Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore User manual

Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore
User’s Manual

User’s manual Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore
Version 1.0
01/2015
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•7.572.008
•6.659.611

Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Explanation of Admonitions......................................................................................................4
1.2 Symbols and Markings............................................................................................................4
1.3 Intended Use.........................................................................................................................4
1.4 Package Contents..................................................................................................................5
2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Mounting Warning..................................................................................................................6
2.2 Epilepsy Warning...................................................................................................................6
2.3 Infrared Warning ....................................................................................................................6
2.4 Magnetic Field Warning ..........................................................................................................6
2.5 C ild Safety...........................................................................................................................6
2.6 Do not Open t e PCEye Explore ..............................................................................................6
3 Getting Started wit PCEye Explore............................................................................................... 7
3.1 Installing, Running and Updating PCEye Explore ........................................................................7
3.1.1 Requirements.........................................................................................................7
3.1.2 Installing PCEye Explore ..........................................................................................7
3.1.3 Running t e Gaze Point Software..............................................................................7
3.1.4 Updating t e Gaze Point software and t e PCEye Explore Firmware ..............................7
4 First Start Up of PCEye Explore...................................................................................................... 8
5 Using PCEye Explore ..................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Positioning t e User................................................................................................................9
5.1.1 Track Box...............................................................................................................9
5.2 Using Tobii Dynavox Gaze Point.............................................................................................10
6 Gaze Point Settings ..................................................................................................................... 12
7 Eye Tracker Settings .................................................................................................................... 13
7.1 Eye Tracker .........................................................................................................................13
7.1.1 User Profile ..........................................................................................................13
7.1.2 Display Configuration ............................................................................................17
7.1.3 Eye Detection Indicator..........................................................................................17
7.2 About .................................................................................................................................18
Appendix A Support and Warranty ................................................................................................... 19
A1 Customer Support................................................................................................................19
A2 Warranty.............................................................................................................................19
Appendix B Compliance Information................................................................................................. 20
B1 FCC Statement....................................................................................................................20
B2 Industry Canada Statement ...................................................................................................20
B3 CE Statement......................................................................................................................20
B4 Standards ...........................................................................................................................20
Appendix C Disposing of t e PCEye Explore.................................................................................... 22
Appendix D Tec nical Specifications................................................................................................ 23

1 Introduction
T ank you for purc asing a PCEye Explore device from Tobii Dynavox!
To ensure t e optimal performance of t is product, please take t e time to read t is manual carefully.
1.1 Explanation of Admonitions
In t is manual we use t ree (3) levels of admonitions as follows:
Is used for notifying t e user of somet ing important or of somet ing t at needs special attention.
Is used to inform of somet ing t at could cause arm to, or malfunction of, t e equipment.
Is used to inform of somet ing w ere t ere could conceivably be a risk of arm to t e user if t e Warning is ignored.
1.2 Symbols and Markings
T is appendix provides information about t e symbols t at are used on t e PCEye Explore, its parts, accessories or packaging.
Symbol or Markings Description
Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements
Dispose of in accordance wit your country's requirements.
CE is t e abbreviation of t e European Communities and t is
mark tells customs officials in t e European Union t at t e
product complies wit one or more of t e EC Directives
T is mark is a certification mark employed on electronic
products manufactured or sold in t e United States w ic
certifies t at t e electromagnetic interference from t e de-
vice is under limits approved by t e Federal Communications
Commission.
IC is t e abbreviation of t e Industry Canada and t is mark
tells customs officials in Canada t at t e product complies
wit one or more of t e Canadian standards.
1.3 Intended Use
T e PCEye Explore is an entry level, perip eral Eye tracker t at opens up t e wonderful world of Gaze Interaction to everyone.
Wit t e PCEye Explore, young or inexperienced users get a simple, fun and no-fail way to learn ow to use Eye tracking and
Gaze Interaction, w ile at t e same time preparing t em for AAC communication.
T e PCEye Explore fits snuggly on your laptop or docks under retail computer screens
T e PCEye Explore is intended to be used in an indoor environment.
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For more information about Screen Sizes, see Appendix D Technical Specifications.
Figure 1.1 PCEye Explore
Do not cover t e front of t e PCEye Explore in any way (wit decorations, Post-Its, etc.) as Gaze Interaction will be
compromised.
