Logitech is doing something quite interesting by way of integration with the Vive Tracker, and the result is that a keyboard will make its entry into the virtual world.
Logitech is announcing its Bridge Developer Kit, and is making an attractive call on app makers and software developers to help transform the project into reality—our reality.
A Logitech video was posted recently announcing the SDK for HTC Vive and Vive Tracker. The walk-through explained what Logitech aims to do along with information on the Bridge SDK.
Vincent Tucker, director of strategy and innovation, Logitech, presented his case.
“Many people are expressing the desire to have an effective typing-experience in VR,” he said, and this is what Logitech is trying to address.
After all, there are situations where the user still needs a keyboard to interact with applications, he said in a guest blog, from productivity-driven or desktop scenarios, to games, social applications and content browsing
He said when you link the HTC Vibe tracker to the keyboard with the software, it gives you a 3-D model of the keyboard in the virtual environment. You can see your hands and how they interact with the keyboard.
One key advantage in this keyboard in VR appears that you can see your keyboard, your hand and type without having to remove your headset.
Specifically, they found a way for the HTC Vive Tracker to represent a keyboard across the Steam VR system. The software presents an overlaid virtual representation of the keyboard in a VR application, with animations when keys are pressed. “It’s compatible with all apps that are developed based on SteamVR,” he said in the Vive blog.
Logitech is looking for some developers and they recommend those who are interested to apply for a dev kit. “We’re really excited to see what you guys put together and can’t wait to work with you,” said Tucker in the video.
Fifty of these kits will be sent to select developers. The application deadline is November 16. The challenge: Creating experiences centered around a VR keyboard.
News Source: https://blog.vive.com/us/2017/11/02/introducing-the-logitech-bridge-sdk/
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