Jonathan
this is just to bring your attention to the eye communication system
developped by our company
information is available on our web site http://www.metrovision.fr/
under the "visiobaord" reference.
what does "MDD requirements" stand for ?
regards
Jacques Charlier
Metrovision
4 rue des Platanes
59840 PERENCHIES
FRANCE
tel 33 (0)3 20 17 19 56
fax 33 (0)3 20 17 19 51
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web http://www.metrovision.fr
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howe Jonathan (LHT)" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 12:45 PM
Subject: Re: switch access
> Martin,
>
> I'm not sure that eyetracking is the best solution for your client, but I
> have done some work in the past investigating possible solutions for
> computer control with eye movements. Most systems comprise light sources,
a
> camera and software. I think the field was driven initially by the need to
> study how people read text and track objects. I have outlined my findings
> below (although this may be a little dated now).
>
> I know of several options for eye-tracking:
>
> a) The eye-gaze system mentioned by Barry Taylor, below.
>
> b) Quick Glance System works in a similar way to the system above and
> requires steady head control together with good eye movement.
Configuration
> of the system is required each time. John Tchalenko has used this system
> with a pupil at Camberwell College of Arts,
> http://www.research.linst.ac.uk/eyemouse/, the other user in the UK is the
> RAF.
> www.eyetechds.com
>
> c) SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) in Germany have developed a system to
> study eye movements in tasks in conjunction with fMRI studies. I am unsure
> of its suitability for computer control.
> http://www.smi.de/
>
> The Department of Computer Science at De Montfort University,
> www.cms.dmu.ac.uk, are active in researching eyetracking and have been
using
> the system from SMI. The group is headed by Howell Istance and Richard
Bates
> has taken on eyetracking for computer access as a PhD project. Richard's
> work, and publication list, is available at
> http://www.cms.dmu.ac.uk/~rbates/research/research.htm
>
> Unless someone has been busy recently, none of the above comply with the
> MDD.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
> Jonathan Howe
> Clinical Scientist
> Electronic Assistive Technology Service
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>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Taylor, Barry [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 18 April 2002 11:29
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: switch access
>
>
> Martin
> Found a non contact eyegaze site in the depths of my favorites file. I'm
> sure there are more.
> http://www.eyegaze.com/doc/ecs_med.htm#work
> Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist
> Bioengineering Department
> Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary
> Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ
> Tel 01482 675928, fax 01482 675750
>
> > ----------
> > From: Wozencroft,
Martin[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Reply To: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> > Sent: 18 April 2002 09:03
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: switch access
> >
> > Dear all,
> >
> > I am working with a person who has facial expression only. Uses a
> > ventillator on a trachy. No head movement.
> > The person can frown, raise eye-brows and grin.
> >
> > I have tried EMG ( doesn't like pads on skin ), Liberator P-switch (
> > doesn't
> > like head band ) to pick up on frown.
> >
> > Also tried eye-blink. Doesn't like idea of spectacle frame.
> >
> > I have experimented with roller microswitch again on headband to pick up
> > on
> > frown without success.
> >
> > I would be very greateful for any advice anyone can offer.
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Martin Wozencroft
> > Clinical Electronics Engineer
> > Specialist Disability Service
> > Mary Marlborough Centre
> > Oxford
> > 01865-227600
> >
>
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