Vivid Group - Mandala Citations
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Warme-S. (1994). Mandala sport simulators.
Virtual Reality World.  vol.2, no.5.  pp. 44-6, 48-9.  Sept.-Oct. 1994.
Abstract:
	The Vivid Group has recently focused much of its technology development
     on the creation of a line of sports simulators.  Using its Mandala
     System.  Vivid has interpreted several different sports into interactive
     computer-generated simulations.  The Mandala System uses a video camera
     interface to allow players to interact directly with a virtual world. 
     The players see their own image superimposed over digital backgrounds,
     and they can interact without having to wear, touch, or hold any
     hardware.  This unencumbered interface is suited to the high level of
     activity necessary for an enjoyment sporting experience.  To accompany
     its new line of simulators, the Vivid Group has developed a series of
     modules designed to provide a portable 'arena' for game players.  These
     modules may be configured to offer any single sport or give the user a
     choice of several sports.

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Rose-A. (1992.)
Murphy-H-J. (ed.)
Access for persons with disabilities through hypermedia and virtual
     reality.
In Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference 'Technology and Persons with
     Disabilities'.  Los Angeles, CA, USA.  pp. 437-41.  Office Disabled
     Student Services.  18-21 March 1992. California State Univ., Northridge.  Northridge, CA, USA. 

Abstract:
	Sophisticated hypermedia, virtual reality and video-projection programs
     and technologies can be explored and can give us a peek into the promised
     benefits of those complex systems for use by the disabled.  To begin this
     exploration, the following products, research tools, prototypes and
     programs are used for illustrative purposes: QuickTime Navigable Movies,
     explorable two dimensional digital environments, developed by Apple
     Computer, Inc.;  Guides, a multimedia navigation tool prototype from
     Apple Computer, Inc.;  Life Forms, an interactive software package to be
     used in the creation of dance movement and composition, from MacroMedia; 
     Parents...Join The Discussion, an interactive laserdisc virtual
     discussion group prototype, produced by graduate students at San
     Francisco State University;  and two programs adopting aspects of the
     landmark METAPLAY and VIDEOPLACE environments designed by M. Krueger-Very
     Nervous System, an interactive gestural music system;  and the Mandala
     Virtual Reality System, a complete human interface multimedia package,
     from The Vivid Group.
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Warme-S. (1994.).
The Mandala Virtual World System, or, virtual reality-no strings
     attached.
Virtual Reality World.  vol.2, no.2.  pp. 65-71.  March-April 1994.

Abstract:
	Sometimes the real world just isn't enough, and people eagerly leave
     reality behind while expanding their digital horizons.  The Mandala
     Virtual World System lets you step into a computer-generated reality. 
     The Vivid Group has created an unencumbered form of virtual reality that
     frees you from any physical restraints in your quest for a higher level
     of electronic interactivity.  A Mandala experience uses the movements of
     the entire body as a computer control device.  The popularity of the
     Mandala System has confirmed what you may have suspected all along:
     people are eager to interact with the digital world.  The ability to do
     this while retaining full mobility and freedom is very desirable.  Often
     cited as the hottest new direction in VR interfaces, the Mandala System
     has actually been in a constant state of evolution for several years.