eye gaze

American  

[ahy gayz] / ˈaɪ ˌgeɪz /

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of eye gaze

First recorded in 1975–80, for the current sense

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Example Sentences

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eye gaze

They've patented their system of robotic sensing and control of eye gaze.

From BBC ● May 4, 2023

Some Tesla cars have simpler cameras that look at a driver’s face, but the cameras detect less in the dark and do not precisely track eye gaze.

From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2021

She’s also about to touch his scarf, but in response he’s offering very little other than a wan smile and averted eye gaze.

From The Guardian ● May 2, 2017

Cognitive anthropologist Ed Hutchins has shown that pilots communicate with each other using facial expressions, posture, head pose, eye gaze, and even respiratory rate.

From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2015

Fashioned thus with care and caution, Let no mortal eye gaze on it; Tell no mortal of your purpose; Secretly at sunset place it In the spring of magic water.

From The White Doe The Fate of Virginia Dare by Sallie Southall Cotten

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