Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore User Manual
Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore
User’s Manual
User’s manual Tobii Dynavox PCEye Explore
Version 1.0
01/2015
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The PCEye Explore is protected by the following U.S. Patents:
• 7.572.008
• 6.659.611
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Explanation of Admonitions......... . . ................... . . .................... . ..................... . ..................... . . ....4
1.2 Symbols and Markings ........ . .................... . . .................... . . ..................... . ..................... . ...........4
1.3 Intended Use ......... . ..................... . . .................... . . ................... . . .................... . .................... . . ..4
1.4 Package Contents................. . . .................... . . .................... . . ..................... . ..................... . . ......5
2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Mounting Warning................. . ..................... . .................... . . .................... . .................... . . .........6
2.2 Epilepsy Warning ..... . . ..................... . ..................... . . .................... . . ................... . . ....................6
2.3 Infrared Warning .................... . . ..................... . ..................... . ..................... . . .................... . ......6
2.4 Magnetic Field Warning ......... . . .................... . .................... . . .................... . . .................... . . ........6
2.5 Child Safety......... . .................... . . ................... . . ..................... . ..................... . . ..................... . ...6
2.6 Do not Open the PCEye Explore .... . . .................... . . ................... . . .................... . .................... . . ..6
3 Getting Started with PCEye Explore............................................................................................... 7
3.1 Installing, Running and Updating PCEye Explore .... . . ................... . . .................... . .................... . . ..7
3.1.1 Requirements .. . .................... . ..................... . ..................... . . .................... . . ..............7
3.1.2 Installing PCEye Explore . . .................... . . .................... . . ..................... . ..................... .7
3.1.3 Running the Gaze Point Software... . .................... . . .................... . ..................... . .........7
3.1.4 Updating the Gaze Point software and the PCEye Explore Firmware ............. . . ...............7
4 First Start Up of PCEye Explore...................................................................................................... 8
5 Using PCEye Explore ..................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Positioning the User..... . . .................... . . ..................... . ..................... . . .................... . . ................9
5.1.1 Track Box.................... . ..................... . . .................... . . .................... . .................... . . ..9
5.2 Using Tobii Dynavox Gaze Point ......... . . .................... . .................... . . .................... . . .................10
6 Gaze Point Settings ..................................................................................................................... 12
7 Eye Tracker Settings .................................................................................................................... 13
7.1 Eye Tracker ......... . ..................... . . ..................... . ..................... . ..................... . .................... . .13
7.1.1 User Profile ...... . . ..................... . ..................... . .................... . . .................... . ...........13
7.1.2 Display Configuration ............ . . .................... . . ..................... . ..................... . . ...........17
7.1.3 Eye Detection Indicator................. . ..................... . . .................... . . ..................... . .....17
7.2 About .. . . .................... . .................... . . ..................... . ..................... . ..................... . . ...............18
Appendix A Support and Warranty ................................................................................................... 19
A1 Customer Support..... . . ..................... . ..................... . .................... . . ................... . . ..................19
A2 Warranty ......... . . ................... . . ..................... . ..................... . . .................... . . ..................... . ....19
Appendix B Compliance Information................................................................................................. 20
B1 FCC Statement................... . ..................... . . .................... . . ..................... . .................... . . .......20
B2 Industry Canada Statement ........... . ..................... . . ................... . . .................... . .................... . .20
B3 CE Statement ......... . . .................... . . ..................... . ..................... . . .................... . . ..................20
B4 Standards .... . . ..................... . ..................... . . .................... . . .................... . .................... . . .......20
Appendix C Disposing of the PCEye Explore .................................................................................... 22
Appendix D Technical Specifications................................................................................................ 23
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a PCEye Explore device from Tobii Dynavox!
To ensure the optimal performance of this product, please take the time to read this manual carefully.
1.1 Explanation of Admonitions
In this manual we use three (3) levels of admonitions as follows:
Is used for notifying the user of something important or of something that needs special attention.
Is used to inform of something that could cause harm to, or malfunction of, the equipment.
Is used to inform of something where there could conceivably be a risk of harm to the user if the Warning is ignored.
1.2 Symbols and Markings
This appendix provides information about the symbols that are used on the PCEye Explore, its parts, accessories or packaging.
Symbol or Markings Description
Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements
Dispose of in accordance with your country's requirements.
CE is the abbreviation of the European Communities and this
mark tells customs officials in the European Union that the
product complies with one or more of the EC Directives
This mark is a certification mark employed on electronic
products manufactured or sold in the United States which
certifies that the electromagnetic interference from the device is under limits approved by the Federal Communications
Commission.
IC is the abbreviation of the Industry Canada and this mark
tells customs officials in Canada that the product complies
with one or more of the Canadian standards.
