Eye Tracker Ecopoint

PRC (Prentke Romich Company)

http://www.prentrom.com

ECOpoint is an eye controlled interface for the ECO-14, Prentke Romich Company’s (PRC), premier speech generating device. ECOpoint uses a gaze based system, giving the user full control of all aspects of the ECO including communication, environmental control, and computer functions for email, internet, word processing, and control of third-party programs.

System name(s): ECOpoint

Who can use the system
Target users	ECOpoint is designed for persons with disabilities when direct selection or head tracking may be difficult. Individuals with (but not limited too) ALS, Multiple sclerosis, Rhett Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, and Spinal Cord injuries could consider the ECOpoint as a option to meet their daily communication, language, and computing needs.
What is required from the user	ECOpoint has the largest “EYEBOX” in the industry measured at 10” x 15” x 8". This large volume accommodates users with a great deal of head and body movement without having to limit their range of motion to operate the system. Designed for ultimate reliability and convenience, ECOpoint “remembers” the user, so if you move in and out of the “EYEBOX” there is no need to recalibrate the system.
Can the system be operated entirely by the user without assistance once the system is setup and running?	Once the system is turned on, the user can independently access all features for system setup, calibration, and preferences.
Features
Applications within AAC	Keyboard substitute (gaze writing) Mouse substitute Internet browsing Email Games Support for book reading (turn pages etc.) Speech synthesis Environmental control
Additional information/accessories
Supported languages	English, German
Technical specifications
Methods	VOG
Other features	binocular, remote
Spatial resolution	.5 degrees (~.5 cm)
Temporal resolution	40Hz
Tolerance to ambient light / sunlight	Works well under varying light conditions. ECOpoint is very tolerant to ambient light and interference. ECOpoint can be used in most indoor and outdoor lighting environments as long as direct sunlight or a bright light source is not coming in from behind the unit. If sunlight or glare is a problem, the easiest solution is to move the user to a new position away from the source.
Tolerance to eye glasses and contact lenses	Works well in most cases.
Accommodation to human eye variations (iris color, ethnic background)	Works well in all cases (iris color or ethnic background has no effect). No effect due to iris color
Freedom of head movements	Moderate movements (>5cm < 20cm). ECOpoint has the largest “EYEBOX” in the industry measured at 10” x 15” x 8".
Mobility	ECOpoint can be attached to a wheelchair using any of the same mounting options available with the ECO-14. In addition to the standard wheelchair options, floor, desktop, and adjustable mounting arms can be used.
Weight	8lbs 4oz
Setup and system requirements
Computer requirement(s)	ECOpoint is an eye controlled interface for the ECO-14, Prentke Romich Company’s (PRC), premier speech generating device. 14" XGA TFT Screen, 60GB Hard drive, 512MB Ram, 500Mhz Processor, 7hr run time with ECOpoint module.
Setup time	Less than 5 minutes
Calibration time	approx. 30 seconds
Number of systems in use
Price	$7,250.00

Contact details

Email: rtc@prentrom.com
Phone: (800) 262-1933
Fax: 330-263-4829

Address:

PRC
1022 Heyl Road
Wooster, OH 44691

Support:

support.prentrom.com; funding.prentrom.com; store.prentrom.com

Website: http://www.prentrom.com

Technical Information

The technical information below is mainly targeted at developers.

What is the eye tracker physical interface type?	USB.
Does the eye tracker require manufacturer's own dedicated software to operate, or can it be used with other suitable software?	Only with dedicated software by manufacturer.
If the eye tracker can be used with other suitable software, will the manufacturer make the required control protocols available?	No.
Does the manufacturer's own dedicated software have an API (programming interface) to allow control over the manufacturer's software and eye tracker by third party applications?	No.
If the manufacturer's own dedicated software and eye tracker has an API, will the manufacturer make the required control protocols available?	No.
Is a stream of gaze data (x, y, pupil size, blink etc) from the manufacturer's own dedicated software accessible to other third party software?	No, cannot be accessed in real time by third party software.
If a stream of gaze data is accessible in real time, will the manufacturer make the format available?	No.
Can gaze data (x, y, pupil size, blink etc) from the manufacturer's own dedicated software be captured and saved in a file for later use and analysis?	No, cannot be saved.
If gaze data can be captured and saved, is the saved data file accessible to third party software?	No closed, may only be used with software by the manufacturer.