IRISBOND Hiru, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual Hiru eye tracker Compatibility CE MDR Technical Specifications See it Possible The only eye tracker that works in Windows and iPadOS indistinguishably Hiru ...

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Page 3: ...ferent Operating Systems Overview 9 Windows How to update Hiru in Windows 11 Windows Eye Control Microsoft HID Protocol 14 EasyClick software Compatibility 17 Downloading and installing EasyClick step by step 17 EasyClick features 20 Beginner Mode 21 Pro Mode 25 iOS Getting Started in iOS 41 Hiru App 42 Update Hiru in iOS 47 Hiru and iOS Accessibility Tools 48 iPad Settings for Eye gaze 52 Complia...

Page 4: ...mpairment who cannot use conventional mouse movement systems Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS or Cerebral Palsy using Irisbond can access a variety of apps installed on the computer Irisbond gives the user a window to the world allowing them to communicate share experiences and knowledge watch movies read listen to audiobooks play there really is no limit In addition by using Aug...

Page 5: ...gorithms can identify the user s pupils The information is then processed in the Hiru and sent to the software via the USB cable This allows the user s eye movements to be translated into onscreen positioning coordinates for the mouse The Hiru eye tracker can be switched between different computers and operating systems if Hiru has a valid license and the device with the minimum requirements liste...

Page 6: ...urface Windows 10 Positioning Minimum requirements Intel Graphics CPU 1 33GHz RAM 2GB Hard Disk 3GB HDD USB 3 0 Nvidia and others with OpenGL 2 0 iPadOS Windows iPads with a USB C port 15 2 and later Windows 7 11 Optimum working distance Optimum screen size 55 cm 10 20 inches If you want to use the eye tracker with larger screens you can do so by changing the position of the camera and placing it ...

Page 7: ...ending on the device that you may be using an adaptor might be needed For Windows devices just use the long C A cable The C male connects to the Hiru and the A male connects to the device For iPad PRO the A C adaptor is needed Connect the adaptor to the iPad Pro and the long cable to the Hiru ...

Page 8: ...com Assembly Options The IRISBOND Hiru system is designed to be fully adaptable for use with laptops Desktop PCs and tablets Laptop Under the laptop or PC fix the Hiru onto the holder with the provided screws Click here to watch Set Up video for IRISBOND Hiru ...

Page 9: ... Hiru See it Possible 6 www irisbond com Assembly Options Desktop Computer Monitor Place the holder on a screen with the provided magnets and screw the Hiru to the holder Click here to watch Set Up video for IRISBOND Hiru ...

Page 10: ...irisbond com Assembly Options Tablets 1 Attached to a tablet Rehadapt s GA IRISBOND Hiru bracket 16 1239 2 Every Oskol casing comes by default with the Rehadapt s GA Universal adapter 16 1224 mounted Click here to watch Set Up video for IRISBOND Hiru ...

Page 11: ...ate the flexible tabs and the front casing on the top of the Oskol Insert the device straight down into the slot with the tabs behind the device Once the tablet is in place fold the tabs over the top of the device Place the Hiru in the bottom slot Connect the Hiru to the iPad or tablet using the USB cables and in the case of iPad the adapter or hub provided If you re using one place the Hub betwee...

Page 12: ...ct Irisbond from the available eye gaze cameras Mind Express 5 Hiru is integrated with MindExpress 5 Select Irisbond from the available eye gaze cameras Microsoft HID It is possible to use Windows Eye Control with Hiru using HiruSystray app For more information please read the following document Keep in mind When using third party apps the following Windows message may appear If this is the case p...

Page 13: ...eed further assistance you can check eye gaze configuration in the TouchChat guide We recommend you contact the software manufacturer PrC Saltillo if interested too Predictable 6 Predictable 6 is fully integrated with Hiru and eye gaze To use it select the access method Eye Gaze and select Hiru More information on its use can be found here If you need further assistance we recommend you read the P...

Page 14: ...has continuous updates and new versions of firmware are released regularly Update Hiru in Windows using our Systray app Download the latest version of Systray app below Updating Hiru Step by step Install Systray from this link https downloads irisbond com systray Video tutorial Update your Hiru in Windows ...

Page 15: ...e updates by clicking in Check Updates Keep in mind IRISBOND s Systray App should always be installed If an update is available a notification will show up please DO NOT disconnect the Hiru during this process If no notification is shown please check that your device that the Focus Assistant is OFF and Notifications for Systray are ON Ensure the focus assistant is turned off and notifications for ...

