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1. myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Version 1 5 January 2015 visual interaction myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Contents Part 1 WLC Ome esisissssssssssssassssesssssassssssssssassszozsssoasssennsscoassscnnsssnasssgansscnanssgnnsscnassscaasssoasises 2 1 1 Contacting Visual Interaction GmbH nsessesssesssnsssenssenseennnee 3 1 2 Product Kiability a u EEE 4 1 3 Magnet Precautions essesessssossenssonsenssnnsenssunsennsnnsenssnnsnnnsnnsnnnsnnsennee 5 1 4 Declaration of Conformity ussssessesensensssnessenssensssnssenssenssnnnnee 8 1 5 Product Maintenance ssssscssesscseescsseeccsseecssscecsssessssescsseeesseessneessee 9 1 6 Document Conventions ssssenssensssessenssensssnnssenssnnsssnnssnnssnnsssnnssunne 10 TAE E ET 1 D A 11 Part 2 myGaze Assistive SySteM sssssssssssssssseceesssssssssssssssssscetersssssssssssssssseereessse 15 2 1 Minimum System RequiremMentsS sssssssssssssssserrssssssssssssssssseeeressse 16 22 COMPONENTS ssssisessssssesssssseoossenesosssovoonscoesoascoesoassnesoassnsseassessdascossiasennscuses 18 2 3 Optimal User Conditions eesesssssecssessesscssecneecseecsscecseeeseeesseesseesse 18 Part 3 Getting Started Hehe 21 Part 4 Installing EyeMouse Play ssscsssscsssccssecseecsescsscccssecscesssecscesseeesecesseeeseesseees 25 4 1 Downloading the Installer ssssssesscsssssssesecsssecssecscsseecssessesseeesee 25 4 2 Installing the Software unsssessenssennsssensseennss2. 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 35 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide The Angle Bracket provides a TOP indicator and an arrow to show the correct orientation of the bracket This is to ensure that the Angle Bracket is located in the correct position in the hinge area of the Laptop Angle Bracket 3 Connect the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to the Angle Bracket Ensure the USB cable is to the right and the Reference Point is on top Een een v e JIgggRRE Angle Bracket attached 4 Place the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker at the horizontal center point as located in step 1 above and in the hinge area of the laptop 5 Adjust the angle of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker by tilting the Laptop Display Page 36 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Mounting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker L V Device attached to Angle Bracket 6 Connect the myGaze Eye Tracker to the Laptop using a USB 2 0 port 7 Acompleted setup of the myGaze Eye Tracker on a Laptop is illustrated below 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 37 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Completed setup In some instances the Laptop Display may dim after connecting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to the Laptop s USB port If this happens disconnect the device from the Laptop and contact the Visual Interaction customer support line at support mygaze com Page 38 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH a N EyeMo
3. 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 85 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 5 Point Calibration 8 If Accept Points Manually was set in the Configuration window that is Accept points automatically was deselected click the Spacebar to accept a point when the circle is at the smallest size If Accept points automatically was set the default setting acceptance is done when the software determines that the user has correctly fixated on the point PALL See Set Calibration Properties 9 The results of the calibration will be shown Page 86 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play LI 0 1 Calibrate e v 1 point zu Finish Calibration results 10 If the results are unusual or inadequate click Improve to run the calibration test again on the failed calibration points while ensuring the user keeps a focus on each point as it appears See Improving a Calibration 11 After calibration has been completed click Finish 8 3 5 Improving a Calibration During the calibration process if the system encounters 3 failed attempts to calibrate on a point this point will be disregarded and move on to the next point At the end of the process the user can see how many points have been successfully calibrated and choose to improve their calibration by recalibrating the omitted points In the following example 2 Point Calibration was used as indicated by the two stars in the upper le
4. To show the Gaze Positioning icon 1 Go to Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Customize icons in the task bar 2 Locate myGaze EyeMouse Play and select Show icon and notifications from the dropdown menu Page 50 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Using EyeMouse Play gO Control Panel All Control Panel items Notification Area Icons File Edit View Tools Help Select which icons and notifications appear on the taskbar If you choose to hide icons and notifications you won t be notified about changes or updates To view hidden icons at any time click the arrow next to the notification area on the taskbar Icons Behaviors T yee tine Show icon and notifications Je4 re Only show notifications r VIAHD Audio CPL LET TOE VIA HD Audio Deck p ae Only show notifications D Winzip Pane Only show notifications X soffice aan Only show notifications r LH PIM Handheld Communications Manane u Turn system icons on or off Restore default icon behaviors E Always show all icons and notifications on the taskbar Unhiding Notification icon You can check Always show all icons and notifications on the taskbar so that the Gaze Positioning icon appears on the taskbar rather than in the System Tray pop up window 7 2 Starting EyeMouse Play To start EyeMouse Play 1 Ensure myGaze Assistive Eye Tr
5. 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 73 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Select from the available profles 2 Select an available profile to load the settings of this profile 8 2 3 Deleting a Profile A currently loaded profile cannot be deleted You need to change to another profile before deleting a profile To delete a profile 1 Change to another profile See Selecting a Profile 2 Click the Delete button to open the Select profile dialog Page 74 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play default Cancel Delete a selected profile 3 All available profiles that can be deleted will be shown 4 Click the profile you want to delete 5 Confirm your deletion 6 All the settings and profile name will be deleted 8 3 Performing a Calibration Calibration adapts the internal software of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to the unique characteristics of a user s eyes This is done to achieve the best possible data accuracy A successful calibration ensures that the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker accurately tracks where the user is looking on the screen 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 75 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide To perform a calibration a user fixates on a series of targets that are sequentially displayed on the screen 8 3 1 Calibration Methods myGaze EyeMouse Play provides five different calibration methods with increasing accuracy as more fixation points ar
6. If you choose the Access button option set the size and location of the Access button so it will not interfere with the onscreen grid See Setting Access Button Properties Page 100 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH EyeMouse Play and Third Party Software nani vet m We Ari HG Access button shown overlayin Customizing the Landing Grid In addition to the standard access options a user can also easily customize the landing grid for EyeMouse Play This is done by adding grid buttons for all or some of the EyeMouse Play commands These commands include e Calibration e Positioning guide e Gaze menu e Configuration A standard myGaze grid created by Visual Interaction is available for installation in the EyeMouse Play folder after EyeMouse Play has been installed 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 101 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Ele Edit Report Online Grids Yrew Help Br ee ee Caine Gretta card tte a ey Ejecae Rigi Beeren ends myGaze Grid Page 102 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Appendix myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 10 Appendix This section provides troubleshooting information as well as license agreements 10 1 Troubleshooting Time required to start up and configure EyeMouse Play Please be aware that the EyeMouse Play needs time to start up and configure the device T
7. 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 27 a N Mounting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker Mounting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 5 Mounting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker Before using EyeMouse Play the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker should be mounted to your PC or Laptop and connected to an available USB 2 0 port Mounting on a Laptop Display If you are using a Laptop Display a magnetic Angle Bracket is provided to place the device in the hinge area of the Laptop V X myGaze Eye Tracker mounted in the hinge area of a Laptop FALLL See Placing the Device on a Desktop Monitor Mounting on a Desktop Monitor If you are using a PC the Mounting Bracket is attached to the bottom edge of the Desktop Monitor 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 29 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide myGaze Eye Tracker mounted on a Desktop Monitor FALL See Placing the Device on a Laptop Mounting on a Tablet If you are using a Tablet you can use the magnetic Angle Bracket as well but the device will need to be supported to sit at an angle upwards towards the user s eyes 5 1 Reference Point To ensure the device is mounted correctly a Reference Point has been provided on the top side of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker This point is used to locate the device in the center of the screen The USB cable is the right when the device is correctly placed USB cable on right Reference Poin
