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STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 28, 2014--Today, a division of the Tobii group, the global market leader in eye tracking, launched, a compact assessment tool intended to give professionals and caretakers quick, simple, on-the-fly eye-tracking evaluations for vision assessments, cognition, reminiscence testing and even reading comprehension.
“With eye tracking, you can get a fundamental understanding of the user’s cognition, comprehension and visual acuity without a costly, time-intensive and invasive procedure,” said Fredrik Ruben, president of Tobii Assistive Technology. “This tool will let professionals assess and understand their patients’ innate processes and abilities as well as what they may not be able to express verbally. Ultimately it reveals their true, unrecognized potential.”
Used in conjunction with Tobii assistive technology eye trackers, Tobii Gaze Viewer can record eye-tracking data, including heat maps, gaze plots and even “live gaze” over anything displayed on the screen – e-books, games, memory or reminiscence boards, and even online video content. With a variety of reporting options, the visual data collected with Gaze Viewer arms professionals with additional information to more comprehensively report on their patients’ progress, development and growth over time.
Potential use cases include:
Comprehension testing Reading/literacy assessments Cognitive/processing delay assessments Reminiscence testing Low-pressure testing environments for children Proving cognition in low-functioning adults Validating the potential use of an eye-tracking AAC device for communication and computer access “For years we have harnessed the speed and accuracy of eye tracking as a highly effective access method, helping give a voice to tens of thousands of Tobii users throughout the world,” said David Henderek, global product manager at Tobii Assistive Technology. “Now we can use eye tracking to assess the user’s cognition, behavior and performance to determine whether eye tracking is an appropriate access method.”
Availability
Tobii Gaze Viewer is available today as a direct download exclusively through the Tobii Assistive website.
Those interested can also download a one- day, risk-free trial.
About Tobii Technology
Tobii Technology is the global leader in eye tracking and gaze interaction. Tobii delivers comprehensive, market-leading eye-tracking solutions and OEM components for applications such as computers, gaming and vehicles. Tobii has accelerated the development of gaze interaction in personal computing, transformed research in many fields and enabled communication for thousands of people with special needs. Founded in 2001, Tobii continues to achieve rapid annual growth and receive awards and recognition for its accomplishments. Based in Sweden, Tobii has a global presence, with offices in the U.S., China and Norway, as well as a worldwide network of resellers and partners. For more information, visit www.tobii.com.
About Tobii Assistive Technology
Tobii Assistive Technology, a division of Tobii Group, is the leading provider of eye tracking assistive technology hardware and software for those with communication and mobility impairments. Harnessing Tobii’s award-winning eye tracking technology, Tobii Assistive Technology has been helping thousands of individuals with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), muscular dystrophy, Rett syndrome and spinal cord injury lead fuller, richer lives. For nearly a decade, the company has stood at the forefront of assistive technology and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible to deliver the most advanced, effective and empowering communication and computer access tools available. For more information, please visit www.tobii.com.
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CONTACT: For Europe:
Tobii Technology AB
Thomas Nordén
Marketing Manager
Thomas.norden[@]tobii.com
or
For North America:
Tobii ATI
Stephan Floyd, 781-223-2005
Marketing Manager
Stephan.floyd[@]tobiiati.com
KEYWORD: UNITED STATES EUROPE NORTH AMERICA MASSACHUSETTS SWEDEN
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: EDUCATION PRIMARY/SECONDARY OTHER EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OTHER TECHNOLOGY HEALTH OPTICAL OTHER HEALTH PRESCHOOL RESEARCH SCIENCE
SOURCE: Tobii Assistive Technology
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