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Page 1: ...www irisbond com EYETRACKING SYSTEM USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ide is subject to change To get the latest version go to www irisbond com en Version 1 0 IRISBOND CROWDBONDING S L 2019 Paseo Mikeletegi 56 20009 Donostia San Sebastián Gipuzkoa Spain Tel 34 943 496 622 Email info irisbond com www irisbond com ...

Page 3: ... Irisbond Duo to a Tablet 16 Installing the Primma Software 20 Start Up 24 Manage Users 24 Select Language 24 Create a User Profile 26 Managing User Profiles 27 Click Options 29 Dwelling 30 Blinking 31 External 32 Shared Features of the Click Options 33 Configuration 35 Positioning 36 Calibration 40 Cursor Control Method 44 Problems that Can Arise During the Calibration Process 46 Customizing Poin...

Page 4: ...User Manual Table of Contents www irisbond com Primma Menu 55 Instant or Quick Action Buttons 56 Buttons with a Click Function 57 Certifications 60 Troubleshooting 61 Open Source Library Licenses 62 ...

Page 5: ... ALS or Cerebral Palsy using Irisbond can access a variety of apps installed on the computer Irisbond gives the user a window to the world allowing them to communicate share experiences and knowledge watch movies read listen to audiobooks play there really is no limit In addition by using Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC tools such as a virtual keyboard voice synthesizers and environ...

Page 6: ... and through a series of complex computational algorithms is able to identify the user s pupils The information is then processed by the computer via the Irisbond Primma software once installed on the computer This allows the user s eye movements to be translated into onscreen positioning coordinates for the mouse System Components The Irisbond Duo system comes with the following components 1 Iris...

Page 7: ...the back of the eyetracker there are two metallic indentations which the eyetracker support fits into Support The eyetracker support holds the device in place Cable The cable enables a connection between the computer and the eyetracker Mounts The mounts allow you to use the Irisbond system on various surfaces ...

Page 8: ...em is designed to be fully adaptable for use with laptops Desktop PCs and tablets 1 Laptop Attached to a flat surface on the laptop Placed in front of the laptop 2 Desktop Computer Attached to the lower area of the monitor Placed in front of the monitor 3 Tablet Attached to a tablet using a special adaptor ...

Page 9: ...sition of the user seated in a chair reclined in a profiling bed lying down using an inclined table etc Option A Attached to the laptop in the space between the screen and the keyboard Instructions 1 Should you wish to attach the eyetracker to the laptop in the space between the screen and the keyboard you must first identify the adhesive mount specifically designed for use with a laptop You will ...

Page 10: ...r by bringing together the metal contacts on the back of the Irisbond device and the magnets on the support When bringing these into contact be sure that both tabs are facing downwards 5 Slot the support now holding the Irisbond eyetracker in the mount attached to the laptop WARNING The strip on the mount is made of a strong adhesive material We recommend carefully considering where to place the m...

Page 11: ... it as it has a laptop design on it Laptop symbol Adhesive mount for laptops 2 Remove the protective paper from the adhesive strip and place the mount adhesive strip side down on the bottom area of the screen with the arrow pointing downwards Allow at least 8 hours before attaching the eyetracker support to the mount 3 Attach the support to the Irisbond eyetracker by bringing together the metal co...

Page 12: ...e Irisbond eyetracker in the mount attached to the laptop Option C Placed on a table in front of the laptop WARNING The strip on the mount is made of a strong adhesive material We recommend carefully considering where to place the mount before attaching to the computer as the adhesive is semi permanent ...

Page 13: ...een on the rest designed for using the device on tables The tabletop rest creates a larger surface area for the eyetracker support and allows the user to securely position the eyetracker on a flat surface 1 Identify the tabletop rest 2 Slot the support holding the Irisbond eyetracker into the tabletop rest Finally place the eyetracker in front of the laptop ...

Page 14: ...r you must first identify the adhesive mount specifically designed for use with a monitor You will be able to recognize it as it has a monitor design on it 2 Remove the protective paper from the adhesive strip and place the mount adhesive strip side down on the bottom area of the monitor with the arrow pointing downwards Allow at least 8 hours before attaching the eyetracker support to the mount 3...

