CES: Google Cardboard Lets Quantum display Eye-tracking automotive technology

via Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, (January 07, 2016)

Google’s augmented reality glasses, Cardboard, are lending Quantum Interface a hand in demonstrating eye-monitoring know-how for cars on the consumer Electronics express. The algorithms, much like the know-how used in eye tracking for internet advertising, makes use of movement to detect natural physique and eye movements to foretell the driving force’s next move.  

The demo combines Quantum’s motion control user interface with eye tracking to offer manufacturers of wearable gadgets an instance of a quicker hands-off interface. along with motion, the gadget works with voice and touch.

motion, alternatively, predicts continuous motion, in line with Jonathan Josephson, founder of Austin-primarily based Quantum Interactive. it’s going to supply automakers the expertise to enhance truth, permitting drivers to alter a radio station or lower the volume with movement or eye motion.

With a easy eye movement, the expertise can predict and keep an eye on gadgets within the automobile corresponding to leisure methods that would appear in a heads-up display within the dashboard or constructed into the windshield thru augmented reality. One-approach glass would best enable the motive force to peer the instrument panel. A keep watch over on the steering wheel would allow the individual to scroll in the course of the choices.

the attention-monitoring expertise senses and predicts the driver’s subsequent move, but the firm owns patents that may become aware of movement for many body components. it’s going to let drivers to navigate through menus with modifications of route. “Eyes are the fastest muscle in the body, so the sooner the eyes transfer, the better the expertise can detect movement,” Josephson explains.

Josephson admits car regulatory hurdles will surface. “Even here in Las Vegas, regulatory code doesn’t enable advertisers to alter the image on a billboard more than once each three seconds because it distracts the driver,” he says, admitting that the company is in talks with firms to combine cell units.

Quantum Interactive additionally developed motion sensors that permit customers to maneuver elements across a display by the usage of their hand without touching it, similar to Microsoft Kinect.

 

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