ADAPTIVE CAMERA AND ILLUMINATOR EYETRACKER
    1.
    发明申请
    ADAPTIVE CAMERA AND ILLUMINATOR EYETRACKER 审中-公开
    自适应相机和照明器眼线笔

    公开(公告)号:US20150092163A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:US14563063

    申请日:2014-12-08

    Abstract: An eye tracker comprising at least one illuminator for illuminating an eye, at least two cameras for imaging the eye and a controller is disclosed. The configuration of the reference illuminator(s) and cameras is such that, at least one camera is coaxial with a reference illuminator and at least one camera is non-coaxial with a reference illuminator. On the one hand, the controller is adapted to select one of the cameras to be active with the aim of maximising an image quality metric and avoiding obscuring objects. On the other hand, the eye tracker is operable in a dual-camera mode to improve accuracy. The invention further provides a method and computer-program product for selecting a combination of an active reference illuminator from a plurality of reference illuminators and an active camera from a plurality of cameras.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种眼睛跟踪器,其包括用于照射眼睛的至少一个照明器,用于使眼睛成像的至少两个照相机和控制器。 参考照明器和相机的配置使得至少一个相机与参考照明器同轴并且至少一个相机与参考照明器不同轴。 一方面,控制器适于选择要激活的摄像机中的一个,以使图像质量度量最大化并避免模糊对象。 另一方面,眼睛跟踪器可在双摄像机模式下操作以提高精度。 本发明还提供了一种用于从多个照相机中选择来自多个参考照明器的主动参考照明器和有源摄像机的组合的方法和计算机程序产品。

    POWER MANAGEMENT IN AN EYE-TRACKING SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请
    POWER MANAGEMENT IN AN EYE-TRACKING SYSTEM 有权
    眼睛跟踪系统中的电源管理

    公开(公告)号:US20150145769A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-28

    申请号:US14608006

    申请日:2015-01-28

    Abstract: An imaging device adapted to provide eye-tracking data by imaging at least one eye of a viewer, wherein: the imaging device is switchable between at least an active mode and a ready mode; the imaging device is configured to use active eye illumination in the active mode, which enables tracking of a corneal reflection; and the imaging device is configured, in the ready mode, to reduce an illumination intensity from a value the illumination intensity has in the active mode, and to provide eye-tracking data which include eye position but not eye orientation.

    Abstract translation: 一种成像装置,适于通过对观看者的至少一只眼睛进行成像来提供眼睛跟踪数据,其中:所述成像装置可在至少活动模式和就绪模式之间切换; 成像装置被配置为在活动模式中使用主动眼睛照明,其使得能够跟踪角膜反射; 并且成像装置在准备模式下被配置为从照明强度在活动模式中具有的值减小照明强度,并且提供包括眼睛位置而不是眼睛定向的眼睛跟踪数据。

    Adaptive camera and illuminator eyetracker
    4.
    发明授权
    Adaptive camera and illuminator eyetracker 有权
    自适应摄像头和照明器目镜

    公开(公告)号:US08944600B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-03

    申请号:US13716431

    申请日:2012-12-17

    Abstract: An eye tracker includes at least one illuminator for illuminating an eye, at least two cameras for imaging the eye and a controller. The configuration of the reference illuminator and cameras is such that, at least one camera is coaxial with a reference illuminator and at least one camera is non-coaxial with a reference illuminator. The controller selects one of the cameras to be active to increase an image quality metric and avoid obscuring objects. The eye tracker is operable in a dual-camera mode to improve accuracy.

    Abstract translation: 眼睛跟踪器包括用于照亮眼睛的至少一个照明器,用于对眼睛成像的至少两个照相机和控制器。 参考照明器和相机的配置使得至少一个相机与参考照明器同轴,并且至少一个相机与参考照明器不同轴。 控制器选择要激活的摄像机之一以增加图像质量度量,并避免遮挡对象。 眼睛跟踪器可在双摄像机模式下操作以提高精度。

    INTELLIGENT USER MODE SELECTION IN AN EYE-TRACKING SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请
    INTELLIGENT USER MODE SELECTION IN AN EYE-TRACKING SYSTEM 有权
    眼睛跟踪系统中的智能用户模式选择

    公开(公告)号:US20140313129A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-23

    申请号:US14354903

    申请日:2012-10-26

    Abstract: A personal computer system comprises a visual display, an imaging device adapted to provide eye-tracking data by imaging at least one eye of a viewer of the visual display, and identifying means for recognizing the viewer with reference to one of a plurality of predefined personal profiles. The personal computer system further comprises an eye-tracking processor for processing the eye-tracking data. According to the invention, the eye-tracking processor is selectively operable in one of a plurality of personalized active sub-modes associated with said personal profiles. The sub-modes may differ with regard to eye-tracking related or power-management related settings. Further, the identifying means may sense an identified viewer's actual viewing condition (e.g., use of viewing aids or wearing of garments), wherein the imaging device is further operable in a sub profile mode associated with the determined actual viewing condition.

