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Auto calibration and personalization of eye tracking system using larger field of view imager with higher resolution

US6873714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2002
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In preferred embodiments, apparatus for and method of eye tracking, including, in sequence, the steps of: viewing an entire face of a person to obtain predetermined facial features of the person to identify or not the said person; if the person is identified, retrieving a previously stored ocular profile of the person based on said predetermined facial features; using said ocular profile to track movement of an eye of said person. If the person is not identified, an ocular profile is created.

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