Eye Gaze Communication System
Eye Gaze Communication
Boards
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Introduction
In many cases individuals are unable to communicate with others directly by using oral language, hands, or other body parts. Because of technology and innovation, this population now has the option of utilizing an eye gaze communication system in which a person 's direct stare can provide a particular selection. With the help of an eye gaze board, people whose communication abilities are impaired can still express what they are feeling or what their needs may be with a limitless vocabulary. |Functioning |Benefits |FAQ 's |Links to Useful |Product Vendors |Resources Used for |
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Functioning
When establishing an Eyegaze communication board, there are two main parts to consider. First of all there is the communication board; this section contains all of the necessary vocabulary the individual will use when communicating. The words that comprise this communication board are all based on the user 's preferences of what is most important to communicate. Most users have a variety of differences on their personal board, however many have some similarities. For example, "eat, drink, food" are basic needs that usually should be placed on each person 's communication board. This part of the system is primarily placed in the tray of the user 's wheelchair.
Eyegaze Communication Section
| |YELLOW |BLUE |GREEN | |
| | | | | |
|RED | | | | |
|I or me |eat/food |read a book |Hello, how are
Boards
[pic]
Introduction
In many cases individuals are unable to communicate with others directly by using oral language, hands, or other body parts. Because of technology and innovation, this population now has the option of utilizing an eye gaze communication system in which a person 's direct stare can provide a particular selection. With the help of an eye gaze board, people whose communication abilities are impaired can still express what they are feeling or what their needs may be with a limitless vocabulary. |Functioning |Benefits |FAQ 's |Links to Useful |Product Vendors |Resources Used for |
| | | |Websites | |this Site |
Functioning
When establishing an Eyegaze communication board, there are two main parts to consider. First of all there is the communication board; this section contains all of the necessary vocabulary the individual will use when communicating. The words that comprise this communication board are all based on the user 's preferences of what is most important to communicate. Most users have a variety of differences on their personal board, however many have some similarities. For example, "eat, drink, food" are basic needs that usually should be placed on each person 's communication board. This part of the system is primarily placed in the tray of the user 's wheelchair.
Eyegaze Communication Section
| |YELLOW |BLUE |GREEN | |
| | | | | |
|RED | | | | |
|I or me |eat/food |read a book |Hello, how are
References: Charlebois-Marois, C. (1985). Everybody’s technology: A sharing of ideas in augmentative communication. Montreal: Charlecoms Enr.