Virtual reality is undoubtedly the biggest hot spot in the current technology industry. In 2015, the amount of venture capital reached nearly 700 million dollars. From the initial virtual reality equipment, the following virtual reality content, and the improvement of the virtual reality ecological chain, 2016 can be said to be a very important year for the entire virtual reality industry The live broadcast platforms have adjusted their strategies, arranged virtual reality business, and wanted to make a fortune. How to cut in and divide up this big cake has nothing to do with the author. As a small house of science and technology, they love life, sports, watching a (small) movie, and how to use virtual reality technology to watch a comfortable and happy movie, This is what I care about most. Next, let's talk about the first 3D headworn movie viewing device in China, Cancer T1.
VR devices in the current market can be divided into three categories:
1. External headwear device, with good user experience, independent screen, complex product structure and high technical content, but constrained by data lines, they cannot move freely, such as HTC live Oculus Rift。
2. Integrated headwear equipment, also called VR all-in-one machine, has few products. It can enjoy the visual impact of 3D stereoscopy in the virtual world without any input/output devices.
3. The mobile terminal head display device has simple structure and low price. It can be viewed as long as it is put into the mobile phone, and it is easy to use, such as Holy Mirror VR, Storm VR glasses, etc.
Cancer T1 is different from the above concepts. Cancer T1 is an integrated 3D head mounted display from Zhongchuang Huaying Technology Co., Ltd., focusing on "personal private 3D cinema". The biggest highlight is its exclusive two-way 2.6 inch LTPS TFT display technology, similar to the smart TV moving to the display helmet, which is the first 3D head mounted personal cinema equipment in China, It is committed to greatly improving the viewing experience of users. Strictly speaking, Cancer T1 is not a real VR product, but a VR subdivision product.
Don't be wordy, first figure above~
PART ONE | Parameters
Cancer T1 adopts 4-core CPU, 1G running memory, customized development based on Android 5.1 system, and its output uses two 2.6 inch LTPS TFT displays with a resolution of 1280 * 1440, displaying PPI 580. Sony HMZ-T2 and LeEco helmets also use this resolution, and are committed to achieving the effect of 750 inch screen @ 20 meters visual distance; OffScreen Touch+intelligent speech recognition is used for input, 2.4G, 5G WIFi, Bluetooth 4.0 are supported, and 5000mAh lithium battery is built-in, which can last for three to five hours.
▲ Cancer T1 parameter
In view of the above product parameters, the author has two questions in mind:
Cancer T1 weighs about 290g, similar product Heijing weighs about 260g, and Cancer T1 weighs a little 30g. After all, it's something you carry on your head. It takes about an hour to watch a movie. I wonder if it will affect your wearing comfort?
OffScreen Touch， What? A little bit of black technology...
PART TWO | Unpacking
The design of the packing box of Cancer T1 is mainly black, supplemented by dark gold words, giving a bright feeling. The front and center are the product logo and SLOGAN of Cancer - "MAXCRAB" "Cinema on the retina! 3D look everywhere", thanks to the color matching, is particularly prominent. On the side are the physical picture of the product and the expression of the main product features. On the back is the product nameplate, which briefly describes the relevant configuration parameters and company information of the product. The packaging box adopts the drawer style stretching design, and the inner box can be easily pulled out through the reserved pull rope on the side, The whole box is slightly thick and textured in the hand.
▲ Cancer T1 packing box
▲ The pulling rope is reserved on the side of the Cancer T1 packing box, which is convenient to pull out the drawer
▲ Cancer T1 packing box back+product related information
Pulling open the drawer of the box along the pull cord, we found that there was a hole in it. The original Cancer T1 was also designed with an inner packaging to protect the product in a double-layer way. The inner packaging was oval in appearance, with rounded edges and corners, much like a portable suitcase. The hard shell design was adopted, and the printing was mainly black. The logo of the Cancer in the middle was blue+white, which set off a more eye-catching picture, There are three foldable pull rings in the back design, which are equipped with a bag hanging rope, which is convenient to carry out. It is a careful design.
