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iPal: Capture Pictures and Videos with Your Eyes and Share with Blinks or Wink!

First ever smart glasses with eye tracking & eye gesture controls. iPal sees what your eyes see & do, records audio & works with Android, iOS & Windows phones.

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iPal: Capture Pictures and Videos with Your Eyes and Share with Blinks or Wink!

iPal: Capture Pictures and Videos with Your Eyes and Share with Blinks or Wink!

iPal: Capture Pictures and Videos with Your Eyes and Share with Blinks or Wink!

iPal: Capture Pictures and Videos with Your Eyes and Share with Blinks or Wink!

iPal: Capture Pictures and Videos with Your Eyes and Share with Blinks or Wink!

First ever smart glasses with eye tracking & eye gesture controls. iPal sees what your eyes see & do, records audio & works with Android, iOS & Windows phones.

First ever smart glasses with eye tracking & eye gesture controls. iPal sees what your eyes see & do, records audio & works with Android, iOS & Windows phones.

First ever smart glasses with eye tracking & eye gesture controls. iPal sees what your eyes see & do, records audio & works with Android, iOS & Windows phones.

First ever smart glasses with eye tracking & eye gesture controls. iPal sees what your eyes see & do, records audio & works with Android, iOS & Windows phones.

Masoud Vaziri
Masoud Vaziri
Masoud Vaziri
Masoud Vaziri
1 Campaign |
Dallas, United States
$100,014 USD 667 backers
200% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal





Let Your Eyes Be Your Camera!

Broadcast Your Eyes!




Your eyes are the most convenient and efficient tool to capture images or video. With iPal you can also use eye gestures to share what you capture on Instagram, Facebook, and other social media. 


iPal's Cool and It Looks Good Too




Styles:  Sleek Black, Sporting and Tortoise Shell


Customize Taking Pictures and Sharing on Social Networks

iPal gives you many new options for taking pictures and allows you to share to multiple social networks with a simple eye gesture.

   


The iPal app lets you set your preferred social networking, camera and video, and storage options. iPal comes with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networking and can be paired with iPhone, Android, and Windows devices.


With iPal's Eye Tracking Technology, You Get What You See

iPal follows your eyes automatically and sees what your eyes see. You don't have to hold a camera in your hand and worry about pointing it correctly. Just sit back and enjoy without distracting yourself or others. No other camera offers this convenience.

 


iPal can see a scene in wide or narrow angle. Additionally, it can automatically zoom in on what you pay attention to.

photos taken with iPal prototype


With iPal's Eye Gesture Controls, You Can Capture and Share without Lifting a Finger

iPal is smart. It can learn user defined eye gestures too. This is a new natural user interface. Use it for gaming, as a remote control or for many other purposes. We won't limit your creativity on how you will use this interface. No other camera offers full control with eye gestures, including the $1500 Google Glass camera.


Cool Things You Can Do with iPal

Be your own cameraman or videographer.
Record or broadcast what you see.



Photograph sporting events with your eyes

Tucker, on the right, is wearing his iPal and focused on the game, while his friend is deep into his smartphone screen.


Share with telepresence

Share special moments with loved ones far away. Let them take control of your iPal camera so they can see exactly what they want to see, as if they were there with you.

No other camera allows a dad hundreds of miles away from his baby daughter to see her through the eyes of his wife, while she is holding the baby in her arms. iPal does turn your eyes into your camera.

Crop a scene with your eyes. No other camera can do this, including the $1500 Google Glass camera.

By tracing your eyes around an object in a scene, you can tell iPal exactly what you want to capture. iPal automatically zooms in on that area. You won't need an app to crop the image, because iPal reads your eyes and knows what to do.

Photos taken with iPal prototype.


Capture Unexpected Moments

Rolling buffer is one of iPal's video recording modes. You can set iPal to record only the last few minutes of what you are seeing. If anything interesting happens, you can ask iPal to keep it; otherwise, iPal will write over it. iPal allows you to set the time duration of the buffer. With rolling buffer, you'll never miss an unexpected moment, because if you see it, iPal sees it too. 


Take Pictures All Day or Record Two Hours of Video with a Single Charge

With iPal, you can take unlimited pictures or record two hours of video with a single charge. We offer a battery pack if you need to record for longer periods. For comparison, Google Glass records approximately 30 minutes of video.

Set Custom Picture Modes for Various Needs

iPal offers four options for taking pictures: single image, burst of images, taking pictures at specific intervals, and taking pictures at random times. If you choose to take photos at specific intervals, you can document your day. In random mode, you will have something to look forward to at the end of the day.

