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Data Sheet August 8, 1993
vrTraderTM
Real Time Stock Market Visualization
in Three Dimensions
Purpose: To give stock, options, and commodity traders the
ability to visualize and navigate through a portfolio in real
time and in three dimensions.
Description: vrTrader consists of a world in which stock,
option, and commodity data are represented by three dimensional
objects, real-time graphs, and text. Stocks are projected onto
a matrix defined by standard industrial codes (SIC) and stock
market exchanges. The behavior and color of each stock object,
as well as the presence of user-specified "alerts" (spinning,
blinking, and auditory cues) are used to indicate buying or
selling opportunities. Specific characteristics of each stock,
such as the existence of recent news reports, are dynamically
updated and displayed.
The vrTrader system uses Data Broadcasting Corporation's
Signal box which receives real-time quotes via FM radio and
cable television. Avatar has expanded stock traders' ability
to visualize market data by combining several advanced
technologies including texture mapping, sound, voice
recognition, advanced navigational aids, and an intelligent
agent.
Performance: The user can view up to 300 stocks, market
indices, options, or futures simultaneously from a choice of
more than 55,000 issues. Both real-time and delayed (15
minutes) quotes are supported. The user can assign visible
thresholds and auditory alerts to monitor each stock's volume,
price, and fundamentals.
Hardware and Software Required: vrTrader will run on an 80486
or Pentium-based system with one SPEA FIRE graphics board used
for rendering. Data Broadcasting Corporation's Signal Box and
Subscription service are also required.
Base Price:
Software: vrTrader software $1995
Hardware: SPEA Fire 860 Board $1795
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Total $3790
Call 1-800-367-4670 (Data Broadcasting Corporation) for a price
quote on either a delayed or real-time FM or cable Signal box
for stocks, options, and futures. Prices for the Signal box
vary from $295 for FM and $495 for Cable while the real-time
quote subscription service starts at about $250/month for AMEX,
NYSE, and OTC.
Options: vrTrader can also be used in a exhibition or trading
room environment. vrTrader supports a variety of display
options for projection television and stereo viewing. Sound
and voice control are also available. Contact Avatar Partners
for details and pricing information.
For more information contact:
Mr. Peter Rothman
Managing Partner
Voice: 408-338-6460
FAX: 408-338-6462
E-mail: avatarp@well.sf.ca.us
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Press Release August 2, 1993
vrTraderTM
Real Time Stock Market Visualization
in Three Dimensions
Avatar Partners, a virtual reality software and consulting firm
based in Boulder Creek California, has created vrTrader , a
tool for visualizing multi-dimensional data specifically for
assessing, buying, and selling of stocks, options, and other
commodities. Currently on exhibit at the Zurich stock exchange,
vrTrader displays financial data and news "alerts" as it
happens across major markets (stock exchanges) and industries.
vrTrader consists of a world in which stock, option, and
commodity data are represented by three dimensional objects,
real-time graphs, and text. Stocks are projected onto a matrix
defined by standard industrial codes (SIC) and stock market
exchanges. The behavior and color of each stock object, as well
as the presence of user-specified "alerts" (spinning, blinking,
and auditory cues) are used to indicate buying or selling
opportunities. Specific characteristics of each stock, such as
the existence of recent news reports, are dynamically updated
and displayed.
The vrTrader system demonstrated at Siggraph used Data
Broadcasting Corporation's Signal box which broadcasts
real-time quotes via FM radio and cable television. Avatar has
expanded stock traders' ability to visualize market data by
combining several advanced technologies including texture
mapping, sound, voice recognition, advanced navigational aids,
and an intelligent agent.
vrTrader was developed using AmberC++TM, an object-oriented
extension to Sense8 Corporation's WorldToolKit (version 2.0),
running on an 80486 system with one SPEA FIRE board for
rendering. CrystalEyes glasses from StereoGraphics Corporation
provided stereoscopic display which made the stock objects
appear projected in front of the computer monitor. Creative
Technology's Sound Blaster board was used to provide sound
throughout the system. The system will also include a voice
recognition capability to enable the operator to control the
system through voice commands instead of the keyboard or
Spaceball buttons.
Advanced navigational aids were provided to enhance the user's
ability to navigate in the virtual world. For this purpose,
Avatar developed a Head Up Display (HUD) similar to the
displays used in advanced fighter aircraft. The HUD can be
used to select specific stocks simply by looking at them or
issuing a voice command. Once a stock has been selected, the
HUD provides the user with detailed information about the
selected item. Price and volume data for selected issues are
also available, and a voice cue informs the user of the name of
the issue selected. The HUD also provides the users with
navigational cues to help orient themself in the virtual
world. Navigational cues include a guidance arrow which can be
controlled to point at various objects in the virtual world.
By flying along the arrow, the user can navigate to the
selected object.
An intelligent agent can lead the user to buying opportunities
or other interesting aspects of the virtual world. The agent
responds to voice commands and answers using sampled speech
segments. For guidance and control, the agent employs
algorithms originally developed for the control of missiles and
fighter aircraft.
For more information contact:
Mr. Peter Rothman
Senior Partner
Voice: 408-338-6294
E-mail: avatarp@well.sf.ca.us