Page 15: ... is made of a strong adhesive material We recommend carefully considering where to place the mount before attaching to the computer as the adhesive is semi permanent 4 Slot the support now holding the Irisbond eyetracker in the mount attached to the monitor Option B On a table in front of the monitor ...

Page 16: ...surface area for the eyetracker support and allows the user to securely position the eyetracker on a flat surface 1 Slot the support holding the Irisbond eyetracker into the tabletop rest Next place the eyetracker in front of the monitor How to Attach Irisbond Duo to a Tablet To attach the Irisbond Duo Eyetracker to a tablet a special adaptor is required Irisbond is compatible with tablets with a ...

Page 17: ... tablets and the two screws place the adaptor on the back of the Irisbond Duo device as illustrated in the images below Next fix the eyetracker to the adaptor using the two screws 3 Attach the adaptor fixed to the eyetracker to the tablet cradle by using the four screws or as otherwise specified according to the cradle model Complete the below steps Special adaptor for tablets Fixing the adaptor t...

Page 18: ...om Page 18 Unscrew all four screws to release the fastening device at the back of the cradle Line up the screws on the fastening device to the adaptor Adjust the height of the cradle by sliding it up or down Tighten the screws 4 Insert the tablet in the cradle ...

Page 19: ...ioning www irisbond com Page 19 5 Finally take the articulated arm supporting the tablet and clamp it to a wheelchair or surface The system of joints which allows the arm to support the tablet offers the user endless accessibility options ...

Page 20: ...risbond eyetracker to your computer The software is compatible with computers and portable devices which have a Windows operating system Vista 7 8 and 10 1 Select the language you require for installation and click OK 2 A Wizard will open to guide you through the installation Read the information on screen and click Next 3 You must accept the terms of the License Agreement to continue installation...

Page 21: ... 3 5 8 By default you will be offered C Program Files x86 PRIMMA Read the onscreen instructions and then click Install 5 NOTE If your operating system is Windows 7 or 8 it is possible that you will receive the message below Select or click on Always trust software from Point Grey Research Inc and then click Install ...

Page 22: ... will then begin installation Progress will be displayed in a series of screens 7 To complete installation you will be asked if you wish to launch Irisbond every time you start the computer Make your selection by ticking or un ticking the box and then click Finish ...

Page 23: ...ply and Accept 8 Once you have completed installation a shortcut to the Primma application will appear on the desktop Select Launch Irisbond Primma on startup if the computer is used exclusively by the Irisbond user By choosing this option the user will then be able to control the computer from the moment it is turned on and will be able to configure and calibrate Primma without the assistance of ...

Page 24: ...s Primma has a user manager system so that everyone who wishes to use Irisbond Duo can do so using the same computer During installation the system automatically creates a default user profile with the standard settings The default user profile can be modified but it cannot be deleted or renamed Select Language Instructions 1 Open the Primma setting by clicking on the Settings icon ...

Page 25: ...nd com Page 25 2 In tab 1 Users click on Change Language and a new window will open with a drop down list of languages Select the language of your choice and confirm by clicking OK All text will then be displayed in your chosen language ...

Page 26: ... Page 26 Create a User Profile Instructions 1 In tab 1 Users type the name of the profile you wish to create for example John in the empty field in the Add User section Click Add New User to create a new user profile 2 Confirm by clicking Yes ...

Page 27: ...in use will be displayed To select another profile choose from the drop down list by clicking on Managing User Profiles Primma has a simple and practical system to maintain user profiles simply click on the Delete User and Rename User buttons To delete a user profile you must first select the name of the profile you wish to delete The window below will appear in the Manage Users section asking you...

Page 28: ...indow will appear in the Manage Users section allowing you to change the profile name Click on the name and click OK to confirm or click Cancel to go back WARNING If the profile you wish to delete is that of the current user which you can see in the Current User field you will not be able to delete the profile The following warning message will appear ...

Page 29: ...s Primma allows you to control the mouse cursor with your eyes It also lets you decide how you wish to click the mouse You have the following click options Dwell Blink and External You can change the click options at any time To do this click on tab 2 Click Options ...

Page 30: ...8 sec and Area pixels Recommended time define the minimum time the user must hold their gaze on the screen We recommend durations of between 0 5 and 0 8 seconds The timeframe can vary in different cases When familiarizing yourself with the system we recommend that you begin with a value of between 0 8 and 1 second Area pixels define the area or size of the space where the user must hold their gaze...

