Eye Tracker Technoworks

TechnoWorks CO.,LTD.

http://www.t-works.co.jp/page011.html

This self-support system allows sick or seriously disabled persons to operate electronic equipment and nursing equipment by themselves, by conveying their needs through a computer synthesized voice. A nurse is not needed. The user need only look at the menu on the screen and blink his/her eyes (or stare for several seconds).

System name(s): TE-9100 Nursing System for Enhancing Patients' Self-support

Who can use the system
Target users	ALS patients or those with muscular dystrophy. Elderly disabled persons. Disabled persons requiring a nurse in constant attendance.
What is required from the user	Able to focus eyes on the screen. User must be able to blink eyes while staring at the screen. User must be able to understand the menu on the screen.
Can the system be operated entirely by the user without assistance once the system is setup and running?
Features
Applications within AAC	Keyboard substitute (gaze writing) Support for book reading (turn pages etc.)
Additional information/accessories	This system is mainly sold in Japan. As Japan's regulation of subsidy for disabled peoples is only for "COMMUNICATION AID", this system still supports for their communication. However, the realization of these above functions are problems only on the development of application software, not on the technology of detecting the user's eyegazing points. If European demands these function on the system, we can realize them so easy.
Supported languages	Japanese, English
Technical specifications
Methods	optical sensor / video IR:860nm,MAX80uW
Other features	remote Either eye (detects only user's right/left eye) Non-contact method (no attachment on user's body)
Spatial resolution	A4 size : 320(W)*220(D)*50(H)mm
Temporal resolution	60 Hz
Tolerance to ambient light / sunlight	Works well under varying light conditions.
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).
Freedom of head movements	None/small movements (<5cm). The width is affected of the magnification of zoom lens. If the application doesn't required so accuracy, it can be admitted over 5cm on the head movement.
Mobility	portable
Weight	1.9 kg
Setup and system requirements
Computer requirement(s)	There's no limitation on performance of the computer system. Even if the computer is installed only MS-DOS or Windows95, it can control this system with real time.
Setup time	within 5 minutes
Calibration time	30 seconds
Number of systems in use	100-500
Price	TE-9100 Nursing system (for heavy disabled peoples) : about US$8,000-, TE-9101 Eye Behavior Interface System (for reseach) : about US$29,800-

Contact details

Email: t-works@t-works.co.jp
Phone: +81-53-476-1553
Fax: +81-53-476-1576

Address:

TechnoWorks CO.,LTD.
34-31 Sukenobu-Town, Hamamatsu-City
Shizuoka-Pref. 430-0903,
JAPAN

Support:

Visit our web page for information on user support

Website: http://www.t-works.co.jp/page011.html

Technical Information

The technical information below is mainly targeted at developers.

What is the eye tracker physical interface type?	Serial. The standard interface port is SIO(RS-232C). But if some adapter connects to the interface, it can convert to various interface port which is attached with the computer system.
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?	Yes, to all.
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?	Yes.
If the manufacturer's own dedicated software and eye tracker has an API, will the manufacturer make the required control protocols available?	Yes, to all.
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.