The technology seems Unstoppable nowadays and every device or software linked to the technology requires an evolution in its operation to be as competitive and at the same time to offer its users the best possible experience. Microsoft knows, and is currently developing a new accessibility tool for its operating system: Windows 10 which can be managed by eye tracking.
This exciting new feature is powered by the pioneering Tobii company in the field of eye tracking by implementing a proprietary technology called "Eye Gaze" that uses a special camera that tracks what you're looking at on the screen.
The device is named Tobii Eye Tracker 4C, with it, you can move the cursor, click the icons, open applications and browse the operating system, among other things; Using only the look. This integration is in beta as part of a preliminary version of "Windows Insider" that seeks to provide a new standard way to use the operating system along with well-known input devices such as mouse, keyboard, pen and touch.
Eye Tracker 4C is the first device of the Tobbi brand to support Windows 10 natively and seeks to expand the possibilities in the field of video games and productivity, implementing more humanized interactions.
This opens the door to new possibilities for people who need better control schemes when using PCs, making them more accessible to users with disabilities such as "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis" and motor neuron diseases that prevent the use of keyboards and Mouse.
"Incorporating native eye tracking support into Windows 10 is a key milestone in our mission to make this technology part of our everyday devices. Through integration with the Microsoft operating system, it becomes possible over time to implement robust eye tracking implementations that add a range of benefits to the user. This collaboration clearly demonstrates the value of eye observation and is a great step forward in long-term travel to drive the adoption of high-volume eye tracking”. Henrik Eskilsson, CEO Tobii.
This futuristic technology is not really new, it is already used in different technological areas such as large-scale accessibility, immersion games and even research in Formula 1. What really is new is the arrival in the Windows environment, which will make The experience more interactive and puts Microsoft at the forefront of a new form of computer management.
"With eye tracking, devices can better understand our intentions, a key skill to create a truly natural interaction between humans and computers", dice Oscar Werner, President of Tobii Tech
So far there is no massive launch date for this new accessibility tool in Windows 10, only the latest versions of Windows Insider, provided you have access to the Tobii Eye Tracker 4C, can be tested. It is also expected that other recognized brands can use this technology in their proprietary devices and software as well as other platforms such as smartphones that will surely benefit.
Sources
- https://www.genbeta.com/windows/pronto-le-podras-dar-ordenes-a-windows-10-con-tus-ojos
- https://www.tobii.com/tech/technology/what-is-eye-tracking/
- https://venturebeat.com/2017/08/01/microsoft-will-use-tobiis-eye-tracking-to-make-windows-10-more-accessible/
- https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/01/windows-10-eye-tracking-support/