1.3 Intended Use
The PCEye Explore is an entry level, peripheral Eye tracker that opens up the wonderful world of Gaze Interaction to everyone.
With the PCEye Explore, young or inexperienced users get a simple, fun and no-fail way to learn how to use Eye tracking and
Gaze Interaction, while at the same time preparing them for AAC communication.
The PCEye Explore fits snuggly on your laptop or docks under retail computer screens
The PCEye Explore is intended to be used in an indoor environment.
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For more information about Screen Sizes, see Appendix D Technical Specifications.
Figure 1.1 PCEye Explore
Do not cover the front of the PCEye Explore in any way (with decorations, Post-Its, etc.) as Gaze Interaction will be
compromised.
Using an antivirus program is strongly recommended.
1.4 Package Contents
• PCEye Explore
• USB 3.0 Cable
• Magnetic Mounting Plate (2 pcs) for PCEye Explore
• Mounting Instruction
• Cleaning Wipe
Only use the items included in the PCEye Explore package, those described in the product documentation and other
approved Tobii Dynavox Accessories in conjunction with the PCEye Explore.
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2 Safety
2.1 Mounting Warning
The PCEye Explore should be mounted according to MANUFACTURER instructions of approved mounts.
Tobii Dynavox or its agents are not liable for damage or injuries to a person or its property due to a PCEye Explore falling from a mounted configuration. The mounting of a PCEye Explore is done entirely at the user’s own risk.
The double sided tape supplied with the adhesive Magnetic Mounting Plates is designed to permanently attach the
bracket to the monitor/laptop. Attempting to remove the bracket after attaching it using the supplied tape can result in
damage both to the monitor/laptop and the bracket.
Do not lick the tape or place any part of the tape or Magnetic Mounting Plate in one's mouth.
Do not mount the PCEye Explore on monitors positioned above the head or face of a users unless using a dedicated
"fixed mounting" solution.
2.2 Epilepsy Warning
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 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.
2.3 Infrared Warning
When activated, the PCEye Explore emits pulsed infrared (IR) light. Certain medical devices are susceptible to disturbance by IR light and/or radiation. Do not use the PCEye Explore when in the vicinity of such susceptible medical
devices as their accuracy or proper functionality could be inhibited.
2.4 Magnetic Field Warning
The PCEye Explore Magnetic Mounting contains magnets. Magnetic fields may interfere with the function of cardiac
pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. As a general rule, maintain a minimum distance of 6 inches
(15 centimeters) between any item with magnets and your heart device.
2.5 Child Safety
The PCEye Explore 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.
2.6 Do not Open the PCEye Explore
Non-compliance will result in loss of Warranty! There are no user serviceable components inside. Contact
Tobii Dynavox Support if your PCEye Explore is not working properly.
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3 Getting Started with PCEye Explore
3.1 Installing, Running and Updating PCEye Explore
3.1.1 Requirements
For PCEye Explore we recommend the following minimum system requirements:
• USB 3.0 or higher
• Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
• 2.4 GHz quad core Intel i5 or i7
• 8 GB RAM memory
• Graphics 60MB VRAM
• Pixel shader 2.0 or higher
• 150 MB free disk space for the installation of the PCEye Explore software
• .NET 4.5 must be installed on the device
3.1.2 Installing PCEye Explore
1. Go to http://www.TobiiDynavox.com/explore/dl/ and download the Gaze Point software.
2. Install the Gaze Point.
3. Follow the directions on the screen.
3.1.3 Running the Gaze Point Software
To start the Gaze Point software:
• Double-click on the Gaze Point shortcut on the desktop,
.
or
1. Select Start Menu > All programs > Tobii Dynavox > Gaze Point
2. Select the Gaze Point
icon.
3.1.4 Updating the Gaze Point software and the PCEye Explore Firmware
Tobii Dynavox regularly releases updated versions of the Gaze Point software.
During the installation of the Gaze Point software, the Update Notifier software will be installed on the device. The
Update Notifier will, if the device is connected to the Internet, automatically check for updated versions of the Gaze Point software and other Tobii Dynavox software installed on the device.
To manually check for new updates of the Gaze Point software, look up the Update Notifierapplication on the device and select
the
(Update Notifier) icon to start the application.
The PCEye Explore Firmware will automatically be updated when a new version is available as long as the computer is connected to the internet.
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4 First Start Up of PCEye Explore
After running the Gaze Point Installation Guide and attaching the PCEye Explore to your computer, the Gaze Point Setup will
open automatically.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Select the Calibration Settings button to check and change the settings for the calibration. For more information regarding
Calibration Settings, see 7.1.1.3 Calibration Settings, page 15
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