▲ Open the packing box, there is a portable bag inside
▲ The black tone of the portable bag is dominant, and the logo is eye-catching
▲ Portable bag+two-way zipper design
▲ Portable bag+pull ring+lanyard, easy to carry out
Can't wait to open the portable bag. Mm-hmm. It's really a design of the trunk. The upper side+mesh storage bag stores all relevant wires, including charging wires, data wires HDMI cable, extended USB cable, and headset cable. On the lower side are the product, host, and charger. Careful slotting and positioning are carried out according to the product size to avoid product transportation bumps, impacts, and careful design.
▲ Upper side+storage bag
▲ The host is also carefully fixed
▲ Instruction manual+precautions
▲ Charger 5V/2A output
▲ Charging line
▲ HDMI cable, connecting equipment and host
▲ Extension line
▲ All metal earphone, looks very good
In addition to the iconic "helmet", there is also a remote control in the box. Mm-hmm. This is the input remote control of Cancer T1, the legendary Off Screen Touch technology. It has to be said that it also has another identity: the brain of Cancer T1 - the host computer. Android 5.1 system runs in this remote control.
Off Screen-Touch， From the name, it means off screen touch. It is a device that provides input for Cancer T1. It is committed to allowing users to input flexibly and quickly without looking at the handle. At the same time, the remote control is also equipped with voice shortcut keys for intelligent speech recognition, which is used for auxiliary input. Interestingly, there is an "endoscope" on the top of the remote control, An 8 megapixel high-definition camera, while enjoying the "personal secret movie", can also open the external camera with one key at the same time, pay attention to the outside world and the surrounding situation, and find out if someone is peeping at me? Will you hit the wall when you walk? Are cats and dogs making trouble? Hehe, I have to say that the manufacturer is very considerate.
▲ Cancer T1 remote controller has the functions of both host and remote controller, and it also has the functions of off screen touch, voice recognition, volume button, TF expansion, mini HMDI, micro USB, endoscope, on/off button, indicator light, etc.
▲ The navigation key consists of five keys: the return key, the HOME key, the OK key, the 3D key, and the camera key. There is nothing to say about the first three keys. The camera key can open the endoscope with one key to learn about the outside world and the surrounding environment. The 3D key can switch 2D/up/down 3D/left/right 3D with one key.
▲ Off screen touch consists of 9 keys
▲ TF card expansion slot, maximum expandable 128G
▲ The host mini HMDI interface is worn+Mic radio hole
▲ Speech recognition button
▲ Qipa Technology - Endoscope
▲ Endoscope - 8 megapixel HD camera
▲ Micro USB charging connector
▲ Back of remote control - switch on button
▲ Volume+, - keys
▲ There is an indicator light in the middle of the remote control product LOGO. The blue light indicates normal operation, and the red light indicates insufficient power.
The biggest part of Cancer T1 is the head mounted display, which is available in white, red and gold in official publicity. It seems that only white models have been sold at present. Xuanyuan also has a white prototype, with gray panel+white frame, streamline sports car shape, good visual effect, both fashion and technology, and relatively simple internal structure, only objective lens, display * 2 MHDMI input, headphone input, adjustment knob, etc. In order to take into account the consumer groups with different head shapes and sizes, the Cancer T1 head mounted display has made a lot of efforts in details, such as the user adjusts the pupil spacing width, visual diopter (adjustable by 0~500 degrees through the objective lens peripheral turntable), forehead height, head size, etc., and is committed to improving the user's experience effect, Come and see it first:
▲ Cancer T1 Head mounted Display - Back View
▲ Cancer T1 Head mounted Display Front View
▲ White forehead bracket, adjustable angle, suitable for people with different forehead heights
▲ The forehead contact surface is supported by soft cushion to avoid injury and long-term pressure on the forehead
▲ Cancer T1 head mounted display - front face, the product logo in the middle can light up after power on
▲ Blue LED backlight, just like this
▲ Cancer T1 head mounted display - rear zoom knob, which is molded with flexible ABS plastic. Rotate the knob according to the size of the head to adjust the tightness. There are two in total, one is located at the back of the head, and the other is located at the back of the head. It is a very ingenious design.
