Tobii Dynavox EyeMobile Plus User manual

Tobii Dynavox EyeMobile Plus
User’s Manual

User’s manual Tobii Dynavox EyeMobile Plus
Version 1.0
06/2017
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Explanation of Admonitions......................................................................................................5
1.2 Intended Use.........................................................................................................................5
1.3 Package Contents..................................................................................................................6
2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Avoiding Hearing Damage.......................................................................................................7
2.2 Power Supply and Batteries.....................................................................................................7
2.3 Mounting...............................................................................................................................8
2.4 Epilepsy Warning...................................................................................................................8
2.5 Infrared Warning ....................................................................................................................8
2.6 Magnetic Field Warning ..........................................................................................................8
2.7 C ild Safety...........................................................................................................................9
2.8 Do not open EyeMobile Plus....................................................................................................9
2.9 Emergency............................................................................................................................9
2.10 Windows Control...................................................................................................................9
2.11 T ird Party.............................................................................................................................9
2.12 Environmental Control.............................................................................................................9
3 Getting Started wit EyeMobile Plus ............................................................................................ 10
3.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................10
3.2 Overview.............................................................................................................................10
4 Batteries in t e EyeMobile Plus .................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Batteries .............................................................................................................................12
4.2 C arging t e EyeMobile Plus.................................................................................................12
4.2.1 C ecking C arge Level..........................................................................................12
4.2.2 Power LED Be avior..............................................................................................12
5 Using EyeMobile Plus................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Positioning t e User..............................................................................................................13
6 Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Microp one Settings ............................................................................................................14
6.2 Switc Settings....................................................................................................................14
6.3 Setup Windows Hello...........................................................................................................14
7 Applicable Application Software .................................................................................................. 15
8 Product Care ............................................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Temperature & Humidity........................................................................................................16
8.1.1 General Use.........................................................................................................16
8.1.2 Transportation and Storage....................................................................................16
8.2 Cleaning .............................................................................................................................16
8.3 Transporting t e EyeMobile Plus ............................................................................................16
8.4 Disposing of t e EyeMobile Plus ............................................................................................16
Appendix A Support and Warranty ................................................................................................... 17
A1 Customer Support................................................................................................................17
A2 Warranty.............................................................................................................................17
Appendix B Compliance Information................................................................................................. 18
B1 FCC Statement....................................................................................................................18
B2 Industry Canada Statement ...................................................................................................18
B3 CE Statement......................................................................................................................18

B4 Standards ...........................................................................................................................18
Appendix C Tec nical Specifications................................................................................................ 20

1 Introduction
T ank you for purc asing an EyeMobile Plus 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 four (4) levels of admonitions as follows:
T e Note symbol Is used for notifying t e user of somet ing important or of somet ing t at needs special attention.
T e Caution symbol Is used to inform of somet ing t at could cause arm to, or malfunction of, t e equipment.
T e Warning symbol Is used to inform of somet ing in w ic t ere is a conceivable risk of arm to t e user if t e
Warning is ignored.
T e Hig Volume symbol Is used to inform of somet ing t at can cause damage to earing.
1.2 Intended Use
T e EyeMobile Plus is our integrated mobile solution. Wit a built in Eye tracker, IR, switc es, microp one array, battery, great
speakers and a Windows tablet you are ready to go out in t e world no matter if you want to use it as an always connected com-
puter access solution or if you want to use it as a Speec Generating solution. Wit an EyeMobile Plus you are really ready To
Go!
T e EyeMobile Plus includes an eye tracker t at lets you access and control your Windows Tablet using only your eyes. Simply
look at t e tablet and select commands by dwelling, zooming and/or clicking a switc . Alternatively, fully control t e mouse cur-
sor directly wit your eye movements.
T e EyeMobile Plus is intended to be used wit Windows Control for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and/
or for computer access purposes as an alternative input device to t e keyboard and mouse for people t at ave c allenges in
t eir ability to speak and/or access a computer due to injury, disability or illness.
T e EyeMobile Plus is not intended solely as an eye tracking device, but also includes ot er input and output met ods. T ere is
a microp one array built in w ic is intended to be used toget er wit a number of different speec recognition software to al-
low t e user to dictate speec and use t eir voice to assist in controlling t e computer. T e EyeMobile Plus also contains switc
ports t at are intended to be connected to one or more switc es t at can assist a user wit limited mobility in t e control of t e
software on t e device. T e EyeMobile Plus can also be used for environmental control using infrared transmission in cases
suc as t e control of Televisions, music devices, windows, etc.
