Prentke Romich Company NuEye User manual

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User’s Guide

NuEye User’s Guide 2
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Electronic Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning! Changes or modifications to this product which are not expressly approved by Prentke Romich Company could exceed FCC limits and negate your
authority to use this product.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether this product is causing interference in your radio or television by turning this
product off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by this product or one of its accessories. You can attempt to correct the interference by using one or
more of the following measures:
•Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
•Move this product to one side or the other of the television or radio.
•Move this product farther away from the television or radio.
•Plug this product into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio.
•If necessary, contact a Prentke Romich Company service technician for assistance.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respect
toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada.
NuEye (RED-oem)
The RED-oem (NuEye) fulfills the following regulatory directives and standards which are relevant for CE.
Directives: 2004/108/EEC; 2006/95/EEC; 93/68/EWG; and Standards: EN 61010-1:2002; EN 61000-3:2007; EN 62471:2009-03; EN 60825-1
Warnings
This system is not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication aid.
When operating this system in a medical environment, do not use it with any product that is not medically approved. Follow all rules for appropriate cell phone and
wireless device use.
Any mounts used should be fitted by a qualified person. Failure to install the mounting system according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in an injury
to the user. Be certain that the user's view is not obstructed by the mounting.
Implantable Medical Devices
A minimum of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker, implantable
cardioverter defibrillator, vagus nerve stimulator, shunt, or stent, to avoid potential magnetic interference with the device.
Persons who have such devices:
•Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device a minimum of six (6) inches from their implantable medical device;
•Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket;
•Should move the mobile device away from themselves immediately if there is any reason to suspect that it is interfering with the implantable medical device;
•Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of the implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile
device with an implantable medical device, consult your health care provider.
Infrared (IR) Emissions
Your NuEye system uses infrared technology. Certain medical devices are susceptible to disturbance by IR emissions. Do not use the NuEye system when in the
vicinity of such susceptible medical devices. If you have questions about the susceptibility of a medical device, consult the manufacturer of the medical device or
your health care provider.
Infrared Sensitivity
Some people may have epileptic seizures triggered by light flashes or patterns. This may occur while presented successive pictures or video material, even if they
have never had a seizure before. Observe the individual using the system. Move the person away from the system immediately and consult a physician if the
individual shows the following or similar symptoms: involuntary movements, disorientation, convulsions, loss of awareness, or altered vision.
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Contents
Important Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................5
Introducing Your NuEye System ....................................................................................................................... 6
Starting NuEye ................................................................................................................................................7
Positioning the User and NuEye .......................................................................................................................9
About Positioning Your Device ...............................................................................................................................9
Positioning Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................................10
Adjusting Positioning............................................................................................................................................11
Using the Track Status Box ...................................................................................................................................13
Calibrating NuEye..........................................................................................................................................14
Setting Up the Initial Calibration ..........................................................................................................................14
Adjusting Calibration Settings ..............................................................................................................................15
Using Calibration Menu Settings ..........................................................................................................................16
Configuring a Selection Method.....................................................................................................................18
Selection Type: Auto.............................................................................................................................................18
Selection Type: Blink.............................................................................................................................................19
Selection Type: Switch..........................................................................................................................................19
Trying Out Your Settings.......................................................................................................................................20
Pausing NuEye ..............................................................................................................................................21
Changing Pointer Settings..............................................................................................................................22
Changing Tracking Settings ............................................................................................................................25
Changing Off-Screen Key Settings...................................................................................................................27
Working with Profiles....................................................................................................................................29
Selecting and Loading a Profile.............................................................................................................................29
Managing Eyegaze Profiles...................................................................................................................................30
Appendix A: Attaching the NuEye Module to an Accent 1000 ..............................................................................32
Reviewing the NuEye Kit.......................................................................................................................................32
Attaching the NuEye Module to the Device .........................................................................................................33
Appendix B: Attaching a NuEye Module to an older Accent 1000 .........................................................................34
Reviewing the NuEye Kit.......................................................................................................................................34
Preparing to Attach the Bracket...........................................................................................................................35
Attaching the Bracket to the Device.....................................................................................................................35
Attaching the NuEye Module to the Bracket........................................................................................................36
Appendix C: Attaching the NuEye Module to an Accent 1400 ..........................................................................37
Appendix D: Attaching the NuEye Module to an Accent 1200 ..........................................................................38
First Steps .............................................................................................................................................................38
Attaching the Bracket to the Device.....................................................................................................................39
Attaching the NuEye Module to the Bracket........................................................................................................40
Appendix E: Positioning Examples.................................................................................................................. 41
Appendix F: Cleaning the NuEye Module ........................................................................................................44

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For additional information:
Videos that show step-by-step how to get started
with NuEye are available from the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/user/PRCaccess

