Applications

A Practical Guide to Visual Tracking

Are you new to the world of visual tracking? Would you like to strengthen your knowledge on the subject? “Eye Tracking the User Experience” by Aga Bojko is an invaluable reference book that we highly recommend. This book is a practical guide that will benefit anyone wanting to learn how to conduct eye-tracking studies to… read more

Focalpoint Platform Game using Gazepoint GP3

At Gazepoint we are always keen to feature innovative uses of eye-tracking systems, especially applications using the GP3! Over the past 8 months a student team in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia has been hard at work developing an innovative new video game which uses the player’s eye-gaze information as… read more

Gazepoint works with Microsoft Surface Pro 2

We just received our Microsoft Surface Pro 2 test unit and are pleased to report that it works well with Gazepoint Analysis and Gazepoint Communication. With it’s sleek and compact form factor, long battery life and powerful processor, it’s the perfect hardware for AAC applications when paired with Gazepoint Communication. Stay tuned for more info on… read more

The art of eye tracking – SAIC

We are excited to feature a recent project developed using the new GP3 eye tracker. Students from the SAIC School of the Art Institute of Chicago put together a fascinating exhibit about self perception entitled “Me, My#selfie, & Eye”. The installation allows visitors to take a “selfie”, or a picture of themselves, and then allows… read more

Gazepoint GP3 Gaze Fixation Map

Backed by popular demand, we’ve posted a short demo video created with the Gazepoint GP3 eye tracker and our analysis software (included with GP3). The software tracks user gaze fixation and displays the fixation position and duration (in seconds) for a short period of time. In the demo the display duration is set to 2… read more

Gazepoint Eyeblade Developer Demo

In the video below we demonstrate a simple application that allows eye-tracking to control the cursor in the Fruit Ninja video game by Half Brick. The demo system uses 3 pieces of sofware: Gazepoint: The gaze-tracking software that comes included with the GP3 – it processes the eye images, computes the gaze point, and runs… read more

Eye-tracking for those who need it most

Eye tracking systems are amazing tools for assistive communication. Disabilities such as ALS, MS, locked-in syndrome quadriplegia, and even repetitive strain injuries can significantly impair a person’s ability to communicate. I really can’t even imagine what it would be like, communication is so fundamental to our everyday lives. Back when I was completing my PhD,… read more