Page 31: ...k 2 In the Configuration section you will see the following parameters Recommended time 0 2 0 5 sec Recommended time define the minimum time the user must close one or both eyes for We recommend durations of between 0 2 and 0 5 seconds this can vary in some cases There are two ways to enter these values using the more which increases the time and less buttons which decreases the time alternatively...

Page 32: ... the use of a mechanical or electronic piece of equipment connected to the computer through one of its ports Instructions 1 In Select Click Mode click External 2 There are no parameters to establish in the Configuration section all that is required is to connect the mouse switch or push button ...

Page 33: ... this feature tick Enable Smooth 5 low 10 medium and 15 high The recommended values are 5 10 and 15 These values can vary depending on the case There are two ways to enter these values using the more which increases the value and less buttons which decreases it alternatively you can enter or change the values directly in this field In General Configuration you will find the Zoom Factor which allow...

Page 34: ...ed information about specific buttons By default the zoom factor is set at 3 0 but there are two ways to enter these values using the more button which increases the time and less button which decreases the time alternatively you can enter or change the values directly in this field ...

Page 35: ...e the system to meet the user s needs In order to achieve a perfect calibration the following two actions must be completed 1 Position yourself in front of the system and 2 use the Calibrate function To access this click on tab 3 Configuration and the following window will appear displaying the various configuration options ...

Page 36: ...read carefully the onscreen information Try to position the eyetracker so that the two lines the blue and the pink fall in the green range The pink line indicates the height of your eyeline Rotate the eyetracker until this line is in the green zone on the bar on the side of the screen The blue line focus level indicates the distance between the user and the eyetracker Move the monitor or laptop wi...

Page 37: ...f between 50 and 70 centimeters from the user as illustrated in the diagram below Achieve optimum positioning by moving it around until both the blue and purple lines fall in the green range TIP If you are using a laptop we advise using the adhesive base specifically for laptops Consult p 5 to see the various options when positioning the Irisbond Duo eyetracker ...

Page 38: ...spond to the left and right eye WARNING If you wear glasses the reflection from them can decrease the system s accuracy in detecting eye movement HOW TO AVOID REFLECTIONS Wear anti reflective glasses Make sure your glasses are clean Make sure that the frames of your glasses do not cover your pupils in any way Move your glasses a few millimeters away from your face to avoid reflections Move your he...

Page 39: ...heck if there are peripheral vision issues Click anywhere on the screen or hit the spacebar and you will return to the Configuration screen as you have now completed positioning You will be able to tell that the system is tracking eye movement as a green cross will appear above the left eye and a blue one above the right eye These two crosses are there to monitor and verify that the eyetracking is...

Page 40: ... following and looking at a series of targets in different areas of the screen so the system can detect your eye movements After a target has moved to a different point on the screen it stays stationary for a period of time After this time has elapsed it moves again to a different point on the screen Both the number of targets and the time during which the targets stay stationary are parameters wh...

Page 41: ...the Calibration Points field By default 9 points are selected For a more precise calibration choose 16 points For a basic calibration choose 5 points To select how many points you would like click on the corresponding button 3 Start the calibration process by clicking Calibrate The system will then show you a series of points in different areas of the screen and you must look at each of them By de...

Page 42: ...s lower than 20 and when all circles are green If both of these are achieved click Accept The map displayed above corresponds to the results of the calibration for both eyes Alternatively you can review the result of the left and right eyes separately To change from one result map to another click Left Eye Right Eye and Both Eyes Should you receive a score above 20 see Problems that can arise duri...

Page 43: ...User Manual Settings Calibration Process www irisbond com Page 43 5 To finish the calibration you can see the scores obtained by the systems in the Calibration Values field ...

Page 44: ...or Control Method field This can be changed by clicking on the arrow and opening the drop down list of options The options are the following Left Eye This option allows you to click with your left eye but NOT with your right eye Right Eye This option allows you to click with your right eye but NOT with your left eye Left or Right Eye The system selects the eye left or right which best functions su...

Page 45: ...hat one eye has an issue such as a squint a cataract a lazy eye nystagmus In this case you can either decide not to use this eye before running the calibration process You can also do this after calibrating b If the calibration results for one are very high e g 150 and you cannot lower this to a more optimal value In this case you can also choose not to use this eye ...

