future enhancement request

[yoshi]

Hello,

I've been using OptiTrack for a several months for my motion capture project. Although OptiTrack is much better than the web cameras that I used to use, there are still some issues as a motion capture camera. I hope you can take below into consideration when designing next version of OptiTrack. Thanks.

Better resolution of 640 x 480 pixels or larger: Current resolution of 355 x 290 is large enough to capture an area of maybe 7 ft cube. Not large enough to do anything except for small motions.

Better marker detection algorithm: When markers are close to each other they are counted as a single marker. Also there is an area about 10 pixel wide to the right of each markers that are suppressed from detection

Light and capture synchronization: With current continuous lighting, markers leave trailing image when moving at fast speed.

Capturing more markers: Current limit of 50 markers are not enough for multi person capture or face capture.

Camera synchronization: Synchronization between cameras or at least some way to tell exactly when a frame was recorded.

[Jim]

Hello:

Thanks for the feedback on the current cameras. We look forward to this type of feedback from customers using the device in an application that is demanding.

We do plan to introduce a new generation of cameras in the future, although we have not set a schedule for the release date at this time. Most of the features that you have outlined will be included in the next generation.

As usual, we will keep everyone updated as things progress.

[roman tunkel]

quote:Originally posted by yoshi:
Hello,

I've been using OptiTrack for a several months for my motion capture project. Although OptiTrack is much better than the web cameras that I used to use, there are still some issues as a motion capture camera. I hope you can take below into consideration when designing next version of OptiTrack. Thanks.

Better resolution of 640 x 480 pixels or larger: Current resolution of 355 x 290 is large enough to capture an area of maybe 7 ft cube. Not large enough to do anything except for small motions.

Better marker detection algorithm: When markers are close to each other they are counted as a single marker. Also there is an area about 10 pixel wide to the right of each markers that are suppressed from detection

Light and capture synchronization: With current continuous lighting, markers leave trailing image when moving at fast speed.

Capturing more markers: Current limit of 50 markers are not enough for multi person capture or face capture.

Camera synchronization: Synchronization between cameras or at least some way to tell exactly when a frame was recorded.I have some question to ask. Could you contact me privately?

[warrenEBB]

Hello sir,
i've just sent you an email (apologies for the delay).