▲ The contact surface is also supported by cushion to avoid pressing the head.
▲ Power on effect.
▲ Xuanyuan Invites a Royal Model
▲ Actual wearing effect
▲ mHDMI input, headphone output interface
▲ The headphone winding can be fixed by the hook of the body, which is of intimate design.
▲ Earphone cable hook details.
▲ Details of forehead support contact surface.
Detailed adjustment video of various parts of Cancer T1 head mounted display:
With such a large amount of appearance introduction, let's make a brief summary. Cancer T1 ranges from the packaging box, to the portable bag, to the product accessories, to the detailed design of the product, from the choice of binocular independent imaging LTPS TFT screen, to the exclusive development of the "dual screen into the eye" 3D processing chip, from the split weight reduction design of the host and the head mounted display, From the experience of blind touch and blind operation of OffScreen Touch touch control to the design of exotic endoscope, all of them highlight their high demand for design. To put it bluntly, it is necessary to make a big difference from other head mounted display products, highlight the characteristics of their own products, and attract their own customer resources. I think Cancer T1 is a product that can be made with heart, taking into account the actual wear Some problems in the operation process and corresponding solutions have been made, but there are also some regrets. For example, the diopter can only be adjusted within 500 degrees. What should we do if the myopia exceeds 500 degrees? After wearing it on the head, it was found that the diopter was not adjusted well, and it needed to take off the whole headwear to adjust it, which was slightly troublesome; The headgear is made of flexible plastic material, integrated with the body, but cannot be folded. Wouldn't it be tragic if it was accidentally broken
PART THREE | Experience
Whether the product is good or not depends on the actual experience and content.
In the afternoon, I sent my son to participate in the Lego robot training course. The course takes about two hours. The two hour gap provides a place for Cancer T1 to use. It is also the first time for Cancer T1 to go out with Xuanyuan and receive the attention of the people in Yantai, You can just carry the carry on bag of Cancer T1 when you go out. The hard shell design of the carry on bag can effectively protect the equipment inside from being squeezed by external forces. Unfortunately, it is still a little large, and it is a little inconvenient to carry when you go out.
There is no shortage of people in the waiting room of the training classroom. In full view of the public, Xuanyuan knew that the time for propaganda (installation) was coming. He skillfully turned on the machine, connected the remote controller and the head mounted display, and finally put it on his head. All the movements were done in one go, and the work was beautiful~
▲ Looks cool~I come from Mars~
It was quiet before my eyes, but all kinds of comments came from my ears:
"Wow, this is VR."
"Where can I put my phone?"
"... what's that thing in your hand?"
▲ Have a sense of technology~Have you?
It seems that propaganda (costume) and transmission (forcing) still have some effect, and the sense of existence explodes instantly.
Just plug in the earphone, and you can watch my little movie as if nobody is watching~
Huh?
I felt my head for a long time, but I didn't touch the earphone~
▲ Actual wearing effect
Mom's egg~
The customer was forced to wear clothes and forgot to plug in the earphone cable. A thousand grass mud horses galloped past
Xuanyuan wanted to ask his friends to help him, but he felt a little embarrassed. How could he need help with such a tall and fashionable equipment~
Ha~I suddenly thought of the camera in front of the remote control~
▲ Cancer T1 - Endoscope
It's good to have an endoscope..
OK~Let's stop narcissism and get down to business.
Press the power on button of the remote control for 3 seconds to power on. The main interface can be seen from the power on to the head mounted display, which takes about 10~15 seconds. Compared with Android, it is standard.