Page 16: ...nd com How to update Hiru in Windows These are the notifications that you will receive once the process is started Click here to check our Youtube channel and find out more about Hiru Updating Updated do not remove the Hiru Now the Hiru is ready to be used ...

Page 17: ...IRISBOND Hiru See it Possible 14 www irisbond com Windows Eye Control Microsoft HID Protocol Install HiruSystray from this link https downloads irisbond com systray The Systray icon will open in the Windows Toolbar ...

Page 18: ... www irisbond com Go to Systray and click in Start HID Activate HID integration for start using Hiru with Windows Eye Control Open Windows Eye Control Go to Settings Ease of Access Eye Control Turn on the toggle Windows Eye Control Bar will open ...

Page 19: ...OND Hiru See it Possible 16 www irisbond com After calibrating star controlling the Windows Eye Control bar with Hiru Stop HID connection if using other apps integrated Calibrate Hiru by clicking in Show HID Calibration ...

Page 20: ...s compatible with computers and portable devices which have a Windows operating system Vista 7 11 Click here to check our website to download and find more information about our access software and and view a video tutorial Downloading and installing EasyClick step by step 1 Download the app from IRISBOND s website and the program installer will appear 2 If it does not start automatically you may ...

Page 21: ...m software Accept the License Agreement and click on Install If it is the first IRISBOND application installed on your computer the next window may appear Check the option Always trust software from Point Grey Research Inc if it is not checked and press Install ...

Page 22: ...hortcut will be automatically created on your Desktop To start the application first connect Hiru wait 10 seconds then open the app Keep in mind If this message pops up verify that the IRISBOND Hiru led lights are on and if it is correctly connected to the computer EasyClick cannot start if it does not detect the device ...

Page 23: ...aware that not everyone has the same needs First there are Beginner users accompanied by a therapist or a family member who start using the application with basic functionalities and always with external help Alternatively Pro users are those who have experience and ease with eye gaze and require access to the whole computer They are autonomous users and do not require assistance to use the applic...

Page 24: ...le detection Position Refers to the position of the user according to the Hiru Calibration A quick one point calibration Once positioning is correct start the calibration with this icon Pause Used to stop gaze control Click This allows the assistant to stop of start the click option Settings Enter here to customize settings for gaze control Minimize Used to minimize the toolbar This is helpful to ...

Page 25: ... avatar left indicates the distance and height between the user and the device If the circles are in red it means that the eyes are detected but the user is too far or too close When they are in green the distance and height are optimal for a correct operation In video mode right the green crosses over the eyes confirm that the device can detect them This feature is very helpful when doing remote ...

Page 26: ...may be very useful for users who have eye conditions Click mode choose between clicking by dwell blink or external switch Dwell time choose the fixation time for clicking Smoothing choose the mouse sensitivity depending on the needs of the user In the lower section you have the option to create new users where you can save settings for each This is useful for professionals education centres etc wh...

Page 27: ...In the lower section customize the calibration change the speed color size and image of the target Additionally the one point invisible calibration which means that no target is shown on the screen is available here If Invisible calibration is on the next time a calibration is launched it will be a one point invisible calibration This is useful for users in early stage learning who may experience ...

Page 28: ...e 25 www irisbond com features Pro Mode If you select the Pro option the Desktop Bar will appear When starting in Pro Mode click the settings button Settings In settings configure users calibrate the camera and customize application settings ...

Page 29: ...me of the current user Set default values applies the default values for the current user click mode and dwell blink time also options in Customize window Blink changes the click mode to blink Dwell changes the click mode to dwell Blink or Dwell time select the time in seconds for the dwell or the blink Increase or decrease the time in 0 1 seconds by moving the selector across the bar points or to...

Page 30: ...he new user s name Type the name and click Close Two new buttons will appear on Profile window Change user and Remove users Change user allows you to change the current user Remove users allows you to remove multiple users Notice that it is not possible to remove all of them it is mandatory to keep at least one user ...

Page 31: ... in the upper right hand corner to stop unwanted clicks Step 1 Positioning First click on the Video button to position the eyes of the user Here are some tips that will help you The optimal distance from the eyes to the camera is 55 cm 24 inches The optimal position for the eyes is the middle of the video image both horizontally and vertically Eyes should be aligned with the top of the tablet s la...