8. the center of the Desktop Monitor or Laptop Display Select In this document it refers to a Gaze Click with EyeMouse Play Click refers to a mouse click with the physical mouse Tracking Setting which determines how the eye tracker will track the participant s eyes USB 2 0 Generally USB 2 0 first available in April 2000 is called High Speed USB with a limiting signaling rate of 280 Mbits s 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 13 a N myGaze Assistive System Chapter myGaze Assistive System 2 myGaze Assistive System myGaze Assistive System consists of a software component EyeMouse Play and a hardware component myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker e EyeMouse Play allows users of varying abilities to access and control Windows based programs using only their eye gaze With EyeMouse Play tasks such as launching applications with a double click selecting menu items with a single click or typing using an on screen keyboard can be easily performed A default myGaze Menu myGaze EyeMouse Play e myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker tracks the user s eyes to provide input to EyeMouse Play to replicate mouse actions 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 15 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide oo 0 00 myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker mounted on a Laptop and Monitor 2 1 Minimum System Requirements To achieve the best performance with myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker and Ey
9. 5s cssessseasccnsssesonsconsasasonssoneasssonssouoassnnnsscnosssannassanasaannassonasennnassoniseanaseantsesty 111 Page Ill 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 1 Welcome The myGaze Assistive System consists of myGaze EyeMouse Play and myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker both developed by Visual Interaction GmbH With a few easy steps this system can be setup and running to assist users with varying abilities to interact with Windows based applications using only their eye gaze This User Guide describes how to install and configure myGaze EyeMouse Play and to mount the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker FALL T For more information about myGaze refer to the myGaze User Manual Document Information Document Version 1 5 Release Date January 2015 Software Version 1 4 9 For more information as well as access to additional support information and downloads visit the myGaze website at www mygaze com Copyright 2015 Visual Interaction VI All other product names are copyright of their respective owners See License Agreement and Warranty for rights and responsibilities of the use of this product Please read this User Guide carefully to ensure best results Page 2 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Welcome 1 1 Contacting Visual Interaction GmbH Visual Interaction GmbH VI Behlertstra e 3a Haus B2 D 14467 Potsdam Germany Phone 49 331 235 21
10. VI and hold it harmless from all costs including attorney s fees arising from any claim that may be made against VI by any third party as a result of Licensee s use of Licensed Materials Export Restriction Licensee will not remove or export from Germany or from the country Licensed Materials which were originally transmitted and or shipped to by VI or re export from anywhere any part of the Licensed Materials or any direct product of the SOFTWARE except in compliance with all applicable export laws and regulations including without limitation those of the U S Department of Commerce Non Waiver Severability Non Assignment The delay or failure of either party to exercise any right provided in this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid all others shall remain in force Licensee may not in whole or in part assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 107 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 8 Entire Agreement Written Form Requirement There are no separate oral agreements any supplementary agreements or modifications to this License Agreement must be made in writing whereas for the General Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Services and the purchase process electronic form is sufficient This also applies to any waiver of this requirement of written form 9 Notic
11. as required 4 Click or select OK to dismiss the Configuration window System tab settings include e Launch at Windows startup Select to start EyeMouse Play after Windows has started and the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker has been powered up and running e Display If you are using two monitors you can select either Primary or Secondary monitor and EyeMouse Play will automatically set the geometry values e Powersave When selected the Powersave mode allows the system to sleep when the user is not in front to the device When the user s face is recognized the system becomes active again after a few moments This mode is best suited for tablets and when the device is running on battery power Page 96 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Va Chapter EyeMouse Play and Third Party Software myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 9 EyeMouse Play and Third Party Software myGaze Assistive works well with a variety of third party assistive programs for curriculum study basic learning AAC Augmentative and Alternative Communication leisure and rehabilitation activities and more This section describes Grid 2 AAC software a popular AAC program by Sensory Software More information about suitable third party programs can be found on www myGaze com as well as from our global reseller network 9 1 Grid 2 AAC Overlay myGaze Assistive works out of the box with The Grid 2 software a popular AAC Augmentati
12. criteria and provides packaging guidelines for magnetized material These instructions should be consulted prior to transporting magnetic material by air These regulations also apply to magnets built in to products such as the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker and the Mounting Bracket 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 7 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 1 4 Declaration of Conformity compliance with the health and safety requirements accordingto European C SMI products are for use in office environments and bearthe CE mark to indicate Directives For individual product declarations please refer to sales smivision de All Visual Interaction eye tracking equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and EMC directive 2004 108 EEC and conforms to the low voltage directive 2006 95 EEC Page 8 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Welcome 1 5 Product Maintenance To keep the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker in good working order we highly recommend that you e Regularly clean the shield front glass face of the device using the supplied microfiber cloth e After using the device store it safely in the provided case e Do not leave the device exposed to direct sunlight even when not in use Store it in the case e Keep liquids and other contaminants away from the device Should the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker become damaged we highly r
13. is governed by this License Agreement and the amendments that may accompany them and may be subject to additional payments and conditions VI retains all right title and interest in and to the SOFTWARE and to Performance Data and no other license is granted to Licensee by implication estoppel or otherwise In particular and without prejudice to mandatory rights under statutory law Licensee agrees not to i copy or use the SOFTWARE and Performance Data in any manner except as expressly permitted in this Agreement including but not limited to duplicating a single user License ii attempt to circumvent disable or defeat the limitations on Licensee s use of SOFTWARE iii rent lease distribute sublicense or loan the SOFTWARE in whole or in part to any third party or make the SOFTWARE publicly available iv use the SOFTWARE for providing time sharing services any software as a service offering SaaS service bureau services or as part of an application services provider or as a service offering or v alter or remove any proprietary notices in the SOFTWARE 3 Confidentiality Licensed Materials and Performance Data are proprietary to VI and constitute VI trade secrets Licensee shall maintain Licensed Materials and Performance Data in confidence and prevent their disclosure using at least the same degree of care it uses for its own trade secrets but in no event less than a reasonable degree of care Licensee
14. manual acceptance is preferred so the user can take sufficient time as required to fixate on a given point Running a calibration can be set to Always calibrate on startup See Set Calibration Properties To run a calibration 1 From the Configuration window select the Calibration tab A default Method 1 point L saon Calibration point Circle L a a Sound m Tracking Binocular Accept points automatically m Always calibrate at startup D Calibration tab 2 Click Calibrate Page 84 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play 3 EyeMouse Play goes into full screen mode displaying the Calibration window LI 0 1 Calibrate v 1 point Calibration Window 4 Position the user so that the white ovals are within green outline ovals This indicates the user is sitting in the correct position in front of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker Visual cues including arrows colors and distance measurements are provided to help the user sit in the optimal position see Positioning Users Correctly 5 Select a Calibration method 1 point 2 point 5 point or 9 point 6 Click Calibrate to begin the calibration 7 After several seconds fixation points will be displayed in succession on the screen depending on which calibration mode was selected The user must focus on each point as it is displayed The following shows five fixation points for a 2 point calibration
