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Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore

User

s Manual

Summary of Contents for PCEye Explore

Page 1: ...Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ior written authorization by Tobii Dynavox is prohibited Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or...

Page 3: ... Software 7 3 1 4 Updating the Gaze Point software and the PCEye Explore Firmware 7 4 First Start Up of PCEye Explore 8 5 Using PCEye Explore 9 5 1 Positioning the User 9 5 1 1 Track Box 9 5 2 Using Tobii Dynavox Gaze Point 10 6 Gaze Point Settings 12 7 Eye Tracker Settings 13 7 1 Eye Tracker 13 7 1 1 User Profile 13 7 1 2 Display Configuration 17 7 1 3 Eye Detection Indicator 17 7 2 About 18 Appe...

Page 4: ... Communities and this mark tells customs officials in the European Union that the product complies with one or more of the EC Directives This mark is a certification mark employed on electronic products manufactured or sold in the United States which certifies that the electromagnetic interference from the de vice is under limits approved by the Federal Communications Commission IC is the abbrevia...

Page 5: ...ng an antivirus program is strongly recommended 1 4 Package Contents PCEye Explore USB 3 0 Cable Magnetic Mounting Plate 2 pcs for PCEye Explore Mounting Instruction Cleaning Wipe Only use the items included in the PCEye Explore package those described in the product documentation and other approved Tobii Dynavox Accessories in conjunction with the PCEye Explore Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore User s ...

Page 6: ...t sources of an eye tracker It is estimated that about 3 5 of people with epi lepsy have this type of Photosensitive Epilepsy Many people with Photosensitive Epilepsy experience an aura or feel odd sensations before the seizure occurs If you feel odd during use move your eyes away from the eye tracker 2 3 Infrared Warning When activated the PCEye Explore emits pulsed infrared IR light Certain medi...

Page 7: ...top or 1 Select Start Menu All programs Tobii Dynavox Gaze Point 2 Select the Gaze Point icon 3 1 4 Updating the Gaze Point software and the PCEye Explore Firmware Tobii Dynavox regularly releases updated versions of the Gaze Point software During the installation of the Gaze Point software the Update Notifier software will be installed on the device The Update Notifier will if the device is conne...

Page 8: ...oint Setup will open automatically Follow the on screen instructions Select the Calibration Settings button to check and change the settings for the calibration For more information regarding Calibration Settings see 7 1 1 3 Calibration Settings page 15 8 4 First Start Up of PCEye Explore Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore User s manual v 1 0 en US ...

Page 9: ...mance will be enhanced if the sun is not shining directly on the screen or into the user s eyes The optimal distance that a user should be from the PCEye Explore mounted on a monitor laptop differs depending on the size of the screen The user should be positioned at the optimal distance to allow for the best possible Gaze Interaction Generally the larger the size of the screen the greater the dist...

Page 10: ...after the de scription Default is F4 This can be changed under Settings The chosen Keyboard shortcut will be shown on the button HIDE MOUSE CURSOR F5 Select this button to Hide the Mouse Cursor or Select the Keyboard shortcut written in brackets after the de scription Default is F5 This can be changed under Settings The chosen Keyboard shortcut will be shown on the button SHOW MOUSE CUR SOR F5 Sel...

Page 11: ...lect this button to Turn Off left click or Select the Keyboard shortcut written in brackets after the de scription Default is F6 This can be changed under Settings The chosen Keyboard shortcut will be shown on the button SETTINGS Select this button to access the Settings for Gaze Point see 6 Gaze Point Settings page 12 Using a physical computer mouse or a touch screen will take precedence over the...

Page 12: ...e Show Mouse Cursor Turn On Off Click 2 Select a new Key Only one key can be selected no keyboard combinations can be selected Esc and Enter can not be selected Change Click options Drag the handle or Click on the Dwell Time time bar to set the Dwell Time between 100 3000 ms Default value is 1200 ms Eye Tracker Settings Select the Eye Tracker Settings button to access the Eye Tracker Settings For ...

Page 13: ...ibration matching the their specifications 7 1 1 1 Add Delete User Profiles Add a User Profile 1 Select the Add button 2 The new Profile dialog will open 3 Follow the on screen instructions to setup the user and to calibrate Delete a User Profile 1 Select the Profile to delete in the Drop down list 2 Select the Delete button Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore User s manual v 1 0 en US 7 Eye Tracker Setti...

Page 14: ...n entering this page the Eye tracker will start reading the Gaze data for the user The Gaze data will be shown on screen in real time Orange dots will appear where the user has his her Gaze By looking at the calibration point it is possible to determinate if the calibration is accurate or if it is good to do a recalibration of the user To perform a recalibration select the Recalibrate button To sh...

Page 15: ... Gaze Interaction with the PCEye Explore Ideally the two dots that represent the user s eyes should be in the middle of the Position Guide 7 1 1 3 Calibration Settings Select the Calibration Settings button to access the Calibration Settings page Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore User s manual v 1 0 en US 7 Eye Tracker Settings 15 ...

Page 16: ...default 5 Speed can be set to Slow Medium default Fast Size can be set to Small Medium default Large Background color can be set to Just select one of the Available colors or select the Advanced button and choose your color Visualization of points Image or Video default Sometimes it is easier to for the user to focus and to follow a picture or video instead of the dot when trying to do a calibrati...

Page 17: ... to if more then one display is used 7 1 3 Eye Detection Indicator The Eye Detection Indicator is a discrete indicator visual in the bottom middle of the display showing if the PCEye Explore has detected the users eyes Select the drop down list to change the appearance of the Eye Detection Indicator My Eyes Will also show act as a Position guide for the user If No eyes are detected the Indicator w...

Page 18: ...7 2 About Please have this information available if you have problems with the device and need to contact Customer Support 18 7 Eye Tracker Settings Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore User s manual v 1 0 en US ...

Page 19: ...www myTobiiDynavox com A2 Warranty Please read the Manufacturer s Warranty paper included in the package Please read this User s Manual carefully before using the device The warranty is only valid if the device is used according to the User s Manual Disassembling the PCEye Explore device will void the warranty Keep the original packaging materials for the PCEye Explore In case the device needs to ...

Page 20: ...ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into a wall outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for assistance B2 Industry Canada Statement This Class B digita...

Page 21: ... FCC part 15 Class B Tobii Dynavox PCEye ExploreUser s manual v 1 0 en US Appendix B Compliance Information 21 ...

Page 22: ...dispose of the PCEye Explore in general household or office waste Follow your local regulations for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment 22 Appendix C Disposing of the PCEye Explore Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore User s manual v 1 0 en US ...

Page 23: ...4 GHz quad core Intel i5 or i7 RAM 8GB GPU 60 MB video RAM pixel shader version 2 0 or higher USB 3 0 1 Head box describes the volume in front of the tracker in which the user must have at least one of the eyes The numbers are specified parallel orthogonal to screen surface assuming eye tracker is at 20 degree angle to screen 2 For large screens the limiting parameter is quality of gaze accuracy a...

Page 24: ...Your Reseller For questions or problems with your product contact Customer Support at your Tobii Dynavox Reseller for assistance They are most familiar with your personal setup and can best help you with tips and product training For our Resellers contact details see www TobiiDynavox com Copyright Tobii AB Illustrations and specifications do not necessarily apply to products and services offered i...

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