PCEye Plus
Combines eye tracking, speech recognition, switch and IR control for desktop computer access
The PCEye Plus solution empowers you to individually create the most efficient way of computer interaction. Surf the web, connect with friends online, play games, use Skype, turn on the lights or TV, and even make spreadsheets and documents using only your eyes.
The PCEye Plus 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.
Both product options include the PCEye Plus eye tracker with an integrated switch port and the EyeR dongle, used for IR, and the software Virtual Remote, needed to control the EyeR.
Product no: 800542
Computer Access
Experience greater personal freedom and independence by accessing all the functions of your Windows desktop or laptop computer using only your eyes. Designed for computer-literate individuals with physical disabilities and communication challenges who want to make full use of their computer – completely independently.
Eye Tracking Technology
Easily connect the eye tracker to an external monitor, and the switch port allows for switch use directly where needed. Once mounted, the same magnet mount bracket can be utilized with the PCEye Plus, PCEye Mini and PCEye Explore.
Eye gaze & switch access
Dictation enabled
Environmental control
Flexible
The possibility to stay connected
Access your computer
Replace a traditional keyboard and mouse with your eyes and surf the web, connect on social media, play games, turn on the lights, create documents and more.
Learn eye gaze
If you're new to eye gaze, try a simple and efficient way to learn how to use it then measure and track your progress.
Communicate Your Way
Whether you’re just getting started with eye gaze or are ready to fully access your computer, we have a PCEye Plus package to meet your needs.
Access Package
For full computer access, get PCEye Plus, an EyeR dongle and Windows Control software as a package to replace a traditional keyboard and mouse.
Track and Learn Package
Get PCEye Plus together with Gaze Point and Gaze Viewer, our entry level software offering a simple way to learn and document the use of eye tracking and gaze interaction.
If you're a beginner, you mightwant to start with Gaze Point to learn and explore eye tracking. Use Gaze Viewer to measure your progress. Continue on to new levels of computer access with Windows Control, and if you need Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), add Communicator 5 or Snap Core First software. PCEye Plus can take you from paint, play and draw to full computer access when combined with Windows Control. A single solution that meets you exactly where you are and takes you where you want to go.
Designed for optimal eye tracking and interaction
Advanced speech recognition
To further enhance the process of creating spreadsheets and documents with eye tracking, verbal access users can now use speech recognition to dictate. When your voice is heard clearly, dictation is the fastest way to convert spoken word into written text. The PCEye Plus features a high-quality 4-array microphone system integrated into the eye tracker to assure it picks up every word. Providing you with two extremely useful interaction methods you can freely switch between to suit your needs.
Greater precision with switch control
The PCEye Plus has an integrated switch port on the device, so you always have your switch connection exactly where you need it. Combining eye tracking and switch gives you the power to control your computer more intentionally and efficiently. With the “sticky left click” the mouse cursor will follow your eyes continuously, and whenever you hit the switch, a left click is performed. Our software Windows Control is designed for switch and the possibility for Switch Scanning, which enables more intentional eye tracking, for greater control and precision.
Innovation & Expertise
Accuracy and Precision
The PCEye Plus, together with the zoom functionality of Windows Control, allows you to hit even the smallest targets on the screen with almost pixel precision.
Easy Calibration
Our easy, one-time calibration is helpful for users who have difficulties keeping focus on a calibration target. It is a fantastic way for beginners to get started with eye tracking.
Large trackbox
The trackbox is the imaginary volume within which you can move your head without losing accuracy or interrupting the eye tracking session. PCEye Plus’s large trackbox size gives you the freedom to sit or lie down comfortably while maintaining eye tracking performance.
Superior trackability
The PCEye Plus provides higher quality tracking results compared to other eye trackers, regardless of most lighting conditions, eye color, or eyewear (glasses or contact lenses).
Windows Hello
In combination with Windows Control you can:
- Turn your PCEye Plus into a Windows Hello camera to automatically sign in to Windows 10
- Unlock the screen with your eyes and Windows Hello (if your Windows 10 computer is not set to fully go to sleep)
Portability and Flexibility
The PCEye Plus attaches perfectly to most laptop and desktop monitors, with an excellent performance on screens up to 27’’ in size. Processing takes place within the PCEye Plus eye tracker itself, enabling you to use both old and low performance PCs. The 75cm long USB cable and the eye tracker’s slim design make it possible to use the eye tracker on an external monitor. The built-in switch port enables switch use directly where needed.
EyeR – environmental control
The PCEye Plus comes with a uniquely designed EyeR dongle made for use with eye tracking, that opens the door to IR without the need for any additional equipment. This unlocks the entire range of IR including the control of sensory rooms, toys, TVs and smart home functions. To use it, simply connect the dongle via USB to your computer or laptop, direct the IR signal at the intended device and take control.
