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Tobii Unveils Ultraportable Computer-Access Peripheral, Bringing Gaze Interaction to Standard Laptops and Computers
The Tobii PCEye Go and PCEye Pro are peripheral eye trackers that connect to standard laptops and desktop computers through a single USB connection, allowing users to navigate and control the computer with only the movement of their eyes.
The PCEye provides users who suffer from Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), stroke, MND, spinal cord injuries, Rett syndrome or cerebral palsy access to the full suite of computer applications. With the PCEye, users can surf the Web; play games; use environmental controls; connect with friends via email, Skype and social networks; and even work with spreadsheets and create documents.
“With the PCEye and Gaze Interaction, individuals with disabilities are no longer confined to a controlled computer environment; instead, they can enjoy the full freedom and access of a standard PC,” said Oscar Werner, executive vice president of assistive technology at Tobii. “We give individuals new ways to connect with others, make their voices heard, stay informed, and live more fulfilled, independent lives. We even give them the opportunity to continue employment.”
Extremely
portable
The PCEye comes in two sizes. The smaller Tobii PCEye Go is primarily meant for
laptop use and smaller desktop screens. The larger PCEye Pro is optimized for
those working with bigger screens.
Both easily attach to and detach from the desktop or laptop using magnetic mounting plates and a USB connection. This makes it easy to take the PCEye along at all times: to school, to work and back home.
Relaxed and
almost pixel-precise computer access
The PCEye comes with the Tobii Gaze Selection software, which makes it easy to
control the computer and significantly reduces the risk of unwanted clicks,
giving the user more relaxed, almost pixel-precise computer access. To write
texts, messages or URLs, users can use the on-screen keyboard that is built
into Gaze Selection or any of the keyboards that come with the optional Tobii
Communicator.
Availability
The PCEye Go is currently available for purchase. The Tobii PCEye Pro will be available later in 2013.
Additional
Resources
To learn more about Tobii PCEye Go and Pro, please
visit www.tobii.com/pceye, contact sales@tobiiati.com or call 1-800-793-9227.
Click here to see Tobii assistive technology devices in action.
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Topics
- Data, Telecom, IT
Categories
- tobii
- gaze interaction
- aac
- assistive technology solutions
- eye tracker
- eye tracking
Tobii Technology is the global market leader in eye tracking and gaze interaction. Our products are widely used within scientific research and in commercial market research and usability studies, as well as by people with disabilities as a means to communicate and to access and control their computers. Today Tobii contributes with a wide range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products. www.tobii.com
About Tobii ATI
Tobii
Assistive Technology Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tobii Technology. For
nearly two decades, Tobii ATI has been helping men, women and children with
disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), muscular
dystrophy and spinal cord injury lead fuller, richer lives. Through its total
commitment to serving its customers — individuals, families, doctors,
therapists, schools and rehabilitation centers — Tobii ATI has developed a
reputation as an innovative and caring industry thought leader that continues
to push the boundaries of what’s possible to deliver the most advanced,
effective and empowering communications tools available for a wide array of
disabled communities through award-winning eye-tracking and gaze-controlled
hardware and software. Tobii is the global leader in eye-tracking and gaze
interaction. For more information, please visit www.tobiiati.com.