User's Manual Tobii PCEye
Contents
1. A Install the software FIRST before connecting the PCEye Eye Tracker to your computer A Install the software FIRST before connecting the PCEye Eye Tracker to your computer When fastening the Mounting Bracket to the VESA mount of your monitor do not overtighten the screws tighten until you encounter resistance Overtightening may increase risk for breakage and will not improve functionality First screw one screw in 14 Chapter 3 Getting Started Tobii PCEye User s Manual lightly then a second lightly following an X formation Tighten the third screw lightly then the forth also following an X formation Then finish tightening them all in the same pattern Gir your free VESA Mounting screw holes are recessed on your monitor use the Alternative Mounting Kit supplied e Mount the spacers between the screw holes on the monitor and the Mounting Bracket to fill out the gap made by the recession e Use the longer flat head screws from the Alternative Mounting Kit to mount the Bracket to the spacer to the monitor AD Use only the included screws to mount the PCEye to the VESA mount of the appropriate monitor type only use the longer screws from the Alternative Mounting Kit if you are also using the spacers on a recessed VESA without the spacers you could possibly screw in the screws too far causing damage to the monitor e After you have mounted the PC Eve system properly and attached the power sou2. 19 19 19 20 21 24 24 25 26 27 27 29 31 4 9 Showing Track Status 4 10 Calibrating 4 11 Interrupting Calibration 4 12 Customizing Active Eye 4 13 Improving Calibration Point s 4 14 Removing Calibration Point s 4 15 Customizing the Windows Control 4 16 Placing the Windows Control Menu 4 17 Clicking with Windows Control 4 18 Magnifying with Windows Control 4 19 Selecting Windows Control Functions 4 20 Pausing Windows Control 4 21 Scrolling with Windows Control Product Care 5 1 Temperature amp Humidity 5 1 1 General Use 5 1 2 Transportation and Storage 5 1 Cleaning 5 2 Transporting the PCEye 5 3 Disposing of the PCEye Appendices 6 1 Appendix A System Information 6 2 Appendix B Compliance Information 6 3 Appendix C Technical Specifications 32 33 33 33 34 35 36 38 38 38 39 39 39 41 41 41 41 41 42 42 43 43 43 48 Tobii PCEye User s Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Tobii PCEye device from Tobii Technology To ensure the optimal performance of this product please take the time to read this manual carefully This User s Manual covers e The PCEye device and its use e The Tobii Eye Control Suite program for enabling the use of eye control on your PC Computer 1 1 Intended Use The Tobii PCEye module is an eye control unit which is designed to dock using its mounting bracket under retail PC computer screens The PCEye module allows you use ey
3. Current User Profile Eye Tracking User Profiles Functionality to administrate user profiles 26 Chapter 4 Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual 4 0 Deleting a Profile To delete a profile Open Tobii Eye Control Options gt User Profiles 2 Select a profile in the Profile to delete dropdown list 3 Click Delete to delete the selected profile The profile is deleted directly upon clicking Delete Note that the default profile cannot be deleted System Information Delete a profile 4 6 Customizing the Interaction Eye Control Options Connected Current User Profile Eye Tracking Interaction K Functionality to configure interaction for the selected profile and optionally for a specific application Calibration Settings Scope eros Settings in this panel reflects the Windows Control Settings Default settings of the currently selected user profile System Settings Application specific settings of the currently selected user profile System Information Application UC20ConfigurationGuide Method stration method Shot Lk Long Dwell time 700 ms Visual Feedback Feedback type Feedback color Small Q Dot size 50 px 10 Q Opacity 40 Show visible outline around the activated region To adapt the PCEye modules interaction follow the steps below Open Tobii Eye Control Options gt Interaction Chapter 4 Using the PCE
4. System Settings System Information Magnifier Size Small jja Large Magnifier Size 150 px Zoom Factor Small Q Zoom Factor 3 x Auto switch from right to left click F Automatically switch to left click after a right click has been performed Turn off scroll functionality Turn off the automatic scroll functionality Auto start F Auto start windows control Custom cursors IM Use custom cursors To customize the Windows Control follow the steps below e Open Tobii Eye Control Options gt Windows Control Settings Mouse control speed e Customize the mouse control speed by moving the Mouse control speed slider Move the slider to the right to increase the speed and to the left to decrease it Magnifier size and zoom e Customize the size of the magnifier by moving the Magnifier Size slider Move the slider to the right to increase the size and to the left to decrease it e Customize the zoom factor by moving the Zoom Factor slider Move the slider to the right to increase the zoom factor and to the left to decrease it Auto switch from right to left click e Check this check box if you want Windows Control to automatically switch the 36 Chapter 4 Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual desired mouse click selection back to a left click after a right click has been chosen and performed Auto start e Check the Auto start windows control at boo
5. results by improving one or more points individually High quality calibration Modify the current calibration by selecting calibration points in the plots and then either improve or remove the selected points Points can only be removed one at a time Active Eye Selects the eye that will be tracked by the eye tracker Both 4 4 Creating a New Profile Use of different profiles allows you to store multiple people s calibrations and feedback preferences on one device Alternatively one person might want to store multiple profiles for him herself if that person wears glasses occasionally or uses multiple means of accessing the device To create a new profile Open Tobii Eye Control Options click User Profiles Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 25 Tobii PCEye User s Manual 2 Enter a new name in the Profile name field 3 Select an existing profile in the Based on profile dropdown list The new profile will inherit all settings from the selected profile Note that if no profiles have been created previously the only one to select is the default profile 4 Click Create to save the new profile The new profile is saved directly upon clicking Create Interaction Create a new profile E 4 5 Selecting Current User Profile To select current user profile Open Tobii Eye Control Options 2 Select a user profile in the Current User Profile dropdown list 3 Select Apply
6. Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual for more information on how open the Track Status viewer to help determine the optimal height and horizontal positioning for eye tracking with the PCEye e Ideally the two dots that represent the user s eyes should be in the middle of the Track Status viewer e Use the distance meter on the right hand side of the Track Status viewer to determine the optimal distance the user should be from the PCEye Computer Screen e The white bar in the distance meter should hover near the center within the green when the optimal distance from the PCEye Computer Screen is reached For information about calibration of the PCEye see Using the Tobii C Eye Module gt Calibrating Also check the lighting conditions related to what is mentioned above when calibrating 4 1 3 Positioning Guide For extra assistance in positioning there is a Positioning guide that will show itself automatically in the bottom right corner of your primary monitor the one on which the PCEye is installed The Positioning guide is a visual guide that combines the function of the Track Status viewer with six different image based instructions to help the user with correct positioning The 6 instructions direct the user to Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 21 Tobii PCEye User s Manual Move his her head down Move his her head up Move his her head to the right Move his her head to the left Move his her he
7. docked you have to look outside the screen to bring up the Window Control Menu items 4 17 Clicking with Windows Control Select what type of mouse click you want to perform from the Button dropdown list in the Windows Control Menu Right click simulates a right mouse click Left click simulates a left mouse click 4 18 Magnifying with Windows Control To use the magnifier select the magnifier icon A in the Windows Control Menu If you want to perform a click with the magnifier Select the magnifier 2 Select the other options as usual The options will now have changed to reflect the magnification state 38 Chapter 4 Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual A Right Click Zoom Q Left Click Zoom 4 19 Selecting Windows Control Functions You can set different functions for clicking R Mouse cursor Rs No cursor movement on screen Single click 00 Double click wi Drag and drop 4 20 Pausing Windows Control To pause Windows Control select the Pause icon in the Windows Control Menu D Pause When Windows Control is not enabled pausing eye control can also be accomplished by looking at about the Tobii logo at the bottom center of the Tobii PCEye then selecting using eye control the pause icon that pops up 4 21 Scrolling with Windows Control The scroll buttons appear automatically in the upper right corner in any object which can be scrolled The buttons will only appear on the window whi
8. likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF emissions The Tobii PCEye i Class B Ye ls CISPR 11 suitable for use in Harmonic emissions N licabl all establishments IEC 61000 3 2 RPE including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the Voltage fluctuations flicker emissions public low voltage IEC 61000 3 3 Not applicable power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes In accordance with the specifications in Table 4 of EN 60601 1 2 2007 the minimum recommended separation distance for radiated emissions from the Tobii PCEye to other medical electrical equipment is 1 cm 44 Chapter 6 Appendices Tobii PCEye User s Manual Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF Radio Freguency communications eguipment and the Tobii PCEye The Tobii PCEye is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or the user of the Tobii PCEye can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communication equipment transmitters and the Tobii PCEye as recommended below according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment Rated maximum Separation distance according to frequency of output power of transmitter transmitter 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz W 0 0
9. no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures A person with Photosensitive Epilepsy would also be likely to have problems with TV screens some arcade games and flickering fluorescent bulbs Such people may have a seizure while watching certain images or patterns on a monitor or even when exposed to the light sources of an eye tracker It is estimated that about 3 5 of people with epilepsy have this type of Photosensitive Epilepsy Many people with Photosensitive Epilepsy experience an aura or feel odd sensations before the seizure occurs If you feel odd during use move your eyes away from the eye tracker 2 0 Electricity Warning Do not open the casing of the PCEye device since you may be exposed to potentially hazardous electrical voltage The device contains no serviceable parts 2 5 Child Satety AD The Tobii PCEye is an advanced computer system and electronic device As such it is composed of numerous separate assembled parts In the hands of a child certain of these parts have the possibility of being separated from the device possibly constituting a choking hazard or another danger to the child Young children should not have access to or the use of the device without parental or guardian supervision Chapter 2 Safety E Compliances 9 Tobii PCEye User s Manual 3 Getting Started To enable eye control on your computer by using it in combination with the Tobii PCEye you must first in
10. outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or a qualified radio T V technician for help Modifications not expressly approved by Tobii Technology could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC rules The Tobii PCEye has been tested and approved as a Class 1 Medical device Medical electrical equipment such as this requires special cautions regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC and thus needs to be installed and put into service according to the information provided in this manual Using other cables and accessories than those provided and integrated in the device may affect EMC performance Chapter 6 Appendices 43 Tobii PCEye User s Manual To maintain compliance regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility the monitor to which the Tobii PCEye is attached shall be compliant with the International Safety Standard for Information Technology Eguipment IEC 60950 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The Tobii PCEye is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Tobii PCEye should assure that it is used in such an environment Electromagnetic Emissions test Compliance environment guidance The Tobii PCEye uses RF energy only for its internal function RF Radio Frequency emissions TETEN er Group 1 emissions are very low CISPR 11 and are not
