I will normally ask my clients who want the “best” to compare it to buying a car (not a perfect analogy of course).  Some may say Mercedes, some may say BMW, some may say Lamborghini etc. 

You REALLY have to test drive them! 

 

And the mac issue is important, I think it was LC in the past (Maybe quickglance?) that was based in Mac OS.  But I am not sure what is available for native control at this point. 

 

Per Amy’s comment: If LC link allows control of the mac that is great.  I think the LC camera is a great one but the older version required very precise positioning which has been difficult for some of my clients compared to Tobii or PRC etc.  They have a new camera coming which allows for more head movement; which may be worthwhile to investigate. 

 

Ed Hitchcock OT/L

Technology Center

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

 

 

From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com <xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Amy Roman
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2019 11:41 AM
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: eyegaze systems

 

Hi Cass,

I am always amazed at how different eye trackers work better for some people than others.  So in agreement with Amy and Alisa, I would suggest she try at least 2 or 3 eye trackers.  You did mention Mac though which would trigger me to include an LC device in that initial set of trials.  The LC Link enables control of a Mac.  

 

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On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 9:12:20 AM PDT, Amy Lustig <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:

 

 

I think it's impossible to say without evaluating her directly. Different eye gaze cameras work better or worse with different people. Where software is concerned, personally I'm partial to Grid 3 at the moment.

 

This is a link to a page on the SmartBox website with a list of the cameras they recommend most frequently. I chatted with them for a while yesterday; they are even getting some good responses from the Irisbond Duo with outdoor use. It might help to speak with them or another expert vendor without an investment in one specific device.

 

 

 

On Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 11:27 AM Muller, Cassandra Faux - (cassandm) <xxxxxx@email.arizona.edu> wrote:

What eyegaze system (combination of systems) would you recommend if money was not an issue (this would not have to be DME approved device or system).  I am working with a pALS who says she wants the top of the line equipment and is not concerned about cost.  She presently uses a Mac. 

 

Thank you for your suggestions!

 

Cass

 

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