Eye Tracker - Write Messages
Free AppAbout Eye Tracker - Write Messages
This is a PROTOTYPE application that I built for my Master Thesis. Therefore, if you download it, do not expect miracles from it, also have patience with it.
Curious about what's under the hood?
Get the printed version of my thesis: https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/hands-free-human-computer-interaction-paradigm-using-face-tracking/isbn/978-3-659-47366-1
There is no built-in tutorial so far, you won't get how to work with it unless you read the hints bellow
Youtube instructions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHIyAg9rdpM
1. Make sure that when you use the application the light in the room does not reflect in your eyes. (try to avoid facing windows, or lightbulbs). However, your face has to be visible to the camera.
2. Do not move / tilt your head when you use the application
3. Perform a calibration test:
3.1 Start the application
3.2 Set your head approximately 25 cm from the screen. Your face should fit in the red rectangle on the camera preview, your RIGHT EYE and NOSTRIL are tracked by the camera.
3.3 Hold the Android device so that your nostrils appear in the camera preview
3.4 Press the "Start" button
3.5 Hold head still and look at the camera preview (at yourself).
4. Once calibration is done, three buttons will appear on the screen, each with characters and words
5. Gaze Left, Right or Up to Highlight a desired Button, then Select button by blinking right eye or both eyes for two seconds (cout to 3)
6. Continue to select desired Button until you have to choose between just two options.
7. You can restore the Buttons to initial values by accessing he Back button from the top menu.
7. You can delete characters from the text box by accessing the Undo button from the top menu
8. Mark the end of a word by using Space or punctuation symbols.
9. Use the Talk option to make the device talk the message back to you.
In case you are not able to use the application for any reason please write me an e-mail at: feedback2developer@gmail.com with the subject "Eye Tracker - Write messages". I will try to give you Hints and Tips on how to manage to use the application.
The prototype application purpose is to assist users write messages using only their eye's direction and blinks. The prototype was developed having in mind people with ALS, Locked-in syndrome or any person that can only move their eyes and eye lids.
The device that I have tested it with is a Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.1.2.
You will need a front camera, preferably a light sensor and patience.
- Supports different device orientations (Landscape and Portrait)
- Guidelines for face recognition and setting the light conditions to proper values
- Now app works with tablets like Nexus 7
- Added a BEEP when user selects a letter by blinking - for users that cannot close just their right eye
- Removed the Ads
Curious about what's under the hood?
Get the printed version of my thesis: https://www.morebooks.de/store/gb/book/hands-free-human-computer-interaction-paradigm-using-face-tracking/isbn/978-3-659-47366-1
There is no built-in tutorial so far, you won't get how to work with it unless you read the hints bellow
Youtube instructions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHIyAg9rdpM
1. Make sure that when you use the application the light in the room does not reflect in your eyes. (try to avoid facing windows, or lightbulbs). However, your face has to be visible to the camera.
2. Do not move / tilt your head when you use the application
3. Perform a calibration test:
3.1 Start the application
3.2 Set your head approximately 25 cm from the screen. Your face should fit in the red rectangle on the camera preview, your RIGHT EYE and NOSTRIL are tracked by the camera.
3.3 Hold the Android device so that your nostrils appear in the camera preview
3.4 Press the "Start" button
3.5 Hold head still and look at the camera preview (at yourself).
4. Once calibration is done, three buttons will appear on the screen, each with characters and words
5. Gaze Left, Right or Up to Highlight a desired Button, then Select button by blinking right eye or both eyes for two seconds (cout to 3)
6. Continue to select desired Button until you have to choose between just two options.
7. You can restore the Buttons to initial values by accessing he Back button from the top menu.
7. You can delete characters from the text box by accessing the Undo button from the top menu
8. Mark the end of a word by using Space or punctuation symbols.
9. Use the Talk option to make the device talk the message back to you.
In case you are not able to use the application for any reason please write me an e-mail at: feedback2developer@gmail.com with the subject "Eye Tracker - Write messages". I will try to give you Hints and Tips on how to manage to use the application.
The prototype application purpose is to assist users write messages using only their eye's direction and blinks. The prototype was developed having in mind people with ALS, Locked-in syndrome or any person that can only move their eyes and eye lids.
The device that I have tested it with is a Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.1.2.
You will need a front camera, preferably a light sensor and patience.
- Supports different device orientations (Landscape and Portrait)
- Guidelines for face recognition and setting the light conditions to proper values
- Now app works with tablets like Nexus 7
- Added a BEEP when user selects a letter by blinking - for users that cannot close just their right eye
- Removed the Ads
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- Send Text by SMS - This features is not fully tested please write me e-mails if it crashes.
Please also be aware that the SMS messages are sent automatically when the SMS button is pressed. This might cause extra costs due to miss-tapping of the SMS button.
To protect yourself from extra costs, just leave the recipient phone number empty.
- Fixed crashing issue - Thank you for reporting the problem
Version worked for me in a dark room with light reflected on my face for my thesis.
