SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOMECHANICALLY-BASED EYE SIGNALS FOR INTERACTING WITH REAL AND VIRTUAL OBJECTS

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for discerning the intent of a device wearer primarily based on movements of the eyes. The system can be included within unobtrusive headwear that performs eye tracking and controls screen display. The system can also utilize remote eye tracking camera(s), remote displays and/or other ancillary inputs. Screen layout is optimized to facilitate the formation and reliable detection of rapid eye signals. The detection of eye signals is based on tracking physiological movements of the eye that are under voluntary control by the device wearer. The detection of eye signals results in actions that are compatible with wearable computing and a wide range of display devices.

主权项

1. A method for providing a graphical user interface to determine intent of a user based at least in part on movement of the user's eye or eyes using a detector, comprising:
identifying, with the detector, when at least one eye of the user is directed at a starting location; identifying, with the detector, a first saccade of the at least one eye from the starting location towards a first object; confirming, with the detector, that the first saccade of the at least one eye is completed to within a predetermined distance from the location of the first object; presenting one or more choice objects on a display at locations different than the location of the first object; and thereafter monitoring, with the detector, the at least one eye to identify whether the at least one eye performs a second saccade towards one of the one or more choice object locations.