▲ Cancer T1 main interface
The main page of Cancer T1 has Movies, local videos, TV series, search, games 3D, settings and other shortcut icons. The status field in the upper right corner can display WiFi, power and time. Overall, the layout is simple and clear. The operation options can be seen at a glance on the main interface. There is no need to enter the complex second-order menu. The shortcut icon switch on the main page adopts 3D transition effect, and the corresponding sliding operation is carried out in the touch control area above the handle, and the selected operation is carried out through the OK key, The operation mode is similar to that of the touch screen, but it is still a little uncomfortable for the first time. It needs practice. The user's learning cost is slightly higher. The key of OffScreen Touch is less sensitive and accurate than that of the traditional cross scheme. Especially when entering complex numbers and letters, such as entering WIFI passwords, the user is crazy The feeling of outrage, the input efficiency is not as fast as the cross direction button....
▲ Two handed operation is required at the initial stage - high learning cost
▲ When input is not sensitive - it will be crazy
▲ Blame me - silently note the key position
▲ The remote control feels good
Actual operation video of remote control off screen touch, navigation key, voice recognition and other functions:
The content ecology of Cancer T1 mainly refers to "Cancer Ecology", which forms a closed loop through "hardware+content". The hardware refers to Cancer T1, and the content refers to the integration of high-quality 3D film and television content through in-depth cooperation with iQIYI to form a movie service model with Cancer T1 as the core platform. After connecting to WiFi, you can click to enter movies, TV dramas and 3D pages, and just watch your favorite videos. If there is no WiFi signal, you can only download video resources in advance and load them into the TF card, and watch them through the "local video" of Cancer T1 system. The only difference between the two is the access path, 2D There is not much difference in 3D experience effect, just put them together to watch the experience. Xuanyuan tried to watch the 3D movie sources Ant Man and Dragon's Gate Inn, and through the "3D" on the remote control Switch "button to switch the 3D mode. Pay attention to switching to the left and right 3D mode. The stereoscopic feeling will come out in an instant. In the empty black space, the big screen in front of you is more prominent, which gives you the feeling of watching a movie theater The 3D effect is good, much better than the VR box of "one screen split display" I used before. It seems that the effect of two 720 high-definition screens+the exclusive 3D video decoding algorithm of Cancer is indeed not covered. But unfortunately, the gyroscope sensor is not embedded in the T1 head mounted display of Cancer, and the 3D video decoding algorithm can only view 2D and 3D film sources, and does not support 360 degree VR film sources, To be exact, 360 degree panoramic film source can be played, but the picture is deformed and has no panoramic effect.
▲ The clarity and 3D effect of Cancer T1 are both good. After watching a movie, I still have more than enough.
Then there is the vertigo that everyone cares about. When watching ordinary 2D movies and 3D movies (played in format, left and right 3D movie sources play in left and right 3D mode, and up and down 3D movie sources play in up and down 3D mode), there is no obvious vertigo, but when switching 3D modes, the eyes will feel uncomfortable, Especially when the left and right 3D film sources are switched to the up and down 3D format, and the 2D film sources are switched to the 3D mode, the eyes are very uncomfortable.
▲ Cancer T1 will feel uncomfortable when switching to 3D mode.
▲ Personal private 3D cinema - watching (small) films in public will not affect each other.
Next, let's talk about Cancer T1's black technology "endoscope". Xuanyuan personally thinks it is a very nice and interesting additional function. For example, on an occasion like today, if you want to know whether your friends around have been shocked by Xuanyuan who wears "high-tech" on his head, you just need to open the endoscope without brain tonic, While watching the movie, you can also peek at the beautiful women playing mobile phones on the same screen. This 8 megapixel camera is not covered. It has an auto focus function and can see the freckles on your face clearly... The only drawback is the lack of zoom function. People who are far away can only look far away... Of course, this is not a serious use function of the endoscope. I think the focus of the manufacturer's design of this function is to help users go to the bathroom when they are in a hurry to urinate while watching the movie. Then you can turn on the camera and find a way to the bathroom to avoid being hit by the wall.
