Communication Board offers a browser‑based eye‑tracking interface that lets users select pictographic symbols by looking left or right and blinking, enabling hands‑free communication for individuals with limited mobility. The platform runs on Chrome for Windows and macOS and can integrate with Bluetooth devices to trigger external actions such as lights or nurse calls, using a library of ARASAAC symbols.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
People with limited motor control often cannot use traditional keyboards, touchscreens, or mouse devices, restricting their ability to communicate, control environments, or request assistance. Existing assistive technologies can be expensive, require specialized hardware, or lack flexibility for everyday computer use.
Solution
Communication Board offers a web‑based eye‑tracking interface that runs in Chrome on Windows and macOS, allowing users to navigate on‑screen elements by looking left or right and to select or pause actions with a blink. Adjustable sensitivity and timing settings let caregivers tailor the system to individual eye‑movement patterns. The platform can map selected icons to external Bluetooth devices, enabling hands‑free control of lights, call buttons, or other assistive peripherals. Because it operates entirely within a standard browser, the solution requires only a webcam and does not need proprietary hardware, simplifying deployment in homes, clinics, or care facilities.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals with severe motor impairments, such as those with ALS, spinal cord injuries, or advanced neuromuscular diseases, as well as caregivers and healthcare facilities seeking low‑cost, hands‑free communication tools.
Features
- Real‑time gaze detection using the computer’s webcam to differentiate left‑right focus zones
- Blink detection for pausing or confirming selections, with configurable delay and sensitivity thresholds
- Adjustable parameters for look‑direction activation time, animation delays, and eye‑open sensitivity
- Integration with Bluetooth peripherals to trigger environmental controls such as lights or nurse call systems
- Compatibility with Chrome browser on both Windows and macOS platforms, eliminating the need for additional software installations