Corvallis, Oregon Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Eye Control Technologies Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for innovation in eye-tracking technology. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 6433759, titled ‘Video processing methods and apparatus for gaze point tracking’, introduces a system that accurately determines where a person is looking in real time using video input.
This breakthrough technology uses advanced video processing to track eye movements and translate them into precise gaze points on a display. The system improves accuracy by filtering out noise and adjusting for head position, lighting, and other variables that typically interfere with eye-tracking systems.
Its potential applications are wide-ranging. The invention can enhance assistive communication tools for individuals with mobility or speech impairments. It can also power next-generation user interfaces, allowing users to control digital devices with their eyes alone. In gaming, virtual reality, and driver monitoring, the system offers new levels of interaction and safety.
Eye Control Technologies Inc. has made a significant leap in human-computer interaction with this patent. By combining intuitive design with smart processing, the invention offers a powerful, noninvasive way to connect users and machines through gaze alone.