11. 1 12 cm 4 7 in 23 cm 9 1 in 0 1 37 cm 93 9 in 74 cm 29 1 in 1 1 2 m 4 ft 2 3 m 7 7 m 10 3 7 m 12 3 ft 7 4 m 24 7 ft 100 11 7 m 39 ft 23 3 m 77 7 ft Chapter Appendices 45 Tobii PCEye User s Manual Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity Following is the description and manufacturer s declaration of electromagnetic immunity for the Tobii PCEye Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guidance Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 6 Radiated RF IEC 61000 4 3 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 Vim 80MHz to 2 5GHz 3 Vrms 3 Vim Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the PCEye including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance _ 3 5 a WP 3 5 N 3 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz d where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked wi
12. CEye User s Manual Stimulus 5 Select the stimulus type from the Stimulus type dropdown list There are three types available each with different customizing options e Dot Select color of the dot by clicking the Stimulus color button Select size of the dot by selecting from the Stimulus size dropdown list Select speed of the dot by selecting from the Stimulus speed dropdown list e Image Select primary stimulus by clicking Browse and selecting an image Select secondary stimulus by clicking Browse and selecting an image Select size of the image by selecting from the Stimulus size dropdown list Select speed of the image by selecting from the Stimulus speed dropdown list Video Select primary stimulus by clicking Browse and selecting a video Select secondary stimulus by clicking Browse and selecting a video Select size of the video by selecting from the Stimulus size dropdown list Select speed of the video by selecting from the Stimulus speed dropdown list 6 Check the Animate stimuli check box if you want the stimuli to be animated 7 Ifyou want to control the calibration i e decide when to move the calibration stimuli with a keyboard check the Keyboard step through check box e For Keyboard step through use the S key to step to move the calibration stimuli and the Esc key the Left mouse button or touching the touch screen to interrupt calibration When using Im
13. Optimal Distance The optimal distance that a user should be from the PCEye mounted on a monitor differs depending on the size of the screen The user should be positioned at the optimal distance to allow for the best possible eye tracking and eye control Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 19 Tobii PCEye User s Manual e Fora I5 inch screen the user should be placed at approximately 63 cm 24 8 in from the screen give or take 10 cm 4 in e Fora I7 inch screen the user should be placed at approximately 65 cm 25 6 in from the screen give or take 10 cm 4 in e Fora 19 inch screen the user should be placed at approximately 67 cm 26 4 in from the screen give or take 10 cm 4 in e Fora 22 inch screen the user should be placed at approximately 70 cm 27 6 in from the screen give or take 10 cm 4 in Screen Size amp Optimal Distance 15 inch screen as 63 cm 24 8 in 17 inch screen EE 65 cm 25 6 in 19 inch screen 67 cm 26 4 in 22 inch screen eee 70 cm 27 6 in Generally the larger the size of the screen the greater the distance the user should be from the PCEye Screen combination for optimal eye tracking smaller than a 15 inch screen and larger than a 22 inch screen should not be used for optimal eye tracking 4 1 2 Track Status Viewer Use the Track Status viewer see Using the Tobii PCEye gt Showing Track Status 20 Chapter 4
14. Tobii PCEye User s Manual User s Manual Tobii PCEye tobii Celebrating Communication Tobii PCEye User s Manual Content subject to change without notice Please check Tobii web site www tobii com for updated versions of this manual Manual Version 1 0 01 2011 All rights reserved Tobii Technology AB The information contained in this document is proprietary to Tobii Technology Any reproduction in part or whole without prior written authoriztion by Tobii Technology is prohibited Tobii_Manual_PCEye_VI_0_21012011_UsEng Contents Introduction 1 1 Intended Use 1 2 Package Contents 1 3 Customer Support 1 4 Warranty 1 5 Third Party Accessories Safety 2 1 Mounting Warning 2 2 Emergency Warning 2 3 Infrared Warning 2 4 Epilepsy Warning 2 5 Electricity Warning 2 5 Child Safety Getting Started 3 1 Device Parts Ports amp Connectors 3 2 The Tobii PCEye Installation Guide 3 3 Mounting the PCEye to your PC Monitor 3 4 The Tobii PCEye Configuration Guide Using the PCEye 4 1 Positioning 4 1 1 Screen Size and Optimal Distance 4 1 2 Track Status Viewer 4 1 3 Positioning Guide 4 2 Starting and Disabling Eye Control 4 3 Accessing the Tobii Eye Control Options 4 4 Creating a New Profile 4 5 Selecting Current User Profile 4 6 Deleting a Profile 4 6 Customizing the Interaction 4 7 Customizing the Calibration 4 8 Customizing the Calibration Area NNO OO oF Ol ooo o o o OO 11 12 13 16
15. ad closer to the monitor C H bk WH gt Move his her head farther away from the monitor Move head closer to the monitor Move head to the right The Positioning guide will automatically disappear when the user s positioning is improved in the way that is directed by the guide Some users may not want the Positioning guide to pop up every time their eyes leave optimal positioning To turn off the automatic Positioning guide e Right click on the PC Eve Notifier icon ed in the Notification Area of your Desktop and select Turn off Positioning guide Notification Area 22 Chapter 4 Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual W Do not cover the front of the PCEye in any way with decorations Post Its etc as eye tracking will be compromised 4 1 4 Track Box The Tobii PCEye allows for extensive head movement Once the PCEye Computer is properly calibrated and placed in front of the user no further adjustments are required 50 80cm L I II t a A Vi The Tobii PCEye produces an industry leading sized track box with the approximate dimensions of 40 cm x 30 cm 20 cm 15 7 in x 11 8 in x 7 9 in Width x Height x Depth The Track Box is an invisible box positioned from approximately 50 to 80 cm 19 7 to 31 5 in straight out from a point just above the middle of the monitor screen In order to be tracked properly for functional Eye Tracking the user needs at leas