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Important Safety Guidelines
Please read the safety information below before installing and using your NuEye® system.
This device is not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication aid.
Keep in mind that while installing the NuEye module, loose screws can be a choking hazard.
When operating this system in a medical environment, do not use it with any product that is not medically
approved. Follow all rules for appropriate cell phone and wireless device use.
Any mounts used should be fitted by a qualified person. Failure to install the mounting system according
to the manufacturer's instructions may result in an injury to the user. Be certain that the user's view is not
obstructed by the mounting.
If you have an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator,
vagus nerve stimulator, shunt, or stent, do the following to avoid potential magnetic interference with the
medical device.
•Always keep the system a minimum of six (6) inches from your implantable medical device;
•Move the system away from yourself immediately if there is any reason to suspect that it is
interfering with the implantable medical device;
•Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of the implantable medical device. If you
have any questions about using your system with an implantable medical device, consult your
health care provider.
Some people may have epileptic seizures triggered by light flashes or patterns. This may occur while
presented successive pictures or video material, even if they have never had a seizure before. Observe the
individual using the system. Move the person away from the system immediately and consult a physician
if the individual shows the following or similar symptoms: involuntary movements, disorientation,
convulsions, loss of awareness, or altered vision.
If you have questions about the susceptibility of a medical device to the infrared technology that is part of
your eyegaze system, consult the manufacturer of the medical device or your health care provider.
Do not use the system in an environment in which explosive or flammable gases could be present.

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Introducing Your NuEye System
NuEye is an eyegaze system that provides hands-free, switch-free access to an Accent® device, allowing
the user to select keys by gazing for a specified period of time to generate speech. NuEye is compatible
with the Accent 1400, Accent 1000 models, and the Accent 1200.
Mounting Your Accent Device and NuEye Module
Mount your Accent device (with the NuEye module attached) to a wheelchair mount or table stand. If
the NuEye module did not come already attached to your device, you must attach it before you can start
using eyegaze.
•For instructions on attaching a NuEye module to an Accent 1000 device with a serial number
5000AC10 or higher, see Appendix A on page 32.
•For instructions on attaching a NuEye module to an Accent 1000 device with a serial number
between 499AC10 and 4999AC10, see Appendix B on page 34.
•For instructions on attaching NuEye to an Accent 1400 device, see Appendix C on page 37.
•For instructions on attaching NuEye to an Accent 1200 device, see Appendix D on page 38.
Additional Considerations
If you are using your Accent for the first time, plug in the battery charger.
When your Accent with the NuEye module attached is mounted on a wheelchair or a table stand and
the Accent is charged, you are ready to start NuEye, position the user, calibrate NuEye, and configure
a selection method.
Recommendation
While the user is getting used to the NuEye system, take frequent
breaks to rest the user’s eyes and relax his or her concentration.

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Starting NuEye
Note: Typically, a communication partner helps during the setup process. While selecting menu options
the communication partner can touch the keys with a finger.
1. Turn on the Accent device by pressing the power button on the top edge of the device.
2. Select the Tools key to the right of the text display area. The Tools menu will slide out from the
left side of the screen.
3. Select the Toolbox key from the Tools menu. The Toolbox will open.
4. From the Toolbox select Access Method Menu. The Access Method Menu will open.
5. Select Choose Different Access Method and then Eyegaze.

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“Current Access Method: Eyegaze” will be displayed to the right of the Choose Different Access
Method key and the Track Status box will be displayed in the Status area.
When the Track Status box is green, NuEye is active. When the Track Status box is red, NuEye is
paused. To change the status, simply select the Track Status box to change the color.
Note: During setup, it is best to pause NuEye until you are ready to calibrate.
Select Eyegaze
Positioning
Track Status box

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Positioning the User and NuEye
With NuEye paused, you are now ready to position the user and the NuEye module.
About Positioning Your Device
The positioning of the eyegaze system in relation to the user is extremely important. The goal of
positioning is to achieve a stable eye image for NuEye to track. Because of this, you will probably need
to try out different positions.
Appendix E on page 41 contains images of correct and incorrect positioning. You may find these images
helpful as you set up the NuEye system.
NuEye System Parameters
The NuEye has an imaginary "eye box" that measures approximately 10" x 12" x 9". As long as the user’s
eyes are within this area, they are in the view range of the NuEye system. At this time the user should be
positioned between 20 and 24 inches from the Accent screen. If the user moves in and out of the view
area, the system will "remember" him or her. This means that once you set up the system you should
not have to recalibrate it because of the user’s body movement.
Imaginary Eye Box (or Gazing Area)

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Positioning Guidelines
Being able to meet these positioning guidelines will help you achieve success with the NuEye system.
One eye (preferably two) must be within the imaginary
eye box.
The user should be approximately 20 to 24 inches from
the Accent device’s screen.
The user’s nose should be aimed at the midpoint or
upper two-thirds of the screen.
The user’s face should be parallel to the screen. If the user is tilted due to
positioning or posture, the Accent device should be tilted at a similar angle.
There should be no obstructions between the user’s face and the Accent
device and NuEye.