15. medical device to determine its susceptibility to static magnetic fields prior to handling the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker and the Mounting Bracket All of our magnetic products should be kept at a safe distance from individuals with these devices Do not handle the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker while eating The metal compounds in the magnets may be toxic when ingested after handling food Warnings Regarding Children and Magnets NEODYMIUM MAGNETS RARE EARTH MAGNETS SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN RARE EARTH MAGNETS ARE NOT TOYS Children should not be allowed to handle or play with rare earth magnets Small magnets pose a choking hazard Children and adults should not ingest magnets or place magnets in any body orifice such the ear nose or mouth Ingestion of magnets is very hazardous If magnets are ingested or aspirated to the lungs immediate medical attention is required Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled Children Page 6 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Welcome under 3 should not handle magnets in any case Transportation The International Air Transport Association IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations provide guidelines for the identification classification and testing of potentially hazardous materials offered for transports by air IATA Packing Instruction 902 defines the acceptance
16. or gaze at the Configuration Settings button default A an slo Configuration Settings button Page 70 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play 2 The Configuration window appears 8 2 Managing Profiles A Default user profile is provided that includes a number of settings which are suitable for most users However you can create a user profile that can be used on subsequent launches of EyeMouse Play This profile will be use each time EyeMouse Play is run until another profile is selected This can be useful if you want to use the last saved calibration instead of performing another calibration and if you want to use the same settings 8 2 1 Creating a Profile To create a user profile 1 In the myGaze Menu click the Configuration Settings button to open the Configuration window 2 Click the Default button in the Configuration window to open the Select profile dialog 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 71 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Select Profile dialog 3 Click Add to open the Add new profile window Page 72 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play name of ihe profile Add anew profile 4 Enter a new profile name and click OK 5 You can now modify the settings for this new profile 8 2 2 Selecting a Profile To switch between profiles 1 Click the currently set profile to open the Select a Profile dialog
17. the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to your Desktop PC or Laptop and connected to a free USB port Carefully follow the instructions in the respective sections for a Desktop PC or Laptop sm 4 See Mounting the myGaze Eye Tracker Step 4 Unhide the Gaze Positioning Icon if required EyeMouse Play provides a Gaze Positioning icon in the system tray This may not be displayed by default Unhide the Gaze Positioning icon if necessary FALL See Unhiding the Gaze Positioning Icon Step 5 Configure and Use EyeMouse Play Start EyeMouse Play to begin using myGaze Assistive FALLL T See Using myGaze EyeMouse Play Page 22 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Getting Started 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 23 a N Installing EyeMouse Play Chapter Installing EyeMouse Play 4 Installing EyeMouse Play The Installation Package for EyeMouse Play is available from the Downloads section of the myGaze website This Installation Package also includes the required drivers for the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 4 1 Downloading the Installer To download the EyeMouse Play Installer 1 Go to the Downloads section of the myGaze website at forum mygaze com download 2 In the Customer Login area enter your log in information provided to you by Visual Interaction GmbH e C a Net wv f HOME PRODUCTS SHOP SUPPORT LIBRARY COMPANY Customer Login Us
18. 1 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 7 8 Activating Dwell Gaze Mouse Click Mode A single click mouse command is enabled by the Dwell Gaze Mouse Click button on the myGaze Menu Dwell Gaze Mouse Click mode allows a user to perform tasks that require this such as clicking a menu item The fixation time for gazing at an item on the screen is called the Dwell Duration and is a pre defined time set in the Configuration window To activate Dwell Gaze Mouse Click 1 Gaze at the Access button to open the myGaze Menu 2 Gaze at the Dwell Gaze Mouse Click button 3 At the end of the Dwell Gaze duration a checkmark in the Dwell Gaze Mouse Click button appears indicating Mouse Click Mode is active Page 62 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Using EyeMouse Play default Dwell Gaze Mouse Click activated 3 The myGaze Menu will be automatically hidden son A i To set the dwell gaze duration see Setting Mouse Gaze Functions 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 63 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 7 9 Activating Double Click Mode A double click mouse command is enabled by the Double Click button on the myGaze Menu Double Click mode allows the user to perform tasks that requires this such as starting a program from a Desktop icon To activate Double Click mode 1 Gaze at the Access button to open the myGaze Menu 2 Gaze at the Double Click button 3 At the end of the Dwell Gaze duration a c
19. 1 In the myGaze Menu click the Configuration Settings button to open 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 93 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide the Configuration window 2 Select the Shortcuts tab A default Pause Positioning guide Calibration Dwell Duration Ch ystem Dwell Duration Keyboard Shortcuts tab 3 Click the dropdown menu to the right of an item to select an option None indicates that no keyboard shortcut has been assigned If a key has been assigned this key will appear in the dropdown menu 4 Press any key to set the shortcut 5 Click or select OK to dismiss the Configuration window AN Be careful which key is chosen as a keyboard shortcut Some keys Page 94 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play may be reserved for some applications and when pressed during the use of such an application can cause unexpected behaviors Check for reserved keys for specific applications before setting 8 7 System Settings The System tab provides a number of system related settings for EyeMouse Play To set System properties 1 In the myGaze Menu click the Configuration Settings button to open the Configuration window 2 Select the System tab aA default Launch at Windows startup J Koele Display LI a Mouse Powersave System tab 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 95 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 3 Set the properties
20. 52 Fax 49 331 235 22 22 e mail info mygaze com Web www mygaze com Technical Support support mygaze com 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 3 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 1 2 Product Liability Visual Interaction GmbH VI does not assume liability for resultant damages to property or personal injury if the product has been misused in any way or damaged by improper use or failure to observe these operating instructions In addition any unauthorized modifications or repairs of the device will render the warranty null and void Page 4 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Welcome 1 3 Magnet Precautions The myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker contains Neodymium magnets Rare Earth magnets This allows the device to be quickly connected to the Mounting Bracket which is attached to a monitor However this type of magnet is extremely strong and must therefore be handled with extreme care Handling Warnings e Do not confuse Neodymium magnets with standard fridge magnets Neodymium magnets can cause injury if not used properly e Do not place your fingers between the two magnets while connecting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to the Mounting Bracket Two attracting magnets have enormous strength and can severely pinch your fingers if placed between the magnets while connecting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker e Do not let the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker freely connect to the Mounting Bracket Although N
21. 8 myGaze website 2 Neodymium magnets Safety information about 5 Note icon 10 O Opening myGaze Menu 56 Using Access button 56 Using Gaze Point 56 opening myGaze Menu using Positioning Guide 56 Operating Distance 11 Operating System 16 Operator 11 Optimal user conditions 18 Overriding EyeMouse Play with PC mouse 46 P Pausing EyeMouse Play 60 PC Monitor Maximum size of 18 PC mouse Overriding EyeMouse Play 46 Returning control to mouse 60 Positioning Guide to open myGaze Menu 56 Positioning Window About 44 PowerSave mode 95 Profile Creating 71 Profiles Deleting 74 Managing 71 Selecting 73 R RAM 16 Recalibrating 87 Reference point 30 Defined 11 Release date 2 Requirements System 16 Page 114 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Index Restarting EyeMouse Play 104 S See also icon 10 Setting keyboard shortcuts 93 Smoothing 88 Software version 2 Sound Used in calibration 78 Status colors Green 43 Orange 43 Red 43 Switch Activation method 88 System Requirements 16 System tray Gaze Position icon showing in 50 T Technical Support 3 Third Party Licenses 108 Third party software 98 Toggling between Cursor and Gaze Dwell Mouse Click 58 Tracking Defined 11 tracking binocular 78 tracking in calibration 78 tracking monocular left 78 tracking monocular right 78 Troubleshooting 104 Typographical conventions 10 U Unhiding Gaze Positionin