T e EyeMobile Plus works toget er wit Microsoft Windows Hello and can be configured to make use of Windows Hello's bio-
metric facial recognition log in.
Except for installation, t e EyeMobile Plus is operated mainly by t e user only by using t eir eyes, and it is calibrated against
eac user’s eye movements. T e intention wit t e EyeMobile Plus is to allow t e user to control a computer, but it is not in-
tended for t e control of any ot er medical devices.
T e EyeMobile Plus gives you a fast, accurate and ands free way of accessing t e many ways a computer can enric your life
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and bring greater personal independence. You can pursue your interests and education, re-enter t e workplace, stay in touc
wit friends and family, express yourself artistically and creatively, and stay entertained.
Figure 1.1 EyeMobile Plus
Do not cover t e front of t e EyeMobile Plus in any way (wit decorations, Post-Its, etc.) as Windows Control will be
compromised.
Using an antivirus program is strongly recommended.
1.3 Package Contents
●EyeMobile Plus
●Mounting Instruction
●USB Extension Cable
●Power Adapter
Only use t e items included in t e EyeMobile Plus package, t ose described in t e product documentation and ot er
approved Tobii Dynavox Accessories in conjunction wit t e EyeMobile Plus.
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2 Safety
T e EyeMobile Plus device as been tested and approved as compliant to all t e Specifications and Standards listed in Appen-
dix B Compliance Information, page 18. Nevert eless, in order to ensure safe operation of your EyeMobile Plus device, t ere
are a few safety warnings to bear in mind:
No modification of this equipment is allowed
T e EyeMobile Plus is not to be used as a life supporting Device, and it s all not be relied on in case of loss of func-
tion due to power loss or ot er causes.
T ere could be a c oking azard risk if small parts detac from t e EyeMobile Plus device.
T e EyeMobile Plus device s all not be exposed to or used in rain or weat er conditions outside t e Tec nical Speci-
fication of t e EyeMobile Plus device.
Young c ildren or people wit cognitive disabilities s ould not ave access to, or t e use of, t e EyeMobile Plus de-
vice wit out parental or guardian supervision.
T e EyeMobile Plus device s all be used wit care w en moving around.
2.1 Avoiding earing Damage
Permanent earing loss may occur if earp ones, eadp ones or speakers are used at ig volume. To prevent t is,
t e volume s ould be set to a safe level. You can become desensitized over time to ig sound levels w ic may t en
sound acceptable yet still could be damaging your earing. If you experience symptoms suc as ringing in your ears,
please lower t e volume or stop using t e earp ones/ eadp ones. T e louder t e volume, t e less time is required
before your earing could be affected.
Hearing experts suggest t e following measures to protect your earing:
●Limit t e amount of time you use earp ones or eadp ones at ig volume.
●Avoid turning up t e volume to block out noisy surroundings.
●Turn t e volume down if you cannot ear people speaking near you.
To establis a safe volume level:
●Set your volume control at a low setting.
●Slowly increase t e sound until you can ear it comfortably and clearly, wit out distortion.
2.2 Power Supply and Batteries
T e EyeMobile Plus device contains a rec argeable battery. All rec argeable batteries degrade over time. T us t e
possible usage times for t e EyeMobile Plus after a full c arge can become s orter over time t an w en t e device
was new.
T e EyeMobile Plus device uses a Li-ion Polymer battery.
If you are in a ot environment, be aware t at it can affect t e ability to c arge t e battery. T e internal temperature
as to be between 0 ℃/32 ℉and 45 ℃/113 ℉for t e battery to c arge. If t e internal battery temperature raises
above 45 ℃/113 ℉t e battery will not c arge at all.
Move t e EyeMobile Plus device to a cooler environment to let t e battery c arge properly.
Avoid exposing t e EyeMobile Plus device to fire or to temperatures above 60 ℃/140 ℉. T ese conditions may
cause t e battery to malfunction, generate eat, ignite or explode. Be aware t at it is possible, in a worst case scenar-
io, for temperatures to reac greater t an t ose stated above in, for example, t e trunk of a car on a ot day. So, stor-
ing t e EyeMobile Plus device, in a ot car trunk could conceivably lead to a malfunction.
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Only c arge t e EyeMobile Plus battery in an ambient temperature of 0 ℃/32 ℉to 45 ℃/113 ℉.
