The 'Sensor Bar' is just an infrared illuminator. The image sensor on the front captures an infrared image of the 'Sensor Bar'.
Given that the size of the sensor bar is known, with a fairly low resolution image from the Wii-mote, you can accurately calculate the distance to the bar, and the angle you're pointing at.
That's why Halogen lights might interfere with the Wii-mote, they emmit an awful lot of IR light that can effectively blind the Wii-mote image sensor, impeding the detection of the bar from the background image.
The same can happen if direct -strong- sunlight hits the image sensor.
Do you realize, that if the poll has any value whatsoever. It means that Wii will have a 51% market share, followed by XBox 360 36% and a 13% for PS3. That without taking into account market expansion and other factors. Interesting times indeed...
Great ad, It seems that it was shot in Buenos Aires (Argentina), apparently that the exact location is 'Retiro' (a train station) or 'Constitucion' (another train station).
If you happen to know Buenos Aires, take a closer look to the cab at the end.
'Wii' stumped: the mystery of the optical sensor
Jun 15th 2006 3:37PM (Joystiq)Given that the size of the sensor bar is known, with a fairly low resolution image from the Wii-mote, you can accurately calculate the distance to the bar, and the angle you're pointing at.
That's why Halogen lights might interfere with the Wii-mote, they emmit an awful lot of IR light that can effectively blind the Wii-mote image sensor, impeding the detection of the bar from the background image.
The same can happen if direct -strong- sunlight hits the image sensor.
Joystiq poll: Will the PS3 price affect your console combo?
May 28th 2006 8:50PM (Joystiq)It means that Wii will have a 51% market share, followed by XBox 360 36% and a 13% for PS3.
That without taking into account market expansion and other factors.
Interesting times indeed...
The XBOX 360 Ad You've Been Waiting For
Nov 23rd 2005 8:49PM (AdJab)