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  • Page 1 Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Tobii AB (publ) The information contained in this document is proprietary to Tobii AB. Any reproduction in part or whole without prior written authorization by Tobii AB is prohibited. Products that are referred to in this document may be either trade- marks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.2.1 Recording mode 5.2.2 Record 5.2.3 Play recordings 5.2.4 Connection guide 5.2.5 Settings 5.2.6 Feedback 6 Set up Tobii Pro Glasses 3 6.1 Prepare the head unit 6.1.1 Attach a different nose pad Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...
  • Page 4 6.2.6 Update the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 firmware 6.3 Install and Update Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application 6.3.1 Download and install Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application for Windows and 6.3.2 Download and install Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application for Android 6.3.3 Update Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application...
  • Page 5 A2 Training and Education Services A3 Warranty information Appendix B Limitations and considerations B1 Intended use B2 Light conditions B3 Eyelashes B4 Droopy eyelids Appendix C Sync Port C1 Sync-out C2 Sync-in Appendix D Calibration target Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The complete Tobii Pro Glasses 3 system consists of a head unit, a recording unit, and the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application installed on an external device.

  • Page 7: Documentation

    Documentation Further documentation is available for viewing and download on Tobii Connect. The following documentation is available for Pro Glasses 3: Release Notes Tobii Pro Glasses 3 Product Description Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual Tobii Pro Glasses 3 Field Guide...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    Core i5 (Dual equivalent core) or equivalent Memory 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 4 GB RAM Tobii Pro Lab and other software may have different requirements. Read more about Tobii Pro Lab. Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual. Tobii or its agents are not liable for damage or injuries to a person or their property due to a Tobii Pro Glasses 3 eye tracker system in any configuration being dropped. Fitting the glasses onto a test participant is done entirely at the user’s own risk.

  • Page 10: Infrared Warning

    Infrared warning Do not use the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 system when in the vicinity of devices that are sus- ceptible to Infrared (IR) light. When activated, the head unit emits IR light, which can affect certain medical devices and other devices that are susceptible to disturbance by IR light and/or radiation.

  • Page 11: Connectors

    Do not use the head unit cable for any other purpose or for connecting to any other devices. Tobii or its agents are not liable for any damages or injuries to a person or property due to incorrect use of the head unit cable.

  • Page 12: Wireless Warning

    Use the provided case when traveling with the eye tracker. For shipping and storage, use the ori- ginal packing. For transportation, the recommended range for temperature and humidity for the device is as fol- lows: Temperature: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Humidity: 5% to 95% Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Do not use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives on any component of the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 system. Before cleaning the glasses, unplug the head unit cable.
  • Page 14 WARNING: The AC/DC Adapter including the USB cable in this product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit P65Warnings.ca.gov. Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 15: Tobii Pro Glasses 3 Packages

    Tobii Pro Glasses 3 packages Tobii Pro Glasses 3 is sold in four different packages. The table below details the specific fea- tures available in each package. Glasses...

  • Page 16: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box Tobii Pro Glasses 3 ships with a convenient carrying case which contains the following: Figure 2. What's in the box 1. Recording unit 6. Calibration card 2. Head unit 7. Cleaning cloth 3. Removable nose pads (4 pcs in two different sizes) 8. Head strap 4.
  • Page 17 4. USB charger for recording unit and USB Type-A to 9. Calibration stickers (10 pcs) micro USB adapter cable 5. Power adapter plugs for the USB charger (EU, US, UK, Safety and Compliance leaflet AUS) (not pictured) Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 18: Optional Accessories And Software

    This term refers to any application built on Pro SDK. System components The Tobii Pro Glasses 3 system is comprised of the head unit, recording unit, and Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application. Each component is briefly described below. In addition, Tobii Pro Lab software (purchased separately) can be used for further analysis of eye tracking data.

  • Page 19: Head Unit

    Tobii Pro Lab. The controller application is designed to be used only with Tobii Pro Glasses 3. No other type of eye trackers can or should be used together with the controller application.
  • Page 20 Captures a Full HD video of what is in front of the participant 4. Microphone Picks up sounds from the participant and their immediate sur- roundings 5. Eye tracking cameras (x 2 Records eye orientation and movements per eye) Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 21: Recording Unit

    Figure 5. The recording unit Part Description 1. Head unit con- Connects to the head unit cable nector 2. Micro USB con- Connects to USB charger for powering the unit and charging the battery nector Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...
  • Page 22 Not available in the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 Live View Package The Tobii Pro Glasses 3 system contains an external SD card reader for use with com- puters that are not equipped with an internal SD card reader. For installation instruc- tions, see the documentation in the SD card reader’s package or the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 23: Tobii Pro Glasses 3 Controller Application

    Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application runs on your Mac or Windows computer or your Android device. It is used to manage recordings made using the recording unit. Use it to: Manage participant information...

  • Page 24: Pro Glasses 3 Controller Application Menu

    Use the controller application menu to navigate between the Record and View Recordings screens, as well as other functions. Read more about each menu item in the sections that follow this one. Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 25: Recording Mode

    Full Analysis mode This is the default mode. In Full Analysis mode, the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 video and gaze data is stored separately. Use this mode to analyze eye tracking data in Tobii Pro Lab or another similar analysis software.