Using an antivirus program is strongly recommended.
1.4 ackage Contents
•PCEye Explore
•USB 3.0 Cable
•Magnetic Mounting Plate (2 pcs) for PCEye Explore
•Mounting Instruction
•Cleaning Wipe
Only use t e items included in t e PCEye Explore package, t ose described in t e product documentation and ot er
approved Tobii Dynavox Accessories in conjunction wit t e PCEye Explore.
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2 Safety
2.1 Mounting Warning
T e PCEye Explore s ould be mounted according to MANUFACTURER instructions of approved mounts.
Tobii Dynavox or its agents are not liable for damage or injuries to a person or its property due to a PCEye Explore fall-
ing from a mounted configuration. T e mounting of a PCEye Explore is done entirely at t e user’s own risk.
T e double sided tape supplied wit t e ad esive Magnetic Mounting Plates is designed to permanently attac t e
bracket to t e monitor/laptop. Attempting to remove t e bracket after attac ing it using t e supplied tape can result in
damage bot to t e monitor/laptop and t e bracket.
Do not lick t e tape or place any part of t e tape or Magnetic Mounting Plate in one's mout .
Do not mount t e PCEye Explore on monitors positioned above t e ead or face of a users unless using a dedicated
"fixed mounting" solution.
2.2 Epilepsy Warning
Some people wit Photosensitive Epilepsy are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness w en ex-
posed to certain flas ing lig ts or lig t patterns in everyday life. T is may appen even if t e person as no medical
istory of epilepsy or as never ad any epileptic seizures.
A person wit P otosensitive Epilepsy would also be likely to ave problems wit TV screens, some arcade games,
and flickering fluorescent bulbs. Suc people may ave a seizure w ile watc ing certain images or patterns on a mon-
itor, or even w en exposed to t e lig t sources of an eye tracker. It is estimated t at about 3-5% of people wit epi-
lepsy ave t is type of P otosensitive Epilepsy. Many people wit P otosensitive Epilepsy experience an "aura" or
feel odd sensations before t e seizure occurs. If you feel odd during use, move your eyes away from t e eye tracker.
2.3 Infrared Warning
W en activated, t e PCEye Explore emits pulsed infrared (IR) lig t. Certain medical devices are susceptible to dis-
turbance by IR lig t and/or radiation. Do not use t e PCEye Explore w en in t e vicinity of suc susceptible medical
devices as t eir accuracy or proper functionality could be in ibited.
2.4 Magnetic Field Warning
T e PCEye Explore Magnetic Mounting contains magnets. Magnetic fields may interfere wit t e function of cardiac
pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. As a general rule, maintain a minimum distance of 6 inc es
(15 centimeters) between any item wit magnets and your eart device.
2.5 Child Safety
T e PCEye Explore is an advanced computer system and electronic device. As suc it is composed of numerous sep-
arate, assembled parts. In t e ands of a c ild certain of t ese parts ave t e possibility of being separated from t e
device, possibly constituting a c oking azard or anot er danger to t e c ild.
Young c ildren s ould not ave access to, or t e use of, t e device wit out parental or guardian supervision.
2.6 Do not Open the CEye Explore
Non-compliance will result in loss of Warranty! T ere are no user serviceable components inside. Contact
Tobii Dynavox Support if your PCEye Explore is not working properly.
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3 Getting Started with CEye Explore
3.1 Installing, Running and Updating CEye Explore
3.1.1 Requirements
For PCEye Explore we recommend t e following minimum system requirements:
•USB 3.0 or ig er
•Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
•2.4 GHz quad core Intel i5 or i7
•8 GB RAM memory
•Grap ics 60MB VRAM
•Pixel s ader 2.0 or ig er
•150 MB free disk space for t e installation of t e PCEye Explore software
•.NET 4.5 must be installed on t e device
3.1.2 Installing PCEye Explore
1. Go to ttp://www.TobiiDynavox.com/explore/dl/ and download t e Gaze Point software.
2. Install t e Gaze Point.
3. Follow t e directions on t e screen.
3.1.3 Running t e Gaze Point Software
To start t e Gaze Point software:
•Double-click on t e Gaze Point s ortcut on t e desktop,
.
or
1. Select Start Menu >All programs >Tobii Dynavox >Gaze Point
2. Select t e Gaze Point icon.
3.1.4 Updating t e Gaze Point software and t e PCEye Explore Firmware
Tobii Dynavox regularly releases updated versions of t e Gaze Point software.
