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This page explains the general operations and functions of VRHandsFrame.

Generating the Frame for Cropping​

To perform VRHandsFrame functions, you need to generate the frame and crop the field of VR view using hand gestures.

While pressing the grip buttons on both hands, bring both hands close together and make a gesture of creating a frame with both hands.
Try posing with one palm facing towards you and the other palm twisting away from you.

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Once the hands gesture is recognized, the frame is generated between your hands.

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VRHandsFrame General Functions​

VRHandsFrame allows you to perform the following functions on the cropped image.

  • Preview, Save, and Share (Photo Function)
  • Character Recognition and Translation
  • Scanning 2D codes

Preview, Save, and Share (Photo function) ​

You can preview the cropped image and save or share it. Since it crops the view in VR, if another overlay app is running, the UI may be reflected in the image.

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The resolution of the cropped image depends on the settings of SteamVR and your head-mounted display.
The higher the VR display resolution, the longer the cropping process will take.

Character recognition and Translation ​

VRHandsFrame recognizes the characters in the captured image and performs machine translation.
It support 21 languages.

There is a daily and monthly limit on the number of character recognition and translation usages. When the limit is reached, the engine will automatically switch to a slower one.

Scanning 2D Code​

VRHandsFrame analyzes the 2D code contained in the captured image and displays the results.
If the scanned result is a URL, you can open the link in your desktop browser.

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It will be easier to recognize if you frame the 2D code from the front, without tilting it as much as possible.
Also, if the VR display resolution is too low, the 2D code may not be recognized.

Switching Modes​

While the frame is being generated, icons are displayed on both hands.
Before finalizing the cropped position, you need to specify which function to use.
You can switch modes by pressing the trigger button on the hand that has the icon for each function displayed.

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The mode changes in the following order;

Photo → Translation → Scanning 2D Code → Photo ...

Determine the Crop Area​

You can change the crop position and size of the frame by holding down the grip button and moving the controllers.

Perform the Assigned Function​

To execute functions, press the trigger button with the check mark icon.
The result of cropping will be displayed on a newly generated panel.

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Frame cropping may fail in the following cases.

  • the color of the background or part of the subject is extremely similar to the frame color
  • the frame size is extremely small or large
  • the frame is partially or completely out of view

Start the Self-timer​

If you press both trigger buttons simultaneously while generating the frame, the self-timer will start.
The frame will be fixed in the position at the moment you release the trigger buttons.

The number of seconds remaining on the self-timer can be determined by the progress of the frame color change.
After the self-timer countdown has finished, the assigned function will be executed.

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While the self-timer is counting, you can grip the frame itself with one hand and fine-tune its position.