  • Page 26: Play Recordings

    SD card that was used for recording must be connected to the device running Pro Glasses 3 controller application. For best performance, use a wired connection.

  • Page 27: Connection Guide

    Work with recordings. 5.2.4 Connection guide In order for Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application to send or receive information to or from the glasses, the recording unit and the device running the controller application must be connected to each other.

  • Page 28: Feedback

    Figure 11. Settings 5.2.6 Feedback Use the Feedback form to send us improvement suggestions. Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 29: Prepare The Head Unit

    6.1.1 Attach a different nose pad Tobii Pro Glasses 3 comes with four additional nose pads (2 x 2 different sizes) that can be attached to the built-in nose pad on the head unit. If necessary, use these to ensure that the Pro Glasses fits comfortably on the participant’s face.

  • Page 30: Prepare The Corrective Lenses (Optional)

    Before making your recordings, you need to set up the recording unit and check for firmware updates. 6.2.1 Insert/remove the battery Only use the rechargeable Li–ion batteries (type 18650, 3.6 volts) supplied by Tobii Pro in the recording unit. Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 31: Charge The Battery Using The Stand-Alone Battery Charger

    6.2.2 Charge the battery using the stand-alone battery charger When charging recording unit batteries, use the supplied battery charger. Use only batteries sup- plied by Tobii Pro. Charging the battery inside the recording unit by using the USB charger should only be considered a backup solution.
  • Page 32 1. Take out the battery charger that came with the Tobii Pro Glasses 3. 2. Pull down the bottom spring-tensioned tabs and insert rechargeable batteries with the pos- itive end (+) at the top of the charger and negative end (-) against the bottom spring tab.

  • Page 33: Charge The Recording Unit Battery Using The Usb Cable

    If so, stop charging the battery immediately. How to charge a battery inside the recording unit: 1. Take out the USB charger that came with the Tobii Pro Glasses 3. 2. With the battery inside the recording unit, connect the micro USB cable to the recording unit.

  • Page 34: Change A Sd Card In The Recording Unit

    The contacts of the SD card must face towards the front of the recording unit. 6. Close the SD card cover. Never remove the SD card from the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 recording unit while a record- ing is ongoing. Doing so corrupts any data being recorded.

  • Page 35: Update The Tobii Pro Glasses 3 Firmware

    Glasses. A green indicator appears if new firmware is avail- able. Tobii Pro Glasses 3 can also be updated using an SD card with the new firmware. If this altern- ative is necessary, contact Tobii Customer Care for further instructions and to download the latest firmware.

  • Page 36: Install And Update Tobii Pro Glasses 3 Controller Application

    6.3.1 Download and install Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application for Windows and Mac A QR code containing the download link to the installer for Tobii Pro Glasses 3 application con- troller is in the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 carrying case. Alternatively, the latest version of the controller...

  • Page 37: Download And Install Tobii Pro Glasses 3 Controller Application For Android

    6.3.3 Update Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application When a new version of Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application is available, there is a noti- fication symbol at the top of the controller screen when the device is online.

  • Page 38: Connect The Tobii Pro Glasses 3 System

    Connect the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 system In order for Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application to be able to send or receive information to or from glasses, the recording unit and the device running Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller applic- ation must be connected to each other.

  • Page 39: Connect Using A Cable (Direct)

    8. Tobii Pro Glasses 3 is now connected. 6.4.2 Connect using a cable (Direct) How to connect Pro Glasses to Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application using an Ethernet cable: To connect using a cable, the controller application must be used with a Windows device.

  • Page 40: Connect Using A Router

    6.4.3 Connect using a router How to connect the glasses to the controller application using a router: To connect using a router, Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application must be used with a Windows device. 1. Connect your computer to the router via Wi-Fi or a cable.

  • Page 41: Recording

    Recording Pro Glasses 3 recordings are initiated from the Pro Glasses 3 controller application on your device. Before you start or stop a recording, make sure the recording unit is correctly connected over WLAN or Ethernet to your device with Pro Glasses 3 controller application .

  • Page 42: Turn The Recording Unit On And Off

    1. On the recording unit, press and hold the power button. This process can take up to 5 seconds. 2. Wait for the LEDs to stop blinking and turn solid red. Then release the power button. 3. Wait for all three LED indicators to turn off completely. Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 43: Make A Recording

    There are three LED indicators on the recording unit: the Power Indicator, the Connection Status, and the SD card Activity. The image below illustrated the different meanings of the recording unit’s status LEDs. When lights are blinking yellow, a message will also display on Pro Glasses 3 controller application. Power Indicator SD Card Activity...

  • Page 44: Enter The Participant Name

    7.2.1 Enter the participant name How to add a new participant: 1. Start Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application. 2. The Record window opens. (Select it from the menu if it is not showing.) 3. Select the glasses you want to use (if there are multiple connected glasses). Make sure the desired recording mode is selected.

