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Eye tracking method and apparatus

US11557020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2019
Grant dateJan 17, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B3/113
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An eye tracking system for tracking one or more of a user's eyes includes an closed-eye detector operable to detect when a user has closed one or more of their eyes, an eye tracker operable to detect an eye orientation in dependence upon a measured deformation of an eyelid corresponding to the an eye that has been detected to be shut, and an image renderer operable to render a foveated image for display in response to the detected eye orientation.

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