Providing an Input for an Operating Element

摘要

A method is provided for obtaining an input for an operating element from a plurality of operating elements, a function being assigned to each operating element. Each operating element is capable of being individually singled-out. The method determines an operating element, to which the user directs his/her gaze, from the plurality of operating elements, based on detecting the user's gaze and assigns the gaze to the determined operating element. The method singles-out the determined operating element. The method receives an input at an input device, and assigns the input to the function assigned to the determined operating element.

主权项

1. A method for providing an input for an operating element from a plurality of operating elements, wherein a function is assigned to each operating element, the method comprising the acts of:
determining, via an eye gaze detecting device, an operating element to which a user directs his/her gaze from a plurality of operating elements, and assigning the gaze to the determined operating element; singling-out the determined operating element, wherein each of the plurality of operating elements are individually capable of being singled-out; receiving, at an input device, an input of the user; and assigning the received input to the function assigned to the determined operating element.