Eye-Com Corporation showcases the use of eye-tracking technology for assistive devices

Eye-Com Corporation (ECC) presented the assistive applications of the Eye-Com™ Biosensor, Communicator and Controller (Eye-Com™) at the 24th Annual International Assistive Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference on March 16-21, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA. The forum showcased technological solutions designed to eliminate or lessen the effects of the barriers faced by persons with disabilities that prevent them from fully participating in educational, social, and workplace environments. The conference brought together over 4,500 researchers, practitioners, exhibitors, end users, speakers and other participants to contribute their knowledge and breakthroughs in the field of assistive technology and was the largest of its kind in the world.

Using eye-tracking technology, the Eye-Com™ can assist individuals with varying degrees of physical abilities in controlling the movement of their electric wheelchair or in communicating by controlling a computer with the blink or movement of an eye. The device provides hands-free control for electric wheelchair users and has the ability to integrate into common household appliances, communication and multimedia devices. ECC is exploring new ways of integrating eye-tracking technology into assistive devices.

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