1.5v SDK Update with New features of Kinect Studio and “Seated” Skeletal Tracking
(Hong Kong ∙ 7 May 2012) Be at the forefront of innovation. The Kinect for Windows platform transforms the way people interact with technology. Help unlock the possibilities. Numerous industries — from education and healthcare to retail and manufacturing — are using Kinect for Windows to create applications that have the potential to revolutionize their products and processes.
Microsoft today announced the Kinect for Windows* will be launching in Hong Kong on 17 May 2012, enables developers, businesses and organizations to create new innovations with the magic of Kinect on the PC. Asian markets including Taiwan and South Korea will be also available in late May. In June, availability will be expanding to Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, India, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, additional 19 regional markets in total.
Latest 1.5v SDK will be released by end of May
The latest 1.5v of Kinect for Windows software development kit (SDK) will be available by the end of May. Among the most exciting new capabilities is Kinect Studio, an application that allows developers to record, playback and debug clips of users engaging with their applications. Also coming is what we called “seated” or “10-joint” skeletal tracking which provides the capability to track the head, neck and arms of either a seated or standing user. What is extra exciting about this functionality is that will work in both default and near mode (it enables the camera to see objects as close as 40 centimeters in front of the device)!
Suggested retail price of Kinect for Windows sensor* is HK$1,899.
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Kinect for Windows features
- Commercial ready – The Kinect for Windows SDK offers an installer, which makes it easy to install the Kinect for Windows runtime and driver components for end-user deployment.
- Enhanced sensor capabilities – The Kinect for Windows sensor expands the possibilities for innovation with features like Near Mode. In addition, up to 4 Kinect sensors can now be plugged into the same computer.
- Near mode – Enables the camera to see objects as close as 40 centimeters in front of the device, without losing accuracy or precision.
- Software improvements – One of the many improvements to the Kinect for Windows SDK is improved skeletal tracking, which lets developers control which user is being tracked by the sensor. In addition, the latest Microsoft Speech components, along with an improved acoustic model significantly improve speech recognition accuracy.
- Support and software updates – The Kinect for Windows hardware includes a one-year warranty, support, and access to software updates for both speech and human tracking.
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| Suggested retail price: | HK$1,899 |
| Launch date: | 17 May 2012 |
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| OS requirements: | Windows 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7, and Windows 8 Developer Preview (desktop applications only) |
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*The update of Kinect for Windows SDK can be downloaded at kinectforwindows.com/develop |
*Note: The sensor unit does not ship with any software, and will only operate with an application developed for Kinect for Windows. In addition, the Kinect for Windows sensor is intended to be used with the Kinect for Windows SDK or an application that was developed with this SDK. This product is not for use with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.
Website: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/kinectforwindows/
Enquiry: 3071 4868
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