Eye Tracker Metrovision
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VISIOBOARD replaces the mouse and keyboard of a standard computer operating under the Windows environment. The position of the mouse cursor is directly controlled by eye gaze. The validation (mouse clicks) can be controlled by the duration of gaze, or by eye blinks or by an external actuator.
System name(s): VISIOBOARD
| Who can use the system | |
| Target users | cases for whom an eye gaze interface can be more "efficient" than other solutions. |
| What is required from the user | some eye movements and cognitive capabilities |
| Can the system be operated entirely by the user without assistance once the system is setup and running? | yes after the system is powered-on |
| 'Features' | |
| Applications within AAC |
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| Additional information/accessories | keyboard substitute, mouse substitute, internet, email, drawing |
| Supported languages | English and most European languages |
| Technical specifications | |
| Methods | VOG |
| Other features | remote |
| Spatial resolution | resolution =1 arcmin accuracy = 30 arcmin rms typical |
| Temporal resolution | 30 Hz |
| Tolerance to ambient light / sunlight | Works well under varying light conditions. except bright sources (sun) facing the eye |
| Tolerance to eye glasses and contact lenses | Problems with some type of glasses or contact lenses. soft contact are OK, problems with some spectacle frames |
| Accommodation to human eye variations (iris color, ethnic background) | Works well in all cases (iris color or ethnic background has no effect). pupil contour and corneal reflections must be visible |
| Freedom of head movements | Large movements (>20cm). 25 cm xyz accepts slow movements and occasional fast movements |
| Mobility | Mobile support arm, for subjects in seated and lying position. Cannot be attached to a wheelchair. |
| Weight | 22 kg |
| Setup and system requirements | |
| Computer requirement(s) | Standard Windows XP environment |
| Setup time | 10 minutes if system carried in car |
| Calibration time | minimum= 10 seconds |
| Number of systems in use | 10-50 |
| Price | 20 000 Euros for turnkey system including PC and support arm |
Contact details
Email: export@metrovision.fr
Phone: 33 3 20 17 19 57
Fax: 33 3 20 17 19 51
Address:
METROVISION
4 rue des Platanes
59840 Pérenchies
FRANCE
Support:
hotline by phone and email
Website: http://www.metrovision.fr
Technical Information
The technical information below is mainly targeted at developers.
| What is the eye tracker physical interface type? | Serial. USB. also video feedback to user's interface |
| Does the eye tracker require manufacturer's own dedicated software to operate, or can it be used with other suitable software? | With any suitable software. |
| 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? | 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? |
