstrate the intuitive and precise control of PNI s SpacePoint 9 axis motion tracking technology This advanced technology is intended for implementation in console or PC gaming applications and in TV or set top box remote controls While controllers are being made more intuitive by adding gyros and accelerometers if left uncorrected these sensors will drift resulting in inaccurate pointing SpacePoint 9 axis sensor technology fuses the outputs from PNI s geomagnetic sensor with a 3 axis gyroscope and 3 axis accelerometer to provide accurate motio2. October 2012 Page 4 of 12 If this is the first time plugging in a SpacePoint demonstration module Windows automatically will launch the Found New Hardware wizard then indicate it has found the module and install the device If the LEDs do not come on or Windows otherwise does not seem to recognize the device check the Device Manager under Universal Serial Bus Controller USB Composite Device The SpacePoint demonstration module should be identified with Location 0 SpacePoint and under the Details tab it should indicate 20FF amp PID_0100 Alternatively you can check under Game Controllers on the Control Panel where it should be recognized as a 7 axis 2 button device Here under Properties you should observe changes in the 7 axis states as the device is moved although these 7 states are not correlated to their description 2 Launch the SpacePoint Demo program Double click on the SpacePointDemo exe icon to launch the program It is important to ensure the Fusion module is fully at rest for 3 seconds when launching the program as the gyros initialize during this time The SpacePoint Demo Configuration window will appear Set the desired screen resolution and graphics quality Note the graphics quality options are established by the Unity engine and will depend on your computer s configuration PNI generally recommends Fastest graphics quality but the user can experiment with other settin
3. for it any other liabilities Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary by state or province PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide October 2012 Page 12 of 12
4. function of the Product without written notice to the Customer however PNI may at any time without such notice make minor changes to specifications or manufacturing processes that do not affect the form fit or function of the Product This warranty will be void if the Products serial number or other identification marks have been defaced damaged or removed This warranty does not cover wear and tear due to normal use or damage to the Product as the result of improper usage neglect of care alteration accident or unauthorized repair THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTY OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF ANY PROPOSAL SPECIFICATION OR SAMPLE PNI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY If any Product furnished hereunder fails to conform to the above warranty Customer s sole and exclusive remedy and PNI s sole and exclusive liability will be at PNI s option to repair replace or credit Customer s account with an amount equal to the price paid for any such Product which fails during the applicable warranty period provided that i Customer promptly notifies PNI in writing that such Product is defective and furnishes an explanation of the deficiency ii such Product is returned to PNI s service facility at Customer s risk and expens
5. interference and OFF to show performance in the presence of magnetic interference without these advanced algorithms PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide October 2012 Page 11 of 12 4 Copyright amp Warranty Information Copyright PNI Sensor Corporation 2010 All Rights Reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws Revised October 2012 for the most recent version visit our website at www pnicorp com PNI Sensor Corporation 133 Aviation Blvd Suite 101 Santa Rosa CA 95403 USA Tel 707 566 2260 Fax 707 566 2261 Warranty and Limitation of Liability Sensor Corporation PNI manufactures its Products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in performance PNI warrants that each Product to be delivered hereunder if properly used will for ninety 90 days following the date of shipment unless a different warranty time period for such Product is specified i in PNI s Price List in effect at time of order acceptance or ii on PNI s web site www pnicorp com at time of order acceptance be free from defects in material and workmanship and will operate in accordance with PNI s published specifications and documentation for the Product in effect at time of order PNI will make no changes to the specifications or manufacturing processes that affect form fit or
