Dual Depth Sensors vs Sony PS Eye Comparison - Revision history

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General Recommendations

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General Recommendations

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-There is no straightforward answer to the questions which is better - Dual Depth Sensor or Sony PS Eye Cameras configuration. The accuracy of tracking is almost the same. Pros and cons summary:
+There is no straightforward answer to the questions which is better &mdash; Dual Depth Sensor or Sony PS Eye Cameras configuration. The accuracy of tracking is almost the same. Pros and cons summary:
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 == General Recommendations ==
 * Dual Depth Sensor configuration is very practical, it is easier to use and able to track many kinds of motions. We can recommend it if:
-** Your room is not very big (less than 20 x 20 feet =  6 x 6 meters)
+** Your room is not very big (less than 20 x 20 feet = 6 x 6 meters)
 ** You do not need to track fast complex motions like energetic dancing, acrobatics, etc.
 ** You do not need to track 2 actors

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 * Higher requirements for HDD speed
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 == General Recommendations ==

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 * Cannot be used outdoors
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-| Sony PS Eye (3 to 6 cameras) ||
+| Sony PS Eye (3 to 8 cameras) ||
 * More accurate tracking for head and feet
 * MUCH bigger capture area, up to 20 by 20 feet ( = 7 by 7 meters)
 * 60 fps framerate allow to track very fast motions
-* Less problems with occlusion (especially for 6 cameras)
+* Less problems with occlusion (especially for 6 &mdash; 8 cameras)
 * Allows outdoor capture (not in sunny weather though)
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 * Set-up and calibration takes more time
-* More issues with [[USB controllers]] (you need 3 USB controllers for 6 cameras)
+* More issues with [[USB controllers]] (you need 3 USB controllers for 6 cameras, and 4 USB controllers for 8 cameras)
 * You need more space, minimum required space is 13 x 13 feet ( = 4 x 4 meters)
 * Higher requirements for HDD speed

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 ** 7 x 7 feet ( = 2 x 2 meters) capture area is not enough for your motions, and your room is bigger than 20 x 20 feet ( =  6 x 6 meters)
 ** You plan to track fast complex motions like energetic dancing, acrobatics, etc.
-** You paln to track 2 actors
+** You plan to track 2 actors

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 * Sony PS Eye cameras is the most powerful option, but you have to invest more time in learning. We can recommend it if:
-** 7 x 7 feet ( = 2 x 2 meters) capture area is not enough for your motions, and your room bigger than 20 x 20 feet ( =  6 x 6 meters)
+** 7 x 7 feet ( = 2 x 2 meters) capture area is not enough for your motions, and your room is bigger than 20 x 20 feet ( =  6 x 6 meters)
 ** You plan to track fast complex motions like energetic dancing, acrobatics, etc.
 ** You paln to track 2 actors

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 * Easier to set-up and calibrate
 * Require less space due to wider angle of view, minimum required space is 9 x 5 feet ( = 2.7 x 1.5 meters)
-* No requirments to clothes color
+* No requirements to clothes color
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 * Capture area is limited with 7 x 7 feet ( = 2 x 2 meters)