JIN Co., Ltd. will launch bcゲーム サッカーEME "ACADEMIC PACK" in late April, 2015 at a market price of 500,000 yen or ,000 (without tax /including two pairs of bcゲーム サッカーEME and designated data analysis software). The "ACADEMIC PACK" is a dedicated solution of "bcゲーム サッカーEME" to academic researchers, and it enables them to directly capture and analyze deep data* generated by electrooculography and six-axis sensors without API. (*Physiological data that can be obtained through bcゲーム サッカーEME.)
What is bcゲーム サッカーEME?
bcゲーム サッカーEME is a sensing eyewear with the concept of "see yourself," and is the world's first pair of eyeglasses to feature 3-point EOG sensors. It captures EOG signals from three electrodes on the nose-pads and the bridge between the eyebrows, and enables real-time sensing of blinks and eye movements. In addition, a six-axis (accelerometer and angular velocity) sensor built into one of the earpieces captures head movements that represent body motion as well as body movements. Based on this rich information (deep data) obtained through eye and head movements, bcゲーム サッカーEME provides various possibilities in applications including indicating "fatigue" or "drowsiness" during daily activities, while also measuring activity levels.
Academic Research Applications for Increased Expectations of Deep Data
Since the announcement in May 2014, bcゲーム サッカーEME has already caught researchers' attention around the world for its potential in a wide range of research from medical to behavioral analyses. Furthermore, at "Innovative Technologies 2014" held by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan in October 2014, bcゲーム サッカーEME received the Judge's Special Award for its potential in life-sciences. To realize its potential, there have been calls for academic research-oriented solutions.
Solution Optimized for Academic Research
The proposed bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC PACK has a firmware designated only for academic research while having the same Wellington-type hardware as bcゲーム サッカーEME for consumers. The dedicated software enables the viewing, output and saving of raw data on vertical and horizontal eye movements obtained from bcゲーム サッカーEME's EOG and a six-axis (accelerometer and angular velocity) sensing technology in CSV format. In addition, two pairs as in one bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC PACK enables researchers to conduct more variable experiments.
Supporting Superior Research Using bcゲーム サッカーEME - "bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC AWARDS" Program
To maximize the potential of bcゲーム サッカーEME and to grow it as a wearable device that contributes to society, the "bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC AWARDS" are offered through "Leave a Nest" research program provided by Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. This program will support superior research with bcゲーム サッカーEME both in Japan and abroad.
Summary of bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC AWARDS
Application period:November 26, 2014 to February 28, 2015
Winners and Prizes (4 research programs in total):
bcゲーム サッカーEME Superior Award (1 research program): Research fund of 500,000 yen + a Complimentary bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC PACK
bcゲーム サッカーEME Outstanding Awards (3 research programs): a Complimentary bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC PACK
Applicable Fields of Research: Research themes utilizing bcゲーム サッカーEME
- No specific restrictions on research fields or methods of use
- Judging will be made not only for the academic contributions, but also for potential social benefits.
Details on the Awards program and the bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC PACK:
http://academic.jins.com
bcゲーム サッカーEME EPISODE 03: "bcゲーム サッカーEME for ACADEMIC"
The physiological data obtained from eye and head movements through bcゲーム サッカーEME contain deep and rich information that is truly worthy of being called "deep data." How are the researchers, who have already discovered the potential value in this deep data early on and commenced academic explorations, engaging with bcゲーム サッカーEME? Interviews reveal the world views of these researchers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6lWbnoxmqM
bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC PACK
Purchase Conditions:
bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC PACK targets students, teachers, educational institutions and research institutions for purchase and use. For purchase, proof of enrollment may be required.
Basic Specifications:
Name:bcゲーム サッカーEME ACADEMIC PACK
Scheduled release date:Late April 2015
Product price:500,000 yen / ,000 (excluding tax)
Hardware specifications:- Exterior appearance is the same as the bcゲーム サッカーEME for
consumers.
- Features special firmware to output bcゲーム サッカーEME raw data for
academic research use
Accessory software:Software included view, save and output signals from the EOG
and six-axis sensors in CSV format
Data communications:- Wired communication with USB cable
- Wireless communication with Bluetooth LE
Compatible OS:Microsoft Windows 8.1
Items included in package:- bcゲーム サッカーEME frames x 2
- Special receiver x 2 *for wireless communications
- Charger/Micro USB cable for communications
Detailed information:http://academic.jins.com