22. Pause 93 Positioning guide 93 setting 93 L Laptop myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 35 Launch at Windows startup 95 Launching myGaze EyeMouse Play at Windows startup 95 License Agreement and Warranty 105 Licenses pugixml zlib libpng 108 Live Feedback window 88 Location of Access button 91 M Magenets Warnings about 5 Manually accepting gaze points 78 Microsoft DirectX 16 Monitor Maximum size of 18 Minimum size of 18 myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 31 Monitors Primary or secondary selecting 95 Monocular Left Right Defined 11 Monocular lefttracking 78 Monocular right tracking 78 Mounting 29 Mounting Bracker 31 Mouse button 88 Mouse settings Configuring 88 Mouse tab 88 Mouse click command 62 myGaze 2 myGaze Assistive Getting started 21 myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 29 and opening myGaze Menu 56 Liability Information 4 Magnets 5 Maintaining 9 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 113 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 29 Mounting 29 Mounting on Laptop 35 Mounting on monitor 31 Reference point 30 Use conditions 18 myGaze Assistive System Components 18 Overview 15 myGaze EyeMouse Play Launching at startup 95 myGaze Menu 42 Access button 42 Click and Hold 65 Configuration Settings button 70 Double Click 64 Dwell Gaze Mouse Click 62 Hiding 42 Opening 56 Overview 40 Pausing EyeMouse Play 60 Selecting item in 58 Showing 42 Status colors 43 Switching to Cursor 5
23. acker is connected to a USB 2 0 port 2 Start EyeMouse Play The screen dimensions of the Laptop PC or Tablet will be automatically detected 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 51 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 3 The Access button and the myGaze Menu will appear with the desktop dimmed to allow the user to focus on the myGaze Menu O myGaze ET Play default ne ie myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker starting 1 Once the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker has started use the Positioning area in the myGaze Menu to position the user Page 52 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Using EyeMouse Play amp myGaze ai Play default myGaze Menu and Access Button displayed FALL 4 RE See Positioning Users 4 Perform a calibration recommended Otherwise a 0 point calibration will be done automatically You can configure myGaze EyeMouse Play to always calibrate on 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 53 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide startup See Setting Calibration Properties FALL See Performing a Calibration 5 The user can now select an item using only their eye gaze 6 After making a selection the myGaze Menu will be automatically hidden A user profile can be set so that on subsequent launches of EyeMouse Play the last saved calibration will be used instead of performing another calibration See Managing Profiles 7 3 Positioning Users A user needs to be positi
24. ar both eyes are tracked Monocular Left only left eye is tracked or Monocular Right only right eye is tracked Page 82 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play Binocular Monocular left Monocular right Select tracking mode e Accept Points Automatically Sets acceptance method of calibration points If set to Automatic selected the point is accepted when the software identifies that the user s gaze has fixated on a point at the moment when it is at its smallest size If set to Manual deselected the user presses the Spacebar to accept a point e Always calibrate at startup Causes the Calibration window to appear when starting EyeMouse Play 8 3 4 Running a Calibration Calibration is performed in the Calibration window in full screen mode This window is accessed through the Calibrate button in the Configuration window After selecting a Calibration method a series of calibration points are displayed in succession depending on the calibration method selected The gaze of a calibration point is accepted either automatically or manually If set 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 83 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide to manually the user presses the Spacebar to accept a calibration point Acceptance normally occurs when the user fixates on a calibration point long enough for the software to determine the gaze location of a user If a user has difficulty fixating on a point using
25. e provided e 0 Point Calibration Calibration free mode This mode uses pre set data This mode can be used for most users e 1 Point Calibration This mode uses a single fixation point at which the user focuses on to calibrate the eye gaze 1 point calibration e 2 Point Calibration This mode uses two fixation points that the user focuses on in succession to calibrate the eye gaze Page 76 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play 2 point calibration e 5 Point Calibration This mode uses a set of five fixation points that the user focuses on in succession to calibrate the eye gaze 5 point calibration e 9 Point Calibration This mode uses a set of nine fixation points and 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 77 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide provides optimal accuracy 8 3 2 Cascading Points To help the user to locate and fixate on a calibration point the point cascades from a large circle to a small circle When the user has correctly fixated on the point the calibration will stop when the point is at its smallest The next point will then be displayed The following shows a typical cascading point Cascading points 8 3 3 Setting Calibration Properties The Calibration tab provides settings for a calibration that best suits the abilities of a user This includes setting the calibration method and the properties ofthe calibration fixation points at which a spec
26. e your account data for login You can find your username and password on the invoice or delivery note from our web shop Login Username Password Login Downloads section of the myGaze website If you have difficulty logging in contact Visual Interaction 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 25 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 3 Download the EyeMouse Play installer myGaze EyeMouse Play msi from downloading Check the browser s download settings or AN As the installer is an executable your browser may prevent the file consult your system administrator for assistance 4 2 Installing the Software To install EyeMouse Play 1 Run the EyeMouse Play installer myGaze EyeMouse Play msi 2 On the Welcome page in the Setup Wizard click Next to continue EyeMouse Play setup wizard Welcome 3 On the End User License Agreement page check I agree to accept the agreement and click Install to continue 4 EyeMouse Play will now be installed Page 26 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Installing EyeMouse Play 5 When the installation has completed click Finish to dismiss the Setup Wizard EyeMouse Play setup wizard Installation Complete 6 A shortcut will be placed on the desktop and a Gaze Positioning icon will be added in the system tray If the Gaze Positioning icon did not appear in the system tray see Unhiding the Gaze Positioning Icon
27. eMouse Play we recommend that your PC or Laptop have the following minimum system requirements Item Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 32 or 64 bit x86 Microsoft Windows 8 32 or 64 bit x86 Microsoft Windows 8 1 32 or 64 bit x86 Do not use Microsoft XP or older Additional software Microsoft DirectX Version 9 0c or later This is installed by default in Windows If necessary check Microsoft Support to learn how to determine version PC Hardware Intel i5 2 6 GHz CPU or faster Page 16 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH myGaze Assistive System Do not use a PC or Laptop with an AMD chip 2 GB RAM USB Port USB 2 0 port Screen size of between 10 to 22 PALLI For more information see the myGaze User Guide 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 17 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 2 2 Components The myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker and accessories are stored in a soft carrying case to protect the device when not in use The following table lists the components provided with the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker Component myGaze Eye Tracking Device 20 Angle Bracket Mounting Bracket Neoprene Soft Protective Case Replacement magnetic tape for Angle Bracket Double sided tape Description Handle the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker with care as it is a sophisticated electronic device with sensitive cameras Places the myGaze Assistive Eye T
28. ease Systems tab notification 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 47 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Alternately if a new version is available an update notification will appear in the Systems menu of the Configuration window 1 Open the Configuration Window from the myGaze Menu using the Access button 2 Select or click the System tab 3 Information is provided about the latest version 4 Click Update to install the latest version automatically Primary 7 Available Update 1 3 10 0 automatic update smoothing option FEE Shortcuts ae small improvements on the user experience System Update through the Configuration window Page 48 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Va Chapter Using EyeMouse Play myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 7 Using EyeMouse Play Once the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker has been mounted on your PC Laptop or Tablet and EyeMouse Play has been installed you are ready to use the myGaze Assistive System The myGaze Menu provides access to the myGaze EyeMouse Play functions In the following sections the term Select refers to a gaze while the term Click refers to a mouse click with the physical mouse 7 1 Unhiding the Gaze Positioning Icon EyeMouse Play provides a Gaze Positioning icon located in the System Tray This may not be displayed by default The Notifications area of Windows is used to show the icon in the System Tray
