Name:
Eye-tracking Equipment for Multimedia Lab
FiscalYear:
2013
Audience:
Engineering and Computer Science, College of
Submitter:
Kalva, Hari
Budget Manager:
Asseff, Lynn G.
Project Manager:
Kalva, Hari
Dept. Chair:
Erdol, Nurgun
Local IT:
N/A
Dean:
Ilyas, Mohammad
Facilities:
N/A
OIT:
Campbell, Glen R.
Year 1:
$ 21,720.00
Year 2:
$ 0.00
Year 3:
$ 0.00
Total:
$ 21,720.00
The funds requested in this proposal are aimed at acquiring eye tracking equipment for the Multimedia Lab that will provide unique research opportunities for undergraduate students in a wide variety of disciplines. The uses of the equipment would be aligned with FAU’s Strategic Plan, and in particular, with FAU’s recently developed Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), which emphasizes the expansion of undergraduate involvement in research.
The requested equipment is a multipurpose device adaptable for studying eye movement of subjects using applications and consuming content on desktop PCs, mobile devices, and large displays such as TVs. Eye tracking identifies the locations on the screen where users pay most attention. Eye tracking studies conducted with volunteer subjects can help develop methods and best practices for user interface design and software development.
In general, the requested eye tracking equipment enables us to study how humans acquire visual information while performing tasks. When applied to video processing problems, we can study how user experiences influence the way they see and understand images and videos. This can lead to the development of new class of efficient video processing applications in streaming, video surveillance, and distance learning. Students working on application software and web development can use this equipment to determine optimal placement of text and graphical elements. The same equipment, when used with a stand accessory, can also be used to study eye movements when using mobile devices. Undergraduate students taking mobile software development courses can design better apps by optimizing designs following eye tracking studies.
The requested equipment will provide a research tool for undergraduate Computer Science and Engineering students interested in Human Computer Interfaces. In general, this acquisitions supports undergraduate Engineering students who are interested in how we interact with our visual environment. This equipment can be used by students in courses such as Engineering Design 1, Engineering Design 2, Software Engineering, Video Communication, Game Development, and iPhone Programming. This equipment will also open up interdisciplinary collaborative opportunities with Psychology and Neuroscience. This exposure allows undergraduate students to learn about the human visual system and human-computer interfaces. Under the supervision of a faculty member, they will gain experience setting up experiments, testing with subjects, and conducting statistical data analysis. These experiences will greatly enhance students’ exposure to skills desirable by the industry and will also help them in gaining acceptance to graduate programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Bio-informations, and Neuroscience.
Tobii X2-60 no monitor included $18,900.00 USD
Shipping & Handling (Shipment Origination Stockholm, Sweden) $300.00 USD
Mobile Device Stand for X2 $3,500.00 USD
Shipping & Handling for stand (Shipment Origination Stockholm, Sweden) $300.00 USD
X2 Eye Tracker Desk Stand $350.00 USD
X2 Additional Mounting Brackets (Includes 18 Brackets) $250.00 USD
ACADEMIC DISCOUNT -($1,890.00 USD)
TOTAL $21,720.00 USD| Fiscal Year 1 | Fiscal Year 2 | Fiscal Year 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware One-Time | $ 21,720.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 21,720.00 |
| Hardware Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Software One-time | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Software Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Personnel One-time | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Personnel Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Other One-time | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Other Recurring | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Totals | $ 21,720.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 21,720.00 |
| Filename | Size | Description |
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| Tobii Studio 3.2 Product Description.pdf | 3,111,024b |