Robust and extremely flexible
All elements of the EyeR like the USB connector, the flexible arm and the IR component are quality tested. The IR signal is emitted through the glass cover at a 180-degree angle. The small and lightweight IR dongle is extremely flexible and can be rotated 360 degrees. Once adjusted, the EyeR holds its position, so it can hang upside down, stand still and fit snuggly around corners. This flexibility ensures that the IR signals are directed perfectly at the device for optimal communication and control.
Setting up EyeR is easy
Simply plug it into your computer’s USB port, and you can jump right into the included Virtual Remote software. Virtual Remote provides pre-programmed and manual options for setting up an IR connection, so you can start programming quickly.
Pre-programmed remotes
EyeR comes preprogrammed with many popular IR codes, allowing you to create “Virtual Remotes” and take control of devices in your home or office, and there is an extensive list of device brands that can be chosen. Once a brand is selected, all matching remotes are displayed so that you can find the best one. Additionally, the remote can still be edited afterward.
Manually programmed remotes
You can start with a pre-filled layout, which consists of un-programmed buttons. These buttons can now be programmed individually according to your preferences. After the initial setup, every button can still be edited and changed. Switching between different remote controls is easy, so you always have direct access to your programmed IR remotes.
Once chosen and set-up, the remote can still be edited afterwards.
Meets your needs
The PCEye Plus is designed to evolve with your changing needs. Start with Gaze Point and Gaze Viewer software to learn about and explore eye tracking. Try Windows Control for full computer access if you’re ready for the next step. For those who need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), PCEye Plus is compatible with Communicator 5, Snap Core First and Snap Scene software.
Windows Control - The Access Package
Eye gaze made simple
Control your desktop or any app with a simple, two-step process. Simply select the task that you want to perform in the taskbar, such as a double click. Then look at the desired area or icon on the screen where you want to execute the task.
Purpose-built for AAC
If you need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software, you can add Communicator 5, Snap Core First and Snap Scene for even more assisted communication options.
The Access package comes with the EyeR dongle and related Virtual Remote software.
Gaze Point and Gaze View - The Track and Learn Package
Gaze Point
Gaze Point is our entry level eye tracking software. Combined with the PCEye Plus, Gaze Point lets you move the mouse pointer and perform left mouse clicks.
Together with Gaze Viewer, it offers an efficient way to learn how to use eye tracking and document gaze interaction.
Gaze Viewer
Gaze Viewer records real eye tracking data to help you understand physical and cognitive abilities. It’s an assessment tool for SLPs, teachers, parents, educational psychologists or anyone else wanting a better understanding of the capabilities of the person they are helping.
| Technical specifications | Tobii Dynavox PCEye Plus |
|---|---|
| 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 | <2.2 W typical average |
| Processing Unit | IS-4L Tobii EyeChip™ with fully embedded processing |
| Interface | USB 2.01 or higher |
| Track Box2 Dimensions at 65 cm (26’’) Distance |
>40 × 30 cm ellipse |
| Operating Distance | 50 - 95 cm 20″ - 37″ |
| Screen Size3 | Recommended up to 27" |
| Detected Gaze Interaction >30 Hz | 99% for 95% of population4 |
| User Calibration (Former Tracking Robustness) |
>99% |
| Accuracy | <0.3° ideal5 <1.0° for 65% of population <1.3° for 80% of population <1.7° for 90% of population <1.9° for 95% of population |
| 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 (16 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 ms / 100 ms |
| Size (w × h × d) | 322 × 22 × 18 mm 12.7″ × 0.87″ × 0.71″ |
| Weight | 280 g 9.9 oz |
| 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 Operating Systems | 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 |
| Compatible Tobii Dynavox Software | Windows Control, Gaze Point, Gaze Viewer, Virtual Remote, Communicator 5, Snap Core First, Compass |
| Incompatible Tobii Dynavox Software | Classic Tobii Gaze Interaction Software, Snap Scene, ALL, Boardmaker Student Center |
| Microphone | Microphone array consisting of 4 microphones |
| Ports | 1 × 3.5 mm Switch connector interface |
1 USB 2.0 BC1.2 provides Tobii IS4 with sufficient power and signal bandwidth.
2 Track box 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.
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| Technical specifications | Tobii Dynavox EyeR |
|---|---|
| Medical Device | 93/42/EEC (MDD) - Medical Device Directive, as amended by 2007/47/EC |
| Weight |
48 g |
| Size (l × h × d) | 284 mm × 9.3 mm × 23.4 mm 11.2” × 0.37” × 0.92” |
| Active range of IR transmission | >4 m |
| Compatible Operating Systems |
64-bit Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 |
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Included Software |
Virtual Remote |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 or higher |
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