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Vuzix VR Manager 4.x User Manual

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Vuzix works with a large number of software developers, academic institutions, and
researchers developing innovative applications. A number of SDKs (Software
Development Kits) are available to assist their efforts.

The “AR/VR SDK for Windows”, relevant to those using VR Manager, is available
as a free download from the Vuzix website and can be used without royalty with
non-competing private and commercial products.

This SDK is a set of development resources and examples that demonstrate the
application of native support for special features and capabilities provided by a
variety of Windows compatible models of Vuzix video eyewear.

SDK – Windows Version

Vuzix AR/VR SDK examples are provided in: C++, C# and XNA

The Vuzix AR/VR SDK demonstrates support for:

OpenGL:

Full screen and windowed mode

DirectX:

Full screen and windowed mode

XNA:

Full screen and windowed mode

MFC windowed mode application, demonstrating head tracking only support.

Product ID

The SDK demonstrates using "Product ID" to identify what products features and
capabilities are operational. Different Vuzix eyewear models may feature different
stereoscopy, head tracking and other technologies.

Head Tracking

The Wrap Tracker supports 3-degree (yaw, pitch and roll) of freedom head tracking.
RAW and Cooked output is available from the Wrap Tracker and is demonstrated
in the SDK.