29. ecommend that you e Immediately unplug it from the USB port e Do not use the device until it has been repaired or replaced Do not attempt to repair the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker by yourself There are no user serviceable parts in the device Servicing adjustment or repair should only be done by a certified distributor or by Visual Interaction GmbH 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 9 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 1 6 Document Conventions The following conventions are used in this document Italic Bold Underlined ea N e Indicates filenames and file extensions and in some cases product names Used for user interface buttons selections checkboxes application windows and screen names In the PDF and Online Help version of this manual indicates references to a related topic in this manual or to internet addresses In the printed version page numbers are provided for references Note icon indicating additional information Warning icon indicating reader should pay careful attention to the information Reference See Also icon indicating a related topic In the printed version page numbers are shown next to topic title Page 10 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Welcome 1 7 Glossary Binocular Mode Both eyes are tracked to obtain values Calibration Ensures the gaze of the participant is accurately tracked throughout the scene by adjusting the internal eye model o
30. ely attach the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to the bracket These magnets should be handled with care See Magnet Precautions 4 Attach the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to the Mounting Bracket using the magnetic connectors 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 33 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Attach using magnetic connectors 5 Ensure the USB cable is to the right and the Reference Point is on top USB cable on right Reference Point Reference Point on top and USB cable to the rigth 6 Angle the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker upwards towards the eyes of the user Eye Tracker mounted on a Monitor 7 Connect the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to an available USB 2 0 port 8 Acompleted setup of the myGaze Eye Tracker on a Desktop Monitor is illustrated below Page 34 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Mounting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker co O 90 oe bI Completed setup 5 3 Mounting on a Laptop Display An Angle Bracket is provided to use the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker with a Laptop To place the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker on a Laptop Display 1 Locate the horizontal center point of the Laptop Display 2 If the lower frame of the Laptop Display has sufficient height attach a magnetic strip to the lower edge of the frame Ensure it is centered and then connect the Angle Bracket to the magnetic strip Otherwise simply place the Angle Bracket in the hinge area of the Laptop
31. ennen 54 7 4 Opening the myGaze MenU sssssssssssssseeeesssssssessssssssssssssssesessssssseree 56 7 5 Selecting an Item from myGaze MenU ssssssesssssssssssssesessssssrere 58 7 6 Activating Cursor MOde ssssssssssssssssseereeeessesserssssssssssssssssesesssssseeere 58 7 7 Pausing EyeMouse Play ssessssscsssccssecseecsesecseecseecsesesscecssecseeesseesseesse 60 7 8 Activating Dwell Gaze Mouse Click Mode 62 7 9 Activating Double Click MOde sssssssssssssessssssssessesssssssssssssssessssssseree 64 7 10 Activating Click and Hold MOde ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssseeeee 65 7 11 Shutting Down EyeMouse PlaY sssssssssseesssssssessesssssssssssssesssessssseeee 67 Configuring EyeMouse Play sssssssccssesseecssecssesseessscecssecsseesssesncerseesseeesees 69 8 1 Viewing Configuration WinNdoW ssssssssssssssssseeeeeeeeseessessesssssssssssss 70 8 2 Managing ProfileS s ssseesessssssssssssssssssssssssssssseerreerreereeeeseesesssssssssssse 71 8 2 1 Creating a Prof ile seccssessssssessneessssecssnecssssesssnecssseesssnecssseesssee 71 8 2 2 Selecting a Profile ussssesesssenssennseeenssennssennsssennsseen 73 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page Il myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 8 2 3 Deleting a Profile cessssssesssesssssesssesssssesssesssesesssesssesessee 74 8 3 Performing a Calibration essssssssecseesseecsssecseecseecsscecseesseeeseeesees 75 8 3 1 Calibration Meth
32. eodymium magnets have high strength they are also very brittle and prone to cracking and chipping If connected too quickly or if the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker is dropped the magnets may shatter and scatter shards of the magnet possibly even towards the user s eyes e Neodymium magnets have strong magnetic fields and likely to cause damage to magnetic media devices Therefore keep the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker away from magnetic media such as hard drives memory sticks credit cards magnetic I D cards or other magnetic media 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 5 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide e KEEP THE DEVICE IN THE STORAGE CASE WHEN NOT IN USE e Do not place metal items near the magnets on the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker Metal items such as keys knives or tools may cause the magnet to shatter e Do not leave the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker near an open flame or a heat source Not only will the device be destroyed but the Neodymium magnets will ignite burn and create toxic fumes Health Warnings m Neodymium magnets should NEVER be used near a person who uses medical aids such as a pacemaker The magnet can cause the medical aid to malfunction Individuals with pacemakers or internal medical devices should use caution when handling the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker and the Mounting Bracket Magnetic fields may affect the operation of these devices Consult your physician and the manufacturer of your
33. es All notices under the Agreement must be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or by overnight courier to the addresses of the parties set forth above 10 Applicable Law and Jurisdiction German law with the exception of its conflict of laws rules shall apply exclusively The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods CISG is expressly excluded The courts of Potsdam Germany shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any action brought under or in connection with this Agreement 2014 Visual Interaction GmbH Potsdam Germany 10 3 Third Party Licenses This software is based on pugixml library http pugixml org Copyright C 2006 2014 Arseny Kapoulkine This software is based on zlib libpng library http www libpng org http www zlib net Copyright C 1995 2013 Jean loup Gailly and Mark Adler Page 108 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH a N About Visual Interaction Chapter myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 11 About Visual Interaction Visual Interaction VI makes gaze based interaction multimodal user interfaces and focused analysis of visual interaction commonplace and affordable Based on leading technology from SMI a leader in eye tracking for 20 years Visual Interaction brings to market myGaze an easy to use and cost efficient stationary gaze tracking solution specifically customized for the need of interactive solutions F
34. f the software to adapt the user s eyes Click In this document it refers to a mouse click with the physical mouse Select refers to a Gaze Click with EyeMouse Play Calibration point A point or circle displayed on a screen upon which a user must fixate or focus on for a short duration Delay Sets the delay time that must elapse before a gaze dwell period starts Duration Sets the duration of the dwell time This is the amount of time a user s gaze must dwell on a selection item before the item is activated Display monitor Generally referring to the same device but a Display is a term used in this document to refer to a Laptop screen while Monitor is used in this document for a desktop PC screen 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 11 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Fixation A continuous looking at a location on a computer display Page 12 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Welcome Gaze A fixation on an element of a scene whether on a computer display orina real world environment Monocular Left Right Select only one eye channel Useful when one eye cannot be tracked Operator Person such as teacher or caregiver who is responsible for setting up the hardware and software of an experiment using the eye tracker Operating Distance Distance between the subject and the cameras on the eye tracker Reference Point A mark on the housing of the eye tracker used to align the eye tracker with
35. ft corner However one point failed to calibrate properly By clicking Improve the user can recalibrate on the failed point 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 87 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 7E i Improve Calibrate Recalibrating on points 8 4 Setting Mouse Properties The Mouse tab provides settings to configure the mouse gaze to suit the needs and abilities of the user To set Mouse Play properties 1 In the myGaze Menu click the Configuration Settings button to open the Configuration window 2 Select the Mouse tab Page 88 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play A default Smooth 1 I Calibration Activation Method Delay gt FFE Shortcuts m System Duration 10s Mouse tab settings 3 Set the properties as required 4 Click or select OK to dismiss the Configuration window A live feedback of the changes is shown to verify the settings Live Feeback window Mouse tab settings include 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 89 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide e Smooth Assists the user in gazing around a screen If smoothing is set to a lower value then the gaze cursor will have a more abrupt movement across the screen A higher smoothing value will make the gaze cursor have a more stable less jumpy movement e Activation method Sets which method causes an action to occur Dwell causes a mouse action to occur after the