  • Page 45: Audio Mode

    Calibration To collect accurate eye tracking data, Tobii Pro Glasses 3 must be calibrated individually for each participant. During the calibration process, the participant must wear the head unit and focus their gaze on the center of the calibration card.
  • Page 46 Check that the gaze indicator in the live view matches what the participant is focusing on. Tobii Pro does not recommend making a recording without a confirmed calibration. Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 47: What Calibration Does

    Direct sunlight and devices that emit IR light (eg. halogen lights) may interfere with the eye tracking sensors. Avoid using the Pro Glasses 3 in direct sunlight or near other IR sources. Tobii Pro sells tinted IR Blocking Lenses that can be used when testing is required to be done in such environments.

  • Page 48: End The Recording

    Work with recordings 7.6.1 Locate and play a recording (Full Analysis mode) Recordings made using Full Analysis mode in Pro Glasses 3 controller application are located on the SD card. Recordings are located and accessed from the Recordings list in the controller application menu.

  • Page 49: Playback Functions In The Play Recordings Screen

    Video/Audio and eye tracking data is stored only on the SD card inside the recording unit, not on the Pro Glasses 3 controller application device. To replay a recording, the recording unit with the SD card used during the recording must be connected to Pro Glasses 3 controller application.

  • Page 50: Download A Recording (Video Mode)

    7.6.3 Download a recording (Video mode) Recordings made using Video Mode in Pro Glasses 3 controller application are located on the SD card. You can save the MP4 output file to your computer and play it in a media player.

  • Page 51: Additional Operations

    To select all recordings in the side menu, click the check box at the top left of the list of recordings. Additional operations 7.7.1 Display the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 properties Every recording unit has unique device name, serial number, etc. This information is accessible through Tobii Pro Glasses 3 controller application.

  • Page 52: Pro Glasses 3 Api

    7.7.2 Pro Glasses 3 API Pro Glasses 3 uses a REST API intended for developers that want to integrate with third party solutions. For high level information on the functionality of the API and how to use it, please refer...

  • Page 53: Product Care

    Do not use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives on any component of the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 system. Before cleaning the glasses, unplug the head unit cable.

  • Page 54: Disposal Of The Eye Tracker

    Avoid getting moisture in openings and ports on the device. Disposal of the eye tracker Do not dispose of your Tobii Pro eye tracker in general household or office garbage recept- acles. Follow your local regulations for the proper disposal of electrical and electronic equip- ment.

  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    (sampled at 10 Hz) Input voltage and current rating 5.5Vdc max, 0.5A Recording unit Battery recording time 105 min. Battery type Rechargeable 18650 Li-ion, Capacity: 3 400 mAh Storage media SD (SDXC, SDHC) card Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...
  • Page 56 Micro USB, RJ45 (Ethernet), 3.5 mm jack (sync port), head unit connector Dimensions (height x width x depth) 130 x 85 x 27 mm Weight 312 grams Sync Port 3.5 mm jack (TTL signal) Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 57: Compliance Information

    GB 4943.1-2011 (Chinese Standard) 10.3 EU Compliance 10.3.1 Conformity with EU directives Tobii Pro AB declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements of the fol- lowing EU directives: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive...

  • Page 58: Korea Compliance

    10.6.1 FCC interference and Industry Canada statement Pro Glasses 3 recording unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential install- ation.

  • Page 59: Ul Compliance

    ICES-003 Issue 6, Class B EN 55032:2015, Class B EN 55035:2017 CISPR 32:2015, Class B CISPR 35:2016 In addition to the above, the Pro Glasses 3 recording unit complies with the following emission and immunity standards: EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011 EN 61000-3-2:2014 EN 61000-3-3:2013...

  • Page 60: Appendix A Customer Care, Training, And Warranty

    Care. In order to receive assistance as quickly as possible, make sure you have access to your Tobii Pro device and, if possible, an Internet connection. You should also be able to supply the serial number of the device, which is located on the device.

  • Page 61: Appendix B Limitations And Considerations

    Limitations and considerations Intended use Tobii Pro eye trackers are intended to be used in research activities about human behavior including eye movements, in a dry and dust free indoor environment. The product should only be used as described in this User’s Manual. Please read the User Manual and other supplied documentation thoroughly before using the product.

  • Page 62: Appendix C Sync Port

    When the recording is terminated, the sync pulse stops immediately. No stop sequence is transmitted. Sync-in Sync-in is triggered by the recording unit using a standard TTL 3.3 V signal, described as a high signal 1 (one), or a low signal 0 (zero). Tobii Pro Glasses 3 User Manual v 1.9...

  • Page 63: Appendix D Calibration Target

    Appendix D Calibration target Below are two scale illustrations of the Tobii Pro Glasses 3 calibration target; one with accurate dimensions illustrated (below left) and one without (below right). The right-hand target can be printed, cut out, and used for calibration with Tobii Pro Glasses 3.
  • Page 64 Copyright ©Tobii AB (publ). Not all products and services offered in each local market. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Support for your Tobii Pro product Get help online...

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