Eye Tracker Eyetech
EyeTech Digital Systems
Quick Glance Eye Gaze Tracker for Computer Access. Place the mouse pointer simply by looking at the desired location. Click with an eye blink, a hardware switch, or by staring (dwell). Combine with an on-screen keyboard for text or speech output.
System name(s): EyeTech TM3
| Who can use the system | |
| Target users | Users with disabilities: ALS, MS, CP, SCI, RSI... Anyone who cannot use a standard mouse. |
| What is required from the user | Tolerance to involuntary head movements depends on the model. Allows for moderate head movement (Esp. Model SH). |
| Can the system be operated entirely by the user without assistance once the system is setup and running? | |
| Features | |
| Applications within AAC |
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| Additional information/accessories | With the mouse substitute, one can use almost any Windows application. Click with an eye blink, a hardware switch, or by staring (dwell). |
| Supported languages | English |
| Technical specifications | |
| Methods | Video, dark pupil, infrared illumination |
| Other features | remote |
| Spatial resolution | 1 degree (approximate) |
| Temporal resolution | Adjustable, 15-55 samples per second |
| Tolerance to ambient light / sunlight | Depends on the model (from moderage to good) |
| Tolerance to eye glasses and contact lenses | Works well in most cases. |
| Accommodation to human eye variations (iris color, ethnic background) | Works most in all cases |
| Freedom of head movements | 25 X 16 X19 cm |
| Mobility | The EyeTech TM3 Portable is portable and allows for over 5 hours of battery life, wheel chair mounting options also available |
| Weight | 8 lbs |
| Setup and system requirements | |
| Computer requirement(s) | Microsoft Windows 98/XP (800 MHz or faster), can run on both laptop and desktop computers. |
| Setup time | |
| Calibration time | Less than 5 seconds, option for 5, 9 or 16 point calibration targets, calibration can be saved |
| Number of systems in use | |
| Price | Ranges from $6,480 up to $14,280 |
Contact details
Email: info@eyetechds.com
Phone: 480-704-3158
Fax: 480-718-5243
Address:
EyeTech Digital Systems, Inc.
1128 E Greenway St, Suite 1
Mesa, AZ 85203 USA
888-539-3832
Fax: 480-718-5243
Support:
Visit our web page for information on user support
Website: http://www.eyetechds.com
Technical Information
The technical information below is mainly targeted at developers.
| What is the eye tracker physical interface type? | Firewire. |
| 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? | |
| 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? | |
| If the manufacturer's own dedicated software and eye tracker has an API, will the manufacturer make the required control protocols available? | |
| 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? | Yes, can 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? | Yes, to all. |
| 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? | Yes, can be saved. |
| If gaze data can be captured and saved, is the saved data file accessible to third party software? | Yes open, to all in a standard file format. |
Updated information on this system as well as other EyeTech products like the TM4, VT1 and VT2 systems can be found at the EyeTech product summary page at http://www.eyetechds.com/home/comparison-chart .
