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EYE GAZE COMMUNICATION JANET GALAN PROFESSOR KIMBERLY ROFF FEBRUARY 8, 2016 WHAT IS EYEGAZE COMMUNICATION? • The Eyegaze System is a communication system for people with complex physical disabilities. • The system is run with your eyes by looking at control keys that are displayed on a screen. • When the person looks at the control keys displayed, they can synthesize speech, control his/her environment, operate a telephone, run computer software, operate a computer mouse, and access the Internet and e-mail. WHO USES THE EYEGAZE COMMUNICATION? The system was developed for those who do not have the capability to use their hands or their voice. It does not have an age limit. It is used by adults and children who have spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, brain injuries, ALS, multiple sclerosis and brain strokes. Most people with special needs usually have more control over their eye movements compared to other muscles. HOW DOES EYEGAZE COMMUNICATION WORK? The user will be in front of the monitor, and a specialized video camera (which sits below the monitor) and observes the users eyes. The user will look into the rectangular keys that are displayed on the screen. To “press” a key, the user looks at the key they want for a period of time. EYEGAZE COMMUNICATION AT WORK DOUBLE CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO MENUS OF THE EYEGAZE SYSTEM YOU AN CONTROL YOUR APPLIANCES, DIAL OR PICK UP THE PHONE, TYPE ON THE TYPEWRITER WITH YOUR EYES, PLAY GAMES AND MORE. IT GIVES A PERSON THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS ONESELF. WHERE EYEGAZE SYSTEMS WORK BEST • The system must be in an environment where there is limited infrared light. Will work best away from window. • The room should be lit with fluorescent or mercury-vapor lights. EYEGAZE SKILLS NEEDED TO COMMUNICATE • Good control of one eye • Adequate vision • Ability to position oneself in front of the monitor • Cognition, ability to read and memory help improve the success rate QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM THE INTERNET • Q: What is assistive technology? • A: It’s a device that is used to improve the independent functioning of people with disabilities. • Q: What is the purpose of an eyegaze board? • A: It is for nonverbal individuals, it serves as a facilitator of communication. • Q: Are all eyegaze boards the same? • A: They best serve the individual that requires it. Each board is customized so no two should look alike. • Q: Who makes the eyegaze boards? • A: Many professionals can collaborate on the making of one. Usually parents, educational specialists, and therapists are all involved. Boards can be changed when necessary. speech language USEFUL WEBSITES • www.connsensebulletin.com/eyegaze.html • www.cs.uta.fi/hci/gaze/eyetyping.php • www.rettsyndrome.org/digests/00073.htm • www.cerebralpalsy.org.eyegaze