16. age or Video 30 Chapter A Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual calibration use the T key to toggle between primary and secondary stimulus images 4 8 Customizing the Calibration Area To customize the calibration area follow the steps below Open Tobii Eye Control Options gt Eye Tracking 2 Click the Calibration Area button 3 A blue semi transparent area is displayed on the desktop You can move and resize the blue area to make it fit your preferred calibration area Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 31 Tobii PCEye User s Manual 4 9 Showing Track Status The track status viewer is a window dialog where you can verify that the eye tracker recognizes your eyes and that you are well positioned in front of the device OO a ES Close Open the track status viewer in one of the following ways e Open Tobii Eye Control Options gt Eye Tracking and select the Track status button e Right click hold finger on icon for touch screen right clicking on the Tobii Eye Control Options icon H in the Notification area and select Show track status Notification Area Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual 4 10 Calibrating The calibration can be started in one of the following ways e Open Tobii Eye Control Options gt Eye Tracking and then click the Start Calibration button e Right click hold finger on icon for touch screen right clicking on the To
17. bii Eye Control Options icon amp in the Notification area and select Start Calibration C Wa Aa 4 11 Interrupting Calibration Interrupt the calibration in one of the following ways Press Esc Left click on the screen with the mouse Touch the screen 4 12 Customizing Active Eye Select the eye you want to be tracked by the eye tracker by Opening Tobii Eye Control Options gt Eye Tracking 2 Selecting active eye from the Active Eye dropdown list Note This is done after a calibration is finished Active Eye Selects the eye that will be tracked by the eye tracker Chapter A Using the PCEye 33 Tobii PCEye User s Manual 4 13 Improving Calibration Point s Eye Control Options Connected Current User Profile eem li Functionality to configure eye tracking for the selected profile Calibration Settings Int ti i interaction Calibrate EE Perform a calibration based on the current calibration settings VS need Se Track Status 1 Start Calibration Calibration Area System Settings System Information Calibration Result Left Eye e D amp com D Ca oa Low quality calibration Improve one or more points individually or recalibrate completely to achieve better eye tracking results Medium quality calibration You might be able to achieve better eye tracking results by improving one or more points individually High quality cali
18. bration Modify the current calibration by selecting calibration points in the plots and then either nly bi improve or remove the selected points Points can only be removed one at a time Active Eye Selects the eye that will be tracked by the eye tracker Both x After calibration you may want to improve one or more points There is a color scheme used that will help you to understand the quality of your calibration e Ifthe background color of the Calibration Result is light red you have achieved a relatively low quality calibration You can improve one or more points individually or recalibrate completely to achieve better eye tracking results e Ifthe background color of the Calibration Result is light yellow you have achieved a medium quality calibration You might be able achieve better eye tracking results by improving one or more points individually e Ifthe background color of the Calibration Result is green you have achieved a high quality calibration Be aware that no matter what quality of calibration you have achieved you will be able to select OK or Apply and begin using eye control It is the accuracy and functionality of the eye control that is affected by the quality of the calibration results Try for the best calibration possible 34 Chapter 4 Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual The closer the lines within the calibration point are to a dot in the center of the circle of th
19. ce for any reason harm or damage someone or something due to falling or other Neither Tobii Technology nor any of its representatives will be responsible or liable for any damages or injuries which may arise The mounting of the PCEye is done entirely at the user s own risk 2 2 Emergency Warning AD Be aware that due to the low but possible risk of failure the Tobii PCEye should not be relied upon exclusively as an audio communications or an environmental control device in emergencies as well as in dangerous or otherwise important situations Do not rely on the device for emergency calls or banking transactions We recommend having multiple ways to communicate in emergency situations Banking transactions should only be carried out with a system recommended by and approved according to the standards of your bank 2 3 Intrared Warning AD When activated the Tobii PCEye emits pulsed infrared IR light Certain medical devices are susceptible to disturbance by IR light and or radiation Do not use the PCEye when in the vicinity of such susceptible medical devices as their accuracy or proper functionality could be inhibited 8 Chapter 2 Safety amp Compliances Tobii PCEye User s Manual 2 4 Epilepsy Warning AD Some people with Photosensitive Epilepsy are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life This may happen even if the person has
20. ch has focus To activate the scroll press the icon If the buttons are in the way you can use the 89 icon to hide them Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 39 Tobii PCEye User s Manual When scroll mode is activated you will see a shaded gradient over the window which will be scrolled Core gt Control Panel gt Control Panel Home e Classic View Pen and ee Near eee S eer and Input Devices Goal TELER Programs RealtekHD Regional and Ss Security and Features Audio M Language Cameras Center wll LE Tablet PC Taskbar and Text to Settings Start Menu a e Windows Windows Defender Firewall To scroll look at the top or bottom ofthis gradient area Scroll functionality can be turned off in Tobii Eye Control Options gt Windows Control Settings gt Turn off scroll functionality 40 Chapter 4 Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual D Product Care 5 1 Temperature amp Humidity 5 1 1 General Use The Tobii PCEye is best kept in dry conditions at room temperature The recommended range for temperature and the humidity value for the device is as follows e Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Humidity Max 70 no condensation on the device 5 1 2 Transportation and Storage For transportation and storage the recommended range for temperature and the humidity value for the device is as follows e Temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F e Humidity 20 to 70
