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Tobii Pro Spark
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November 2022

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  • Page 1 Tobii Pro Spark User Manual November 2022...

  • Page 2: Tobii Pro Spark User Manual

    All rights reserved. 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 trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Set up your Tobii eye tracker ..................16 6.1 Download and install Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager ..........16 6.2 Install Tobii Pro Spark in Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager .......... 16 6.3 Mount the eye tracker on a laptop or monitor ............16...
  • Page 4 6.4 Display setup in Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager ............18 6.5 Calibration ........................19 6.5.1 What calibration does .................... 19 6.6 Detach the eye tracker ....................19 Display Setups ......................... 21 7.1 Standard setup......................21 7.2 Advanced setup ......................21 7.3 Setup with Tobii Pro Tripod Stand ................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Tobii Pro Spark is a compact, high-performance data collection solution that you can take into the field. Use Tobii Pro Spark when your research takes you to locations and to subjects that would otherwise be hard to bring to the lab. You can collect data in classrooms, hospitals, libraries, and other locations where your subjects are easier to recruit.
  • Page 6 Connect. Gaze visualization in Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager lets you quickly evaluate the quality of the eye tracking data. The gaze visualization overlaps data only on the Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager screen while Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager is open.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    For example, when the illuminators first turn on, the consumption can briefly spike (a matter of milliseconds) at around 5-6W. The Tobii Pro Spark officially works with USB 2.0 BC1.2 which can handle spikes up to 7.5W.

  • Page 8: Safety Declaration

    Safety Declaration 3.1 Mounting Warning Tobii Pro Spark should be mounted according to Tobii’s instructions for approved mounts. The mounting bracket is designed to stick to a variety of displays, such as monitors and laptop screens. It is also designed to be removed cleanly. Failure to follow the recommended removal instructions can result in damage to both the monitor/laptop and the mounting bracket.

  • Page 9: Magnetic Field Warning

    3.10 Third party Use of a Tobii eye tracker beyond its intended use or together with third-party software or hardware that changes the intended use is a risk. Tobii AB does not take any responsibility for the consequences of such use.

  • Page 10: Compliance Declaration

    2011/65/EU (RoHS) and (EU)2015/863 - Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. Other EU Directives and Regulations Tobii AB and Tobii Pro Spark comply with the essential requirements of the following EU directives and regulations: 2012/19/EU (WEEE) - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.

  • Page 11: Fcc Interference Statement

    RG1 7SN Reading, United Kingdom 4.3 FCC Interference Statement Tobii Pro Spark 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 installation.

  • Page 12: Japan Compliance

    Zealand product safety requirement for electrical and electronic equipment according to EESS and radio communication and electromagnetic compatibility according to ACMA. 4.6 Japan Compliance Tobii Pro Spark is VCCI-marked which signifies Tobii Pro Spark is compliant with emission (interference) standards in Japan. 4.7 Korea Compliance Tobii Pro Spark is KC-marked which signifies compliance with Korea’s product safety...

  • Page 13: Emc Compliance

    KN35, Electromagnetic wave immunity test for multimedia devices. • 4.10 RoHS Compliance RoHS compliance for Tobii Pro Spark is achieved by following the standard: EN IEC 63000:2018, Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and • electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances.

  • Page 14: Overview Of Tobii Pro Spark

    Tobii AB. It provides a flexible solution that supports different research scenarios and study designs. Tobii Pro Spark has a slim design that integrates well with external monitors up to 27 inches and laptop screens. The eye tracker can also be mounted on a tripod and coupled with a scene camera so it can be used in study setups that use real-world stimuli such as physical objects or scenes.

  • Page 15: What Is In The Pro Spark Box

    5.3 What is in the Pro Spark box Figure 2. Tobii Pro Spark box and included items. Item Additional information Travel case Stores, protects, and carries Tobii Pro Spark eye tracker and the included accessories Tobii Pro Spark eye tracker...

  • Page 16: How To Use The Usb Type-C Male To Type-A Female Adapter

    5.4 How to use the USB Type-C male to Type-A female adapter Tobii Pro Spark is connected to a computer via a standard USB Type-A interface. If your computer has a USB Type-C interface, you can use the included USB Type-C male to Type-A female adapter.

