PCEye Mini
Our smallest and most versatile eye tracker
The PCEye Mini can be used to fully replace the traditional keyboard and mouse with the Access package, which includes our software Windows Control for full computer access. If the ambition is to get started with eye tracking, the package Track & Learn is a good option. Choose product option below to see more information.
If you want to use the PCEye Mini with a tablet, please take a look at the EyeMobile Mini.
Product no: 111081
For someone who can’t use their hands or fingers eye tracking is probably the quickest, easiest and most ergonomically sound way to operate a computer. The PCEye Mini lets you surf the web, connect with friends online, play games, Skype, turn on the lights or TV, and even make spreadsheets and documents using only your eyes. With the PCEye Mini you get:
- Ergonomic computer access – With PCEye Mini clicks and navigation becomes more intuitive, creating a relaxed and natural computing environment.
- Portable computer access – Easily attach and detach The PCEye Mini from your computer using a magnetic mounting bracket and a USB connection. It is easily transported and used with different computers, like at work or in school.
- Independent processing – all processing for the eye tracker is done on the device itself and doesn’t slow down your computer. This means that you do not need the latest, most expensive desktop or laptop in order to use the PCEye Mini.
- The Tobii advantage – With over 14 years of research, experience and innovation, Tobii is the global pioneer of commercial eye tracking technology. The PCEye Mini is based on our latest eye tracking platform, IS4.
Benefits of gaze interaction
The PCEye Mini allows you to use all the functions of your computer, using only your eyes Ultimately the PCEye Mini gives you greater personal freedom and independence.
- Personal independence – Regaining a healthy level of personal independence is possible through the PCEye Mini that provides you with access to a computer and the Internet.
- Independent recreation – Pass the time, have fun, learn, and stimulate your mind by accessing a computer and the Internet through the PCEye Mini.
- Social networking – With the PCEye Mini, you can take advantage of all forms of communication, write emails, access social networking sites, and give friends and family updates about yourself through a blog.
- Artistic expression – Artistic expression through eye control is also a healthy way to spend time, acquire new skills and promote creativity, all things that can increase health and happiness.
- Ergonomic access – Using gaze interaction to access your computer can be easier on your neck and shoulders than using a head mouse or a switch.
- Remaining in work – Remain in the workplace longer or even return to work using the PCEye Mini, which allows for completely hands-free computing.
Most robust and best performing eye tracker to date
The PCEye Mini is based on an additional five years of research and development as well as test data compared to its predecessor. Approximately 800 individuals with different conditions, vision, ethnicities, everyday dust, smudges or blemishes around their eyes, with eyes out of focus, etc. were tested and based on these extensive tests we’ve rewritten our eye tracking algorithms and filters. This knowledge has been packaged as new patents, new eye models, higher robustness and the world’s first eye tracking ASIC circuit, the Tobii EyeChip™.
Extreme portability
The PCEye Mini easily attaches and detaches from your desktop screen or laptop using a smart, seamless magnetic mounting bracket and USB connection. It is lightweight and small enough to be easily transported and used with different computers.
Scalable flexibility
All eye interaction processing is done on the PCEye Mini itself with the latest Tobii EyeChip™, avoiding additional workload for your computer or tablet and ensuring maximum performance. This also means that you do not need the latest tablet, laptop or desktop computer in order to use gaze interaction as an access method.
The Tobii advantage
Tobii is the global pioneer of eye tracking technology, with over 11 years of dedicated research, experience and innovation. Over the years we have improved our technology and expertise, which is built into all our eye trackers, including the Tobii Dynavox PCEye Mini.
Advanced patented algorithms, filtering and high quality components, to name a few, make all Tobii eye trackers extremely accurate, precise and robust.
Learn more about how Tobii eye tracking works and what sets us apart here.
High precision and accuracy
The PCEye Mini, together with the zoom functionality of Tobii Dynavox Windows Control, allows you to hit even the smallest targets on the screen, almost with pixel precision, again and again.
Largest trackbox
The trackbox, the imaginary volume within which you can move your head without losing accuracy, or interrupting the eye tracking session, is among the largest on the market. The large size gives you the freedom to sit or lie down comfortably with maintained eye tracking performance.
