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Eye-tracking enabled wearable devices

US10739851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Tobii AB · SE

Inventors

Richard Hainzl · Stockholm, SE
Jonas Andersson · Stockholm, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 30, 2016
Grant date	Aug 11, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 30, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F2203/0381
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device (1300) adapted to be worn by a user is disclosed, comprising an optical element, a light source and a sensor. The optical element is adapted to be arranged in front of an eye (1312) of the user and formed of a light-transmitting material allowing the user to see through the optical element, wherein the light source is arranged on the optical element and adapted to illuminate at least a part of the eye of the user. Further, the sensor is adapted to capture light which has been emitted from the light source and reflected on the eye. A system for is also disclosed, comprising such a device and a processor adapted to determine a gaze direction of the user based on the light captured by the sensor.

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