Bio-kinematic Eye Tracking Model for Real-Time Performance Assessment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The scarcity of annotated data for training pilot monitoring systems and the labor-intensive nature of data collection pose challenges in achieving suitable performance, with no real-time method to assess model performance, especially when bootstrapping with annotated still images for video applications.

Innovation Solution

A computer system that records eye tracking data to generate a bio-kinematic model of eye movement and pupil dynamics, continuously adjusts and weights the model in real-time, and uses this data to produce performance metrics based on deviations from physically possible movements, allowing for automated annotation and enhanced data collection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If annotated still images are used to bootstrap the model for video applications, then the model can be initialized with some training data, but there is no real-time way to assess performance and the data collection remains labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel performance assessmentVSAvoidreal-time assessment capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the bio-kinematic model continuously processes eye tracking data and generates performance metrics in real-time. The model compares predicted eye movements against actual measurements, providing immediate feedback on model accuracy and pilot performance without requiring manual annotation of each frame.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-assessment by automatically evaluating its own model performance through continuous comparison of predicted versus actual eye movement data. This self-service capability eliminates the need for external manual annotation and provides real-time performance metrics, allowing the system to bootstrap and improve autonomously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If manually annotated data is collected to train the model, then suitable performance can be achieved, but the labor-intensive nature of data collection creates a non-trivial problem

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata annotation accuracyVSAvoiddata collection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates performance metrics and model assessments without requiring manual annotation of eye tracking data. The bio-kinematic model processes raw eye tracking data in real-time, performing self-evaluation and eliminating the labor-intensive manual annotation process while maintaining high measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system accelerates the data processing and model training process by using continuous real-time feedback from the bio-kinematic model. This allows rapid iteration and model improvement without the slow process of manual data annotation, effectively accelerating the productivity of data collection and model development.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #38Strong oxidants (Accelerated oxidation)

3Measurement precision

If a bio-kinematic model is created to define physically possible eye movements, then performance metrics can be generated based on deviations, but the model requires continuous adjustment and weighting in real-time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperformance metric accuracyVSAvoidmodel adjustment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bio-kinematic model is designed to be dynamic and adaptive, continuously adjusting its parameters and weighting factors in real-time based on incoming eye tracking data. This dynamic adjustment allows the model to maintain high measurement precision for performance metrics while adapting to individual pilot characteristics without requiring complex manual reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses continuous feedback from real-time eye tracking data to automatically adjust and weight the bio-kinematic model parameters. This feedback-driven adaptation simplifies the complexity of model tuning by using automated real-time adjustments rather than requiring complex pre-configured models or manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250000357A1Physiology based bio-kinematics modeling for segmentation model unsupervised feedback
Publication Date: 2025.01.02 ROCKWELL COLLINS INC
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AI summary

A computer system records eye tracking data and identifies movements in the eye tracking data to generate a model of eye movement and pupil dynamics. The model is used to produce a performance metric for the user based on deviations of the predicted output from what is physically possible as defined by the bio-kinematic model. The system continuously stores eye tracking data to enhance the bio-kinematic models. Bio-kinematic models may be generalized or specific to a particular user. The system continuously adjusts and/or weights the bio-kinematic model in real-time based on eye tracking data.