RingMouse User`s Manual
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1. Works on your finger not on your desk User s Manual PC Version i KANTEK INC 15 MAIN STREET ROCKAWAY NY 11518 1994 KANTEK INC All rights reserved Patent pending SPECTRUM is a Registered Trademark of KANTEK INC RingMouse is a Trademark of KANTEK INC Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation KANTEK i NC The User s Manual PC Version Kantek Inc East Rockaway NY 11518 1994 Kantek Inc All rights reserved RiafMilouse is a trademark of Kantek Inc SPECTRUM is a registered trademark of Kantek Inc Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation FCC WARNING STATEMENT NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re ori2. C Battery CR1632 or CR1620 with Adaptor Estimated battery life 1 Year approx How to obtain technical assistance Technical assistance can be obtained from your local dealer or directly from KANTEK We welcome your comments and suggestions KANTEK INC 15 Main Street East Rockaway NY 11518 Tel 800 536 3212 516 593 3212 Fax 516 593 3295 When requesting technical assistance please have the following information ready computer make model no amount of RAM installed CPU version of DOS or Windows printout of AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files peripheral boards installed display board and type and if any specific programs in which you were having problems operating the Rag Mewse This information will help us in finding a solution to your problem rev 3 16
3. then fewer points are received e Level 3 is the most difficult level There is one moving pole For each successful toss you gain an additional ring To exit the game press the key 12 3 D Demo This program shows movement with tracking in 3 dimensions Move your hand in the air Watch the tracking of the Mouse Push one of the buttons to light the area below the space shuttle Press the key to quit Draw This is similar to a standard 2D paint program with special features for the third dimension color width of line zoom These features are enabled by clicking on the buttons in the upper right corner of the screen To exit Draw press the amp key Troubleshooting Problem The following message appears on the screen RingMouse not found on COM a Solution A The ZisgMtouse receiver is plugged into the wrong serial port Check the serial port for its address as COM 1 or COM 2 B Verify that the plug from the receiving unit is connected properly to the computer C Reinstall driver by following the instructions with respect to the appropriate serial port D The Rag Moue receiver was not plugged into the computer during installation Plug in the receiver If you installed your RingMouse software in a different directory use the name of that directory here or COM 2 13 Problem After the Rag MHeuse is first installed there is no response Solution A Press one of the bu
4. Of Your RingMouse 15 Care Of The RingMouse scssssssssesesessssssssscscererssersssees 15 NONI Social E E A E 16 How To Obtain Technical Assistance s ssssssssesesees 16 3 Introduction Congratulations on your decision to purchase the Rieg Mouse The RingMouse is the ideal wireless replacement for your standard desktop mouse Additionally your RigMeuse is a state of the art 3 dimensional cordless pointing device with uses ranging from word processing and Windows applications to gaming virtual reality and design The accompanying software will provide you with examples of some of these uses With proper maintenance your R gMs se should provide years of enjoyment Theory of Operation The RingMouse is a state of the art input device The unit operates using ultrasonic very high frequency sound and infrared technologies The receiving unit contains 3 ultrasonic receivers and an infrared receiver The ring contains an ultrasonic and infrared transmitter By measuring the changes in the transmitted signal the receiving unit is able to perform trigonometric calculations to accurately track the location of the ring The infrared signal is used to detect the activation of the buttons Contents of the RxgHoue Package Ring The ring is an input device functionally equivalent to a mouse It transmits positional information to the receiving unit Receiving Unit The receiving unit sits on
5. ent or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e Shield interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CONTENTS Contents suecan n an 3 eo A e E P A F E E A O 4 Theory OT Operati ri soiin n 4 Contents Of The RingMouse Package scssssssssessseseeee 5 System Requirements soak cece evn nnadercissuancdeusincavns 5 Hardware MOMERMMEION canceacsosessnysvuxacasosecensesarassesennsngacarsensoses 6 Quick Sari eh ee CT ee ae ee 7 SoftWare NSIANAUON sacs ca sasesh chnsimrenensiounapcossentsinssoveasavsassvssens 9 Operation Of The RINQMOUSE scscsccessccecsscesecsseeeceese 11 Range Of RingMouse Operation cssssssscscssescesessscereees 11 Ringmouse 3 Dimensional Software s s0sssssseseseseeseeee 12 MrOUBIESNOOING soccer pacinenstighesuaineidesoicattuacaiaboxcccn 13 Hints For Smooth Operation
