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Utechzone Co., Ltd.
http://www.utechzone.com.tw/index_e.aspx
The Spring Track is an eye-controlled communication device for people with complex motor impairments. The system is operated entirely with the pupils movements. Recognize the pupils and track their movements. Locates the spots where a user gazes or blinks at and triggers.Users are able to have synthesize speech, control his environment, call bells, type, listen to mp3, read E-books,text to mobile and access the Internet. All softwares are designed by Utechzone.
System name(s): The Spring Track, Spring Eye
Who can use the system | |
Target users | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Brain injuries, Cerebral palsy (CP), Multiple sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Werdnig-Hoffman syndrome, Rett syndrome, Spinal Cord Injuries, Strokes (brainstem, Locked-in syndrome) |
What is required from the user | Good control of at least one eye. Adequate vision. Ability to maintain a position in front of the Eyegaze monitor. Some reading or word recognition skill. For detailed description, see http://www.eyegaze.com/2Products/Disability/Medicaldata.html |
Can the system be operated entirely by the user without assistance once the system is setup and running? | Yes |
Features | |
Applications within AAC |
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Additional information/accessories | Keyboard and mouse interface with a PC for full operation of all Windows programs |
Supported languages | English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Russian, Turkish |
Technical specifications | |
Methods | video-based (Pupil-Center/Corneal-Reflection) |
Other features | remote, NEW: binocular tracker also available |
Spatial resolution | 0.45 degrees, .63 cm or better |
Temporal resolution | 60 Hz |
Tolerance to ambient light / sunlight | stray sources of infrared may degrade the accuracy |
Tolerance to eye glasses and contact lenses | works with most eye glasses and contact lenses |
Accommodation to human eye variations (iris color, ethnic background) | The system tracks 90 to 95% of the human population |
Freedom of head movements | 3.8 * 3.0 * 3.8 cm |
Mobility | The system can be attached to a wheelchair. The system consists of a small computer, a flat touch panel monitor, a small camera, and an adjustable table mount. The computer weighs only 6 lbs (2.7 kg) and its dimensions are 8 x 7 x 3 inches (20 x 18 x 8 cm). |
Weight | |
Setup and system requirements | |
Computer requirement(s) | System comes with a computer, with software and applications installed |
Setup time | To install the system 10* 15 minutes. To set up an individual user, about 1 minute. |
Calibration time | 10 seconds |
Number of systems in use | 100-150 |
Price | $10,000 USD each. |
Contact details
Email: [mailto: lucy@utechzone.com.tw]
Phone: 886-2-8226-2088
Fax: 886-2-8227-8086
Address:
23553 2F-4, No.700, Zhongsheng Rd.,
Jhonghe district,New Taipei City
Taiwan
Support:
Visit our web page for information on user support
Website: http://utechzone2.pantuo.com.tw/
The technical information below is mainly targeted at developers.
What is the eye tracker physical interface type? | Dedicated manufacturer's card, but card may be fitted into any PC. |
Does the eye tracker require manufacturer's own dedicated software to operate, or can it be used with other 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? | |
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. |