36. g Users and Status Colors 6 6 Overriding EyeMouse Play with PC Mouse Positioning Windows showing A care giver or teacher can always override EyeMouse Play by simply using the PC mouse either moving it clicking it or right clicking it This ensures a care giver or teacher can always override EyeMouse Play to assist a user whenever they have difficulty performing a task Control returns to EyeMouse Play after the PC mouse has become inactive for four 4 seconds 6 7 Updating the Software Visual Interaction GmbH relies on continuous user feedback to improve the software Regular software updates are made available for the user through notifications in EyeMouse Play These updates are not automatically downloaded and installed You can decide whether you want to update the software although it is recommended Page 46 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH EyeMouse Play Overview Notification of software updates are made available in the Title Bar of the MyGaze Menu or on the System tab in the Configuration window The previous version does not need to be uninstalled myGaze Menu Notification icon When an update of EyeMouse Play is released notification of its availability will be automatically made through a Notification icon in the Title Bar of the myGaze Menu internet connection required Click this icon and the update will be automatically downloaded and installed A fault Notification icon for a new software rel
37. g icon 50 USB 16 USB 2 0 Defined 11 Requirements 16 User conditions Optimal 18 Using dual monitors 104 V Visual Interaction About 110 Contacting 3 W Warning icon 10 Wearing glasses 18 Windows 7 16 Windows 8 16 Windows XP 16 Wizard EyeMouse Play setup 25 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 115
38. guration window 2 Select the Access tab 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 91 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide FI sefur 1 Calibration Access Button FRE Shortcuts system Access tab 3 Set the properties as required 4 Click or select OK to dismiss the Configuration window Access tab settings include e Gaze at camera Set to use the gaze point of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to show or hide the myGaze Menu Deselect to use the Access button e Access Button Select from the dropdown list the most convenient location on the screen for the Access button Selections include Off Top Bottom Left Right If you do not want to use the Access button but only the gaze point of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker select Off to hide the Access button Page 92 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play bottom left right Cancel Access button position settings e Size Set the size of the Access button Use the slider to change the size 8 6 Setting Keyboard Shortcuts The Shortcuts tab provides settings for keyboard shortcuts for EyeMouse Play functions With a keyboard shortcut a caregiver or teacher can manage EyeMouse Play functions without interrupting the program or activities of the user For instance dwell time can be reduced or increased by using a key at the same time as the user continues with a task uninterrupted To set keyboard shortcuts
39. guring EyeMouse Play Chapter Configuring EyeMouse Play 8 Configuring EyeMouse Play Teachers or caregivers can use the Configuration window to set up a profile and configure EyeMouse Play for specific users and conditions SH myGaze EyeMouse Play HK A default 1 O Calibration FFE Shortcuts Method 1 point Calibration point Circle Colour E Sound l Tracking Binocular Accept points automatically m Always calibrate at startup o Configuration window The myGaze Menu consists of the following functions e Manage profiles Creates a user profile so that on subsequent launches of EyeMouse Play the last saved calibration and other settings will be used See Managing Profiles e Perform calibrations Adapts the internal software of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to the unique characteristics of a user s eyes See Performing a Calibration e Setting EyeMouse Play gaze functions Configures the mouse gaze to 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 69 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide suit the needs and abilities of the user See Configuring Mouse Settings e Setting keyboard shortcuts Provides settings for keyboard shortcuts for EyeMouse Play functions See Setting Keyboard Shortcuts e System Settings Provides a number of system related settings for EyeMouse Play See System Settings 8 1 Viewing Configuration Window To view the Configuration window 1 Click
40. he Eye Tracking system is not ready until it enables the IR illumination and starts to track the participant Restarting EyeMouse Play It can be helpful in certain cases to simply quit the EyeMouse Play application and restart it again Dual monitor issues The EyeMouse Play application is able to use a dual monitor setup Be sure that the calibration of the Eye Tracking device will be performed on the same monitor which will be used by the user myGaze Eye Tracking Software issues For any questions regarding the myGaze Eye Tracking software please read the manuals delivered with the corresponding software Page 104 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Appendix 10 2 License Agreement and Warranty License Agreement and Warranty for Visual Interaction Software Products DO NOT CLICK I AGREE UNLESS 1 YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF AND OR YOUR COMPANY AND 2 YOU INTEND TO ENTER INTO THIS LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF AND OR YOUR COMPANY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY This license agreement Agreement is an agreement between you either an individual an institution or a company Licensee and Visual Interaction GmbH VI The Licensed Materials provided to Licensee subject to this Agreement include the software product purchased by you SOFTWARE as well as any on line or electronic documen
41. heckmark in the Double Click button appears indicating Double Click Mode is active Page 64 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Using EyeMouse Play Activating Double Click mode 3 The myGaze Menu will be automatically hidden 7 10 Activating Click and Hold Mode A Click and Hold mouse command is enabled by the Click and Hold button on the myGaze Menu Click and Hold mode allows the user to click and hold on an object to move it around the screen or application The object moves with the user s gaze For example in a paint program a user could paint by moving a paint brush around with their eyes to draw a picture 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 65 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide To activate Click and Hold mode 1 Gaze at the Access button to open the myGaze Menu 2 Gaze at the Click and Hold button 3 At the end of the Dwell Gaze duration a checkmark in the Click and Hold button appears indicating Click and Hold is active Activating Click and Hold mode 3 The myGaze Menu will be automatically hidden Page 66 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Using EyeMouse Play 7 11 Shutting Down EyeMouse Play To shut down EyeMouse Play 1 Using the PC Mouse right click on the Gaze Positioning icon in the system tray Open Configure About Exit Select Exit to shut down myGaze EyeMouse Play 2 Click Exit 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 67 a N Confi
42. htness of the stimuli shown during the experiment This is important as to avoid large variations in the pupils of the user s eyes during the experiment to achieve best data accuracy 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 19 a N Getting Started Chapter Getting Started 3 Getting Started Only a few easy steps are required to setup and run the myGaze Assistive System Detailed instructions are provided in later sections of this User Guide Ensure your PC Laptop or Tablet meets the minimum system requirements See System Requirements Step 1 Obtain the Installation Package The Installation Package contains the EyeMouse Play and required drivers 1 Go to the Downloads section of the myGaze website at forum mygaze com download 2 Enter your username and password You can find your username and password on the invoice or delivery note from the web shop 3 Click the download link for the EyeMouse Play installer myGaze EyeMouse Play msi 4 On the File Download dialog click Save File to download the installer to your PC or Laptop Step 2 Install the Software Run the EyeMouse Play installer myGaze EyeMouse Play msi to start the setup wizard Follow the instructions on the Wizard FALL See Installing myGaze EyeMouse Play 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 21 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Step 2 Mount the myGaze Eye Tracker Before using EyeMouse Play mount
43. ific user must gaze for the required gaze time To set Calibration properties Page 78 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play 1 In the myGaze Menu click the Configuration Settings button to open the Configuration window 2 Select the Calibration tab aA default L Calibration ind Method Calibration point Colour U Sound uM Tracking Binocular Accept points automatically m Always calibrate at startup m Calibration tab 3 Set the properties as required 4 Click or select OK to dismiss the Configuration window Calibration tab settings include e Calibration Method Select from 0 Point 1 Point 2 Point 5 Point and 9 Point 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 79 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 0 point Cancel Selecting a calibration method e Calibration Point Select from Circle Crosshair Star or an Image By selecting Image a Windows Browse dialog appears to load a suitable image for the point Page 80 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play Crosshair Select a calibration point e Color Select from seven predefined colors 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 81 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Cancel Select a calibration point color e Sound Check to play a ping sound when a fixation point has been accepted Default is Play a sound e Tracking Select from Binocul
