Tobii PCEye: Mengendalikan PC Menggunakan Mata
Mengendalikan PC dengan gerakan tubuh memang telah dimungkinkan berkat inovasi dari Asus WAVI Xtion. Namun pernahkah Anda membayangkan mengendalikan PC hanya dengan memanfaatkan kedua mata saja? Hal yang sepertinya hanya terbatas dalam kisah fiksi ilmiah ini sebentar lagi akan menjadi kenyataan dengan Tobii PCEye dari Tobii.
[tab: Tobii PCEye]Cara menggunakannya sangat mudah. Hubungkan Tobii PCEye yang berbentuk persegi panjang tanpa sudut tajam ini ke PC melalui port USB. Kemudian lakukan sedikit kalibrasi dan dengan segera Anda dapat mengendalikan kursor mouse PC dengan kedua mata Anda.
Selain kompatibel dengan seluruh perangkat monitor dan PC, kehebatan lainnya adalah kemampuan sensornya yang dapat menterjemahkan berbagai jenis serta warna mata yang berbeda-beda dan tidak bermasalah dengan kondisi pencahayaan ataupun pergerakkan kepala. Nah, bagi yang berkacamata dan menggunakan lensa kontak, Anda juga tidak perlu khawatir karena Tobii PCEye masih tetap dapat digunakan dengan tanpa masalah.
Walaupun Tobii belum secara resmi mengumumkan mengenai harga TobiPC Eye dan kapan akan tersedia versi yang kompatibel dengan MAC, namun setidaknya kehadiran Tobii PCEye akan sangat bermanfaat bagi mereka yang memiliki masalah dengan fungsi saraf motorik tangan atau bagi Anda yang sudah bosan memakai mouse.
Spesifikasi:
Jarak (optimal): 19.7 – 31.5 “, 50 – 80 cm
Track Box untuk mata : 40 x 30 x 20 cm
Layar yang kompatibel: Mulai ukuran 15 – 22-inci
Mounting: VESA mount (100 x 100 mm atau 75 x 75 mm)
Power: 110 alt 230 V AC
OS: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2) or Windows 7
System Requirements CPU: 1GHz, 2 cores, RAM: 2GBGPU: 60 MB video RAM, Pixel Shader 2.0 or higher
Tobii Unveils Eye Control Device for Personal Computers
The Ability to Control Any Computer Using Only Your Eyes is Now a Reality with Tobii PCEye
STOCKHOLM & DEDHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Tobii announced the release of the Tobii PCEye, the most advanced stand-alone eye control device on the market, bringing eye control to the standard computer. It is easy to use, highly accurate and portable. It is compatible with a wide range of software for total access to any personal computer.
“For the first time ever, children who can only move their eyes will play physical computer games alongside their able-bodied peers. It is a truly groundbreaking product.”
Tobii PCEye flawlessly translates eye movement to a mouse cursor on a screen. It is primarily designed for those needing an alternative method for controlling a mouse and a computer, such as individuals suffering from impaired motor skills. By simply attaching the device to a computer screen and connecting the USB cable, users can control their entire computer through gazing, blinking or dwelling on an item with their eyes.
“Ease of use, reliability and outstanding performance were our design goals for the PCEye,” says Oscar Werner, executive vice president at Tobii Assistive Technology. “I believe that we have created a device that satisfies a very important need – those with high cognitive levels and motor skill impairments now have the computer access they need to lead a more independent life.”
Computer Access for Everyone with Easy Eye Control
Representing a breakthrough for education leaders and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users, Tobii PCEye now offers eye tracking to a wider range of users.
“The PCEye offers a solution for the most disabled children I work with,” says Lee Blemings, founder of Sensory Guru. “For the first time ever, children who can only move their eyes will play physical computer games alongside their able-bodied peers. It is a truly groundbreaking product.”
“With Tobii PCEye we can proudly reach out to new, not yet serviced user groups with our AAC products,” says Tara Rudnicki, president of Tobii Assistive Technology. “We have already seen massive interest from the Stroke, MND and ALS communities, people in different rehab situations, military veterans, people suffering from progressive muscle weakness or neurodegenerative disorders, and education institutions. We are also overwhelmed by the attention we have received from the development community to extend into AAC eye games.”
“To have an eye gaze system in our school that will enable our young people to access all software independently will promote independence, learning and self esteem,” says Simon Yeat, head teacher at Chailey Heritage School.
High Performance for All Eye Types
The PCEye utilizes Tobii’s leading experience in eye tracking technology, as it can effectively track nearly every user regardless of eye color, lighting conditions, environments or head movement. The “track box,” the box that defines the area/volume in which a person’s eyes can be tracked, is also one of the largest on the market.
For more US information on the PCEye please visit: www.tobii.com/ati-pceye
For U.S. interview and other information, please contact: Carrie Callahan, PAN Communications Phone: +1 (978)-474-1900, email: [email protected]
Tobii is offering products and services globally. Feel free to contact any of the Tobii offices, sales representatives or one of our valued resellers directly if you would like more information, would like to place an order or subscribe to our newsletter. An overview of contact details is available on www.tobii.com/contactat or call us in Europe at +46 8 663 69 90 or in North America at +1-800-793-9227.
About Tobii ATI
Tobii ATI, headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, is a market leader and premier developer of innovative eye tracking and speech technology solutions for people with disabilities. Tobii ATI’s products open a whole new world of opportunity for people who cannot speak or otherwise communicate. The company’s eye tracking technology enables users to simply use their gaze to type out words to turn into speech, or connect with others through e-mail and the Internet. Their speech technology allows children and adults with communication disabilities to communicate via a touch screen of symbols or text. Tobii ATI’s eye controlled and speech products give individuals with communication disabilities a voice, a social life, and a way to live more fulfilled, integrated and independent lives. Tobii ATI is a division of Tobii AB, located in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information, please visit www.tobiiati.com or call 800-793-9227.
About Tobii Technology
Tobii Technology is the global market leader in eye tracking and eye control. This technology makes it possible for computers to know exactly where users are looking. Our products are widely used within scientific research and in commercial market research and usability studies, as well as by people with disabilities as a means to communicate. Today Tobii contributes with a wide range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products.
Tobii’s mission is to bring eye tracking into broader use and the company offers market leading eye tracking technology to industrial partners within areas such as gaming, diagnostics, car safety and computer control. Founded in 2001, Tobii has continuously shown very rapid year-to-year revenue growth, and have received numerous awards and recognitions for its accomplishments. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in the US, Germany, Norway, Japan and China. Our products are sold directly to customers and through resellers and partners worldwide. For more information please visit www.tobii.com.