Eye movements as a way to determine foci of covert attention

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2008-08-27

2010-12-28

Stultz, Jessica T (Department: 2873)

Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting

Eye examining or testing instrument

Methods of use

C351S209000, C351S237000, C356S003140

Reexamination Certificate

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07857452

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for identifying the covert foci of attention of a person when viewing an image or series of images. The method includes the steps of presenting the person with an image having a plurality of visual elements, measuring eye movements of the subject with respect to those images, and based upon the measured eye movements triangulating and determining the level of covert attentional interest that the person has in the various visual elements.

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