Low-cost universal stereoscopic virtual reality interfaces

Michael R. Starks

doi:10.1117/12.157032

23 September 1993 Low-cost universal stereoscopic virtual reality interfaces

Michael R. Starks

Proceedings Volume 1915, Stereoscopic Displays and Applications IV; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.157032
Event: IS&T/SPIE's Symposium on Electronic Imaging: Science and Technology, 1993, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Low cost stereoscopic virtual reality hardware interfacing with nearly any computer and stereoscopic software running on any PC is described. Both are user configurable for serial or parallel ports. Stereo modeling, rendering, and interaction via gloves or 6D mice are provided. Low cost LCD Visors and external interfaces represent a breakthrough in convenience and price/performance. A complete system with software, Visor, interface and Power Glove is under $DOL500. StereoDrivers will interface with any system giving video sync (e.g., G of RGB). PC3D will access any standard serial port, while PCVR works with serial or parallel ports and glove devices. Model RF Visors detect magnetic fields and require no connection to the system. PGSI is a microprocessor control for the Power Glove and Visors. All interfaces will operate to 120 Hz with Model G Visors. The SpaceStations are demultiplexing, field doubling devices which convert field sequential video or graphics for stereo display with dual video projection or dual LCD SpaceHelmets.

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Michael R. Starks "Low-cost universal stereoscopic virtual reality interfaces", Proc. SPIE 1915, Stereoscopic Displays and Applications IV, (23 September 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.157032

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