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Speak with Your Eyes - Innovative and Portable Device
LISBON, Portugal, June 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
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]https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/886924859/eyespeak-beyond-communication
LusoVU presents its new product, EyeSpeak, which will literally allow its users to
talk with their eyes. The system is based on Epson's BT200 smart glasses on which a
microcamera, a microphone and a speaker will be integrated. All these will be controlled
by a microprocessor unit that will monitor the user's eyes position. To reduce latency the
eye tracking algorithms will be embedded on the systems firmware. With the augmented
keyboard shown in the user's field of view and the eye tracking routines, the users will
be able to write words or sentences and have them spoken by a synthetic voice through the
systems speaker. This device was designed specifically for people who have disabilities
affecting their communication and motor abilities such amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
muscular dystrophy, locked in syndrome, spinal cord injuries, tetraplegia, and some cases
of traumatic brain injuries.
EyeSpeak's story is also inspirational: the idea behind the device appeared after the
company's CEO, Ivo Vieira, became aware of the fact that his father was diagnosed with
ALS. After the initial impact he decided he would transform this tragic event into
something meaningful. He realized his team's deep knowledge of technology could change for
the better the lives of thousands of persons throughout the world. This is a huge drive
and this is why LusoVU is totally committed to make this development come to fruition.
LusoVU launched a Kickstarter campaign between 16th June and 16th July 2014 to gather
the necessary funds to make the product available within approximately 6 months. In case
the campaign's goal is not reached LusoVU is still committed to develop the device but it
will surely take much longer for the product to be available in the market and therefore
reach the people that are eager to have it. And time is of essence for people with some of
these diseases. The campaign is also an excellent opportunity to acquire the device at
much lower prices than it will be commercialized at a later stage.
"... LusoVU's project to enable eye controlled communication via a wearable device
will make a dramatic difference in my daily life...I hope that you will consider
supporting this very important project that can help people like me and others with
similar paralysis live better lives and communicate freely without bounds again." Francis
Tsai - Artist
For more information, please contact:
Rui Semide - rui.semide@lusovu.com - +351-21-397-43-63
LusoVU
Speak with Your Eyes - Innovative and Portable Device
LISBON, Portugal, June 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
[[CENTER]
]https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/886924859/eyespeak-beyond-communication
LusoVU presents its new product, EyeSpeak, which will literally allow its users to
talk with their eyes. The system is based on Epson's BT200 smart glasses on which a
microcamera, a microphone and a speaker will be integrated. All these will be controlled
by a microprocessor unit that will monitor the user's eyes position. To reduce latency the
eye tracking algorithms will be embedded on the systems firmware. With the augmented
keyboard shown in the user's field of view and the eye tracking routines, the users will
be able to write words or sentences and have them spoken by a synthetic voice through the
systems speaker. This device was designed specifically for people who have disabilities
affecting their communication and motor abilities such amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
muscular dystrophy, locked in syndrome, spinal cord injuries, tetraplegia, and some cases
of traumatic brain injuries.
EyeSpeak's story is also inspirational: the idea behind the device appeared after the
company's CEO, Ivo Vieira, became aware of the fact that his father was diagnosed with
ALS. After the initial impact he decided he would transform this tragic event into
something meaningful. He realized his team's deep knowledge of technology could change for
the better the lives of thousands of persons throughout the world. This is a huge drive
and this is why LusoVU is totally committed to make this development come to fruition.
LusoVU launched a Kickstarter campaign between 16th June and 16th July 2014 to gather
the necessary funds to make the product available within approximately 6 months. In case
the campaign's goal is not reached LusoVU is still committed to develop the device but it
will surely take much longer for the product to be available in the market and therefore
reach the people that are eager to have it. And time is of essence for people with some of
these diseases. The campaign is also an excellent opportunity to acquire the device at
much lower prices than it will be commercialized at a later stage.
"... LusoVU's project to enable eye controlled communication via a wearable device
will make a dramatic difference in my daily life...I hope that you will consider
supporting this very important project that can help people like me and others with
similar paralysis live better lives and communicate freely without bounds again." Francis
Tsai - Artist
For more information, please contact:
Rui Semide - rui.semide@lusovu.com - +351-21-397-43-63
LusoVU