Eye-Com Corporation Makes the Cover of M.D. News Magazine…Again
September 9, 2010
Originally featured on the cover of M.D. News magazine in 2008, Eye-Com Corporation appears once again as the spotlight story for the September 2010 edition. M.D. News is created by and targeted for medical doctors and health care executives as a national resource for the latest news in the industry. A continuation from the original article, the new piece titled, “Crossing the Threshold, When Dreams Become Reality,” reveals the progress that has been made with regard to both the technology and the company as a whole.
Industry Insight from Eye-Com’ s Eye Tracking Experts
August 27, 2010
What does the future hold for Eye-Com Corporation and the eye tracking industry? This series of articles reveals details from Eye-Com’s eye tracking experts regarding the latest achievements in Eye-Com technology and their outlook on what’s in store for the industry. Read more
Will Eye Tracking Devices Do Away with the Mouse?
August 16, 2010
The introduction of the computer mouse revolutionized the way we interact with computers. Although the first mouse was invented by Douglas Englebart in 1967, it didn’t become widely used until Apple redesigned it to be included with their first Macintosh computer in the early 1980s. Actually, anyone born after that time has probably never operated a computer without a mouse, but eye tracking technology may change that.
Eye-Com Eye Tracking System to Detect Oculometric Signs of PTSD
August 9, 2010
According to the New York Times, over 2 million troops have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. Whether engaged in combat or not, soldiers in warzones are exposed to distressing conditions and disturbing sights that alter their lives forever. It is estimated that at least 20% of these 2 million soldiers will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of their time overseas.
3 Ways Eye Tracking Can Save Lives Behind the Wheel
July 29, 2010
Despite the fact that most people drive on a daily basis without any accidents, you are at risk anytime you are on the road. Driving can be seriously dangerous no matter how careful you are; it only takes a split second for disaster to strike. Accidents are typically the result of a momentary lapse in attention or a driver who is in an impaired cognitive state. Eye tracking technology, like Eye-Com Corporation’s EC7T™ eye tracking system, has the potential to reduce accidents and save lives by detecting inattention, drowsiness and fatigue, and possibly even intoxication in drivers.
Eye Tracking Basics: Anatomy of the Eye
July 26, 2010
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
July 14, 2010
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
July 12, 2010
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™
July 8, 2010
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
June 21, 2010
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.
Eye-Com News Update
June 17, 2010
Eye-Com Corporation Relocates
With our team growing as rapidly as it has, we were bursting at the seams. After adding 9 new employees in the past 6 months, it was time for Eye-Com Corporation to relocate to a larger facility. The new location is still in Reno, Nevada at 300 E. Second St. Suite 1405. The official move date was May 24th, 2010, and things have finally settled and development is back in motion.
Why is Our Eye Tracker Wearable?
June 4, 2010
There are typically two main types of eye tracking devices: wearable devices and monitor embedded devices. The EC7T™, designed and developed by Eye-Com Corporation, is an integrated, wearable eye tracking and head tracking platform that uses microcameras to monitor pupil activity and head movement.
