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SpacePoint Fusion
Demonstration Kit Quick Guide
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 3
2 GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................... 4
2.1 FLYING DRAGON ........................................................................................... 6
2.2 MOTION TRACKING ....................................................................................... 7
2.3 POINT TRACKING .......................................................................................... 8
2.4 MALLET GAME ............................................................................................... 9
3 EXITING THE PROGRAM & SUMMARY OF COMMANDS ..................................... 11
4 COPYRIGHT & WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................................... 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
motion 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, SpacePoint 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 SpacePoint technology. We think you’ll
be impressed.
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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 SpacePoint 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 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.
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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 “VID_20FF&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
settings. If you want the program to run full-screen, deselect the “Windowed” box.
Click the “Play!” button or press the <Enter> 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.
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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
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
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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 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.
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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 demonstrates how SpacePoint technology can be used to render
cursor position based on the movements of motion-tracking device that incorporates
SpacePoint technology.
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Point Tracking screen
Initialization: While pointing the Fusion module at the center of the screen, press “P” or
click the right button on the module. This starts the Point Tracking screen and establishes
the relationship between the orientation of the SpacePoint 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 SpacePoint 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 and 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.
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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.
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Summary of Commands:
“M” to toggle between the screens
“P” to set screen orientation and cursor position
“X” 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
interference, and “OFF” to show performance in the presence of magnetic
interference without these advanced algorithms.
3 Exiting the Program & Summary of Commands
To exit the program, press the “x” key. When you do this, a 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.
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4 Copyright & Warranty Information
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