Recently we looked at the latest innovations from Toshiba who were taking the mobile touch screen phone experience to the next level. This week we look to researchers from Dartmouth University who are hoping to take things to another level or at least in a different direction.
Dubbed the ‘eyephone’ they have managed to create a mobile system that can be operated simply by the users’ eyes. Using eye tracking technology users don’t even have to touch their phones to make calls and navigate through their phone menus.
As well the question of why people would want to navigate using their eyes, there is still some major technical barriers to making the system accessible and seamless. However, it is a good demonstration of what is possible with the latest technology and could still prove useful in future. The technology could provide another element to mobile experiences such as gaming or potentially deliver a vital function for users with disabilities.
To see the system in action watch the video on Technology review.
