Software Program Won't Let Your Mind Wander

Software Program Won't Let Your Mind Wander
Jul-07-14
Researchers have developed a software program that will detect when an individual's mind has wandered and send an alert to get them back on task.

The system, created by a team from the University of Notre Dame, uses commercially available eye tracker technology to observe the user's eye movements and determine if they are concentrating as expected. If the system decides the user's mind has wandered, it can pause the work session, highlight the missed content, or display the content in a different way.

The device could have applications in air traffic control, ensuring the controllers stay alert and focused, or in academic settings to help teachers recognize if a student has stopped paying attention.

Image: Michael Sauers
An example of commerically-available eye tracking technology showing levels of focus on different areas of the screen

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Posted by Doreen Teo on July 8, 2014

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