Development of a hybrid hands-off human computer interface based on electromyogram signals and eye-gaze tracking

Author

Lyons, E.C. ; Barreto, A.B. ; Adjouadi, M.

Author_Institution

Electr. & Comput. Eng. Dept., Florida Int. Univ., Miami, FL, USA

Volume

2

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

1423

Abstract

A hybrid hands-off human computer interface that uses infrared video eye gaze tracking (EGT) and electromyogram (EMG) signals is introduced. This system combines the advantages of both sub-systems, providing quick cursor displacement In long excursions and steady, accurate movement in small position adjustments. The hybrid system also provides a reliable clicking mechanism. The evaluation protocol used to test the system is described and the results for the hybrid, an EMG Only interface, and the standard hand-held mouse are described and compared. These results show that the hybrid system is, in an average, faster than the EMG-only system by a factor of 2 or more.

Keywords

electromyography; eye; graphical user interfaces; handicapped aids; interactive devices; optical tracking; video cameras; ERICA system; Infrared video eye gaze tracking; accurate movement; computer cursor control; electromyogram signals; hybrid hands-off human computer interface; motor disabilities; quadriplegics; reliable clicking mechanism; small position adjustments; standard hand-held mouse; video camera; voluntary contractions; Computer interfaces; Control systems; Electrodes; Electromyography; Humans; Mice; Muscles; Optical computing; Protocols; Signal processing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2001. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE

ISSN

1094-687X

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7211-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IEMBS.2001.1020469

Filename

1020469