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Prentke Romich Company NuEye User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 16440v2.0...
  • Page 2 Acknowledgements Copyright/Trademark Information © 2012-2018 Prentke Romich Company. All rights reserved. Under copyright laws this document may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the Prentke Romich Company. Accent, NuEye, and NuVoice are registered trademarks of Prentke Romich Company.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reviewing the NuEye Kit ............................32 Attaching the NuEye Module to the Device ......................33 Appendix B: Attaching a NuEye Module to an older Accent 1000 ................. 34 Reviewing the NuEye Kit ............................34 Preparing to Attach the Bracket ........................... 35 Attaching the Bracket to the Device ........................
  • Page 4 For additional information: Videos that show step-by-step how to get started with NuEye are available from the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/PRCaccess NuEye User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Guidelines

    This device is not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication aid. Keep in mind that while installing the NuEye module, loose screws can be a choking hazard. When operating this system in a medical environment, do not use it with any product that is not medically approved.

  • Page 6: Introducing Your Nueye System

    NuEye is an eyegaze system that provides hands-free, switch-free access to an Accent® device, allowing the user to select keys by gazing for a specified period of time to generate speech. NuEye is compatible with the Accent 1400, Accent 1000 models, and the Accent 1200.

  • Page 7: Starting Nueye

    3. Select the Toolbox key from the Tools menu. The Toolbox will open. 4. From the Toolbox select Access Method Menu. The Access Method Menu will open. 5. Select Choose Different Access Method and then Eyegaze. NuEye User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Select Eyegaze Positioning When the Track Status box is green, NuEye is active. When the Track Status box is red, NuEye is paused. To change the status, simply select the Track Status box to change the color. Note: During setup, it is best to pause NuEye until you are ready to calibrate.

  • Page 9: Positioning The User And Nueye

    The NuEye has an imaginary "eye box" that measures approximately 10" x 12" x 9". As long as the user’s eyes are within this area, they are in the view range of the NuEye system. At this time the user should be positioned between 20 and 24 inches from the Accent screen.

  • Page 10: Positioning Guidelines

    Positioning Guidelines Being able to meet these positioning guidelines will help you achieve success with the NuEye system. One eye (preferably two) must be within the imaginary eye box. The user should be approximately 20 to 24 inches from the Accent device’s screen.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Positioning

    NuEye. 1. From the Access Method Menu, select Eyegaze Positioning. The screen will show what NuEye sees. When eyegaze is active, the Track Status box to the right of the image is green. To pause eyegaze, touch the Track Status box.
  • Page 12 Initially, when positioning NuEye for a user who wears glasses, you will most likely see dots around the eyes. These indicate that NuEye is seeing only the reflections from the glasses. In this case, you must work at positioning the user and/or device until there is no glare coming from the glasses and the Track Status box shows you some feedback.

  • Page 13: Using The Track Status Box

    When the optimal distance is attained, the dot will be at or near the center of the bar. When Tracking Status Graphics is turned off: The distance markers are not visible. NuEye User’s Guide...

  • Page 14: Calibrating Nueye

    Calibrating NuEye Calibration is the process by which NuEye adjusts to the eyes of the person using the system. It helps determine where the user is looking on the screen. The more precise the calibration, the smaller the target the user can look at and select.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Calibration Settings

    If the user has a difficult time working with the default calibration settings, you can adjust the settings. Recommendation When initially setting up NuEye, adjustments are commonly made to the stimulus type and number of calibration points. Children often need a more interesting picture and fewer calibration points.

  • Page 16: Using Calibration Menu Settings

    If you want the calibration to apply to the current user area only, select Per User Area. If multiple users will use the same device, Per User Area will allow you to create a separate calibration for each user. If you want your calibration to be used in all six user areas, select Global. NuEye User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Select Text or Graphic to determine whether you view validation information in text or graphic format. Show Last Displays the results of the most recent calibration. Validation Results Validate Now Validate Now allows you to perform a validation at any time. NuEye User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Configuring A Selection Method

    Configuring a Selection Method Before the user starts using NuEye to communicate, you need to configure a selection type. To get started, select Customize Eyegaze Settings from the Eyegaze Access Method Menu. The Customize Eyegaze Settings Menu will open. The Selection Type settings allow you to configure the selection method as Auto, Blink, or Switch. Use the Selection Type arrow keys to choose the selection method that will work best for the user.

  • Page 19: Selection Type: Blink

    Because this method has no time requirement for focusing on the target, the user can look at the target for as long as he or she wants and activate the switch when ready to make a selection. NuEye User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Trying Out Your Settings

    2. Select OK again to return to the Toolbox. 3. Select Go To Home to go to your Core or Home page. 4. Have the user try out your settings. 5. If necessary, return to the Access Method Menu and fine-tune your settings. NuEye User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Pausing Nueye

    You can use a variety of methods to stop and re-start eyegaze while you make adjustments to the settings or if you need to look longer at a screen or menu. Touch the screen to activate keys when NuEye is paused.

