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Originally Posted by SEE
'reverse engineered' = punter could use a web cam or Wimote instead of the NP bespoke optics.
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"Reverse engineering is the process of discovering the technological principles of a human made device, object or system through analysis of its structure, function and operation. It often involves taking something (e.g., a mechanical device, electronic component, or software program) apart and analyzing its workings in detail to be used in maintenance, or to try to make a new device or program that does the same thing without using or simply duplicating (without understanding) any part of the original."
From Wikipedia, no need to search deeper definition.
Freetrack uses "reverse engineering" only to get the data Freetrack uses and communicate with games through TIR interface.
If you put in "general terms", people think that Freetrack itself is only one "hack" of NP HT solution, using a webcam insted of the fancy NP webcam without IR filter. No, it's an independent and fully functional 6DOF HT solution, with own interface.
That point can't be stressed enough, because some people don't even understand that in 2011. Freetrack can do all your work through Freetrack own interface without a trace of "reverse engineering" NP work. We just need that games access Freetrack data through Freetrack Interface.
If someone is against this, don't know what free market and free choice means.