6. er down function from activating Should the unit power down during use the cursor will freeze on the screen and not respond to hand movement Should this occur simply press a button and control will be restored Note In order to extend battery life the ring unit has a built in power down feature After a period of approximately 1 minute of non use the ring shuts down In order to reactivate the ring press either button I T m aT Side View Top View a Range of RingMsuse operation 11 RingMouse 3 Dimensional Software Several games and demonstrations are included to demonstrate the true 3 dimensional abilities of the R g7Heuee From Windows double click on associated icons to run any of the following programs Note Requires DOS Driver be loaded prior to running Windows Ringe NOTE Requires 485K free conventional memory This is a hoop toss simulation This unique game replicates the tossing of rings onto poles Press the left button to grab a ring and release the button to release the ring The ring is tossed ina natural fashion This program works best with a sound card The game consists of 3 different levels e Level lis a simple level The goal is to get as many rings as possible onto the poles e Level 2 consists of colored poles and colored rings By throwing rings onto their corresponding poles the number of points received is multiplied If the ring falls on a pole of a different color
7. f the RigWMouse e The ring operates on line of sight Do not block the ring from the receiving unit The silver transmitter should point in the direction of the receiving unit e The ultrasonic signal is filtered but high frequency noise may affect RngMouse performance e When installing the Rg7Mewe in your serial port make sure that no other device is assigned to the port internal or external i e modem network etc Care of RingHouwe The RagMouse receiving unit and ring can be cleaned using a soft cloth Special care must be taken not to insert sharp pointed objects into the special silver colored ultrasonic transmitting and receiving units The unit must be kept away from liquids In the case of a malfunctioning ring replacement units are available from your dealer Replacement of the Battery The ring uses a standard watch battery The battery is removed by removing the screw in the bottom of the ring The replacement battery is placed with the positive side facing up If the battery is not easily removable by hand inset a thin blunt object i e screwdriver behind the battery and gently push it out 15 Specifications Resolution 100 dpi Technology Ultrasonic Infrared Tracking Area Up to 3 feet 90cm Tracking Mode Relative Sampling Rate 50 updates per second Interface RS 232C Baud Rate 4800 Switches 2 Power Requirements 10mA supplied by RS 232C port Operating Temperature 0 55
8. in a different directory substitute that directory in the place of Windows as stated above If you installed your RingMouse software in a different directory use the name of that directory here 10 Your Rng7Mouse now functions as a standard mouse To change the speed sensitivity or to reverse the buttons use the mouse section found in the Windows control panel For further information see the Microsoft Windows User s Guide Note movement of the RigMHouse is in correlation with the display Move the ring up to move the cursor up left to move the cursor left and likewise down and right You can have your R gMtsuse emulate a standard desktop mouse In Windows Setup choose R gMeuse desktop mouse emulator In this mode you move the ring back and forth to move the cursor up and down on the monitor Operation of the Rug Mouse The RingWMouse is operated by natural hand movements By moving your hand in front of the monitor opposite the receiving unit the cursor will follow these movements The silver transmitting element should be kept facing the receiving unit at all times The path from the ring to the receiving unit cannot be obstructed or control of the cursor will be lost see diagram Should control be lost it can be regained by simply returning your hand to an unobstructed position opposite the receiving unit It is important to note that one of the two buttons must be pressed occasionally to keep the pow
9. ip the ring on your index finger The ring is suitable for both right handed and left handed individuals It should be noted that the silver ultrasonic transmitter must be located on the right side pointing at the receiver unit see diagrams 8 Follow the software installation instructions fon Precaution The RingMouse ring unit should be kept away from small children to prevent ingestion Should the unit be ingested immediately contact your local poison control center Report the ring as an electronic device containing a lithium watch battery j The COM ports may or may not be labeled If there is no label the process is by trial and error If you choose COM 1 when you install the software and receive an error message the Ringmouse is not found on COM 1 try COM 2 Quick Start This section provides basic installation instructions for users familiar with the installation of peripheral devices To fully understand the operation of the Zwgouse it is recommended that you read the user s manual and the README file 1 Turn your computer off 2 Disconnect any other mouse or pointing device 3 Connect the receiving unit to a serial port COM 1 or COM 2 4 Place the receiving unit on the monitor facing the user 5 Turn on the computer and wait for it to boot 6 Insert the RagWMouse diskette into drive A or B NOTE nstallation via Windows or DOS will automatically install RingMouse Driver for both Wind
