18467257. LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomohiro Tateishi of Tokyo (JP)
LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18467257 titled 'LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, LINE-OF-SIGHT DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a line-of-sight detecting apparatus that acquires an estimated gaze point position of a user on a display element, performs calibration to reduce the difference between the estimated gaze point position and the actual gaze point position of the user, and determines whether to perform the calibration again based on changes in pupil diameter. The user is notified if recalibration is needed and the process is repeated if instructed by the user.
- Processor acquires estimated gaze point position based on eyeball image
- Calibration is performed to reduce difference between estimated and actual gaze point positions
- Recalibration is determined based on changes in pupil diameter
- User is notified if recalibration is needed
- Recalibration is performed again if instructed by the user
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in eye-tracking systems for various applications such as virtual reality, gaming, and assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately tracking a user's line of sight on a display element, ensuring precise interaction and feedback in various applications.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved user experience, enhanced accuracy in gaze tracking, and potential for customized calibration based on individual user characteristics.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include eye-tracking devices for gaming, virtual reality headsets, assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities, and research tools for studying human-computer interaction.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in eye-tracking technology includes systems that use infrared light to track eye movements, as well as software solutions for gaze tracking in various applications.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology handle variations in lighting conditions that may affect the accuracy of gaze tracking?
The abstract does not provide information on how the apparatus adjusts for changes in lighting conditions that could impact the accuracy of gaze tracking.
What is the potential impact of user fatigue on the calibration process and the accuracy of gaze tracking over time?
The abstract does not address how user fatigue may affect the calibration process and the long-term accuracy of gaze tracking in this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A line-of-sight detecting apparatus includes a processor configured to acquire an estimated gaze point position of a user on a display element based on an eyeball image, perform calibration for the estimated gaze point position to reduce a difference between the estimated gaze point position and an actual gaze point position of the user, determine whether or not the calibration is to be performed again based on a difference between a first pupil diameter of the user when the calibration was performed and a second pupil diameter of the user when the estimated gaze point position was acquired based on an eyeball image acquired after the calibration, notify the user of information about performing again the calibration in a case where it is determined that the calibration is to be performed again, and perform again the calibration in a case where it is determined that the user has instructed to perform again the calibration according to notified information.