▲ While watching the movie, you can also peek at the beauty on the same screen.
Live video of Cancer T1 endoscope effect:
For the function of Cancer T1 intelligent speech recognition, Xuanyuan seriously used Mandarin, dialect, English and other contexts for testing. As expected, Cancer T1 has a relatively high recognition rate for Mandarin, and a relatively quiet environment helps the recognition accuracy. Then, voice recognition needs networking~networking~networking~, Without WIFI, the system doesn't kill you at all, which is very unpleasant. The operation steps of voice recognition are very simple. Click the voice recognition key on the side of the remote control, speak, and identify the system. The Xuanyuan Brain Cave opens. Test whether you can connect to WIFI through voice and input the WIFI password. Pick up the remote control and send the command "Set" to Cancer T1 “WIFI”、 "Connect xxxx", "Enter password xxx" "..." As you can imagine, Xuanyuan guessed that all the kids in the rest area were looking at a "snake disease" with a head mounted display and shouting at the remote control in surprise...
▲ Cancer T1 intelligent speech recognition - a serious test.
Thanks to the split design of the host and the head mounted display, the Cancer T1 head mounted display weighs only 290g, much less than the Sony HMZ-T2 and LeEco helmets of the VR all-in-one, but about 30g more than the similar product Hicko. In fact, if you wear it to watch a whole movie, you will still feel uncomfortable if there is no support behind your neck, unless the film content is very stimulating, To forget the fatigue of cervical vertebra is another matter. In a word, Xuanyuan suggests that it is important to adjust a more comfortable posture when watching movies for a long time.
▲ It is recommended to adjust a comfortable posture.
Live video of main interface, 3D play, setting and other functions of Cancer T1 system:
Experience summary: thanks to the separate host, ingenious ergonomic design and the use of flexible materials, the Cancer T1 head mounted display is actually more comfortable to wear. However, the hands-on experience of OffScreen Touch is not satisfactory, and preliminary adaptation and learning are required. The external camera has good playability, and it is a pity that voice recognition cannot be recognized offline, On the host side, 4-core CPU+1G memory is in good order. Playing (1280 * 1440) 2K video can only be said to work, but it still needs to wait for 2-4 seconds to switch 3D mode. 8-core CPU+2/4G memory is a good choice. Currently, we only cooperate with iQIYI in terms of resources. There are relatively no more options for content. We look forward to the future ecological resource construction.
PART FOUR | Summary
After a week of in-depth contact with Cancer T1, Xuanyuan has a deeper understanding of T1. From the initial surprise of T1, to the later craziness and complaint about the remote control input method, to the objective analysis of T1's market positioning, Cancer T1 has been positioned as a VR segmentation product "only for 3D viewing" from the beginning, avoiding the "vertigo" of VR all-in-one machine Such insurmountable weaknesses in the short term. Market operation is carried out in the shortest range, and superior forces are concentrated to effectively obtain user resources. There is no problem in strategy and direction. However, the most difficult problem is the lack of content resources. Although T1 expandable TF card and computer, box energy peripherals, and head mounted displays are only used as display devices, So why do users have to watch through T1's headgear? Hard start companies can create excellent products by in-depth research on users' needs and meeting their needs, not just by one cavity of enthusiasm. We expect Cancer to do better and go further in user experience and cancer ecology.
advantage:
For similar products of 2000+or more, Cancer T1 only costs 1999 yuan, and the cost performance is good;
Unique modeling, with a sense of fashion and technology;
Solid materials, Comfortable to wear without dizziness;
It has rich functions, including endoscope, voice recognition, off screen input and other additional functions;
Insufficient:
It can only adjust the diopter within 500 degrees. How about those with myopia over 500 degrees?
After wearing it on the head, it was found that the diopter was not adjusted well, and it needed to take off the whole headwear to adjust it, which was slightly troublesome;
The hands-on experience of OffScreen Touch is not satisfactory;
No panoramic effect when playing VR source;
The content is relatively insufficient.
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