21. creen The example is shown above the Simulate activation button 28 Chapter 4 Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual 4 7 Customizing the Calibration Current User Profile Eye Tracking Interaction User Profiles Windows Control Settings System Settings System Information Calibration Settings Functionality to configure the calibration procedure for the selected profile General Background color Calibration points Sound feedback Stimulus Stimulus type Stimulus color Primary stimulus Secondary stimulus Stimulus size Stimulus speed Animate stimuli Medium Medium Keyboard step through Use S key to step and Esc key or Left mouse button touch screen to interrupt calibration When using Image or video calibration use T key to toggle between primary and secondary stimulus To customize the calibration follow the steps below Open Tobii Eye Control Options gt Calibration Settings General 2 Select calibration background by clicking the background color button and select the desired color 3 Specify the number of points you want to calibrate with two five or nine from the Calibration points dropdown list The higher number of points the more accurate the calibration 4 Select if you want to have sound feedback or not from the Sound feedback dropdown list Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 29 Tobii P
22. e Double click on the Tobii Eye Control Options icon amp in the Notification area or on the shortcut H on the Desktop if one has been made 24 Chapter 4 Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual e Right click hold finger on icon for touch screen right clicking on the Tobii Eye Control Options icon H in the Notification area and then click Settings In the list to the left in Tobii Eye Control Options select which option you want to change In the list to the right the available options will be revealed Click OK to save changes This will also close Tobii Eye Control Options closes Click Cancel to cancel the changes This will also close Tobii Eye Control Options Click Apply to save changes Tobii Eye Control Options will remain open Eye Control Options Connected Current User Profile g Functionality to configure eye tracking for the selected profile Calibration Settings Interaction Calibrate User Profiles Perform a calibration based on the current calibration settings Windows Control Settings Track Status Start Calibration Calibration Area System Settings System Information Calibration Result Left Eye Right Eye x Ka Q AM te O w AD e e oll e Low quality calibration Improve one or more points individually or recalibrate completely to achieve better eye tracking results Medium quality calibration You might be able to achieve better eye tracking
23. e calibration point the better the calibration is of that point You can choose the points to be improved and calibrate only those points again Improve one or more calibration points by Opening Tobii Eye Control Options gt Eye Tracking 2 Under Calibration Result marking the point s you want to improve 3 Clicking Improve Point s and a calibration for the selected point s will start 4 14 Removing Calibration Point s If there is a calibration point that is consistently bad after calibration the green lines are scattered all around and outside the circle of the calibration point you can remove that point completely from the calibration this may improve the calibration of the other points Be aware that if you remove a point that area of the screen will be uncalibrated and eye tracking will not function properly there Remove one or more calibration points by Opening Tobii Eye Control Options gt Eye Tracking 2 Under Calibration Result marking the point s you want to remove 3 Clicking Remove Point s Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 35 Tobii PCEye User s Manual 4 15 Customizing the Windows Control Eye Control Options Connected Current User Profile Eye Tracking Windows Control Settings ji li R Functionality to configure the behavior of the windows control for the selected profile Calibration Settings e Mouse control speed User Profiles Slow g Fast Windows Contror Settings Mose Spent 70
24. e control to operate your personal computer with precision regardless of glasses contact lenses eye color or light conditions Simply it enables you to control your computer with your eyes By looking at the screen you control the mouse pointer and click by blinking dwelling staring at the screen for a certain length of time or using a Switch When used in combination with communications software the PCEye allows Assistive and Alternative Communication AAC users the ability to achieve their full potential through eye control Using the eye control offered by the PCEye a user can communicate via text or symbols to generate synthesized computer voice or digitized recorded voice speech for face to face communication A user also has the option of communication through e mail text messages and chat and has the freedom and flexibility to write and edit documents surf the Internet or play music and games If used in conjunction with communications software and an environmental control unit users can also use the PCEye s eye control to control a TV DVD and other household appliances via IR remote control When used in conjunction with communications software the PCEye device is not intended as sole communication means for a user but as a complementary communication solution Low tech and no tech Assistive and Alternative Communication AAC solutions used as additional methods are recommended as best practice for any person utilizing a
25. es please visit the Tobii community www mytobiicommunity com and the Tobii website www tobii com in the Augmentative and Alternative Communication section Chapter 1 Introduction Tobii PCEye User s Manual 1 4 Warranty Please read this User s Manual carefully before using the device The warranty is only valid if the device is used according to the User s Manual and the warranty seal is not broken Disassembling the PCEye device will void the warranty 1 0 Third Party Accessories The use of Third Party products and accessories is at the user s own risk and the functioning of those products together with the Tobii PCEye is the responsibility of and at the risk of the Third Party Manufacturer Chapter 2 Safety amp Compliances f Tobii PCEye User s Manual 2 Safety The Tobii PCEye has been tested and approved as compliant to all the Specifications and Standards listed in the 6 2 Appendix B Compliance Information section of this manual and in the 6 3 Appendix C Technical Specifications section including but not limited to the Medical Device Standard Class 1 Type B Nevertheless in order to ensure safe operation of your Tobii PCEye device there are a few safety warnings to bear in mind 2 1 Mounting Warning AD The PCEye devices should be mounted according to instructions for approved mounts or mounting brackets see 3 Getting Started gt 3 2 Mounting the PCEye to your PC Monitor However should the devi
