System and method for presentation of enterprise, clinical, and decision support information utilizing eye tracking navigation
US7501995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for using gaze detection to improve information display in a healthcare environment. Certain embodiments of a gaze detection and control system include an information system including information related to at least one image, a display device capable of displaying images and data, and a gaze tracking system for detection a location of a user's gaze with respect to the display device. The gaze tracking system triggers a retrieval of information from the information system based at least in part on the location of the user's gaze, and the retrieved information is displayed at the display device. In an embodiment, the retrieved information is overlaid over an image at the display device. In an embodiment, the gaze tracking system includes at least one camera and/or eyewear, for example.
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