During t e installation of t e Gaze Point software, t e Update Notifier software will be installed on t e device. T e
Update Notifier will, if t e device is connected to t e Internet, automatically c eck for updated versions of t e Gaze Point soft-
ware and ot er Tobii Dynavox software installed on t e device.
To manually c eck for new updates of t e Gaze Point software, look up t e Update Notifierapplication on t e device and select
t e
(Update Notifier) icon to start t e application.
T e PCEye Explore Firmware will automatically be updated w en a new version is available as long as t e computer is con-
nected to t e internet.
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4 First Start Up of CEye Explore
After running t e Gaze Point Installation Guide and attac ing t e PCEye Explore to your computer, t e Gaze Point Setup will
open automatically.
Follow t e on-screen instructions.
Select t e Calibration Settings button to c eck and c ange t e settings for t e calibration. For more information regarding
Calibration Settings, see 7.1.1.3 Calibration Settings, page 15
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5 Using CEye Explore
5.1 ositioning the User
Figure 5.1 Positioning
T e mounted PCEye Explore attac ed to its Magnetic Mounting Plate and to your device is designed to work optimally w en it
is parallel to t e user’s eyes at a distance from about 45 —90 cm (18 to 35 inc es) for PCEye Explore, see Figure 5.1 Position
ing, page 9 or Figure 5.2 Positioning when Users Leaning Sideways or Those Lying Down, page 9.
Figure 5.2 Positioning when Users Leaning Sideways or Those Lying Down
T is means t at for t ose users leaning sideways or t ose lying down t e PCEye Explore wit monitor and computer device also
needs to be tilted in order to keep t e users eyes parallel to t e screen and at t e optimal distance, see Figure 5.2 Positioning
when Users Leaning Sideways or Those Lying Down, page 9.
Make sure t e user is placed comfortably in relation to t e optimal positioning of, and distance from, t e unit. Be
aware also t at t e user’s comfort, as well as t e Gaze Interaction performance, will be en anced if t e sun is not
s ining directly on t e screen or into t e user’s eyes.
T e optimal distance t at a user s ould be from t e PCEye Explore mounted on a monitor/laptop differs depending on t e size
of t e screen. T e user s ould be positioned at t e optimal distance to allow for t e best possible Gaze Interaction.
Generally, t e larger t e size of t e screen, t e greater t e distance t e user s ould be from t e Eye Tracker / Screen combina-
tion for optimal Gaze Point usage.
Smaller t an a 10 inc screen and larger t an a 27 inc screen s ould not be used for optimal Gaze Point usage, for more infor-
mation see Appendix D Technical Specifications, page 23.
5.1.1 Track Box
T e PCEye Explore allows for extensive Freedom of Head Movement. Once t e PCEye Explore is properly calibrated and
placed in front of t e user, no furt er adjustments are required.
At 70 cm (27.5 in) t e PCEye Explore allows for lateral Freedom of Head Movement in an area of about 48 × 39 cm (19 × 15
in).
In order to function properly for Gaze Point usage t e user needs at least one eye in t e track box at all times.
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5.2 Using Tobii Dynavox Gaze oint
Figure 5.3 aze Point Controller
Table 5.1 Icons in aze Point Controller
Symbol Description Symbol Description
PAUSE GAZE POINT (F4) Select t is button to Pause
Gaze Point
or
Select t e Keyboard s ortcut,
written in brackets after t e de-
scription. Default is F .
T is can be c anged
under Settings. T e
c osen Keyboard
s ortcut will be
s own on t e button.
START GAZE POINT
(F4)
Select t is button to Start
Gaze Point
or
Select t e Keyboard s ortcut,
written in brackets after t e de-
scription. Default is F .
T is can be c anged
under Settings. T e
c osen Keyboard
s ortcut will be
s own on t e button.
HIDE MOUSE CURSOR
(F5)
Select t is button to Hide t e
Mouse Cursor
or
Select t e Keyboard s ortcut,
written in brackets after t e de-
scription. Default is F5.
T is can be c anged
under Settings. T e
c osen Keyboard
s ortcut will be
s own on t e button.
