silmänseuraimet

Silmänseuraimet is a Finnish term that translates to "eye followers" or "eye trackers." It refers to a technology or system designed to detect and track the movement of a person's eyes. This tracking can be achieved through various methods, most commonly using infrared light and cameras. The infrared light is shone onto the eye, and the way it reflects off the pupil and cornea is analyzed by the camera. By measuring the changes in this reflection pattern as the eye moves, the system can determine the direction and speed of gaze.

The applications of silmänseuraimet are diverse. In research, they are used to study human attention, cognition, and visual perception. They play a crucial role in user interface design and usability testing, revealing how users interact with websites, software, and physical products. In the field of accessibility, eye tracking technology enables individuals with severe motor impairments to control computers, communicate, and interact with their environment using only their eye movements. This can involve selecting letters on a virtual keyboard, navigating menus, or even controlling robotic arms. Furthermore, eye tracking finds use in marketing and advertising to analyze consumer engagement with advertisements and product displays, as well as in the medical field for diagnosing certain neurological conditions and monitoring eye health.