    Abstract translation: 个人计算机系统包括视觉显示器,适于通过对视觉显示器的观看者的至少一只眼睛进行成像来提供眼睛跟踪数据的成像装置,以及用于参考多个预定义个人之一识别观看者的识别装置 档案。 个人计算机系统还包括用于处理眼睛跟踪数据的眼睛跟踪处理器。 根据本发明,眼睛跟踪处理器可选择地以与所述个人简档相关联的多个个性化主动子模式之一进行操作。 关于与眼睛跟踪相关或电源管理相关设置的子模式可能不同。 此外,识别装置可以感测所识别的观看者的实际观看状况(例如,使用观看助剂或穿着衣服),其中成像装置可进一步在与所确定的实际观看条件相关联的子轮廓模式下操作。

    AUTOMATIC SCROLLING BASED ON GAZE DETECTION
    6.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATIC SCROLLING BASED ON GAZE DETECTION 有权
    基于GAZE检测的自动滚动

    公开(公告)号:US20140268054A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13802240

    申请日:2013-03-13

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0485 G06F1/1686 G06F3/013 G06K9/00604

    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for automatic scrolling of content displayed on a display device in response to gaze detection. Content may be displayed in a window rendered on a display screen. Gaze detection components may be used to detect that a user is gazing at the displayed content and to determine a gaze point relative to the display screen. At least one applicable scroll zone relative to the display screen and a scroll action associated with each applicable scroll zone may be determined. In response to determining that the gaze point is within a first applicable scroll zone, an associated first scroll action may be initiated. The first scroll action causes the content to scroll within the window until at least one of: expiration of a defined period, determining that a portion of the content scrolls past a defined position within the window, determining that the gaze point is outside of the first scroll zone, and detecting an indicator that the user begins reading the content.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于响应于注视检测自动滚动显示在显示装置上的内容的各种实施例。 内容可以显示在显示屏幕上呈现的窗口中。 可以使用注视检测组件来检测用户正在注视所显示的内容并且确定相对于显示屏幕的凝视点。 可以确定相对于显示屏幕的至少一个适用的滚动区域和与每个可应用的滚动区域相关联的滚动操作。 响应于确定注视点在第一可应用的滚动区域内,可以启动相关联的第一滚动动作。 第一滚动动作导致内容在窗口内滚动,直到至少一个:定义的周期的期满,确定内容的一部分滚动超过窗口内的定义的位置,确定凝视点在第一个 滚动区域,并检测用户开始阅读内容的指示符。

    TWO STEP GAZE INTERACTION
    8.
    发明申请
    TWO STEP GAZE INTERACTION 审中-公开
    两步增益交互

    公开(公告)号:US20140247232A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-04

    申请号:US14195743

    申请日:2014-03-03

    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.

    Abstract translation: 计算机系统可以用非接触输入来控制,例如眼睛跟踪装置。 响应于检测到第一动作(例如,按压触摸板),计算机可以放大邻近第一注视目标的显示器的一部分。 计算机然后可以允许用户将放大的部分中的第二注视目标定位(例如,通过查看所需的位置)并且执行第二动作以在该位置执行计算机功能。 放大可以允许用户更精确地识别用于计算机功能的期望位置(例如,选择图标)。

    DELAY WARP GAZE INTERACTION
    9.
    发明申请
    DELAY WARP GAZE INTERACTION 有权
    延迟WARP GAZE相互作用

    公开(公告)号:US20140247215A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-04

    申请号:US14195789

    申请日:2014-03-03

    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. The 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 gaze while continuing the action (e.g., continued holding of the touchpad).

    Abstract translation: 计算机系统可以用非接触输入来控制,例如眼睛跟踪装置。 可以在显示器上呈现视觉指示符,以指示将发生计算机功能的位置(例如,普通光标)。 响应于用户在预定时间段内继续检测到动作(例如,触摸板触摸),可以将视觉指示器移动到目标目标。 视觉指示器的动作和移动之间的延迟可以允许用户有时间“中止”视觉指示器的移动。 此外,一旦视觉指示器移动,当用户在继续动作(例如,继续保持触摸板)的同时移动凝视时,可以以附加精度来控制视觉指示器。

    INVOKING AND WAKING A COMPUTING DEVICE FROM STAND-BY MODE BASED ON GAZE DETECTION
    10.
    发明申请
    INVOKING AND WAKING A COMPUTING DEVICE FROM STAND-BY MODE BASED ON GAZE DETECTION 审中-公开
    基于GAZE检测从待机模式调用和调用计算设备

    公开(公告)号:US20140247208A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-04

    申请号:US13894424

    申请日:2013-05-14

    Abstract: Waking a computing device from a stand-by mode may include determining a wake zone relative to a display device and, when the computing device is in stand-by mode, detecting a gaze point relative to the display device. In response to determining that the gaze point is within the wake zone, a wake command is generated and passed to a program module, such as the operating system, to cause the program module to wake the computing device from the stand-by mode. When the computing device is not in stand-by mode, another gaze point may be detected and, in response to determining that the other gaze point is within the vicinity of a selectable stand-by icon, the stand-by command is generated and passed to the program module to cause the program module to place the computing device into the stand-by mode.

    Abstract translation: 从备用模式唤醒计算设备可以包括相对于显示设备确定唤醒区域,并且当计算设备处于待机模式时,检测相对于显示设备的凝视点。 响应于确定注视点在唤醒区域内,产生唤醒命令并将其传递到诸如操作系统的程序模块,以使程序模块将该计算设备从待机模式唤醒。 当计算设备不处于待机模式时,可以检测另一个注视点,并且响应于确定另一个目标点在可选待机图标的附近,生成并传递备用命令 到程序模块以使程序模块将计算设备置于待机模式。

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