SHOW MOUSE CUR-
SOR (F5)
Select t is button to Show t e
Mouse Cursor
or
Select t e Keyboard s ortcut,
written in brackets after t e de-
scription. Default is F5.
T is can be c anged
under Settings. T e
c osen Keyboard
s ortcut will be
s own on t e button.
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Symbol Description Symbol Description
TURN ON CLICK (F6)
Select t is button to Turn On
left click
or
Select t e Keyboard s ortcut,
written in brackets after t e de-
scription. Default is F6.
T is can be c anged
under Settings. T e
c osen Keyboard
s ortcut will be
s own on t e button.
TURN OFF CLICK (F6) Select t is button to Turn Off
left click
or
Select t e Keyboard s ortcut,
written in brackets after t e de-
scription. Default is F6.
T is can be c anged
under Settings. T e
c osen Keyboard
s ortcut will be
s own on t e button.
SETTINGS Select t is button to access
t e Settings for Gaze Point,
see 6 Gaze Point Settings,
page 12
Using a p ysical computer mouse or a touc screen will take precedence over t e Gaze Point software.
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6 Gaze oint Settings
To access t e Gaze Point Settings, select t e
(Settings) button on t e Gaze Point Controller.
To Start Gaze Point with Windows:
•Toggle t e Start Gaze Point with Windows switc to On (default value is Off)
C ange Keyboard Shortcut:
1. Select t e Change Key button for t e command to c ange:
•Pause/Start Gaze Point:
•Hide/Show Mouse Cursor:
•Turn On/Off Click:
2. Select a new Key
Only one key can be selected, no keyboard combinations can be selected.
Esc and Enter can not be selected.
C ange Click options:
•Drag t e andle or Click on t e Dwell Time time bar to set t e Dwell Time between 100 —3000 ms.
Default value is 1200 ms.
Eye Tracker Settings:
•Select t e Eye Tracker Settings button to access t e Eye Tracker Settings. For more information, see 7
Eye Tracker Settings, page 13
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7 Eye Tracker Settings
7.1 Eye Tracker
7.1.1 User Profile
Creating a user profile for eac user on t e device will optimize eac users Gaze Interaction experience. Eac user will t en
ave a setting and calibration matc ing t e t eir specifications.
7.1.1.1 Add/Delete User Profiles
Add a User Profile:
1. Select t e
(Add) button.
2. T e new Profile dialog will open.
3. Follow t e on-screen instructions to setup t e user and to calibrate.
Delete a User Profile
1. Select t e Profile to delete in t e Drop down list
2. Select t e (Delete) button.
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7.1.1.2 Test Eye Tracking
Select t e Test Eye Tracking button to access t e Test Eye Tracking page.
Wit t e Test Eye Tracking page, it is possible to c eck t e accuracy and performance of t e Eye tracker. All Calibration points
are visualized wit a circle wit orange dot in t e center. T is is t e center of eac calibration point. W en entering t is page,
t e Eye tracker will start reading t e Gaze data for t e user. T e Gaze data will be s own on screen in real time. Orange dots
will appear w ere t e user as is/ er Gaze. By looking at t e calibration point it is possible to determinate if t e calibration is
accurate or if it is good to do a recalibration of t e user.
To perform a recalibration, select t e Recalibrate button.
To s ow t e position guide, select t e Position guide button.
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7.1.1.2.1 Position uide
Use t e Position Guide to elp determine t e optimal eig t, orizontal and distance positioning for Gaze Interaction wit t e
PCEye Explore.
Ideally, t e two dots t at represent t e user’s eyes s ould be in t e middle of t e Position Guide.
7.1.1.3 Calibration Settings
Select t e Calibration Settings button to access t e Calibration Settings page.
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On t e Calibrations Settings page, t e calibration procedure for calibrating a user can be adjusted.
To activate Step through calibration:
1. Select t e Use “S”key to step through calibration c eck box to activate t e function.
T e following settings can be c anged by selecting t e drop down list for eac settings:
Calibration points, can be set to:
•9 (default)
•5
Speed, can be set to:
•Slow
•Medium (default)
•Fast
Size, can be set to:
•Small
•Medium (default)
•Large
Background color, can be set to:
Just select one of t e Available colors or select t e Advanced button and c oose your color.
