18072237. DEVICE AND METHOD WITH GAZE ESTIMATING simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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DEVICE AND METHOD WITH GAZE ESTIMATING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HYUN SUNG Chang of Suwon-si (KR)
SUNGHOON Hong of Suwon-si (KR)
DEVICE AND METHOD WITH GAZE ESTIMATING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18072237 titled 'DEVICE AND METHOD WITH GAZE ESTIMATING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device and method for estimating gaze using eye images. The method involves obtaining target information of an image, such as attention information or pixel distance, and generating a target feature map based on this information. The gaze for the eye in the image is then estimated using the target feature map.
- Obtaining target information of an image, which can be attention information or pixel distance.
- Generating a target feature map based on the target information.
- Estimating the gaze for the eye in the image using the target feature map.
Potential Applications
- Eye-tracking technology for user interfaces and human-computer interaction.
- Assistive technology for individuals with disabilities, such as controlling devices using eye movements.
- Market research and advertising, by analyzing visual attention and gaze patterns.
- Virtual reality and gaming, enhancing immersion and interaction through gaze tracking.
Problems Solved
- Accurate estimation of gaze using eye images.
- Overcoming challenges in eye-tracking, such as variations in lighting conditions and eye movements.
- Providing a method to estimate gaze based on attention information or pixel distance.
Benefits
- Improved accuracy and reliability in estimating gaze.
- Enhanced user experience in various applications, such as user interfaces and gaming.
- Potential for assistive technology to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Valuable insights into visual attention and gaze patterns for market research and advertising.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device and method with gaze estimating are disclosed. The method includes obtaining target information of an image, the image including an eye, obtaining a target feature map representing information on the eye in the image based on the target information, and estimating a gaze for the eye in the image based on the target feature map. The target information includes either attention information on the image, or a distance between pixels in the image, or both.