- Send Text by SMS - This features is not fully tested please write me e-mails if it crashes.
Please also be aware that the SMS messages are sent automatically when the SMS button is pressed. This might cause extra costs due to miss-tapping of the SMS button.
To protect yourself from extra costs, just leave the recipient phone number empty.
- Fixed crashing issue - Thank you for reporting the problem
Version worked for me in a dark room with light reflected on my face for my thesis.
More downloads Eye Tracker - Write Messages reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
What are users saying about Eye Tracker - Write Messages
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Didn't work with my phone's camera unfortunately, but I'm glad somebody is working on something like this.
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setup is not very user friendly hardly works
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I have a galaxy express annd crasges everytine i open it and uninstalled and reinstalled and still doesnt work.can I get some help?
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I have a Google nexus 6 with Android 5.1.1. I can't get it to work.
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Haaha these phones are too crappy to use this
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But this app is not working on my device.
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Doesn't work
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I have a Google nexus 6 with Android 5.1.1. I can't get it to work.
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Don't work. Red square is too small. After start nothing happen.
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No word to say.....just fake
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Nothing happen, we just wasted our time
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It does not work
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Gary
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Great idea. Try improving it.
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Truly impressive seeing something like this on a phone... Unfortunately, there's quite a learning curve. I made myself cross-eyed trying it xD
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I have a galaxy express annd crasges everytine i open it and uninstalled and reinstalled and still doesnt work.can I get some help?
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this doesn't work at all. I looked on the site how to use it and I did all that correctly and still nothing. I get on position, I click start, the red cross-head moves and nothing else happens. if this is a joke-app then +1 of not, it sucks. lol
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At first, i couldnt get it to work, but after contacting the developer, it works great! it will sometimes do random things, but its a prototype, so i dont expect it to be perfect.
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Keep up the good work! I was just playing with it on my break at work, I look forward to giving it another try when I get home with better lighting! I'll let you know how it turns out!
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Would have given more for the concept but your overly rude replies and not being able to take criticism doesn't allow for that.
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It doesn't even start on my Xperia s running 4.0.4
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I under stand that it is a prototype, but in the field of mobile development you are going to have to suck it up and expect criticism. How hard would it be to put a tutorial inside of the app itself? You need to not expect your audience to do your job of explaining for you.
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Useless
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I am giving u a 5 star for your idea an i think after the updates this app can do a lot of stuff jus wanted to ask you that when my fsce is calibrated it only recognizes one button click snit keeps on typing that particular letter and dont get shifted to other button
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like it
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Keep trying. Could use this to test where on an advert people are looking.
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Crap
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Title says it all.
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Great idea with great potential for improving the quality of life of persons with disability. I was unable to set it up correctly since I hold the phone to far away in order for my face to fit in the red box. As a result performance was sub par. However I encourage you to continue improving it further so it becomes more usable. Maybe you can give the user some feedback like a visual cursor onscreen indicating where the user is looking?
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I'm starting my own eye application on.android using opencv, perhaps instead of blinking you could use some sort of timer if the user is looking inside specific Co-ordinates? What algorithm and image processing techniques did you use in this? I'm doing my bachelors and it's my final year project. Keep up the good work and ignore the haters. Solid start with alot of potential
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Would you pls fix it? I am still waiting to test your project myself........... 3 star for now
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Nice
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This is amazing, any chance we could see the code? I Would love to see this evolve. Screen was a little small on my phone so a little tricky getting my face in the box, but finally got it working. great job!!
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Add features like scroll homescreens, phone txt messages, applications screens through eyes... blink 1 tym or 2 tym to select... features like that.. whole scrolling areas of phone..( as in a Backgroynd running app )... This type of app will b super cooool.. ASAP.
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Title says it all.
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Works good on my, Sero 7 pro made by Hinense, tablet. Just like any new development it has some room for improvement. I would like a way to tell the app where the camera is in relation to the screen. Having a way of selecting a long press vs a short tap based off what type of blink or wink would be great. In the future it would be amazing if a directional pad could be made available, then the target audience would have an app that could be used to interact with other android apps. Still very cool app
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Hey, the light detection seems to be working fine but after I click the start button nothing seems to happen what should I be doing ? I look at the camera as it asks me to but still nothing the light bulb is yellow I rated 1/5 cuz you ain't replying to my problem so yeah fix it and I will higher the review to max
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The way I see it, it needs development but that is obvious! Anyone giving 1,2, or even 3 stars to this app are either not using it properly or just being spiteful idiots criticising someone for an app under construction. Eye tracking is a new technology only introduced on mobile phones to the public this year, an attempt on any app using the technology is not only brave but requires a lot of skill, hard work and dedication which only comes if people are supportive! Think before you rate!
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Didn't work for me; allways tells me the light is too low (even with a desklamp beamed to my face xD ) That being said: this app is worth at least 3 stars even if it's not working properly! Cant wait untill it is usable for every disabled person!!!! <3