You can now download an executable version of the Virtual Viewpoint code. Warning: this is a draft of an experimental program and there are many problems that still need to be worked on. Updated: A new version of the executable that fixes the display resolution problem is now available. The link at the bottom of this post has been updated to point to virtualviewpoint_002.zip. Please tell us if this works for you.

What you'll need:

• Webcam (must be automatically recognized by Windows)
• Windows XP (Sorry, we've only tested on Windows XP.)
• Executable and associated files. See download instructions in the next section.
• You will need to have Version 2.0 (2.0.50727.42) of the Microsoft .NET framework runtime installed. Microsoft .NET Download

Download:

• Download, save to a directory, and unzip. Download link at bottom of post.
• VirtualViewpoint.exe - executable. Click on this to run.
• bubbles.png - picture of the bubbles.
• background.png - background picture. You can substitute your own .png picture by naming it background.png.
• config.dat - configures screens. You can edit this file if you are adventurous. The default is for a 15 inch wide screen.

Operation and Controls:

• Place the webcam above the screen and connect to your computer.
• For best results, the camera should see a plain background and the space should be well-lit.
• Sit back about a meter from the camera and screen.
• Execute the program VirtualViewpoint.exe. (Webcam must already be connected.)
• Press "S" to start the eye tracking.
• Now shift your head position and watch the screen change accordingly. Be careful not to go outside the view of the webcam, which is typically fairly narrow.
• If the algorithm loses track of your eyes, press "S" again to reset the eye tracking.
• To increase reality of the 3-D virtual viewpoint experience, try closing one eye. Be careful not to cover your eye with anything as it will fool the eye-tracking.
• You might try pressing "SPACE" when your head is centered to recalibrate.
• Press "ESC" to exit the program
• Have fun, and give us your feedback.

Download Virtual Viewpoint Demo Here