Method and device for tracking eye movements

US7703921B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Carl Zeiss Meditec AG · DE

Inventors

• Manfred Dick · Gefell, DE
• Joachim Fiedler · Hannover, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 8, 2002
• Grant date: Apr 27, 2010
• Expiry date: Aug 30, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2009/00872
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method and a device for tracking eye movements that ensure a reliable tracking of eye movements with simple operation. To this end, irradiation ensues through the pupil from outside the eye. Light emitted from the pupil is used to determine the position of the eye.