Samsung develops computer-controlled mice by eye

Recently, Samsung Group has introduced a new version of EyeCan + EyeCan + to help people with disabilities use their eyes only computer.

According to the CNET technology website, eye-controlled computers have appeared in the past to serve people with disabilities without the use of a mouse or keyboard. However, most require the user to wear special glasses.

Hyung Jin Shin helped Samsung develop EyeCan + technology (Photo: CNET)

Meanwhile, Samsung's EyeCan + does not need any equipment, just a box placed under the computer screen. When activated EyeCan +, the computer screen will display a 'menu' of 18 different commands.

These commands include: 'copy', 'paste', 'select all', 'drag', 'zoom', and so on. To do that, the user just needs to look at the icon and blink once. EyeCan + can be customized to meet individual needs.

Samsung introduced EyeCan technology in 2012, but this new version improves accuracy and provides a better user experience. Computer science student Hyung Jin Shin of Yonsei University in Seoul, a paralyzed man, assisted Samsung engineers in upgrading EyeCan's features.

Samsung says it will not sell EyeCan + technology, which is available in open source format for other companies to launch.

Samsung also confirmed that the technology would help people with paralysis or diseases such as ALS and LIS can easily use the computer.