Use only t e supplied power adapter to c arge t e EyeMobile Plus device. Using unaut orized power adapters may
severely damage t e EyeMobile Plus device.
For safe operation of t e EyeMobile Plus device, use only c arger and accessories approved by Tobii Dynavox.
Do not open, or modify, t e casing of t e EyeMobile Plus device or of t e power supply, since you may be exposed to
potentially azardous electrical voltage. T e device contains no serviceable parts. If t e EyeMobile Plus device or its
accessories are mec anically damaged, do not to use them.
If t e battery is not c arged and t e EyeMobile Plus is not connected to t e power supply, t e EyeMobile Plus device
will s ut down.
If t e Power Supply Cord is damaged it needs to be replaced by Service Personnel only. Do not use t e Power Sup-
ply Cord until replaced.
Special regulations apply to s ipping devices containing Li-ion Polymer batteries. If dropped, crus ed, or s ort-
circuited, t ese batteries can release dangerous amounts of eat and may ignite, and are dangerous in fires.
Please reference IATA regulations w en s ipping lit ium metal or lit ium ion batteries or cells: ttp://www.iata.org/
w atwedo/cargo/dangerous_goods/Pages/lit ium_batteries.aspx
T e Power adapters s all not be used wit out an adult or Caregiver supervision.
2.3 Mounting
T e EyeMobile Plus s ould be mounted according to t e instructions of t e approved mounts used. Tobii Dynavox or
its agents are not liable for damage or injuries to a person or its property due to a EyeMobile Plus falling from a
mounted configuration. T e mounting of a EyeMobile Plus is done entirely at t e user’s own risk.
2.4 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.
2.5 Infrared Warning
W en activated, t e EyeMobile Plus 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 EyeMobile Plus w en in t e vicinity of suc susceptible medical
devices as t eir accuracy or proper functionality could be in ibited.
2.6 Magnetic Field Warning
T e EyeMobile Plus 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.
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2.7 Child Safety
T e EyeMobile Plus is an advanced computer system and electronic device. As suc it is composed of numerous
separate, 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 use, t e device wit out parental or guardian supervision.
2.8 Do not open EyeMobile Plus
Non-compliance will result in loss of Warranty! T ere are no user serviceable components inside. Contact
Tobii Dynavox Support if your EyeMobile Plus is not working properly.
2.9 Emergency
Do not rely on t e device for emergency calls or banking transactions. We recommend aving multiple ways to com-
municate in emergency situations. Banking transactions s ould only be carried out wit a system recommended by,
and approved according to t e standards of, your bank.
2.10 Windows Control
Some people may experience a certain amount of fatigue (due to intentional eye focusing and ard concentration) or
even a dryness of t e eyes (due to less frequent blinking) w en first getting used to Windows Control. If you are expe-
riencing fatigue or dry eyes start off slowly and limit t e lengt of your Windows Control sessions to your comfort lev-
el. Remoisturizing eye drops can be elpful to combat dryness.
2.11 Third Party
Any use of t e EyeMobile Plus outside t e intended use and toget er wit any t ird party software or ardware t at
c anges t e intended use is a risk and not ing t at Tobii Dynavox can take any responsibility for.
2.12 Environmental Control
T e Programmable IR Remote Control — Environmental Control Unit (ECU) is not to be relied on as t e only met od
of interaction wit IR controlled devices.
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3 Getting Started with EyeMobile Plus
3.1 Requirements
For EyeMobile Plus we recommend t e following minimum system requirements:
Component Requirements
Computer and processor 2.0 giga ertz (GHz) or faster, Dual-Core processor (recom-
mended minimum).
Memory (RAM) 4 gigabyte (GB) RAM (recommended minimum).
Hard Disk 450 megabytes (MB) available
USB USB 2.0
Operating System ●Windows 7 (64-bit)
●Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
●Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
.NET version 4.5
Tobii Eye Tracking Core Software Version 2.8 or later
To be able to use t e EyeMobile Plus, one of t e following Tobii Dynavox software must be installed:
●Tobii Dynavox Windows Control
●Tobii Dynavox Gaze Point
3.2 Overview
Figure 3.1 PCEye Plus
1Eye Tracker 7Infrared Remote (IR)
2Microp ones (array) 8Speakers
3Switc port 9Adjustment bracket
4Power connector 10 Adjustment knob
5USB connector 11 Stand
6Micro USB Connector 12 Mounting bracket
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