Eye Tracker Utechzone
Utechzone Co., Ltd.
http://www.utechzone.com.tw/index_e.aspx
Utechzone has two eye tracking models as assistive technonlgy, Spring Track and SpringEye. Both models are 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,listen to radio, read E-books,text to mobile and access the Internet.
System name(s): The Spring Track(windows xp,own designed AAC), Spring Eye(windows 7, grid2 or symbol voice)
| Who can use the system | |
| Target users | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Brain injuries, Cerebral palsy (CP), Multiple sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Strokes (Locked-in syndrome) |
| What is required from the user | Good recognition and good control of at least one eye. Moderate head movement is acceptable. spelling skill. |
| 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, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Arabian, |
| Technical specifications | |
| Methods | video-based (Pupil-Center/Corneal-Reflection) |
| Other features | Single eye tracking or binocular tracking are adjustable by users. |
| Spatial resolution | 0.45 degrees, .63 cm or better |
| Temporal resolution | 30 Hz |
| Tolerance to ambient light / sunlight | exposed in direct light may effect the calibration |
| 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 | 17.0 * 10.0 * 15.0 cm |
| Mobility | The system can be attached to a wheelchair with desktop arm or stand-rack for bed. |
| Weight | Collector& monitor:8.5kg ; processor:7.5kg |
| 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 ext436
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://www.utechzone.com.tw/index_e.aspx/
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. |
| 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? | No. |