26. h the mounting of your Tobii PCEye eye tracker to the primary monitor When you start your computer the next time a configuration guide will open automatically to help you get started with your Tobii PCEye tobii A Eject the CD and power off your computer by selecting Shut down on the Finalize page of the Installation Guide 3 3 Mounting the PCEye to your PC Monitor To mount the PCEye properly to your PC Monitor follow the instructions in the Mounting Video in the Installation Guide also present in the Configuration Guide and use the included Tobii PCEye Mounting Guide AD The Mounting Bracket is only compatible with flat screen monitors that have a free VESA mounting system 10cm 3 94 in x 10cm 3 94 in free mounting holes AN Be sure that the VESA mounting system does not cover the fan of the screen onto which it is being mounted If the fan is covered the screen could overheat causing a increased risk for fire and burns Use a monitor with a fan that is not covered by the VESA mount Chapter 3 Getting Started 13 Tobii PCEye User s Manual Free VESA Jf NOT Free VESA e Follow the instructions in the included PCEye Mounting Guide as well as remember the instructions from the Mounting Video in the Installation Guide to assist you in the proper mounting of your PCEye Mounting Bracket and PCEye to your computer Tobii PCEye Mounting Guide Tobii PCEye Mounting Guide
27. high tech AAC device Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Tobii PCEye User s Manual Ad 6 1 2 Package Contents The items below are included with your PCEye package e A Tobii PCEye e A Tobii PCEye Carrying Case e A Tobii PCEye Mounting Bracket e A Power Adapter e A Micro USB Cable e A Torx 20 Key Screwdriver e 6 Torx Screws 4 M4 flat head and 2 M4 regular e An Installation CD Tobii Eye Control Suite Tobii PCEye Installation Guide Tobii PCEye Configuration Guide Tobii Communicator Trial Version Wizkeys onscreen keyboard e This Tobii PCEye User s Manual e A Tobii PCEye Mounting Guide e Alternative Mounting Kit for resessed VESA screw holes on the monitor A long M4 flat head Torx screws 4spacers Only use the items included in the PCEye package those described in the product documentation and other approved Tobii Accessories in conjunction with the Tobii PCEye 1 3 Customer Support For support please contact your local representative or Support at Tobii In order to receive assistance as quickly as possible make sure you have access to your PCEye device and if possible an Internet connection You should also be able to supply the serial number of the device which you find on the back of the device or in the System Information section of Tobii Eye Control Options see the System Information section in the Appendices chapter For further product information and other support resourc
28. ld or office waste Follow your local regulations for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment 42 Chapter 5 Product Care Tobii PCEye User s Manual 6 Appendices 6 1 Appendix A System Information To view the version and model of the device Open the Tobii Eye Control Options 2 Select System Information Please have this information available if you have problems with the device and need to contact Customer Support By clicking Copy all information you can paste the information into a document such as Notepad or WordPad or directly into an e mail 6 2 Appendix B Compliance Intormation The Tobii PCEye device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation The PCEye device may emit electromagnetic waves which can cause harmful interference to radio communications especially if the device is not installed and used in accordance with this User s Manual If you experience interference in your radio or television communications shut the PCEye device down by disconnecting it from your PC If the interference persists after restarting the device try one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an
29. nd 8 kV air discharges EN 61 000 4 2 1995 The EUT operated without any degradation during the A1 A test The EUT complies with the performance criteria Radiated Electromagnetic Test level 3 V m with 80 AM 1 kHz Fields in the Frequency The EUT operated without any degradation during the Range 80 2500 MHz test EN 61 000 4 3 2006 The EUT complies with the performance criteria deiere bedeite eeler E EUT E parts sensible to a magnetic field The Ger 000 4 8 1993 product is deemed to comply with the standard without PS testing Chapter Appendices 47 Tobii PCEye User s Manual Under test specifications specified in 6 2 1 10 EN 60 601 1 2 2007 the Tobii PCEye shall not e Exhibit component failure e Reset unintentionally to factory defaults e Emit false alarms e Initiate any unintended operation even if accompanied by alarm With regard to the test specifications specified in 6 2 1 10 EN 60 601 1 2 2007 the cessation or interruption of any intended operation even if accompanied by an alarm is allowed in the Tobii PCEye due to it not performing any safety critical operations Also with regard to the test specifications specified in 6 2 1 10 EN 60 601 I 2 2007 errors of a displayed numerical value sufficiently large to affect diagnosis or treatment is not applicable for the Tobii PCEye 6 3 Appendix C Technical Specifications Tobii PCEye 19 7 31 5 in Working distance o
30. no condensation on the device The Tobii PCEye is not waterproof or water resistant The device should not be kept in excessively humid damp or otherwise wet conditions Do not submerge the device in water or in any other liquid Be careful not to allow liquids to be spilled upon the device 5 1 Cleaning Before cleaning the PCEye device shut down the computer to which it is attached and unplug all cables Use a soft slightly damp lint free cloth Avoid getting moisture in openings on the device Don t use window cleaners household cleaners aerosol sprays solvents alcohol ammonia or abrasives to clean the device It is recommended that the device be cleaned monthly Chapter5 Product Care 41 Tobii PCEye User s Manual 5 2 Transporting the PCEye Disconnect all the cables and use the included carrying case When you transport the device for repair shipment or traveling use the original casing and packaging materials Alf you have attached the PCEye to a screen using the Mounting Bracket do not carry the connected devices by solely gripping the PCEye or the Mounting Bracket The VESA mount attachment points may not hold the weight of the computer monitor and the devices could break apart and fall or topple and fall because of misbalanced weight causing permanent damage to both Tobii Technology will not be held liable for the resulting damage 5 3 Disposing of the PCEye Do not dispose of the PCEye in general househo
