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HTC VIVE Manual

HTC VIVE Manual

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  • Page 1 VIVE Facial Tracker User guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents VIVE Facial Tracker About VIVE Facial Tracker What can be tracked by VIVE Facial Tracker? Where to attach the tracker on the headset Installing the tracker About software Care and maintenance Trademarks and copyrights...
  • Page 3 About this guide About this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations.
  • Page 4: Vive Facial Tracker

    Power LED § VIVE Facial Tracker is compatible with the VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye series. § VIVE Facial Tracker currently works with VIVE Sync, a meeting and collaboration VR app from HTC. § The SDK is also available to enterprises and developers. It can be used to expand the capabilities of VR apps to support the lip and facial tracking features of VIVE Facial Tracker.
  • Page 5: What Can Be Tracked By Vive Facial Tracker

    SDK for developers on page 12. Where to attach the tracker on the headset Attach VIVE Facial Tracker on the bottom of your headset. Before attaching, make sure the surface is clean and free of debris. For headset cleaning tips, see. the Cleaning Guide for VIVE Products.
  • Page 6: Installing The Tracker

    VIVE Facial Tracker Installing the tracker Step 1: Remove the face cushion and compartment cover To access the USB port in the headset compartment, remove the face cushion and compartment cover. Peel off the face cushion, starting from both ends of the cushion near the nose rest. Be careful not to pull on the rubber nose piece.
  • Page 7 § Press firmly and evenly to attach the tracker to your headset. Make sure not to put weight on VIVE Facial Tracker. For care and handling tips, see Caring for your VIVE Facial Tracker...
  • Page 8 VIVE Facial Tracker Step 3: Slide the front of the headset outward You need to adjust the front of the headset to access the vents so you can clip the tracker cable later. Press and hold the adjustment button. Slide the front of the headset outward until the vents are fully exposed.
  • Page 9 VIVE Facial Tracker Loop the tracker cable through the inside of the headset, following the headset cable. Plug the USB connector of the tracker cable into the USB Type-C port in the headset compartment. Run the tracker cable along the cable guide slot.
  • Page 10: About Software

    Put on your headset. § SR_Runtime runs automatically when you launch VR apps such as VIVE Sync that support VIVE Facial Tracker. § VIVE Pro Eye uses the same SR_Runtime software for eye tracking as well as lip and facial tracking.
  • Page 11 VIVE Facial Tracker What does the icon in the system tray mean? When the tracker software is running, you'll see one of the following icons in the system tray on your computer: Icon Status When tracking is either disabled or not supported on the attached headset...
  • Page 12: Care And Maintenance

    Follow these tips to properly care for your VIVE Facial Tracker. § Make sure not to put weight on VIVE Facial Tracker. When you're not using it, either flip up the front of the headset or lay the headset upside down.
  • Page 13 VIVE Facial Tracker Cleaning the tracker There's no need to detach VIVE Facial Tracker from the headset to clean it. Here are some cleaning tips. Dampen a clean, smooth cloth with cold water and gently wipe the tracker surface. §...
  • Page 14: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2021 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. VIVE, the VIVE logo, VIVEPORT, the VIVEPORT logo, HTC, the HTC logo, and all other HTC product and service names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of HTC Corporation and its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.