Head movement compensation
Move freely within the trackbox while maintaining superior precision and accuracy. Should you move outside of the trackbox, the PCEye Mini will quickly find your eyes again and continue to track them.
Superior trackability
The PCEye Mini provides high-quality tracking results for over 95% of the users*, compared to any other system, regardless of most lighting conditions, eye color, or if you are wearing contacts or glasses.
*results based on hundreds of thousands of diagnostic images and tests on approximately 800 individuals with different conditions, vision, ethnicities, everyday dust, smudges or blemishes around their eyes, with eyes out of focus, etc.
| Technical specifications | PCEye Mini |
|---|---|
| Medical Device | 93/42/EEC (MDD) - Medical Device Directive, as amended by 2007/47/EC |
| Data Streams |
Eye tracking (gaze point, eye position, etc.) IR image stream at 30 Hz |
| Power Consumption | <1.5W typical average |
| Eye Tracker Processing Unit | IS-4B Tobii EyeChip™ with fully embedded processing |
| Interface | USB 2.01 |
| Track Box2 Dimensions at 65 cm (26’’) Distance (w x h) | >35 cm × 30 cm ellipse >14” × 12” |
| Working Distance | 45 cm – 85 cm 18” – 33″ |
| Screen Size3 | Recommended up to 19” |
| Detected Gaze Interaction >30 Hz | 98% for 95% of population4 |
| User Calibration (Former Tracking Robustness) |
>99% |
| Accuracy |
<0.3° ideal5 |
| Precision | <0.1° ideal5 <0.2° for 65% of population <0.25° for 80% of population <0.3° for 90% of population <0.4° for 95% of population |
| Max Head Movement Speed (Eye Position) | 40 cm/s (15.7 in/s) |
| Max Head Tilt | >20° |
| Max Yaw, Pitch | 25° |
| Visibility | Low visibility (850 nm) |
| Flicker | No flicker (30 Hz constant) |
| Gaze Latency / Gaze Recovery | 25 / 100 ms |
| Unit Size (Length × Height × Depth) | 170 mm × 18 mm × 13 mm 6.69“ × 0.71“ × 0.51“ |
| Weight | 59 g (2.1 oz) |
| Compatible Operating Systems | 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 |
| System Requirements (Recommended Minimum) | Processor: Dual-Core 2.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Hard Disk: 450 MB available USB Interface: USB 2.0 or higher |
| Compatible Tobii Dynavox Software6 | Windows Control (or Classic Tobii Gaze Interaction Software), Gaze Point, Gaze Viewer, Virtual Remote, Communicator 5, Snap + Core First, Snap Scene, ALL, Boardmaker Student Center |
1 USB2 requirements: USB 2.0 BC1.2 provides Tobii IS4 with sufficient power and signal bandwidth.
2 Trackbox describes the space in front of the eye tracker where the user must have at least one eye to get gaze data. The eye tracker is at a 20° angle looking upward from below the screen.
3 For larger than recommended screens, the limiting parameter is the quality of the gaze accuracy at the upper corners of the screen when the user sits close to the screen.
4 The degree-of-accuracy and precision over percentage-of-population numbers result from extensive testing across representatives of the whole population. We have made use of hundreds of thousands of diagnostic images and performed tests on approximately 800 individuals with different conditions, vision, ethnicities, everyday dust, smudges or blemishes around their eyes, with eyes out of focus, etc. This has resulted in a much more robust and high performance eye tracking experience and a much more realistic representation of true performance across the whole population, not just in a mathematically "ideal" scenario.
5 The "ideal" degree numbers are the previous standard of measuring accuracy and precision, both previously from Tobii and presently from all eye tracking competitors. Though "ideal" numbers are useful to get a general feel about comparative quality and performance, they are not applicable to real world usage in the same way as quantitative degree-of-accuracy and precision over percentage-of-population numbers based on extensive testing across representatives of the whole population.
6 All software titles are not compatible with each other, see the respective software product page for more information.
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