Eyegaze communication

Most of us blessed to operate the computer with easy using our hands. But there are some who can’t use their hands and for them the voice guided systems have been in use for quite some time now. But what about paralytic  patients  with no mobility and speech? Even when their brains are functional and they are visually and aurally blessed to know what is going around. So shouldn’t they be able to effectively use their intelligence and stay employed? Now they can with the Eyegaze communication system.

Eyegaze monitor

The Eyegaze System is a direct-select vision-controlled communication and control system. It was developed in Fairfax, Virginia, by LC Technologies, Inc., This system is mainly developed for those who lack the use of their hands or voice. Only requirements to operate the Eyegaze are control of at least one eye with good vision & ability to keep head fairly still. Eyegaze Systems are in use around the world.  Its users are adults and children with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, ALS, multiple sclerosis, brainstem strokes, muscular dystrophy, and Werdnig Hoffman syndrome.  Eyegaze Systems are being used in homes, offices, schools, hospitals, and long term care facilities. By looking at control keys displayed on a screen, a person can synthesize speech, control his environment (lights, appliances, etc.), type, operate a telephone, run computer software, operate a computer mouse, and access the Internet and e-mail. Eyegaze Systems are being used to write books, attend school and enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities all over the world.

 A very well known person STEPHEN HAWKING