  • Page 22: Changing Pointer Settings

    Highlight Settings, the Highlight Settings Menu displays the options Highlight Style, Outline width, Outline Color, and Fill Color. It also provides a preview of how a key will look with a particular style of highlight applied to it. NuEye User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 The cursor on your device is a hand. When the cursor is turned on, it follows your eye movements. The cursor shows you where you are, or where you are going, on your display screen. If you turn the cursor off, you will no longer see the hand. NuEye User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 90% transparency means that the circle or square is almost clear. You can barely tell it is on a key. 0% means the pointer is completely opaque. You cannot see through it to read any text that might be on a key. NuEye User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Changing Tracking Settings

    Tracking Settings. The Tracking Settings Menu is displayed. The Tracking Settings Menu allows you to adjust Smoothing, Filter Method, and Fixation Window X and Fixation Window Y settings. See the next page for an explanation of each option. NuEye User’s Guide...
  • Page 26 (but slower) the pointer movement will be. Selectable numbers range from 2 to 45. Filter Method NuEye can determine the difference between saccades and fixations and apply separate methods to each type of eye behavior. Saccades are rapid, jerky movements of the eyes between fixation points over a short duration.

  • Page 27: Changing Off-Screen Key Settings

    When Off-Screen Tools Key is turned on, you can select the Tools key by gazing just beyond the left edge of the screen. Off-Screen Tools Key Size Sets the size of the off-screen Tools key. Use the arrow keys to select Thick, Medium, or Thin. You can also select Off. NuEye User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 If you create a color that you want to save, select the Save New Custom Color key. Then select one of the Custom Color keys to store it under. NuEye User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Working With Profiles

    Selecting and Loading a Profile The NuEye system has several pre-defined profiles that you can choose from to help the user get started. These profiles contain eyegaze settings that have been selected to match the profile name. For example, if the user has never used an eyegaze system before, the Beginner profile might work the best.

  • Page 30: Managing Eyegaze Profiles

    If you are working with multiple users using one device, you may want to save the eyegaze profiles of your users. Then you can simply load each user’s profile into a user area (or globally if that was selected as the Eyegaze Calibration option). NuEye User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 If you use profiles, it is a good idea to save them to a flash drive as a backup. Deleting Eyegaze Profiles Use the Delete Eyegaze Profile key to delete any profiles that you no longer use. NuEye User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Appendix A: Attaching The Nueye Module To An Accent 1000

    Important! This appendix applies to Accent 1000 models with serial numbers 5000AC10 and higher. If you purchased NuEye with your Accent 1000, the NuEye module is already attached to the device. If you purchased NuEye later, follow these instructions to attach the module to the device. Your device may look different from the device shown in these instructions.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Nueye Module To The Device

    3. Push the module into place and align the screws in the bracket with the empty holes in the device. 4. Tighten the two bracket screws to secure the bracket to the device 5. Now you can place your Accent device on a wheelchair mount or a table stand. Your NuEye module is ready to use.

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Attaching A Nueye Module To An Older Accent 1000

    Appendix B: Attaching a NuEye Module to an older Accent 1000 Important! This appendix only applies to Accent 1000 models with serial numbers between 499AC10 and 4999AC10. Reviewing the NuEye Kit You will need a Phillips screwdriver. NuEye USB cable...

  • Page 35: Preparing To Attach The Bracket

    2. Use your screwdriver to remove the two screws on the bottom back of your device on either side of the cooling vent. Important! Keep these screws. If you need to remove the NuEye module from your device, you should put these screws back in the mounting holes.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Nueye Module To The Bracket

    Attaching the NuEye Module to the Bracket 1. Hold the NuEye module so that the back of the module faces you. The label on the back of the module and the USB cable will both be on your left. 2. Align the two screws protruding from the bracket with the holes in the NuEye module.

  • Page 37: Appendix C: Attaching The Nueye Module To An Accent 1400

    2. Push the module into place and align the screws in the bracket with the empty holes in the device. 3. Tighten the two bracket screws to secure the bracket to the device 4. Now you can place your Accent device on a wheelchair mount or a table stand. Your NuEye module is ready to use.

  • Page 38: Appendix D: Attaching The Nueye Module To An Accent 1200

    If you have had your Accent mounted on a table stand or wheelchair, you will need to remove the table stand or wheelchair mount, and you will need to remove your mount (such as the QRM2) and the mounting plate from your device. To attach the NuEye module, you will need a Phillips screwdriver. NuEye module...

  • Page 39: Attaching The Bracket To The Device

    Lift up the wire stand You’ll use these 2 screws later to attach the NuEye Loose screws can be a choking hazard. 3. Hold the mounting bracket along the bottom edge of the Accent and press the top of the bracket into place on the back of the device.

  • Page 40: Attaching The Nueye Module To The Bracket

    Attaching the NuEye Module to the Bracket 1. Hold the NuEye module so that the back of the module faces you. The label on the back of the module and the USB cable will both be on your left. 2. Align the two screws protruding from the bracket with the holes in the NuEye module.

  • Page 41: Appendix E: Positioning Examples

    To achieve correct positioning, you may need to move your device, the user, or both until the user is comfortable and the white ovals line up in the track box. NuEye User’s Guide...
  • Page 42 Device lowered/user raised to match gaze Eyes angled up and Device raised/user device too low lowered to match gaze Looking up nose; eyes centered in track box but angle of face visibly wrong NuEye User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 User’s eyes too high Eyes too high Position user down or device up so eyes are centered in box User’s eyes too low Eyes too low Position user up or move device down so eyes are centered in box NuEye User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Appendix F: Cleaning The Nueye Module

    Never use abrasives or cleaning cloths that will scratch the transparent area of the module. • You received a microfiber (lint-free) cleaning cloth with your NuEye. Use this cloth to wipe the enclosure and transparent area. If the NuEye needs more than a dry wipe-down, dampen this cloth or another lint-free cloth.

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