We've had our first (and hopefully only) delay. After some feedback, we've decided to revisit a couple things to make them more user intuitive. Our current plan is to have the beta in people's hands by Friday 10 August. (Note that while it has passed our internal regression testing, it should still be considered beta software and perhaps slightly unstable - as with any beta product.). Should those plans change, we will post new information right on our home page.
The real-time integration is done. The pointer interface and functional joint calculations are now in the Model Builder where they belong. The need for the .ini files that the add-on modules needed is gone. The real-time streaming tab is now for collecting and viewing data once a model is in place. The overall net effect has been a new and enhanced Model Builder.
A draft document of the changes to using the new interface and real-time processing are here...
Note that a digitizing pointer is needed to locate where virtual calibration markers are supposed to go. Since some people build their own, and some camera vendors supply one, C-Motion has not been including a pointer as a standard component. When purchased with the upgrade, a pointer is only $250, so it may be worth considering. Here is a picture of ours - note that the spring loaded handle is patented by Roy Davis. We also supply small plates for active marker systems instead of marker balls.
The dynamic modeling capability has been implemented, but at this point it is not a general solution - meaning that the 'standing trial' must be processed in a specified order to work best. This functionality will be enhanced.
Our on-line documentation is also being converted to a new system, one that can be searched more easily, is better formatted, and allows for the creation of a PDF document.
Normative reporting is available and will be enhanced, and we will likely be incorporating the global optimization functionality into the Basic/RT version in an early update. The documentation needs to be enhanced to help clarify when to use 6dof models versus optimized (i.e. movement constrained) models.
Development on the Professional version features are progressing as well, albeit more slowly until the release of the Basic version is done. New enhancements to the real-time pipeline and biofeedback system are being implemented, as are enhancements to the full CMO indexing and cataloging ability. The CalTester software will now be included in the Professional version when it is released, however, the hardware will still need to be purchased separately. |
