DIY Eye Tracking A Research Proposal by Allen Vartanian

Eye Tracking “Eye tracking is the measurement of eye activity. Where do we look? What do we ignore? When do we blink? How does the pupil react to different stimuli? The concept is basic, but the process and interpretation can be quite complex” (EyeTracking.com)

Current Technology FOVIO

36 years of research The most advanced eye tracking system Powerful and versatile software Used by major corporate clients $20,000 (Limited Time)

Goal To research and create a cheap, accessible eye tracking system that small developers can use to further improve their applications and websites.

Background Have worked with visual tracking before – High school robotics competition

Methods Think up and construct simple eye tracking systems of progressing capability and convenience in order to reach a level of simplicity where developers can afford to use the system for their own projects of varying sizes.

Methods Glasses Colored Contact Lenses Naked Eyes

Expected Results At least increase my understanding of eye tracking systems. Possibly reach the first developmental stage of my research (glasses)

Conclusion Eye tracking is an incredibly powerful tool in achieving the ultimate user experience in website and application development. I want to start developing a simply eye- tracking system for small developers.