Page 46: ... we have two options 1 Retry The system replays the last target and continues with the calibration process 2 Cancel the calibration The system cancels the calibration and the previous values remain unchanged 2 Once the process has been completed the system displays the results with a numerical score The result is considered valid when the score is lower than 20 and when all circles are green Howev...

Page 47: ...is click on Left Eye and Right Eye and look at the calibration results for each eye See the section Cursor Control Method for more on how to change between left right or both eye control In the event that the calibration results do not decrease and are not acceptable for either eye check if your positioning is correct ensure there are no reflections from your glasses or pupils and or adjust the di...

Page 48: ...unds By default the targets do not have accompanying sounds However you can add sounds by clicking Sound 2 Customizing the target s appearance The system allows you to change the appearance of the target by clicking Customize Images A window will automatically open that allows you to select from a series of images click on the image of your choice and click Accept Irisbond will confirm that you ha...

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Page 50: ...User Manual Settings Customizing www irisbond com Page 50 ...

Page 51: ...to meet a user s specific needs Instructions 1 By default buttons are 80 pixels in width and 60 pixels in height However this can be changed There are two ways to enter these values using the more which increases the time and less buttons which decreases the time alternatively you can enter or change the values directly in this field Auto Minimize Menu sec By default the system does not automatica...

Page 52: ...me alternatively you can enter or change the values directly in this field Configuring buttons The Irisbond system allows you to show or hide buttons according to your needs To do this first click Configure buttons Instructions 1 To hide button s select the button you wish to hide and drag and drop it into the box on the left The button will then be hidden in the menu ...

Page 53: ...pearance www irisbond com Page 53 2 To unhide a button click Configure buttons and drag the icon from the box on the left and drop it into one of the empty boxes in the menu The button will then be shown in the menu ...

Page 54: ... version of the system A link to the Irisbond web page http www irisbond com where you can find the latest news updates installation requirements videos downloads and items of interest By clicking the Irisbond User Manual button you can access online the User Manual and should you wish to do so download it ...

Page 55: ...tons which execute a concrete action Depending on the action we can put these buttons into two categories Instant or Quick Action Buttons By clicking on these buttons an action is executed Buttons with a click function By clicking on these buttons you inform the system what you wish to do with the subsequent click ...

Page 56: ...f you have experienced a loss of precision whilst using the system you can launch a single point calibration process to improve precision If you continue to have precision problems you will need to carry out a full calibration process Opens the Windows Start Menu Minimizes the user interface and creates an icon in the task bar To return to the menu click the Primma icon on the task bar TIP If you ...

Page 57: ...ou must click this button again Reading Mode is used to surf the web and read text documents e g PDFs The cursor is hidden in this mode so as not to be a nuisance while reading Buttons with a Click Function With these buttons the Irisbond system is able to execute the functions of an ordinary mouse They allow you to execute actions such as drag and drop double click to open applications or right c...

Page 58: ...completed it returns to the Deactivated state Permanently Activated The button is activated permanently by clicking on the button twice in quick succession The action will be repeated indefinitely By clicking on the button a third time the button returns to the Deactivated state Zoom Action Magnifies the area around wherever you click Right Click Action Right click Double Left Click Action Double ...

Page 59: ... With the first click select the item you wish to move and drag it with your gaze By moving your eyes the item also moves With the second click a menu opens next to the object which offers you the options to move copy create a short cut or cancel the action If you do not select an item the first click will start to select an area and the second click will define this area Left Click Drag and Drop ...

Page 60: ...c compatibility Standard UNE EN 55024 2010 and UNE EN 55024 2010 Information Technology Equipment Characteristics of radio interference Electromagnetic Emissions Standard UNE EN 61000 2010 Information Technology Equipment Immunity characteristics Electromagnetic Immunity Infrared light security Standard UNE EN 62471 1 2009 Safety of photobiological lamps CE Class A The operation of this device in ...

Page 61: ...N The Irisbond eyetracker is not correctly positioned The eyetracker must be situated as close as possible to the lower area of the screen without obstructing it You must be positioned according to the guidelines in the section Positioning PROBLEM The system s precision is poor SOLUTION You may have unknowingly moved into a different position from the time when you did the initial calibration Retu...

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