Eyegaze Edge AAC Communication Device - Fastest and Most Accurate Eye Tracking

The world’s most advanced eye-driven communication device for those with ALS or Locked-in Syndrome.  Much of what alternative gaze-based communications devices “can do” are much the same in terms of speech, internet, computer programs, and home control applications. At the same time, there are significant differences in the core Eyetracking instruments that perform the critical function of measuring precisely where the user is looking. For people with disabilities, reliable long-term use is the most critical capability of any AAC device. Low fatigue, high accuracy, and atypical eye condition accommodations outweigh advantages of any IT application.

A special eye tracking camera mounted below the Eyegaze Edge screen observes one of the user’s eyes.

Sophisticated image processing software analyzes the camera’s images 60 times each second and determines where the user is looking on the screen.

Nothing is attached to the user’s head or body.

A less than 15 second calibration procedure is required to set up the system for a particular user. The user looks at a small calibration point as it moves around the screen.

There is no need to recalibrate if the user moves away from the screen and returns later.

A user operates the system by looking at rectangular “keys” or cells that are displayed on the control screen. To “press” a key, the user looks at the key for a specified period of time.

The gaze duration required to visually activate a key, typically about ½ second, can be adjusted by the user.

An array of menu keys and exit keys allow the user to navigate the Eyegaze programs independently.

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Control the Environment

• A user operates the system by looking at rectangular “keys” or cells that are displayed on the control screen. To “press” a key, the user looks at the key for a specified period of time.
• The gaze duration required to visually activate a key, typically about ½ second, can be adjusted by the user.
• An array of menu keys and exit keys allow the user to navigate the Eyegaze programs independently.

Everything You Need Right Out Of The Box

• Stay Connected: The Eyegaze Edge® is designed so that people from multiple locked-in diagnoses can take their lives back.
• Easy Setup and Calibration: Calibration takes only 15 seconds. That’s how fast you’ll be connected.
• Speech Generation: Generate speech by typing a message or selecting pre-programmed phrases.
• Call and Text: Integrate with a cellular device.
• Control Any Application: The Eyegaze Edge® allows you to control any app or program with ease.
• Control the Environment: Control entertainment and sound systems, lights, and switches with infrared.
• Browse the Web: Web access designed for Eyegaze® input.
• Email Integration: Send and receive messages and pictures.
• All Day Use: Our low light camera minimizes fatigue and accommodates for droopy eyelids.

Articulating Adjustable Arm Table Mount 

Wheelchair Mount 

Rolling Floor Stand Mount 

Eyegaze Edge® Tech Specifications

Encore Camera

Gaze Position Accuracy	<0.45°
Spatial Resolution	<0.2°
Sample Rate	50Hz
Eye Tracking Mode	Monocular/ Binocular
Operating Distance	40-73cm
Tracking Range	17.8 × 11.9 x 7.6cm
Calibration Mode	5pt, 9pt, 13pt
Head Movement Velocity	50cm/sec
System Latency	18ms
Dimensions (Width x Height X Depth)	4 x 4.5 x 6cm
Weight	4.9oz
Eyewear Compatibility	Works with majority of glasses and lenses
Compliance	FDA, CARF, CE (EU)

Prime Camera

Gaze Position Accuracy	<0.45°
Spatial Resolution	<0.1°
Sample Rate	60Hz
Eye Tracking Mode	Monocular
Operating Distance	43-83cm
Tracking Range	7.6 × 6.4 x 6cm
Calibration Mode	5pt, 9pt, 13pt
Head Movement Velocity	50cm/sec
System Latency	18ms
Dimensions (Width x Height X Depth)	8.8 x 3.4 x 13.8cm
Weight	6.3oz
Eyewear Compatibility	Works with majority of glasses and lenses
Compliance	FDA, CARF, CE (EU)

Tablet

Processor
Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7 Processor (Wi-Fi or LTE)
Battery Battery life under normal use can be up to 3.5 hours. Unlimited runtime with optional Endurance Pack*.
Memory
128GB SSD and 8GB of RAM
Dimensions
11.3-inch x 8.2-inch x 0.37-inch (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm)
Display
Screen: 13-inch PixelSense™ Flow Display Resolution: 2880 x 1920 (267 PPI) Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate (60Hz default) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10 point multi-touch GPU Ink Acceleration Dolby Vision® support Adaptive Color
Connections
2 x USB-C® with USB 4.0/Thunderbolt™ 4 3.5mm headphone jack 1 x Surface Connect port Surface Type Cover port Compatible with Surface Dial off-screen interaction
Cameras, Video and Audio
Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p full HD video 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD and 4k video Dual far-field Studio Mics 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology LTE Advanced with removable SIM and eSIM support Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X20 LTE Modem LTE bands supported: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66

*Many things can affect battery life including active tasks, screen brightness, and ambient temperature, so actual battery life may vary considerably from one device user to the next. With no other battery-intensive tasks active and only using the eyegaze camera and software, the internal battery can power the device for *Up to* 3.5 hours before shutting off. This figure gives only one possible scenario.

With the addition of one or more Eyegaze Edge Endurance Packs, battery life can be extended to fit any need. Each Endurance Pack can power the device for *Up to* 10 hours.

Eyeworld

Our flagship software for accessing computer functionality and communication.