Visualization of points
•Image or Video (default)
Sometimes it is easier to for t e user to focus and to follow a picture or video instead of t e dot w en trying to do a
calibration.
Select t e Browse button to browse for t e stimuli of c oice.
•Dot
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T e Dot color, can be set to:
Just select one of t e Available colors or select t e Advancedbutton and c oose your color.
Select t e Sound Feedback c eck box for a Sound feedback during t e calibration process.
7.1.2 Display Configuration
Select t e Setup button to start t e setup guide again.
Select t e Identify button if elp is needed to decide w ic display t e PCEye Explore is connected to if more t en one display
is used.
7.1.3 Eye Detection Indicator
T e Eye Detection Indicator,
, is a discrete indicator, visual in t e bottom middle of t e display, s owing if t e
PCEye Explore as detected t e users eyes.
Select t e drop down list to c ange t e appearance of t e Eye Detection Indicator.
•My Eyes ()
Will also s ow act as a Position guide for t e user.
If No eyes are detected, t e Indicator will s ow
•Static ( )
If No eyes are detected, t e Indicator will s ow
•Off
No Indicator will be visible on t e display.
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7.2 About
Please ave t is information available if you ave problems wit t e device and need to contact Customer Support.
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Appendix A Support and Warranty
A1 Customer Support
For support, please contact your local representative or Tobii Dynavox Support. In order to receive assistance as quickly as
possible, make sure you ave access to your PCEye Explore and, if possible, an Internet connection. You s ould also be able to
supply t e serial number of t e device, w ic you find on t e bottom of t e device. Find our Support pages online at: www.
tobiidynavox.com or www.myTobiiDynavox.com.
A2 Warranty
Please read t e Manufacturer’s Warranty paper included in t e package.
Please read t is User’s Manual carefully before using t e device. T e warranty is only valid if t e device is used according to t e
User’s Manual. Disassembling t e PCEye Explore device will void t e warranty.
Keep the original packaging materials for the PCEye Explore.
In case t e device needs to be returned to Tobii Dynavox for Warranty related issues or repair, it is required t at t e
original packaging (or equal equivalent) is used for s ipping.
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Appendix B Compliance Information
All PCEye Explore are CE-marked, indicating compliance wit t e essential ealt and safety requirements set out in
European Directives.
B1 FCC Statement
T is device complies wit Part 15 of t e FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t e following two conditions: (1) t is device may
not cause armful interference, and (2) t is device must accept any interference received, including interference t at may cause
undesired operation.
Modifications not expressly approved by Tobii Dynavox could void t e user’s aut ority to operate t e equipment
under FCC rules.
T is equipment as been tested and found to comply wit t e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of t e FCC
Rules. T ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against armful interference in a residential installation. T is
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance wit t e
instructions, may cause armful interference to radio communications.
However, t ere is no guarantee t at interference will not occur in a particular installation. If t is equipment does cause armful
interference to radio or television reception, w ic can be determined by turning t e equipment off and on, t e user is
encouraged to try to correct t e interference by one or more of t e following measures:
•Reorient or relocate t e receiving antenna.
•Increase t e separation between t e equipment and receiver.
•Connect t e equipment into a wall outlet on a circuit different from t at to w ic t e receiver is connected.
•Consult t e dealer or experienced radio/TV tec nician for assistance.
B2 Industry Canada Statement
T is Class B digital apparatus complies wit Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
B3 CE Statement
T e PCEye Explore complies wit t e following Directives:
•2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) - Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
•R&TTE 1999/5/EG (R&TTE) - European Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
•2004/108/EC (EMC) - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
•2006/95/EC (LVD) - Low Voltage Directive
B4 Standards
T e PCEye Explore complies wit t e following standards:
•IEC/EN 62471:2008, P oto Biological Safety of Lamps and Lamp Systems
•
EMC Emission: EN 61000-6-3:2007, Generic Emission standard for residential, commercial and lig t industry
environments
•
EMC Immunity: EN 61000-6-1:2007, Generic Emission standard for residential, commercial and lig t industry
environments
•
EN 55024:1998+A1+A2, Information tec nology equipment. Immunity c aracteristics. Limits and met ods of
measurement
•IEC 60950–1:2005, Safety of information tec nology equipment
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