TOPAZ

Trainee & Operator Performance Analyzer

Instantaneous & objective

SMI's Trainee and Operator Performance Analyzer (TOPAZ) is a head-mounted, specialized eye tracking system that allows instructors to "see through the eyes of the trainee". The system closes the link between the visual feedback available to the trainee and the visual information actually viewed, providing instant feedback for fast and objective assessment.

Video & audio

TOPAZ records gaze position, up to four video signals, audio and text annotations throughout the entire training session. This can be reviewed with the trainee to provide instant performance-based feedback.

Simulator & real-world

Robust, accurate and versatile, TOPAZ is set up in less than 3 minutes and is easily adapted to many complex daytime or nighttime environments, including simulator and real-world situations. Radio transmission and touch screen options are available, and the system is equally with other biosensors, such as ECG, EEG, and GSR.

Review & analysis

Via the integrated TOPAZ Player, video clips can be reviewed with recording notes, which can be edited or added with comments and score values.

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Specifications

Technology

  • Non-invasive, video-based eye tracking
  • Monocular pupil/CR, dark-pupil tracking
  • Ambient light rejection, daylight & nightlight compatible

Performance

  • Sampling Rate 50/60 Hz
  • Tracking Resolution 0.1 deg (typ.)
  • Gaze Position Accuracy 0.5 – 1 deg (typ.)

Operating System

  • Windows XP
  • Dedicated workstation (stand-alone or 19" rack)

Interface

  • Communication Wired: cable length 4m, customizable
  • Mounting Adjustable, fits e.g. to flight, race & bicycle helmets
  • Weight w/o helmet 150g

Options

  • Wireless video transmission (radio option) allows full freedom of movement (range depends on environment)

Auxiliary Devices

  • Audio Channels max 2 separate channels
  • Video Channels max 4 separate streams
  • Digital scene video recording in DVD quality using integrated MPEG hardware encoder

Certificates / Approvals / QM

  • CE Declaration LVD 73/23/EWG, EMC 89/336/EEC
  • Electrical safety IEC 60601-1, 2nd edition
  • Eye Safety
  • ISO 9001:2000