10. n If you choose the option not to update the AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files your need to run the R g7Mouwse drivers before you are able to use the RngMouse Follow the procedure outlined on the next page NOTE You may at any time re run the install program to update the AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files to have the Ring Mouse drivers load automatically when turning on your computer After running the install program be sure to re boot your computer The Z gMouse Under DOS If you did not make the changes to the AUTOEXEC BAT file as recommended in the installation program the R g Meuse driver must be run before the RingMouse will become active 1 Enter DOS 2 Type CD RINGMOUSE and gees 3 Type RMOUSE 1 and gee Your Ring 7Mouse should now be operational Should any problems be encountered refer to the Troubleshooting section The Ring Mouse Under Windows To manually install the Z g7 euse in Windows after installing the software follow the instructions below These instructions can be used to reinstall the previous mouse or pointing device 1 Enter DOS 2 Type CD WINDOWS pfen 3 Type SETUP ffm 4 Choose mouse and press gen 5 In line OTHER OEM Type C RMOUSE DRIVERS gies 6 Choose Zi gMsuse and press E 7 Terminate setup program following the instructions on the screen 8 Type WIN E The 1 is for COM 1 substitute 2 for COM 2 If Windows is installed
11. ows and DOS From Windows 1 From the Program Manager choose FILE from the Title Bar by pressing the and fF keys simultaneously 2 Press R for RUN 3 In the text box under Command Line type d INSTALL E replace d with your drive i e A or B 4 Follow the instructions on the screen On screens with choices move between them with the key From DOS 1 Type A or B and ffe 2 Type INSTALL and 3 Follow install instructions on the screen Note In order to activate the ring a button must be pressed Ring Mouse Installation Proper position of Ring on finger Software Installation The install program can be run from either DOS or Windows and will install automatically for both Follow the instructions below From Windows 1 From the Program Manager choose FILE from the Title Bar by pressing the and F keys simultaneously 2 Press R for RUN 3 In the text box under Command Line type dAINSTALL replace d with your drive i e A or B 4 Follow the instructions on the screen On screens with choices move between them with the key From DOS 1 Type A or B and 2 Type INSTALL and gir 3 Follow install instructions on the screen The install program gives you the option to change your system files AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS to load the RingMeuse drivers automatically This option makes the Zing Meuse active each time the computer is turned o
12. top of your monitor and receives the signals from the ring and converts them into a format readable by the computer User s Manual This manual provides the necessary information to take full advantage of your R gMtsuse and accompanying software For the latest information please read the README file 3 5 Floppy Diskette This diskette contains the drivers for using the Ring Mouse with DOS and Windows software along with the 3 dimensional demonstration programs and games To obtain 5 25 diskette contact your dealer System Requirements IBM PC compatible with an 80386 or higher CPU 1MB RAM 9 pin Serial Port Hard disk drive with 1 5 MB free space 3 5 Floppy disk drive MS DOS 3 3 or higher VGA display adapter recommended to run accompanying software Hardware Installation This section explains installation of your R gMowse hardware Proper installation is necessary for optimal functionality of your Rag Mosuse Improper installation may cause inconsistent operation Turn off the computer Disconnect any other mouse or pointing device Examine the computer to locate the 9 pin serial port connector Identify the port as COM 1 or COM 2 There may be more than one Choose the free port Unplug any other mouse or pointing device that may be present 5 Place the receiving unit on top of the monitor as shown on the next page 6 Connect the receiving unit cord to the chosen serial port 7 Sl
13. ttons Now try moving the ring B Examine the cable connection Be sure the cable is plugged in properly C Turn off computer Wait 30 seconds Turn computer back on D Reinstall drivers as directed in the manual E Verify that the ring is activated by pressing a button Problem The 3 D programs do not respond to the RagMeuse Solution The RingMouse driver was not run If you made the changes to your AUTOEXEC BAT file during setup then re boot your computer to load the driver automatically If you did not modify the AUTOEXEC BAT file then the driver must be installed manually Refer to the section Ring Mouse under DOS Problem Operation of the Rag7Heuse becomes erratic The cursor does not respond well to the ring Solution A There is interference from a noise source Try turning off any electrical appliances that are located in the same room as the computer You may not be able to hear the noise due to its high frequency B The battery is approaching the end of its life span Try replacing the battery 14 Hints for smooth operation of your ZixgWHowse e When using the Zag Meuse for the first time learn its range of operation Move it up down left right forward backward Move it at different velocities Also learn the space of operation in front of the receiving unit by moving it to its limits Remember you are using a wireless spatial device so you the user define the physical position o
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