http://www.sgi.com/products/appsdirectory.dir/Applications/Peripherals/ApplicationNumber6053.html (Silicon Surf Promotional CD, 01/1995)The DATAGLOVE MODEL 4(tm) is a patented input device which converts hand gestures into computer readable form. The DATAGLOVE control unit supports up to four gloves. Applications include Virtual Reality, CAD/CAM, simulation, animation, robotics, telemanipulation.
Optical fiber sensors mounted on a lightweight glove monitor fingers' flexion and extension. Digitized 12-bit values are reported for each instrumented joint. Hand position and orientation may be measured by an optional sensor. The system supports sampling rates up to 160Hz. An RS-232 provides communication up to 115.2 Kb.
Test Software in C source form and calibration software are included. Unix source code license option also available.
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