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Curly: /* 7. The systems are too expensive, are there any cheaper budget options or alternatives to eye control? */

2016-05-25T10:10:14Z

7. The systems are too expensive, are there any cheaper budget options or alternatives to eye control?

Droege: /* 1. What is COGAIN? */

2012-09-13T12:11:21Z

1. What is COGAIN?

Curly at 11:47, 3 December 2009

2009-12-03T11:47:30Z

Curly at 11:46, 3 December 2009

2009-12-03T11:46:46Z

Admin: /* 7. The systems are too expensive, are there any cheaper budget options or alternatives to eye control? */

2009-09-01T16:34:29Z

7. The systems are too expensive, are there any cheaper budget options or alternatives to eye control?

Admin: /* 7. The systems are too expensive, are there any cheaper budget options or alternatives to eye control? */

2009-09-01T16:33:58Z

7. The systems are too expensive, are there any cheaper budget options or alternatives to eye control?

Admin: /* 8. I want to build my own eye tracker, can you help? */

2009-09-01T16:32:16Z

8. I want to build my own eye tracker, can you help?

Admin: /* 8. I want to build my own eye tracker, can you help? */

2009-09-01T16:31:10Z

8. I want to build my own eye tracker, can you help?

Admin: /* 6. Which tracker is best for me/my child/my relative? */

2009-09-01T16:30:26Z

6. Which tracker is best for me/my child/my relative?

Admin: /* 5. My child/relative has this disability, can eye control help? */

2009-09-01T16:29:45Z

5. My child/relative has this disability, can eye control help?

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 This technology is still fairly new. We expect the prices to go down as it becomes more common. There are also [[Eye_Trackers#Open_source_gaze_tracking.2C_freeware_and_low_cost_eye_tracking|"low-cost" and "open source" systems]] being developed but none of them are yet stable and easy-to-use enough to be used by people with disabilities.
-For people who have some control over muscle movement, there are potential alternative controlling methods available, for more information, see the COGAIN Report D3.1, Chapter 5: [[COGAIN Report D3.1|What potential alternatives to eye control are there?]]
+For people who have some control over muscle movement, there are potential alternative controlling methods available, for more information, see the COGAIN Report D3.1, Chapter 5: [[http://wiki.cogain.org/index.php/D3.1_User_requirements_report_with_observations_of_difficulties_users_are_experiencing#5_What_potential_alternatives_to_eye_control_are_there.3F|What potential alternatives to eye control are there?]]
 See also:

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 === 1. What is COGAIN? ===
-'''COGAIN is a network''' of excellence on <u>CO</u>mmunication by <u>GA</u>ze <u>IN</u>teraction. It is a network which joins people who share a common goal. The members in the network are researchers, eye tracker developers and people who work directly with users with disabilities in user centers and hospitals. We share a common goal: to do research, develop the technology and spread information about eye gaze control and communication. We want people to know that they can use their eyes to communicate and control a computer.
+'''COGAIN''' started as a european '''Network of Excellence''' on <u>CO</u>mmunication by <u>GA</u>ze <u>IN</u>teraction. It is a network which joins people who share a common goal. The members in the network are researchers, eye tracker developers and people who work directly with users with disabilities in user centers and hospitals. We share a common goal: to do research, develop the technology and spread information about eye gaze control and communication. We want people to know that they can use their eyes to communicate and control a computer.
 The COGAIN project started in September 2004 as an IST network of excellence supported by the European Commission's IST 6th framework program. The funded project ended in August 2009. However, COGAIN continues its work in the form of an association.

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 Read more:
 * [http://www.cogain.org/about About COGAIN]
-* About the work done in [[COGAIN_Workpackages|COGAIN work packages]].
+* About the work done in [[COGAIN_Workpackages|COGAIN project's work packages]].
 See also:
 * [[COGAIN Conference]]

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	'''COGAIN is a network''' of excellence on <u>CO</u>mmunication by <u>GA</u>ze <u>IN</u>teraction. It is a network which joins people who share a common goal. The members in the network are researchers, eye tracker developers and people who work directly with users with disabilities in user centers and hospitals. We share a common goal: to do research, develop the technology and spread information about eye gaze control and communication. We want people to know that they can use their eyes to communicate and control a computer.		'''COGAIN is a network''' of excellence on <u>CO</u>mmunication by <u>GA</u>ze <u>IN</u>teraction. It is a network which joins people who share a common goal. The members in the network are researchers, eye tracker developers and people who work directly with users with disabilities in user centers and hospitals. We share a common goal: to do research, develop the technology and spread information about eye gaze control and communication. We want people to know that they can use their eyes to communicate and control a computer.
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		+	The COGAIN project started in September 2004 as an IST network of excellence supported by the European Commission's IST 6th framework program. The funded project ended in August 2009. However, COGAIN continues its work in the form of an association.

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 See also:
-* The COGAIN report D3.2, section 3.2.2 [[user_involvement/d3.2/index_html#toc322 "What range of access methods is required to complement eye-control?"]]
+* The COGAIN report D3.2, section 3.2.2 [[COGAIN Report D3.2|"What range of access methods is required to complement eye-control?"]]
 * "Access Methods Explained" section on the SpecialEffect Gamebase at http://www.gameonbeta.org.uk/GameControl/ for an explanation of different computer control methods, see especially the section on "[http://www.gameonbeta.org.uk/GameControl/PointerOnly/pointercontroldevices.htm Pointer ONLY]".
 * If the user retains some head control, head pointing or a "head mouse" may be an option, for more information, see http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Head+Tracking.

