Eye Tracking Basics: Anatomy of the Eye
Developing an eye tracking algorithm that can pinpoint the location of a person’s gaze is not a simple task. To begin to tackle this challenge, an in-depth understanding of the eye’s anatomy is essential. Eye-Com Corporation’s developers have become experts on the physiology of the eye and vision system. It is a complex system of tissues, muscles, and nerve sensors, which function collectively to create the phenomenon of sight. To better understand how eye tracking works, you should know a bit about the biology of this fascinating organ. Entire books are written about the eye and how vision is created, but here is just a brief description of the key parts of the anatomy of the eye:
Top 5 Uses for Eye Tracking Technology
The human eye is a complex organ with various functions, behaviors, and movement patterns. We are very dependent on our eyes for acquiring details about our surroundings and taking in constant information and stimuli to be processed by our brains. Eye tracking technology can be applied in countless ways to harness the power of visual activities. Here are the Top 5 uses for eye tracking technology, three of which Eye-Com Corporation specializes in: Read more
Comparing Bright and Dark Pupil Tracking Techniques
There is extensive research being done around the world on eye tracking technology. Eye tracking, regardless of the method used, is essentially detecting the rotation of the eye using the pupil as a reference point to determine where a person is looking. There is a variety of techniques being developed and tested, and so far there hasn’t been one declared superior. However, there are two approaches that are the most commonly used for eye tracking, bright pupil and dark pupil tracking.
Head Tracking with the Eye-Com EC7T™
As can be presumed from our name, the focus of Eye-Com Corporation’s research and development is centered on eye-based communication, which we accomplish through advanced eye tracking technology. However, one of the most robust features of the Eye-Com EC7T™ eye tracking system is actually its incorporated head tracking functionality. This feature is not only capable of independent head movement-based controls, but can also be integrated with the eye tracking function of the EC7T™ for combined head and eye mouse emulation. Eventually true gaze tracking capabilities will be possible, combining both pupil and head position coordinates to determine precise gaze location.
Eye-Com Corporation Developing an Eye Controlled Wheelchair
The American Community Survey in 2006 reported that about 41.3 million people, or 15.1% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population 5 years and over in the United States, reported a disability. That is a significant portion of the population that could benefit from advances in assistive technology. The definition of assistive technology, according to the Assistive Technology Industry Association, is “any item, piece of equipment, product or system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.” Companies that develop and sell these devices or systems have the chance to improve the quality of life of these individuals and help facilitate their interaction with the world around them.