44. ly hidden after making a selection from the menu 6 2 Access Button The Access button is used to show the myGaze Menu which is hidden by default so as not to interfere with the use of the computer Gazing at the Access button displays the myGaze Menu aie Access Button Once the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker is connected and running and the user is sitting optimally in front of the screen the Access button turns green J a Access Button myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker Running Page 42 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH EyeMouse Play Overview 6 3 Status Colors Three status colors are provided to help users find an optimal position to sit in front of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker e Red Indicates the user is not in the correct position Adjust the position of the user in front of the screen by using the arrows in the Positioning Guide window in the myGaze Menu Access button red status e Orange Indicates the user is not in an optimal position but can be improved Nevertheless the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker is able to track the user Adjust the position ofthe user by using the arrows in the Positioning Guide window in the myGaze Menu Access button orange status e Green Indicates the user is in the optimal position 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 43 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Access button green status 6 4 Gaze Positioning Icon A Gaze Positioning ico
45. n is provided in the system tray as a status indicator It shows the same status colors as the Access button Open Configure About Exit Gaze Positioning icon in the system tray If the myGaze Positioning icon does not appear in the system tray ensure that you unhide it manually See Unhiding the Position Icon 6 5 Positioning Window EyeMouse Play provides a Positioning window as part of the Calibration window and in the myGaze Menu to help a user find the optimal position to Page 44 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH EyeMouse Play Overview sit in front of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker In the center are ovals which represent the ideal position for the user s gaze The user simply aligns their gaze with these ovals by moving left or right The measurement under the ovals indicates the distance in cm from the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker Arrows guide the user to move away from or closer to the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 1 1 Calibrate e O 1 point g 2 poin Positioning Window with user in optimum position The color of the positioning guides including the ovals are based on the status colors Red for eyes cannot be tracked Orange for trackable eyes but not optimal and Green for trackable eyes and optimal 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 45 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 1 0 1 Calibrate 1 point adjustment needed by the user PALLI See Positionin
46. ods nssesenssennseenseenssennssunseenssens 76 8 3 2 Cascading Points ssesssessssensssennsssensssennsssnnsssennssennnssennssenne 78 8 3 3 Setting Calibration Properties 78 8 3 4 Running a Calibration ssesssesssssenssennsssensssennssennssennssenne 83 8 3 5 Improving a CAaliDratiOn ssescssssescsssseecssssseecsssseeessssseesssnnes 87 8 4 Setting Mouse PropertieS ssssssssssessssseeccccccessssssssssseeeccceceeesssssssss 88 8 5 Setting Access Properties scessescsscsescsecseecseeseecseesecseesseeseeseeseese 91 8 6 Setting Keyboard Shortcuts sessessonsseennsseonsseennsssennssennsssennseen 93 8 7 System SettingS ssisisssicsssssessssssesssssnesnsennnnsehnnhsehnenhsehnenhsesnanssehnanssenndehe 95 Part 9 EyeMouse Play and Third Party SoftWare sessssssssscssecseesseeeseerseerseees 98 9 1 Grid 2 AAC Overlay sessssssssssssccssecseessesssssessccssecssssesscessecesscenseesseesse 98 Part 10 APP Nix esssescsssccseecsseccscccsecesscessccescesscessecenscesscesuceesecssseesucecseceaseesueessceeseees 104 10 1 TroUubleShOoting ssssecssesccsecseessesesssecnsccseeesscecseecsecsececseecseeeseeesseeese 104 10 2 License Agreement and Warranty scssccssecseecseecseecseecseeesneeese 105 10 3 Third Party Licens amp s mssaensscisemeesussenseenmessussennsensessussenssennssrnssenssentesnee 108 Part 11 About Visual Interaction ssssssescsesscsseescsssesssececsseessssssesseessseesesneeessees 110 MICE
47. oned in front of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker so the device can reliably track their eyes Here are a few guidelines for positioning users e Ensure the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker is oriented upwards towards the user s eyes It should be directed towards the user s eyes as the user sits comfortably in front of the Desktop Monitor or Laptop Display e Users should sit approximately 50 cm to 75 cm from the screen optimal user position is between 60 cm and 70 cm away e Use the Positioning Guide icon in the system tray When its color is green the user s gaze can be tracked The following shows a user sitting centered and approximately 51 cm away from the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker Page 54 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Using EyeMouse Play C 51 cm o 1 Improve Calibrate e AS 1 point Finish Positioning Window Green optimal The following shows a user sitting off center to the left and too close to the screen Arrows are provided to guide the user to move to the right and away from the screen 1 Improve Calibrate v Finish Move to the right and away from the screen 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 55 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 7 4 Opening the myGaze Menu The myGaze Menu can be opened in several ways e Access button A user gazes at the Access button e Gaze point A user gazes at the center area of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker e Gaze Posi
48. or more information see www myGaze com Page 110 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Index Index 0 0 Point Calibration 76 1 1 Point Calibration 76 za 2 Point Calibration 76 5 5 Point Calibration 76 9 9 Point Calibration 76 A Accept gaze points Automatically 78 Manually 78 Access button Location of 91 Opening myGaze Menu 56 Size of 91 Access settings 91 Accessing myGaze Menu 56 Activation Method Blink 88 Dwell 88 Switch 88 Always Calibrate at startup 78 Arrows Use of in Positioning Guide 54 Assisting users to position correctly 54 Assistive Eye Tracker Position of user in front of 54 Automatically accepting gaze points 78 Binocular Mode 11 Binocular tracking 78 Blink Activation method 88 C Calibrate Use last saved 78 Calibrating Always on startup 78 Calibration 78 About 75 Defined 11 Improving 87 Methods 76 Recalibrating a point 87 Running 83 Setting up 78 Sound used in 78 Calibration method Selecting 78 Calibration point 78 Defined 11 Calibration Points Cascading 78 Calibration free mode 76 Cascading calibration points 78 Click and Hold 65 Color of fixation point 78 Components 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 111 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Components myGaze Assistive System 18 Configuration settings Access 91 keyboard shortcuts 93 Mouse 88 System 95 Configuration window Viewing 70 Configuring EyeMo
49. racker securely in the hinge area of a Laptop Securely holds the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker to the bottom side of a Monitor Used to safely store the myGaze Eye Tracking Device and to protect the device from scratches when stored Replacement magnetic tape for using the Angle Bracket with additional Laptops Replacement tape for using the Mounting Bracket with an additional Monitor 2 3 Optimal User Conditions The myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker is an optical camera system based on infrared technology Therefore to ensure the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker is operated under optimal conditions do the following Page 18 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH myGaze Assistive System The user should sit at a distance of between 50 cm and 75 cm froma Monitor or Laptop Minimize any interference from direct sunlight on the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker Do not use the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker in conditions where the user s pupils would dilate and contract frequently such as bright lights switching on and off Do not cover or block the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker when it is powered up and is connected to the PC When a user is wearing glasses make sure the glasses are clean and free of streaks so that light does not reflect off the glasses and become visible Do not use a Monitor larger than 22 inches For best results the brightness of the background color of the calibration test should be similar to the mean brig
50. selected icon and the myGaze Menu will be automatically hidden 7 6 Activating Cursor Mode When EyeMouse Play is running the Cursor mode is used In this mode the user controls the movements of the cursor using only their eye gaze To switch between another mode and Cursor mode 1 Gaze at the Access button to open the myGaze Menu Page 58 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Using EyeMouse Play 2 Deselect the currently used mode by gazing at the respective button 3 At the end of the Dwell Gaze duration the checkmark in the respective button disappears indicating Cursor mode is now active default am w myGaze EyeMouse Play in Cursor mode 5 The myGaze Menu will be automatically hidden 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 59 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 7 7 Pausing EyeMouse Play Control of the mouse pointer can be returned from EyeMouse Play to the physical mouse by pausing EyeMouse Play When activated the Paused menu item is unchecked To pause EyeMouse Play 1 Gaze at the Access button to open the myGaze Menu 2 Gaze at the Pause EyeMouse Play button 3 At the end of the Dwell Gaze duration the checkmark in the Pause EyeMouse Play disappears indicating EyeMouse Play is paused Page 60 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Using EyeMouse Play default myGaze EyeMouse Play Paused 4 The myGaze Menu will be automatically hidden 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 6