Page 32: ...ning should be like in the image below Next click on the Avatar button to adjust the distance from the eyes to the camera The bar on the left side will help you position in the right distance from the screen Try to maintain them in the middle of the black window as shown in the image below ...

Page 33: ...n but depending on the attention capabilities and precision needed we recommend calibrating with more points Additionally it is possible to launch the calibration step by step This option is only clickable by a mouse so it needs the support of another person for triggering each calibration point using a touch screen or with a keyboard by pressing the space bar The Default calibration button remove...

Page 34: ... There are four tabs General Settings Calibration Feedback Desktop bar and Hiru General Settings Control mode select if the user is going to control the camera with one eye left or right or both eyes Smooth select the smoothness level for the mouse movement Five levels are available Very low Low Normal High and Very high ...

Page 35: ...m features Calibration Calibration speed select the speed at which the calibration point will move Calibration target select the size of the calibration point and its color Calibration background select the color of the background during the calibration process ...

Page 36: ...ze point Possibility to change the color Activation progress if it is On and the click mode selected is Dwell a progress bar will be displayed on each button while the gaze is over it It is possible to change the color and shape of the activation progress Mouse sound if On is selected a sound will be heard in each click ...

Page 37: ...e of the desktop bar for the current user Desktop bar location select the location of the desktop bar for the current user Desktop bar background select the transparency of the bar for the current user Desktop bar buttons it is possible to change the desktop bar buttons to include or hide them in the bar settings cannot be taken away it must always be in the desktop bar ...

Page 38: ...f the light is off the detection has been lost You can activate or deactivate the detection light indicator on top of Hiru Device button choose between on or off If it is on you will be able to calibrate by pushing the physical button Device button function If the device button is on you can customize between different types of calibration last calibration done 1 5 9 or 16 points so when the butto...

Page 39: ...risbond com features Language In this window you can select the language of the application These languages are implemented English Spanish Basque French Russian German Norwegian Swedish and Hebrew The change will be applied once you leave this window ...

Page 40: ...RISBOND Hiru See it Possible 37 www irisbond com features Switch to Here you will be able to change the user mode from Pro to Beginner This option is not clickable by the gaze as the Beginner mode needs an assistant ...

Page 41: ...ill disappear and a round pointer will help the user to focus the click Once the user has clicked the bar will appear again Double left click the bar will disappear and a round pointer will help the user to focus the click Once the user has clicked the Desktop bar will appear again Show cursor The mouse cursor is moved with the gaze The bar will disappear and the button stays active until the user...

Page 42: ... single click The toolbar will disappear and a click will be repeated when the blink or dwell time is reached Click the X to return to the toolbar Scroll The toolbar disappears to select where to scroll Select where to scroll by a single click and five options will appear Scroll Up Scroll Right Go back to Desktop bar Scroll Down Scroll Left Pause Pauses the gaze control To reactivate click the pau...

Page 43: ...nd com features Other options There are three buttons on the Settings window About displays some information about the program Close it closes the settings window and displays the Desktop bar Exit program exits de program after the confirmation of the user ...

Page 44: ...t Possible 41 www irisbond com iOS Getting started in iOS Initial Set up 1 Plug in Hiru Wait until the Hiru starts and the AssistiveTouch cursor appears on the screen When Hiru is on you will see 4 red LED lights on each of the edges ...

Page 45: ...bond com Hiru App 1 Download and Open the HIRU APP The first time the Hiru is plugged into the iPad a message will appear prompting the download of the HIRU APP 2 Activate the Hiru license within HIRU APP To do this open the app and click Activate License ...

Page 46: ...le 43 www irisbond com Hiru App Choose Calibrate and Position yourself using the positioning guide Red means that you are too close or too far from the Hiru Green means that the distance is correct Position your eyes in the middle of the box ...

Page 47: ...ant to calibrate with 1 5 9 16 A target will move across the screen Look at the point in all the positions where it stops During the calibration process Hiru learns from the user s eyes to estimate the gaze points on the screen 4 Settings from the home screen select Settings to configure eye gaze within the app ...

Page 48: ...oothing This determines how sensitive the cursor is to small movements On the left choose from LOW MEDIUM or HIGH defaults or adjust the level on the right hand side The smoothing chosen here will apply in and outside the Hiru app The smoothing level is a number between 1 and 14 14 is the highest level of smoothing resulting in a mouse of low sensitivity 1 is the lowest level with a high level of ...

