Eye-Com Corporation

Eye Tracking Basics: Anatomy of the Eye

mfox — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:28:37 +0000

Developing an eye tracking algorithm that can pinpoint the location of a person’s gaze is not a simple task. To begin to tackle this challenge, an in-depth understanding of the eye’s anatomy is essential. Eye-Com Corporation’s developers have become experts on the physiology of the eye and vision system. [...]

Top 5 Uses for Eye Tracking Technology

mfox — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:21:06 +0000

The human eye is a complex organ with various functions, behaviors, and movement patterns. We are very dependent on our eyes for acquiring details about our surroundings and taking in constant information and stimuli to be processed by our brains. Eye tracking technology can be applied in countless ways to harness the power of visual [...]

Comparing Bright and Dark Pupil Tracking Techniques

mfox — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:09:34 +0000

There is extensive research being done around the world on eye tracking technology. Eye tracking, regardless of the method used, is essentially detecting the rotation of the eye using the pupil as a reference point to determine where a person is looking. There is a variety of techniques being developed and tested, and so far [...]

Head Tracking with the Eye-Com EC7T™

mfox — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:49:42 +0000

As can be presumed from our name, the focus of Eye-Com Corporation’s research and development is centered on eye-based communication, which we accomplish through advanced eye tracking technology. However, one of the most robust features of the Eye-Com EC7T™ eye tracking system is actually its incorporated head tracking functionality. This feature is not only capable [...]

Eye-Com Corporation Developing an Eye Controlled Wheelchair

mfox — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:24:59 +0000

The American Community Survey in 2006 reported that about 41.3 million people, or 15.1% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population 5 years and over in the United States, reported a disability. That is a significant portion of the population that could benefit from advances in assistive technology. The definition of assistive technology, according to the Assistive [...]

Eye-Com News Update

mfox — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:07:47 +0000

Eye-Com Corporation Relocates With our team growing as rapidly as it has, we were bursting at the seams. After adding 9 new employees in the past 6 months, it was time for Eye-Com Corporation to relocate to a larger facility. The new location is still in Reno, Nevada at 300 E. Second St. Suite 1405. The [...]

Why is Our Eye Tracker Wearable?

mfox — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:20:45 +0000

There are typically two main types of eye tracking devices: wearable devices and monitor embedded devices. The EC7T™, designed and developed by Eye-Com Corporation, is an integrated, wearable eye tracking and head tracking platform that uses microcameras to monitor pupil activity and head movement.So why did Eye-Com choose a wearable system design over a monitor [...]

Eye-Com Research Validates PERCLOS for Drowsiness Detection: Part 5

mfox — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:00:57 +0000

This is the final in a series of five posts detailing the research conducted by Eye-Com Corporation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Part 5: Conclusions of the PERCLOS Validation Study Future Development of More Advanced Drowsiness and Fatigue Detection Systems The data obtained during this study is invaluable to [...]

Eye-Com Research Validates PERCLOS for Drowsiness Detection: Part 4

mfox — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:44 +0000

This is the fourth in a series of five posts detailing the research conducted by Eye-Com Corporation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Part 4: The Eye-Com PERCLOS Validation Study Eye-Com Corporation uses the EC-6 to Further Validate PERCLOS as a Metric for Drowsiness and Fatigue Detection With the EC-6 [...]

Eye-Com Research Validates PERCLOS for Drowsiness Detection: Part 3

mfox — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:00:14 +0000

This is the third in a series of five posts detailing the research conducted by Eye-Com Corporation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Part 3: The Eye-Com Biosensor, Communicator and Controller (EC6) The EC6 Measures PERCLOS to Detect Driver Drowsiness The EC6 device is worn as an eyeglass-style, wrap-around [...]