51. sennssennsssennssennsssennseen 26 Part 5 Mounting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 29 5 1 Reference POI Nt cccsssccsssccsssssssssscssissstvecssnnevoonvessnsenevnvessninssnvessonsessnvesionsis 30 5 2 Mounting on a Desktop MOnitol essessssscssecseseseccseesseesseesseense 31 5 3 Mounting on a Laptop Display eesssscsssscssecsesesssecseesseecseeesseerse 35 Part 6 EyeMouse Play Overview u ssssenssssennssssennsserennsssssennssssennussssennssssennussssen 40 Page 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Contents Part 7 Part 8 6 1 myGaze Menu nssssssnsssnsenssnssenssnnsonssnnsonssnnsonssnnsonssnnsonssnnsonsssnsonssensens 40 6 2 ACC6ss BUttON unu uuneseiisennennennenenene 42 6 3 Stats COLOS ss cccsscccassescassscosnssconsscosnssconsscosnssconsscounssconsscounssconnscoumasconnscees 43 6 4 Gaze POSITIONING Icon ssessessessossonsennsonssunsnnssnnsnnsennsnnsennsnnssnnsnnsenn 44 6 5 Positioning WINCOW sesssssccseecseecsssecseccsecessccssecesecessecssecesceeseeesseesecs 44 6 6 Overriding EyeMouse Play with PC Mouse 46 6 7 Updating the Software annssesessensssnsssenssensssnssnnssenssensssnnnsenne 46 Using EVEMOUSE Playin LUN N oea a a 50 7 1 Unhiding the Gaze Positioning Icon unssesenseeonnseenneeennne 50 7 2 Starting EyeMouse Play sssssssssssssssssserereeeceeeeeeessesssssssssssssesesssseseeree 51 7 3 POSITIONING Users unaessenssossenssonsenseunsenssnnsnnsennsnnssnnsnnssnnsnnsennsenssnns
52. set dwell time Blink causes a mouse action to occur after the user blinks Switch causes a mouse action to occur after a user hits a switch which is a set keyboard shortcut when Switch is selected an option appears to set a keyboard shortcut Select Activation Method e Size Sets the size of the dwell circle Settings must be between 10 px and 160 px e Delay Sets the delay time that must elapse before a gaze dwell period starts For example if the delay time is set to 2 seconds then the dwell duration will only begin after the user has gazed at a button or menu item Page 90 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Configuring EyeMouse Play for 2 seconds e Duration Sets the duration of the dwell time It can be increased or decreased from a quick pulse of 0 4 seconds to a longer duration of 2 0 seconds This is the amount of time a user s gaze must dwell on a selection item before the item is activated For example if Duration is set to 1 second then a user must gazes at a button or menu item for 1 second before the application responds to the user request 8 5 Setting Access Properties The Access tab provides settings for how the access the myGaze Menu This can be through either the Access button or through the Gaze point on the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker The Access button can also be disabled and hidden To set Access properties 1 In the myGaze Menu click the Configuration Settings button to open the Confi
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54. t Reference Point Page 30 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Mounting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 5 2 Mounting on a Desktop Monitor The myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker is designed to be attached to the bottom edge not the front face of the Desktop Monitor frame using the Mounting Bracket This Bracket is attached to the frame with an strong adhesive strip Ensure the frame is clean before attaching the Mounting Bracket to ensure good adhesion The myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker can only be used with a Desktop Monitor with a screen size of between 10 to 22 To mount the bracket on a Desktop Monitor 1 Locate the horizontal center point of the Desktop Monitor including the frame 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 31 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide o ooc OE Mounting Bracket located at center of Monitor 2 Remove the protective cover from the adhesive strip on the bracket Remove adhesive strip Replacement adhesive strips are provided in the kit for later use if you plan on using the device on other Desktop Monitors Page 32 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Mounting the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker 3 Attach the Mounting Bracket at the center point and on the bottom side of the Desktop Monitor using the adhesive strip Press and hold for a few moments to ensure adhesion to the frame 0 00 Mounting Bracket attached High strength magnets on the Mounting Bracket secur
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56. tioning Icon A caregiver or teacher can open the myGaze Menu using the popup menu from the Gaze Positioning icon in the System Tray Access Button By gazing at the Access button the myGaze Menu opens The screen is dimmed to allow the user to focus on the myGaze Menu Gaze at Access button to open myGaze Menu Access button properties including the gaze duration are set in the Settings tab of the Configuration window See Setting Access Properties Gaze Point By gazing at the center point of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker the myGaze Menu opens The screen is dimmed to allow the user to focus on the myGaze Menu Page 56 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Using EyeMouse Play Gaze Point 333364 000 sees Gaze point on the Assitive Eye Tracker System Tray Right click on the Gaze Positioning icon in the System Tray In the popup menu select Open to display the myGaze Menu Open Configure About Exit Accessing from Status Bar 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 57 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide FALLL If the Positioning Guide icon is not shown in the system tray see Unhiding the Gaze Positioning Icon 7 5 Selecting an Item from myGaze Menu To select an item from the myGaze Menu 1 Gaze at the Access button to open the myGaze Menu Access Button 2 Gaze at an item in the myGaze Menu 3 When the item is selected a checkbox will appear in the
57. use Play 69 Contacting Visual Interaction 3 correct position in front of Eye Tracker 54 CPU 16 Cursor Switching to 58 D Declaration of Conformity 8 Delay 11 88 Dilating pupils 18 Direct sunlight avoid 18 DirectX 16 Display Selecting 95 Distance Between user and Eye Tracker 18 Distance from Eye Tracker 54 Document conventions 10 Document version 2 Double Click button 64 Downloading EyeMouse Play installer 25 Dual Monitors 104 Duration 11 Dwell Activation method 88 Dwell Duration Time 88 Dwell Gaze Mouse Click button 62 Dwell time Set in Configuration Menu 62 E EyeMouse Play Configuring 69 Grid 2 AAC Overlay 98 Installing 26 Overriding with PC mouse 46 Overview 40 Restarting 104 Shutting down 67 Starting 51 Third Party Software 98 Updating 46 Using 50 F Fixation Defined 11 G Gase Dwell Size 88 Gaze Defined 11 Gaze at camera setting 91 Gaze control Stopping 60 Gaze Point Opening myGaze Menu 56 Gaze Points Accepting 78 Page 112 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Index Gaze Positioning icon 44 Exit EyeMouse Play 67 Unhiding 50 Glasses User wearing 18 Glossary 11 Grid 2 AAC Overlay 98 H How to setg up myGaze Assistive System 21 l Icons Explained 10 Installer EyeMouse Play obtaining 25 Installing EyeMouse Play 25 Intel i5 16 K keyboard shortcut Calibration 93 Double click 93 Dwell duration 93 Dwell duration 93 Left click 93
58. use Play Overview Chapter myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide 6 EyeMouse Play Overview EyeMouse Play consists of an Access button and the myGaze Menu The following figure shows a typical Window 7 screen with EyeMouse Play running The Access button is shown at the top of the screen while the myGaze Menu is shown in the center of the screen The screen also dims so that the user can focus on using the myGaze Menu A default myGaze Menu 2 am EyeMouse Play displaying the myGaze Menu 6 1 myGaze Menu The myGaze Menu consists of the following functions Page 40 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH EyeMouse Play Overview A default an myGaze Menu am myGaze Menu Pause EyeMouse Play Stops gaze control of the mouse Gaze Dwell Mouse Click Allows the user to issue a mouse click command by fixating on an object for a pre definable time Positioning Guide Provides a visual cue to the user to position themselves at the optimal position and distance from the PC Monitor or Laptop Double Click Allows the user to perform a double click mouse action such as launching an application Click and Hold Allows the user to click and hold an object after a dwell period 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 41 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide e Configuration Settings Used to configure EyeMouse Play for specific users and conditions The myGaze Menu is automatical
59. ve and Alternative Communication program by Sensory Software With this program a user can rely on EyeMouse Play to access Grid 2 functions through their eye gaze Using Grid 2 with EyeMouse Play EyeMouse Play has only two modes within the Grid 2 e Paused mode cannot issue any click commands to Grid 2 Paused Mode e Active mode any one of Dwell Gaze Mouse Click Double Click Click and Hold as well as the default Cursor mode which issues a Dwell Click to Grid 2 Page 98 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH EyeMouse Play and Third Party Software To use Grid 2 AAC Overlays with EyeMouse Play 1 Switch to Active mode by selecting any of the four Active commands in the myGaze Menu In each of those modes EyeMouse Play will issue a Dwell Click command within the Grid 2 2 Select a button on the on screen keyboard by looking at the button 3 When the Dwell Gaze period is complete a click will occur Dwell Click in Grid Independently Accessing myGaze Menu in The Grid 2 Accessing myGaze Menu in Grid 2 can be done through the two standard options Gaze Point Gazing at Gaze point of the myGaze Assistive Eye Tracker opens the myGaze menu is Grid 2 2015 Visual Interaction GmbH Page 99 myGaze EyeMouse Play User Guide Gaze Point Gaze point e Access button Gazing at the Access button opens the myGaze Menu in Grid 2 Access button
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