SIGGRAPH 98/Virtual Technologies Announces Support for the CyberGlove in SGI and Windows NT Versions of WorldToolKit, Release 8.ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 1998--Virtual Technologies, Inc. (VTi) today announced the immediate availability of CyberGlove(R) support in Engineering Animation, Inc.'s (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :EAII) Sense8 product line's WorldToolKit, Release 8. WorldToolKit (WTK WTK Wireless Toolkit WTK WorldToolKit (Proprietary Graphics API) WTK We the Kings (band) WTK Well Tempered Klavier (JS Bach) WTK Wireless Tool Kit ) provides application developers with an advanced visual simulation development system for creating 3D/VR applications for the training, manufacturing, simulation, edutainment, and government markets. The CyberGlove is the leading whole-hand interface device used in such simulations. Support is available now in Silicon Graphics and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. versions of WTK-R8. WorldToolKit Release 8 boasts a new Object/Property/Event Architecture -- a superior programming paradigm A programming paradigm is a fundamental style of programming regarding how solutions to problems are to be formulated in a programming language. (Compare with a methodology, which is a style of solving specific software engineering problems). which allows users to create new properties and directly associate them with WTK objects and allows property changes (events) to automatically trigger user-defined responses through event handlers. CyberGlove drivers are now included as one of the basic objects supported, providing seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of the high-resolution CyberGlove for manipulating objects in visual simulations developed with WTK-R8. "SENSE8 has been a long-time supporter of VTI's CyberGlove," said Tom Coull, EAI's Executive Director Of the Sense8 product line. "We feel it provides a perfect compliment to WTK-R8's enhanced productivity features. Many of our customers already use the CyberGlove. We are pleased to be able to provide them with continuing support as part of WTK-R8's advanced feature set." James Kramer, Virtual Technologies' President added, "We are very proud that the newest version of WorldToolKit continues the tradition of robust CyberGlove support. VTI and EAI's customers, including NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , the US Navy, and many others, are among the most demanding users of vis-sim technology in the world. I know they will be excited with the enhanced CyberGlove support in this important new WTK release." About EAI's SENSE8 WorldToolKit WorldToolKit is an object-oriented toolkit that greatly simplifies programming of visual simulation and virtual reality by offering a powerful, object-oriented, C/C C/C Center to Center C/C Combustion Chamber C/C Command/Control C/C Crew Chief C/C cabin cruiser (US DoD) C/C chief complaint (medical) C/C Channel-to-Channel C/C Communication and Collaboration ++ programmer's interface. WorldToolKit contains more than 1,100 high-level function calls for developing, configuring, and controlling real-time 3D simulations. WorldToolKit is unique in that it provides a truly cross-platform development and delivery capability. WorldToolKit automatically optimizes graphics performance based on functions unique to each platform, to maximize the graphics hardware performance. WorldToolKit integrates all of the essential elements, including high-performance graphics, intuitive interface components, 2D or spatialized 3D sound, support for multiple database and media formats, and a comprehensive list of input/output peripherals. About the CyberGlove The CyberGlove is an award-winning, low-profile, lightweight glove with flexible sensors which accurately and repeatedly measure the position and movement of the fingers and wrist. The CyberGlove, available with force and tactile feedback options, features Virtual Technologies' patented resistive resistive /re·sis·tive/ (re-zis´tiv) pertaining to or characterized by resistance. bend-sensing technology. Thanks to this technology, the CyberGlove provides high-accuracy, linear and robust data which is used to generate a graphical rendition of the user's hand for interacting with other graphical objects. The CyberGlove is the world-wide glove of choice for workers in synthetic environments and visual simulation applications of all kinds.About Virtual Technologies, Inc. Virtual Technologies, Inc. is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of instrumented gloves and handwear for use in computer-generated environments. It was founded in 1990 by company President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , James Kramer, Ph.D. Virtual Technologies is located at 2175 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , CA 94306 USA. 650/321-4900, FAX: 650/321-4912. Visit their web site for more information on their complete line of hand- and body-sensing and haptic-feedback products: www.virtex.com. About EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) Refers to various techniques used to share data and business processes in large enterprises. When companies acquire another organization, disparate information systems have to be made to work together. EAI is the leading producer of enterprise-wide product data visualization See information visualization. and collaboration software solutions for major manufacturing corporations. EAI's VisProducts(TM) improve product understanding and reduce the time to market by identifying product defects early in the design cycle. EAI maintains its corporate headquarters and technology center in Ames, Iowa, and has offices worldwide. SENSE8, acquired by EAI in June of 1998, is a product line of EAI. CONTACT: Virtual Technologies Inc. Ben Delaney, 650/321-4900 x527 delaney@virtex.com or Erica Brizzi, 515/296-6719 brizzi@eai.com |
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