eye gaze

[ ahy geyz ]

noun

1. a method of communication or data input relying only on the movement of the eyes or the direction in which they are looking, especially as a form of augmentative and alternative communication:

   He types his essays and lecture notes using eye gaze and a computerized communication device attached to his wheelchair.

   Social communication involves the use of eye gaze, facial expression, gestures, speech, and nonverbal sounds.

adjective

1. Sometimes eye-gaze. relating to or making use of the movement or direction of the eyes as a method of communication or data input:

   The company is best known for its high-end eye gaze system that offers full mouse functionality and computer access for both disabled and able users.

   Your child may benefit from speech and language therapy, picture boards, eye gaze technology, or other visual aids to help with communication.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eye gaze¹

First recorded in 1975–80, for the current sense

Example Sentences

“My eye height should be about 1/2 inch to 1½ inches higher than the screen because we have a 15-degree eye gaze. When I’m looking straight ahead, my neck muscles and my back muscles and my upper shoulder muscles get a chance to relax. This prevents putting uneven pressures on the nerve supply or the muscle groups,” adds Langenhorst.

From Seattle Times

So the only other real option is to do Eye Gaze.

From BBC

"But that's difficult at the moment because of Hayley's head control. So if we could get some really good head control for Hayley, we could use Eye Gaze. That's what I really hope."

From BBC

There are algorithms for measuring the levels of driver demand using eye gaze trackers and biometric data from heart rate monitors, but the Cambridge researchers wanted to develop an approach that could do the same thing using information that's available in any car, specifically driving performance signals such as steering, acceleration and braking data.

From Science Daily

In future studies, the researchers want to learn more about this difference as well as other kinds of judgments people make when they see faces, including facial expressions, age, sex, attractiveness, eye gaze direction, trustworthiness, and more.

From Science Daily