6. is shown by the number in upper right of the screen 2 2 Motion Tracking The SpacePoint Demo Program also provides a 3 D rendering of the demonstration module This demonstrates how SpacePoint s motion tracking stays accurate and is shielded from magnetic interference PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide October 2012 Page 7 of 12 Motion Tracking screen Initialization While pointing the SpacePoint Fusion module at the center of the screen press P This starts the Motion tracking screen and establishes the relationship between the orientation of the Fusion module and the cursor position Magnetic Interference Shield This option box allows the user to easily experience how motion tracking works with and without SpacePoint s magnetic interference shield SpacePoint technology incorporates the magnetic interference shield to ensure motion tracking remains accurate even in the presence of magnetic anomalies Disable this feature by selecting the Magnetic Interference Shield OFF button With the magnetic interference shield disabled the module can drift or lose its orientation when magnetic interference is introduced such as a metal desk battery or cell phone To re enable the magnetic interference shield select the ON button Note This option is available for demonstration in the Motion Tracking screen only 2 3 Point Tracking The point tracking screen demon
7. tracking over a long duration without requiring interruptions for calibration even when movements are harsh and sudden 2 1 Flying Dragon The Flying Dragon is a game in which the player controls the flight of a dragon to pick up her lost eggs and bring them safely back to her lair This program is intended to showcase the key benefits of PNI s SpacePoint 9 axis sensor fusion as it provides an intuitive and completely immersive feel for game play with no latency or drift SpacePoint technology PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide October 2012 Page 6 of 12 provides for an extended game play experience without needing calibration and without the need for additional input devices such as a camera or sensor bar Flying Dragon screen Flying the Dragon To turn you either can rotate the module in the horizontal plane or you can roll the module around its X axis similar to banking an airplane To go faster move the module up and down to emulate flapping of the dragon s wings Finding eggs and bringing them safely back to the nest Follow the purple arrow at the top of the screen to find the eggs that have been taken from the nest When an egg is located fly the dragon down so it can grab the egg with its claws To deliver the egg follow the arrow to the top of the nearby peak Slowly fly to the nest and the egg automatically will release The number of successfully recovered eggs
8. and will run on Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows7 computers Ensure Microsoft s NET Framework and Visual C Redistributable are installed on your computer If you are uncertain if they are installed go to the Control Panel then Add or Remove Programs You should see Microsoft Visual C Redistributable x86 and either Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 or Microsoft NET Framework 4 Client Profile in the list of currently installed programs If either is missing they can be downloaded at Microsoft s website http www microsoft com downloads en default aspx In the event the SpacePoint Demo Program does not work properly uninstall all versions of Microsoft NET Framework and reinstall it While not necessary a dedicated graphics accelerator card is recommended as some of the SpacePoint Demo Program screens are rather graphics intensive Also closing out of all other applications is recommended as is using a single monitor computer system Since this program is intended to demonstrate the possibilities enabled by PNI s SpacePoint technology no guarantees are made regarding the ability to operate on any or all computer configurations To use the SpacePoint Fusion demonstration module 1 Plug the SpacePoint Fusion into your computer s USB port Once the module is connected its blue and green LEDs will light up PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide
9. d gyroscopes The addition of the reference magnetic sensor compensates for gyro drift to result in game play that is uninterrupted and withstands rapid and harsh movement PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide October 2012 Page 9 of 12 Demo L _ sPAceroimnr Mallet Game screen To play the game simply use the Fusion module to control the mallet to hit a robot before it disappears The number in the upper right corner of the screen indicates the number of robots successfully hit during the game The number in the upper middle of the screen indicates the amount of time remaining in the game PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide October 2012 Page 10 of 12 3 Exiting the Program amp Summary of Commands To exit the program press the x key When you do this file titled state csv will be saved in the same directory as the program This file contains information that helps the SpacePoint Fusion quickly initialize itself when you restart the program This file is not required for the SpacePoint Demo Program to work Summary of Commands to toggle between the screens P to set screen orientation and cursor position to exit program Magnetic Interference Shield ON OFF use this in ON mode to demonstrate the performance of the PNI algorithm engine which compensates for magnetic