  • Page 17: Set Up Your Tobii Eye Tracker

    USB so you can make sure everything is working. 3. If your Tobii Pro Spark is connected to the USB port but does not appear in the list of connected eye trackers, select the plus (+) symbol in the upper right corner to install (or reinstall in some cases) the required drivers.
  • Page 18 5. Peel the adhesive tape off the mounting bracket and mount it on the bezel so that your Tobii Pro Spark is as close to the bottom of the screen as possible without covering the screen. Press the bracket against the bezel for 30 seconds and wait one hour before attaching the eye tracker.

  • Page 19: Display Setup In Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager

    7. Save your display by naming the setup and selecting Save. 8. To confirm that Tobii Pro Spark can detect your eyes, enable the Position Guide at the bottom left of Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager. Once activated, you should be able to see two “eyes”...

  • Page 20: Calibration

    Tobii eye trackers use an individual calibration procedure to optimize their gaze estimation algorithms (i.e., the 3D eye model) and account for this variation.
  • Page 21 The mounting bracket adhesive should be removed carefully. If placed over a manufacturer logo on the bezel, removing the mounting bracket could damage the logo. You can purchase additional mounting plates. For more information contact your Tobii sales representative or authorized reseller for assistance. 20 / 33...

  • Page 22: Display Setups

    Display Setups 7.1 Standard setup The standard setup for using Tobii Pro Spark is with a screen of maximum size 27". The eye tracker is attached below the screen whether it is a laptop screen or separate monitor. For more information, read Display Setup in Tobii Pro Eye Tracker Manager.
  • Page 23 Figure 6. Tobii Pro Spark with the Tripod Stand and projected screen. How to set up Tobii Pro Spark with a large monitor or projector screen: 1. Select a suitable location and set up the monitor/screen. 2. Set up the monitor/screen and connect it to the laptop.

  • Page 24: Start Experimenting

    In addition to offering powerful analysis tools, Tobii Pro Lab is also designed to work with other software commonly used for recording and analyzing data. This is done by synchronizing with recording software using TTL, as well as by enabling data exports in standardized formats, for example for Microsoft Excel, Matlab, and SPSS.

  • Page 25: Customer Care

    They are most familiar with your personal setup and can best help you with tips and product training. Read more about Tobii Services, our in-depth learning articles, and much more in section Customer Care, Training, and Warranty.

  • Page 26: Product Care

    9.5 Limitation of Liability Except where prohibited by law, Tobii AB is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use or misuse of a Tobii eye tracker or the mounting plate, whether direct, indirect,...
  • Page 27 special, incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability. 26 / 33...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Each data sample is based on a combination of images using both dark and bright pupil illumination. Using built in filtering For more information about output data and the supplementary data stream, read the Tobii Pro SDK documentation. 10.2 Setup Head movement tolerance Good.

  • Page 29: Software Compatibility

    USB 2.0 Type-A, 80 cm (31") cable (USB Type-C male to Type-A female adapter included in the package) Data processing 1 Tobii EyeChip™ ASIC with fully embedded data processing Eye tracking cameras 1 x Tobii EyeSensor™ Modules 28 / 33...

  • Page 30: Appendix A Customer Care, Training, And Warranty

    Tobii Connect. 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 you will find on a sticker on the back or bottom of the device.

  • Page 31: Appendix B Limitations And Considerations

    Appendix B Limitations and Considerations Intended Use Tobii 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 Manual.

  • Page 32: Appendix C Glossary

    Appendix C Glossary Accuracy The angular average distance from the actual gaze point to the one measured by the eye tracker. Binocular calibration The eye tracker collects data from both eyes at the same time and processes the data for each eye independently. The calibration is valid when it succeeds in collecting and processing data from both eyes.
  • Page 33 Maximum gaze angle The maximum gaze angle for which the eye tracker can perform robust and accurate tracking on the eyes. The gaze angle is the angle ABC with A = center of the eye tracker (midpoint between the two eye tracking sensors), B = eye position (midpoint between the left and the right eye) and C = stimuli point.
  • Page 34 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 Device Get Help Online...

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