Prototype Demonstrates How Blinking Offers New User Interaction Paradigm
Engineers in the the Electrical Engineering Department at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a prototype of their K-Glass reference design, reports Phys.org. Using proprietary technology integrated into the frame, the K-Glass 2 detects users’ eye movements to point the cursor to recognize computer icons or objects in the Internet, and uses winks and blinks for commands. The researchers call this interface the “i-Mouse.” Although the concept has been around in research for over a decade, the gaze-image sensor (GIS) and object recognition processor (ORP) are now built into second generation silicon designs. Compared to earlier ORP systems, the new chip uses 3.4 times less power, permitting nearly 24 hours of optical see-through Augmented Reality on a single charge.