18537112. DYNAMIC EYE-GAZE DWELL TIMES simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

DYNAMIC EYE-GAZE DWELL TIMES

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Dmytro Rudchenko of Bellevue WA (US)

Eric N. Badger of Redmond WA (US)

Akhilesh Kaza of Sammamish WA (US)

Jacob Daniel Cohen of Seattle WA (US)

Peter John Ansell of Seattle WA (US)

Jonathan T. Campbell of Redmond WA (US)

Harish S. Kulkarni of Redmond WA (US)

DYNAMIC EYE-GAZE DWELL TIMES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18537112 titled 'DYNAMIC EYE-GAZE DWELL TIMES

The patent application relates to assigning dynamic eye-gaze dwell times tailored to individual users based on their interactions with applications.

• Dynamic dwell times are customized based on user data, such as the time taken to perform specific actions like selecting word suggestions.
• The system prevents unintended selections by providing different dwell times for critical and less critical keys on a user interface.
• Critical keys like program close or send keys have longer dwell times, while less critical keys like individual character keys have shorter dwell times.

Key Features and Innovation

• Customized dynamic eye-gaze dwell times based on user interactions.
• Prevention of unintended selections through tailored dwell times for different keys.
• Enhanced user experience by adjusting dwell times for critical and less critical keys.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in:

• Assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
• Virtual reality and augmented reality applications.
• User interface design for various devices.

Problems Solved

• Prevents unintended selections on user interfaces.
• Improves user experience by customizing dwell times.
• Enhances accessibility for users with different needs.

Benefits

• Increased accuracy in user interactions.
• Reduced errors in selecting options.
• Improved efficiency in using applications.

Commercial Applications

The technology can be utilized in:

• Accessibility software for individuals with disabilities.
• Gaming and entertainment applications.
• Mobile devices and wearable technology.

Questions about Dynamic Eye-Gaze Dwell Times

How does the system tailor dwell times for individual users?

The system customizes dwell times based on user data, such as the time taken to perform specific actions within applications.

What are the potential applications of dynamic eye-gaze dwell times technology?

The technology can be applied in assistive technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and user interface design for various devices.

Original Abstract Submitted

Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to assigning dynamic eye-gaze dwell-times. Dynamic dwell-times may be tailored to the individual user. For example, a dynamic dwell-time system may be configured to receive data from the user, such as the duration of time the user takes to execute certain actions within applications (e.g., read a word suggestion before actually selecting it). The dynamic dwell-time system may also prevent users from making unintended selections by providing different dwell times for different buttons. Specifically, on a user interface, longer dwell times may be established for the critical keys (e.g., “close” program key, “send” key, word suggestions, and the like) and shorter dwell times may be established for the less critical keys (e.g., individual character keys on a virtual keyboard, spacebar, backspace, and the like).