10. e and iii PNI is satisfied that claimed deficiencies exist and were not caused by accident misuse neglect alteration repair improper installation or improper testing If a Product is defective transportation charges for the return of the Product to Customer within the United States and Canada will be paid by PNI For all other locations the warranty excludes all costs of shipping customs clearance and other related charges PNI will have a reasonable time to make repairs or to replace the Product or to credit Customer s account PNI warrants any such repaired or replacement Product to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the same terms as the Product originally purchased Except for the breach of warranty remedies set forth herein or for personal injury PNI shall have no liability for any indirect or speculative damages including but not limited to consequential incidental punitive and special damages relating to the use of or inability to use this Product whether arising out of contract negligence tort or under any warranty theory or for infringement of any other party s intellectual property rights irrespective of whether PNI had advance notice of the possibility of any such damages including but not limited to loss of use revenue or profit In no event shall PNI s total liability for all claims regarding a Product exceed the price paid for the Product PNI neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume
11. gs If you want the program to run full screen deselect the Windowed box Click the Play button or press the lt Enter gt key 3 Select the desired program The SpacePoint Demo Program actually contains four distinct programs each demonstrating different SpacePoint benefits To select a program using your computer s mouse move your computer s cursor over the program name and click Alternatively you can use the Fusion module to select a program by moving the Fusion s bullseye cursor over the desired program name until it illuminates then shaking it up and down to select PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide October 2012 Page 5 of 12 Flying Dragon Motion Tracking Point Tracking Mallet Game Menu screen Once a program has been selected you can use the m key to cycle to the other programs Primary uses of each of the programs a Flying Messenger lets you demonstrate the unparalleled intuitive and immersive feel possible for game play applications b Motion Tracking lets you demonstrate how SpacePoint s motion tracking stays accurate and is shielded from magnetic interference c Point Tracking lets you demonstrate how SpacePoint technology can be used for TV remote control navigation or other applications that used motion tracking for cursor control d Mallet Game highlights the ability of SpacePoint technology to maintain accurate
12. n tracking with no gyro drift SpacePoint enables effortless on screen content navigation and extended game play without requiring calibration and without the need for additional input devices such as a camera or sensor bar Additionally SoacePoint performs differently than other motion tracking technologies by compensating for the magnetic anomalies that sidetrack existing motion tracking algorithms The SpacePoint Fusion module incorporates a USB HID interface so no external drivers or batteries are required and the SpacePoint Demo Program incorporates 4 internal programs that demonstrate the advanced tracking capabilities of SoacePoint technology We think you ll be impressed PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide October 2012 Page 3 of 12 2 Getting Started Before starting Ensure the SpacePoint Fusion module is part number 13035 The SpacePoint Demo Program will not operate properly with legacy part numbers 12905 13008 or 13010 Install the SoacePoint Demo Program on your computer Extract all the files from the SpacePoint Demo zip file This will put a folder called SpacePoint Demo on your computer and this folder will include the executable program SpacePointDemo exe and the folder SpacePointDemo_Data These two items must remain located within the same directory on your computer s hard drive The SpacePoint Demo Program is built on a Unity platform
13. strates how SpacePoint technology can be used to render cursor position based on the movements of motion tracking device that incorporates SpacePoint technology PNI Sensor Corporation DOC 1016053 r04 SpacePoint Fusion Demo Kit Quick Guide October 2012 Page 8 of 12 Point Tracking screen Initialization While pointing the Fusion module at the center of the screen press or click the right button on the module This starts the Point Tracking screen and establishes the relationship between the orientation of the SoacePoint module and the cursor position The cursor will now track the orientation of the SpacePoint module Point the module to the left or right and the cursor will move to the left or right This will happen with low latency and high precision If the Fusion is pointed so the cursor goes off screen SpacePoint technology continues tracking the absolute orientation of the module so when you later point the Fusion at the center of the screen the cursor returns to the center of the screen 2 4 Mallet Game In the Mallet Game a player controls a mallet to hit as many robots as possible This game highlights the ability of SoacePoint technology to maintain accurate tracking over a long duration without requiring interruptions for calibration even when movements are harsh and sudden The types of movements required to hit the robots normally would create errors with typical controllers that utilize accelerometers an
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