Included within this suite is almost everything a user would need to do modern computer interactions: Chat, Mail, Phone Text/Calling, Computer Control, Environmental Controls and much more.

How does Eyeworld work?

Eyeworld 3.0 has a lot of options. Use these buttons to jump straight to specific capabilities:

Home Screen

Home. This is your entry point into Eyeworld. From here you can access all of the features included within the software bundle.

The user interface throughout Eyeworld is designed for power users.

• Dark background colors are used to reduce eye strain.
• Icons with simple flat design are used to allow for easy identification.
• Interface elements such as navigation and Eyegaze monitor are always placed at the same spot on each screen.

All of this translates to a software that feels easy to use and reduces cognitive fatigue.

Communication

Communication is the most important aspect of AAC software for Eyegaze users and reaching real time conversation speeds is just as important.

Eyegaze Inc. has invested many hours into fine tuning user interface and communication functionality to ensure the Eyegaze user can reach near live conversation time.

Below are some features that help users communicate with more ease and speed. These aren’t all of them, though—contact us to get the full list!

Word Prediction

The advance Word Prediction learns from the user making guesses based on context given via letters, location and history.

Advanced Text Formatting Tools

Eyeworld comes with text formatting tools that power users have grown to love. You can now type faster, send text to more locations and easily switch between different keyboard layouts.

Phrases

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Quick access phrases – create, edit and delete user defined phrases. Phrases enable users to build parts of conversation very quickly, reaching near real time conversation speeds with text to speech. The intuitive user interface allows for quick conversation building.

Notes

Quickly save long notes written in the chat keyboard for retrieval at a later time. Some usages include funny stories to share, notes to doctor and long summaries on many topics.

Internet Browsing

Eyeworld 3 comes with a feature rich complete web browsing experience.

 

This Web Browser was specially designed after identifying the unique issues Eyegaze users face when browsing the internet. Speed, usability and security were major factors in the creation of this web browser.

Below are some features that help users browse the web.

“The entire Web Browsing experience has been redesigned from the ground up, everything you can do with a mouse and keyboard has been remade for Eyegaze input first.”

Based on Google Chrome

Eyeworld Web Browser is a Google Chromium-based Web Browser. It has all the features you’ve come to love in Google Chrome – quick startup times, built in auto updates and access to extension/apps on the Chrome Web Store.

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Hyperlink Selection

Selection method: after a key is pressed all hyperlinks in the current page view are given a hint overlay.

To select a hyperlink you input the corresponding “hint overlay” combination for the hyperlink you want to be selected. This selection method requires very little in precise eye control, making it ideal for selecting hard to hit hyperlinks on web pages!

Advanced Link Options

Open a link into a new tab, open multiple links in new tabs, copy current page to clipboard and copy link to clipboard!

Mouse Emulation

Dwell near item you want to select, then page will zoom to give you more precise control! This method of clicking hyperlinks gives you mouse emulation where your eyes are, do left-click, double-click, right-click all with your eyes!

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Easy Scrolling

Scroll a page with ease! simply look at the key to activate scrolling. Then look away and the page will continue scrolling. Look back at the Eyegaze workspace to stop scrolling.

Type Into Any Text Field

Type in any text area on the internet with your eyes! Dock your keyboard right on top of the text area and type the text you want to enter,

Computer Control

Eyeworld 3 comes with a feature rich complete Operating System integration, giving you complete control of your computer. The ability to navigate native applications with your eyes and control system settings!

Left and Double Mouse Click

Easily left click or double click any item on the desktop regardless of its icon size.

Drag and Drop

Easily drag and drop icons and files with high precision.

Right Click and Complex Sub-Menus

Easily right click and select sub-menus. Have confidence in your ability to use applications that require multiple types of mouse clicks!

Environmental Control

Eyeworld 3 comes with the ability to control radio frequency and near infrared entertainment devices, such as cable TV, Sound Systems, Switches and Lights. Environmental control devices make it easy for the Eyegaze user to control the devices around their house.

“Control many types of devices, customize your layout and fine tune to your liking!”

Operate a Remote Control

Operate a DVD Player

Make Calls on the Phone

Supported Environmental Devices

Environment control in Eyeworld 3 is compatible with all of the popular environment control brands, including:

• GEWA
• Eldat
• EvoAssist
• IRTrans
• UUIRT
• Amazon Echo
• Web browser based home automation

Email Integration

Eyeworld 3 comes with built in support to do basic emailing. Easily configure popular email provides such as Gmail, AOL, Yahoo and Outlook.

Email Inbox

See all your Emails in your email inbox, quickly sort through, reply to and delete emails.

Reply to Email

Smartphone Integration

Eyeworld 3 comes with built-in support for integrating with Android 4.0 and Apple iphones via Bluetooth or WiFi. Make and receive calls and text messages with your eyes!

Phone Dialer

Call numbers directly with your eyes. Fully functional dial pad, easy-to-navigate automated phone systems.

Call Log

Easily return a missed call! A fully functional call log, displaying all the incoming and out going calls.

Send Text Messages

Easily send and receive SMS text messages with your eyes.

Alexa Integration

Eyeworld comes with the ability to control Amazon Alexa. Check weather, news, stream music and make purchases. Optionally control home appliances that integrate with Alexa. Amazon Alexa opens up possibilities for Eyegaze users through Amazon services.