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This program allows you to control a power point presentation using your computer's webcam and a set of markers. It is a toy example showing how a tracking device can be used as part of a computer human interface.
If you haven't done so:
Perform camera calibration using the provided application.
Print the tracked marker patterns (IGITutorial/Data/TrackedMarkers/markers.pdf), and separate the markers along the dashed lines. Make sure that the internal, black, marker square size is 50mm.
Cut them out and attach to a rigid planar surface. A standard index card is sufficiently rigid for our purposes.
Check that the camera can see the area where you intend to work, "Check Camera View". Popup window will close after a couple of seconds.
When the program is running and a marker is visible to the camera it will:
Remember to switch focus to the program you want to control. If the focus is on the "Remote Control" application nothing will happen.