31. olled by and can be accessed from Tobii Eye Control Options see Chap 4 Using the PCEye gt 4 2 Starting and Disabling Eye Control to 4 21 Scrolling with Windows Control for information about Tobii Eye Control Options 18 Chapter A Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual 4 Using the PCEye 4 1 Positioning The mounted PCEye Module attached to its stand and to your device is designed to work optimally when it is parallel to the user s eyes at a distance from about 50 to 80 cm 19 7 to 31 5 in This means that for those users leaning sideways or those lying down the PCEye with its stand and computer device also needs to be tilted in order to keep the users eyes parallel to the screen and at the optimal distance Make sure the user is placed comfortably in relation to the optimal positioning of and distance from the unit Be aware also that the user s comfort as well as the Eye Tracking performance will be enhanced if the sun is not shining directly on the screen or into the user s eyes W Some people may experience a certain amount of fatigue due to intentional eye focusing and hard concentration or even a dryness of the eyes due to less frequent blinking when first getting used to eye tracking If you are experiencing fatigue or dry eyes start off slowly and limit the length of your eye tracking sessions to your comfort level Remoisturizing eye drops can be helpful to combat dryness 4 1 1 Screen Size and
32. ptimal 50 80 cm Track Box for Eye Head Movement 15 7 x 11 8 x 7 9 in Width Height Depth 40 x 30 x 20 cm 11 8 in s Head movement speed optimal 30 cm s Gaze Data rate 30 Hz Accuracy gaze estimation 0 8 degrees 12 3 oz Weight 350 g Size Length Height Depth 250 x 53 x 50 mm Works with Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7 CPU 1GHz 2 cores RAM 2GB GPU 60 MB video RAM pixel shader version 2 0 or higher Medical Device Standard Class 1 Type B Compliances RoHS Compliant Class B Digital Device FCC Part 15 System Requirements 48 Chapter 6 Appendices tobii www tobii com SWEDEN GERMANY USA JAPAN Phone 46 8 522 950 20 Phone 49 69 24 75 03 4 28 Toll Free 1 800 793 9227 Phone 81 3 5793 3316 Phone 1 781 461 8200 support tobiil com support tobiil com techsupport tobiiATI com support jp tobii com Support hours 8 am 6 pm Support hours 8 am 6 pm Between July August 9am 5pm Between July August 9 am 5pm Support hours 9am 9pm Support hours 9 am 5 30 pm Central European Time GMT 1 Central European Time GMT 1 US Eastern Starndard Time GMT 6 Japan Standard Time GMT 9
33. rce to an outlet and the USB connector to your computer restart your computer e After your computer reboots the PC Eve Configuration Guide will open automatically If you don t plan use your PCEye as a portable eye tracking unit and move it between different computers with the appropriate Mounting Bracket you can affix the PCEye to the Mounting Bracket with the 2 included M4 regular head Torx screws for better stability see image Chapter 3 Getting Started Je Tobii PCEye User s Manual 3 4 The Tobii PCEye Configuration Guide Upon restarting your computer after running the Tobii PCEye Installation Guide mounting the Mounting Bracket and PCEye to your computer and connecting the power and USB cables the Tobii PCEye Configuration Guide will automatically open Configuration Guide Start Setup Screen Calibration Settings Registration Finished PCEye Configuration Guide This configuration guide will help you get started with Tobii PCEye eye control Click the Next button to proceed to the next step If you want to change something in a previous step click the Back button You may exit the configuration guide at any time by clicking the Close button Lennon Leet The Configuration Guide will help you to get started using Eye Control on your computer It will assist you in the areas of e Monitor choice and screen size e Eye Tracker positioning e Mounting review video e E
34. stall the necessary software and drivers from the included CD mount the Tobii PCEye module to its Mounting Bracket and attach it properly to your device AD Works with PC computers running on a Windows operating system ONLY Windows XP and later Meant for Desktop PC use with an external monitor If you use a Laptop the PCEye will only function properly if you use the Laptop as a stationary computer with an external Monitor Be aware that there is no virus protection included with the PCEye Software Be sure to have proper virus protection installed on your computer to safeguard against malfunctions AD Install the software FIRST before connecting the PCEye eye tracker to your computer 10 Chapter 3 Getting Started Tobii PCEye User s Manual 3 1 Device Parts Ports amp Connectors Power Adapter USB to Micro PCEye Front USB Cable Power Adapter Input Micro USB Input IR Camera Cover Mounting Bracket PCEye Back SS Screw Holes for Mounting Fixation Magnetic Mounting Points Screw Holes for Mounting Fixation Cable Holder Magnetic Mounting Stabilizer Chapter 3 Getting Started 11 Tobii PCEye User s Manual 3 2 The Tobii PCEye Installation Guide The Tobii PC Eye Installation Guide is will help you to get started using eye control with your computer It will guide you through the installation of the necessary software for the PC E
35. t check box if you want Windows Control to auto start when the Tobii Eye Control Suite starts Turn off scroll functionality e Checkthe Turn off scroll functionality check box if you do not want eye controlled scrolling to be active Custom cursors Custom cursors is a feature that turns the regular mouse cursor into a number of different cursors when using Windows Control The different cursors visually represent the type of mouse click for eye control that you have chosen from the Windows Control Menu for the definitions of the Windows Control Menu symbols see Clicking with Windows Control Magnifying with Windows Control and Selecting Windows Control Functions or R cursor type bad move cursor no clicking cursor type ID single left click cursor type ie single right click cursor type bes double left click cursor type ea double right click or WK cursor types a drag and Si drop or Rs cursor type S no movement Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 37 Tobii PCEye User s Manual Check the Custom cursors check box to activate custom cursors for Windows Control 4 16 Placing the Windows Control Menu The menu can be placed anywhere on the desktop or docked along the edge of the screen You dock the Windows Control Menu by dragging it to the edge of the screen You can also do this by pressing and dragging the Move icon When the menu is
36. t one eye in the track box at all times Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 23 Tobii PCEye User s Manual 4 2 Starting and Disabling Eye Control To start the Windows Control right click on the Tobii Eye Control Options icon in the Notification area and select Enable Windows Control Notification Area Or Select the Tobii Windows Control shortcut icon ae from your desktop This will immediately start Windows Control To disable Windows Control right click on the Tobii Eye Control Options icon BI in the Notification area and select Disable Windows Control You can also start the Windows Control Menu from Tobii Communicator or an alternative communication software which has implemented the functions provided by the Tobii Eye Control SDK In Tobii Communicator and in some other alternate communications software eye control will start tracking immediately upon the opening of the software if an Eye Tracker is connected and the proper eye control software is present 4 3 Accessing the Tobii Eye Control Options To enable eye control in the Windows environment Windows Control activate Tobii Eye Control Options Tobii Eye Control Options is a program for quick and easy access to control functions such as track status calibration and common settings You start Tobii Eye Control Options in one of the following ways e Goto Start menu gt All Programs gt Tobii gt Tobii Eye Control Suite gt Tobii Eye Control Options