Page 49: ...using the Close icon in the top right corner 6 Navigate outside the Hiru App using the cursor to click on different icons The cursor default is to perform a single tap To choose an alternative command go to the AssistiveTouch Menu and select an option See more below in Hiru and iOS Accessibility Tools ...

Page 50: ...u don t have a license for Hiru contact your provider Steps to update In Hiru App when a new version is available the Update Hiru Button will appear in the upper right corner in blue Click there then click Upgrade Hiru Leave the Hiru plugged in while the Update completes Click Cancel Upgrade to stop this process Update Hiru with iOS Check out this video for more information ...

Page 51: ...ouch menu has 8 spaces for commands and is used to simulate various gesture commands using eye gaze Navigate the iPad using the cursor to click on different icons The default action is a single tap To choose an alternative action select an option from the accessibility tool This option will be performed once This menu can be personalized to the user s preference ...

Page 52: ... Hiru and iOS Accessibility Tools How to personalize the AssistiveTouch Menu 1 Open the AssistiveTouch Tool in the iPad Settings To do this Go to iPad Settings then choose Accessibility and on the right side choose Touch Within Touch click on AssistiveTouch Menu ...

Page 53: ...ility Tools 2 Customize the AssistiveTouch Menu Select Customize Top Level Menu Press to increase the number of icons available to 8 3 Select an icon from the defaults to be replaced ex Notification Center and scroll down the list until you find the desired icon ex Pause Resume Dwell ...

Page 54: ...manual IRISBOND Hiru See it Possible 51 www irisbond com Hiru and iOS Accessibility Tools 4 Continue replacing icons until the menu is as desired Use the icons below as a guide for eye gaze Recommended icons ...

Page 55: ...nter Control and in Pointer Size scroll the size at least halfway up the scale Select a color other than none for higher visibility Motion Reduction ON Go to Settings Accessibility Motion Scroll to Reduce Motion and select ON Pointer Animation OFF Go to Settings Accessibility Pointer control Scroll to Pointer Animation and select OFF Sleep Mode NEVER Go to Settings General Auto lock Choose Never o...

Page 56: ...User manual IRISBOND Hiru See it Possible www irisbond com CE MDR Technical Specifications ...

Page 57: ...DA DE TOLOSA 75 2º San Sebastián CP 20018 Guipúzcoa País Vasco APPLICABLE DIRECTIVE COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93 42 EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices HARMONIZED STANDARDS EN 55032 2015 AC 2016 A11 2020 EN 55035 2017 UNE EN 62471 1 2009 FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Subpart B 10 1 15 Edition ICES 003 Issue 6 2016 PRODUCT Sistema de control del ordenador con la mirada HIRU Eye tracking system HIRU REFEREN...

Page 58: ...ct listed below has been designed and manufactured in conformity with the Directive UE 2017 745 APPLICABLE DIRECTIVE Directive UE 2017 745 concerning medical devices MDR EMC Directive 2004 108 EC RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU FCC Rules and Regulations The aim of this declaration is a Class I Medical Device and is in conformity with the following harmonised legislation HARMONIZED LEGISLATION EN 55032 2...

Page 59: ...10 We Irisbond Crowdbonding Ltd declare that the product listed below has been designed and manufactured in conformity with the Directive UE 2017 745 APPLICABLE DIRECTIVE REGULATION EU 2017 745 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 5 April 2017 on medical devices MRD amending Directive 2001 83 EC Regulation EC No 178 2002 and Regulation EC No 1223 2009 and repealing Council Directive 90...

Page 60: ...owdbonding Ltd declare that the product listed below has been designed and manufactured in conformity with the Directive UE 2017 745 APPLICABLE DIRECTIVE REGULATION EU 2017 745 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 5 April 2017 concerning medical devices MDR amending Directive 2001 83 EC Regulation EC No 178 2002 and Regulation EC No 1223 2009 and repealing Council Directive 90 385 EEC ...

Page 61: ...specific adaptor for consumer device Operating system Windows 7 10 iPadOS 13 or above Others Please get in touch with us Eye Tracking processing Hiru on chip eye tracking technology Minimum system requirements laptop PC tablet Eye tracking processing done at HIRU itself System requirements related to the applications used with HIRU Typically USB 3 0 C 1 33 GHz CPU 2 GB RAM 3GB HDD Hard Disk Intel ...

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