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 The prices of the eye control systems vary depending on the tracker and its features, so it may be worth the while to ask for the price of several systems. Please note though that not all systems are suitable for everybody, so do not purchase any tracker before trying it out carefully!
-This technology is still fairly new. We expect the prices to go down as it becomes more common. There are also [[eyetrackers/low-cost-eye-trackers "low-cost" and "open source" systems]] being developed but none of them are yet stable and easy-to-use enough to be used by people with disabilities.
+This technology is still fairly new. We expect the prices to go down as it becomes more common. There are also [[Eye_Trackers#Open_source_gaze_tracking.2C_freeware_and_low_cost_eye_tracking|"low-cost" and "open source" systems]] being developed but none of them are yet stable and easy-to-use enough to be used by people with disabilities.
-For people who have some control over muscle movement, there are potential alternative controlling methods available, for more information, see the COGAIN Report D3.1, Chapter 5: [[user_involvement/d3.1/index_html#toc5 What potential alternatives to eye control are there?]]<br /> See also: <br /> - The COGAIN report D3.2, section 3.2.2 [[user_involvement/d3.2/index_html#toc322 "What range of access methods is required to complement eye-control?"]]<br /> - "Access Methods Explained" section on the SpecialEffect Gamebase at http://www.gameonbeta.org.uk/GameControl/ for an explanation of different computer control methods, see especially the section on "[http://www.gameonbeta.org.uk/GameControl/PointerOnly/pointercontroldevices.htm Pointer ONLY]".<br /> - If the user retains some head control, head pointing or a "head mouse" may be an option, for more information, see http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Head+Tracking.
+For people who have some control over muscle movement, there are potential alternative controlling methods available, for more information, see the COGAIN Report D3.1, Chapter 5: [[COGAIN Report D3.1|What potential alternatives to eye control are there?]]
-As a "first aid", you can use a manual eye communication board (also called "gaze communication frame"). It is a board with letters (or pictures) on it. One person (able-bodied) holds the board in front of the disabled person. The disabled person then looks at one of the letters (or pictures) on the board and the other person (who is holding the board) speaks out the letter to confirm that she interpreted the gaze direction correctly. Then the disabled person looks at the next letter and again the conversation partner speaks out that letter. This way a person can act as a human eye tracker who interprets the gaze direction. For more information, see [[faq/eye-gaze-communication-board Eye Gaze Communication Board]].
+See also:
 === 8. I want to build my own eye tracker, can you help? ===

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 === 8. I want to build my own eye tracker, can you help? ===
-There are some good starting points (open source software and research reports) on the COGAIN web page on [[Open source and low cost eye tracking]].
+There are some good starting points (open source software and research reports) on the COGAIN web page on [[Eye_Trackers#Open_source_gaze_tracking.2C_freeware_and_low_cost_eye_tracking|Open source and low cost eye tracking]].
 You may also want to have a look at the COGAIN WP5 "Eye tracker development" workpackage's reports, D5.2, D5.3, D5.3, D5.4, D5.5, see [[COGAIN Reports]]

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 === 6. Which tracker is best for me/my child/my relative? ===
-There are several different eye control systems available for purchase, for a list, see the [[eyetrackers/index.html Catalogue of eye control systems]].
+There are several different eye control systems available for purchase, for a list, see the [[Eye Trackers|Catalogue of eye control systems]].
-When considering which system to get, it is always recommended to consult an expert to make an assessment and to carefully trial which tracker is the best for each individual. The needs of individual end-users differ a lot and so do the systems and their properties. There are certain key issues one may consider when trialling an eye control systems, for more information see the COGAIN [[user_involvement/d3.2/index.html D3.2 Report on features of the different systems and development needs]]
+When considering which system to get, it is always recommended to consult an expert to make an assessment and to carefully trial which tracker is the best for each individual. The needs of individual end-users differ a lot and so do the systems and their properties. There are certain key issues one may consider when trialling an eye control systems, for more information see the COGAIN [[COGAIN_Report_D3.2|D3.2 Report on features of the different systems and development needs]]
-See also the parts on "Planning and carrying out an eye-control assessment" and related parts (ergonomic issues, available software, etc.) of the COGAIN multimedia training resource on [[user_involvement/eye-control-hints-and-tips/index.html Eye Control Hints and Tips]].
+See also the parts on "Planning and carrying out an eye-control assessment" and related parts (ergonomic issues, available software, etc.) of the COGAIN multimedia training resource on [[Eye Control Hints and Tips]].
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 === 5. My child/relative has this disability, can eye control help? ===
-For some people, eye control is a necessity and the only option, for example, people who are totally paralyzed and who can only control their eye movements. For other people, eye control can be an option that is faster and less tiring than the other options such as switches. The COGAIN Report on User Requirements (D3.1) gives an overview of who can benefit from eye control, and also who may not currently benefit from it (partly because of limitations in the technology), see [[user_involvement/d3.1/index.html D3.1 User requirements report with observations of difficulties users are experiencing]].
+For some people, eye control is a necessity and the only option, for example, people who are totally paralyzed and who can only control their eye movements. For other people, eye control can be an option that is faster and less tiring than the other options such as switches. The COGAIN Report on User Requirements (D3.1) gives an overview of who can benefit from eye control, and also who may not currently benefit from it (partly because of limitations in the technology), see [[COGAIN_Report_D3.1|User requirements report with observations of difficulties users are experiencing]].
-See also the "Who can benefit and how" part of the COGAIN multimedia training resource on [[user_involvement/eye-control-hints-and-tips/index.html Eye Control Hints and Tips]].
+See also the "Who can benefit and how" part of the COGAIN multimedia training resource on [[Eye Control Hints and Tips]].
 === 6. Which tracker is best for me/my child/my relative? ===