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Iris center corneal reflection method for gaze tracking using visible light.

Jose Sigut1, Sid-Ahmed Sidha

  • 1Department of Systems Engineering and Computer Architecture, University of La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain. sigut@isaatc.ull.es

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This study demonstrates a novel gaze tracking method using visible light, overcoming previous limitations. The system accurately tracks eye movements by focusing on iris features, enabling free head movement without recalibration.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Computer Vision
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Traditional gaze tracking often uses infrared light, which can cause user discomfort and has limitations.
  • Visible light illumination for gaze tracking is underexplored due to concerns about image feature accuracy and user disturbance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the feasibility of an accurate and robust gaze tracking system using visible light.
  • To overcome the challenges associated with visible light illumination in corneal reflection gaze tracking.

Main Methods:

  • A visible light corneal reflection (CR) technique was developed, analogous to the pupil center CR (PCCR) method.
  • Instead of tracking the pupil center, the system tracks the iris center due to contrast limitations with visible light.
  • This approach allows for free head movement and eliminates the need for frequent recalibration.

Main Results:

  • The developed visible light gaze tracker achieved highly satisfactory accuracy and robustness in laboratory experiments.
  • The system successfully tracked gaze by utilizing iris features, compensating for the lower contrast of corneal reflections under visible light.
  • The method supports natural user interaction with free head movement and sustained performance without recalibration.

Conclusions:

  • Visible light is a viable and effective illumination source for developing accurate and robust gaze tracking systems.
  • Tracking the iris center provides a reliable alternative to pupil center tracking when using visible light CR.
  • This technique offers a user-friendly and adaptable solution for gaze tracking applications.