System information

Vicon MX Hardware System Reference ix
Preface
This book provides detailed information on the features and
functionality of each hardware component of Vicon MX, an integrated
system for motion measurement and analysis. It describes the
specialized MX cameras, MX units, and MX network equipment and
their controls, indicators, and connectors, as well as supplied
accessories, calibration apparatus, and cables. It also describes the
types of third-party devices you can integrate in the system.
Audience
This book is intended for those who will be using Vicon MX to provide
high-resolution motion capture data that can be applied to real-time
and offline applications. Much of the information in this book is
intended for technically qualified operators only; such material is
explicitly indicated.
Vicon MX motion capture data is typically used in the following types
of applications:
• Engineering, such as visualization simulation, virtual
prototyping, and virtual reality.
• Entertainment, such as computer game character animation,
full motion video (FMV)/cut-scenes, advertising spots, and on-set
character previews.
• Life Sciences, such as sports performance, gait analysis,
neuroscience, physical therapy and object tracking in medical
environments.
This book does not assume any previous experience with Vicon
products. If you have used a previous Vicon V-series system (such as
Vicon V460, V6, V612, V624, or V8i), you will notice some differences
in components and terminology between previous systems and
Vicon MX. All Vicon MX concepts and hardware components are
described fully in this book.
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