公开(公告)号：US20220253134A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-11

申请号：US16716073

申请日：2019-12-16

Applicant: Tobii AB

Inventor： David Figgins Henderek ,  Anders Olsson ,  Magnus Carl Olof Sävmarker ,  Staffan Wingren

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0482

Abstract: A computer system can be controlled with non-contact inputs through zonal control. In an embodiment, a non-contact input that is an eye-tracking device is used to track the gaze of a user. A computer's display, and beyond, can be separated into a number of discrete zones according to a configuration. Each zone is associated with a computer function. The zones and/or their functions can, but need not, be indicated to the user. The user can perform the various functions by moving gaze towards the zone associated with that function and providing an activation signal of intent. The activation signal of intent can be a contact-required or non-contact action, such as a button press or dwelling gaze, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US10545574B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-28

申请号：US15449058

申请日：2017-03-03

Applicant: Tobii AB

Inventor： Erland George-Svahn ,  David Figgins Henderek ,  Rebecka Lannsjö ,  Mårten Skogö ,  John Elvesjö

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: A computer system can be controlled with non-contact inputs, such as eye-tracking devices. A visual indicator can be presented on a display to indicate the location where a computer function will take place (e.g., a common cursor). The visual indicator can be moved to a gaze target in response to continued detection of an action (e.g., touchpad touch) by a user for a predetermined period of time. A delay between the action and the movement of the visual indicator can allow a user time to “abort” movement of the visual indicator. Additionally, once the visual indicator has moved, the visual indicator can be controlled with additional precision as the user moves the gaze while continuing the action (e.g., continued holding of the touchpad).

公开(公告)号：US20190324534A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：US16459780

申请日：2019-07-02

Applicant: Tobii AB

Inventor： Erland George-Svahn ,  David Figgins Henderek ,  Rebecka Lannsjö ,  Mårten Skogö ,  John Elvesjö

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0482

Abstract: A computer system can be controlled with non-contact inputs, such as eye-tracking devices. A computer can enlarge a portion of a display adjacent a first gaze target in response to detecting a first action (e.g., pressing a touchpad). The computer can then allow a user to position a second gaze target in the enlarged portion (e.g., by looking at the desired location) and perform a second action in order to perform a computer function at that location. The enlarging can allow a user to identify a desired location for a computer function (e.g., selecting an icon) with greater precision.

公开(公告)号：US10116846B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-30

申请号：US15453661

申请日：2017-03-08

Applicant: TOBII AB

Inventor： David Figgins Henderek ,  Mårten Skogö

IPC: H04R3/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G02B27/01 ,  H04R1/32 ,  A61B3/113 ,  G06T7/73

Abstract: According to the invention, a system for converting sound to electrical signals is disclosed. The system may include a gaze tracking device and a microphone. The gaze tracking device may determine a gaze direction of a user. The microphone may be more sensitive in a selected direction than at least one other direction and alter the selected direction based at least in part on the gaze direction determined by the gaze tracking device.

公开(公告)号：US20170177079A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15449058

申请日：2017-03-03

Applicant: Tobii AB

Inventor： Erland George-Svahn ,  David Figgins Henderek ,  Rebecka Lannsjö ,  Mårten Skogö ,  John Elvesjö

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0481

Abstract: A computer system can be controlled with non-contact inputs, such as eye-tracking devices. A visual indicator can be presented on a display to indicate the location where a computer function will take place (e.g., a common cursor). The visual indicator can be moved to a gaze target in response to continued detection of an action (e.g., touchpad touch) by a user for a predetermined period of time. A delay between the action and the movement of the visual indicator can allow a user time to “abort” movement of the visual indicator. Additionally, once the visual indicator has moved, the visual indicator can be controlled with additional precision as the user moves the gaze while continuing the action (e.g., continued holding of the touchpad).