37. th the following symbol Dei 46 Chapter 6 Appendices Tobii PCEye User s Manual NOTE At 80MHz and 800MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflected from structures objects and people Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the location in which the PCEye is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above the PCEye should be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal performance is observed additional measures may be necessary such as reorienting or relocating the PCEye gt Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz field strengths should be less than 3 V m Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity Following is the description and manufacturer s declaration of electromagnetic immunity for the Tobii PCEye Electromagnetic Immunity Operative and Immunity test Compliance Description Test level 2 4 and 6kV contact discharges and Electrostatic Discharge 2 4 a
38. ure the physical screen size of your computer The numbers of the measured lines from the triangle will be extrapolated into the size of the physical screen by the software Chapter 4 Using the PCEye 17 Tobii PCEye User s Manual Configuration Guide Track Status e Use the track status viewer to verify that the eye tracker recognizes your eyes and to help determine the optimal distance height and horizontal positioning for eye tracking When you are positioned correctly Screen press Calibrate to perform an individual calibration Follow the stimuli on the screen with your gaze during the calibration Calibration The two dots the user s eyes should be in the middle of the track status viewer ettings gt The white bar in the multicolored distance KS he meter measuring the user s distance from the eye tracker should hover near center within the een when the optimal distance from the eye Registr ation tracker is reached UE See the reference image tobii On the Calibration page you must calibrate before being moving on to the next page Follow the instructions and select Calibrate Without calibration you will be unable to finish the Configuration Guide and eye control will not work properly on your computer e Select Finish on the final page of the Configuration Guide and your settings and configurations will be saved for future use All future settings profile control and calibrations will be contr
39. ye provide Licensing information and show a quick video animation concerning the mounting of your PCEye to your computer I Insert the included CD into your computer s CD DVD Disk Drive The Installation Guide will open automatically Installation Guide Welcome f License Mounting Finalize Welcome to the Tobii PCEye Installation Guide This program will guide your through the software installation of the Tobii PCEye eye tracker Click the Next button to proceed to the next step When the installation guide is finished you should mount the Tobii PCEye eye tracker to your monitor Tobii Illustrations and specifications do not necessarily apply to products and services offered in each local market Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ef EELER 2 Follow the instruction within the Installation Guide selecting Next to proceed Once the Installation Guide is finished you will need to power off your computer to mount the PCEye s mounting bracket to your monitor the PCEye to the Mounting Bracket and to connect the cables between the PCEye and your computer 12 Chapter 3 Getting Started Tobii PCEye User s Manual Installation Guide Welcome License Mounting Finalize Your Computer will shut down Eject the CD and shut down Read the included Mounting Leaflet to assist wit
40. ye 27 Tobii PCEye User s Manual Scope Select how the interactions setting should be reflected e Click Default settings of the currently selected user profile if you want to apply the new settings to the whole user profile and not only to a particular application e Click Application specific settings of the currently selected user profile if you want to apply the new settings to a specific application of a user profile Then select application in the Application drop down list Method 3 Select the activation method from the Activation method drop down list There are three methods available each with different activation times e Dwell Adjust the dwell time by moving the Dwell time slider e Switch Adjust the minimum time for a click duration and the minimum time between clicks by moving the respective slider e Blink Adjust the minimum and maximum duration for a blink by moving the respective slider Visual Feedback Select the symbol for visual feedback from the Dwell feedback type drop down list Select the color of the feedback symbol in the Feedback color drop down list Specify the dot size and opacity of the feedback symbol by moving the respective slider Select the Show visible outline around the activated region checkbox to see a dashed line around the activated area in all instances of eye control selection Select Simulate activation if you want to see how the activation method will appear on the s
41. ye Tracking calibration e Settings s Tobii User Experience and VIP User registration Follow the instructions on each page of the Configuration Guide select Next to move to the next page of the Guide 16 Chapter 4 Using the PCEye Tobii PCEye User s Manual Pay particular attention to the Screen page and the Calibration page of the Configuration Guide In both cases you must complete the information or tasks requested of you before you are able to select Next Configuration Guide Start Measure the Blue Triangle Displayed Below oe Use the included ruler to measure the triangle below as accurately as possible and enter the lengths of the sides in centimeters or inches into the input fields The triangle does NOT represent any real object Screen measure the triangle drawn below Calibration For centimeters measure to the nearest we decimal the nearest millimeter using as the decimal separator e g 8 7 z ji For inches measure to the nearest fractional 16th Settings e g 3 716 The screen size must be calculated before you can continue to the next step Registration Unit ee Centimeters cm Finished Inches in 17 2 cm Calculated screen size Width 40 8cm Height 30 6 cm ef tobii On the Screen page be sure to measure the actual blue lines making up the triangle on the screen with the included ruler and fill in their numbers in the spaces provided DO NOT attempt to meas
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search