Automatically Share Your Photo or Video Across Social Media




Key Features of iPal

iPal Key Features:

  • Optical Imaging System: low-power dual eye tracking, gaze tracking, eye gesture coding and decoding
  • Two 5MP HD scene cameras
  • Image resolution: 5MP
  • Video resolution: HD 720p, 60fps
  • Field of view: up to 120 degrees
  • Touchscreen control module
  • Pairs with Android, iOS and Windows devices
  • Multiple camera modes: single, burst, timed, random
  • Stores 8G locally; SD card slot for up to 32G additional storage
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capable
  • Two hours of video recording time with a single charge; 24 hours of photo capture
  • Automatic zoom 
  • Compact, foldable for ease of storage
  • Two microphones
  • Accommodates prescription lenses
  • Android, iOS, and Windows



How Does iPal Compare to Google Glass?


From imaging perspective, Google Glass is a head tracking camera. This camera has no idea of what your eyes are looking at, and pointing it properly is harder than pointing a smartphone with your hands. Only eye tracking cameras can follow your eyes.



iPal Design Criteria

LOOKS MATTER:  If it's wearable, it has to look good and come in different shapes and styles. Wearables should not be big and bulky or make you look like a cyborg. iPal looks like a normal pair of glasses and won’t cause any distractions.
HEALTH MATTERS:  The further away a wireless unit is from your head, the lower your exposure to wireless radiation. The World Health Organization classifies wireless devices as Class-2B, meaning they may increase the risk of developing cancerous tumors in the brain.
WEIGHT MATTERS:  Wearing a battery and processor on the face all day is cumbersome. Why carry the extra weight?
BATTERY LIFE MATTERS:  How useful is a wearable camera if it can only record 30 minutes with one charge? Placing the battery away from the frames allows for larger battery power and longer recording time.
HANDS-FREE, AUTO-ZOOM MATTERS:
  If a camera claims to follow, or track, your eyes, it must be able to zoom in and out too, and capture your peripheral view.


iPal Is More Than A Camera

iPal is much more than a camera. It is the next-generation intelligent personal assistant that goes beyond the current voice enabled assistants, such as Siri, Google Now and the upcoming Cortana, which are all "blind". iPal will offer a pair of eyes to Siri and all others.

How Did iPal Get Its Name?

iPal is basically a wearable computer. It sees what your eyes see (input to your eyes) and what your eyes do in response (output), and it digitizes that information. Apps can use this information to let iPal become your videographer, shopping assistant or anticipate and fill other needs. If you're falling asleep at the wheel or are drowsy, iPal can detect that and alarm you before it's too late. When used with a facial identification app, iPal can remind you of forgotten names. When shopping, iPal can automatically recognize an object or read its bar code or QR code and bring up reviews or even let you know where else you can buy it for a lower price. These unique capabilities make iPal a true pal and an intelligent and trusted companion. Digital personal assistants such as Siri are blind. With iPal's help, Siri will be able to see soon.

Examples of iPal as an Intelligent Trusted Companion




A Bit About Us

i2i, Inc. 

We have an experienced team of engineers and advisers with extensive hardware, software and manufacturing experience. Our staff has developed and built highly sophisticated electronics and electro-optical systems for the imaging and telecommunication industries. Other team members and advisers have more than 70 years of combined operations, prototyping and manufacturing experience. One of our advisers started his own prototyping company. Another team member has over 20 years of hardware development including camera design. Another team member has over 10 years of industrial design experience.

We are relying on many friends for the social media campaign. Key members of our marketing and social media team are listed at the bottom of this page.


Our lab at local start-up incubator North Texas Enterprise Center (NTEC)


To Wrap It Up...

Current iPal Status

We currently have a working lab prototype. With our prototype, we can take pictures or record videos, zoom in or out, or even turn on and off the camera with eye gestures. We can also crop a scene with eye gestures. The frame design has gone through three revisions.

What We Need, What You Get

We began developing iPal in 2008. After considerable effort and dedication, we’re ready to reach the next phase and deliver the product to your hands. But funding this next phase is currently beyond our financial means. To show that we appreciate your support, we are offering pre-orders of iPal at significant discounts. The MSRP is $500, saving you up to $300 upon pre-order. To gain your trust, we will honor refund requests, as described below.

Production Plan and Risks

Dallas, Texas hosts some of the world's top tier Contract Manufacturers (CMs). There are also a number of quick turn-around prototyping facilities in the area that work directly with top manufacturers. iPal will be produced locally by one of these CMs so you can count on a timely, quality result. Prior to high-volume manufacturing, evaluation units will be built in Dallas by a local prototyping company. 

Risks can be grouped into two categories: technology and execution. Our functional prototype has already de-risked the technology portion. We have de-risked our supply chain by selecting off-the-shelf parts that are readily available and used in millions of smartphones. The image sensors and the processor that we use are already used in millions of smartphones, and contract manufacturers are familiar with them.

Refund and Return

We will refund your purchase of iPal, if for any reason you change your mind before you receive your order. Contact us at support@meetipal.com with your request. After you receive your iPal, you will have 30 days to return the undamaged product to receive a refund. 

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Cool Bird: Early Adopter

$199 USD
Don't get your feathers in a ruffle. You're still saving $300! You lucky duck, you. You'll be one of the first to own an iPal. We will honor all refund requests at any time during this campaign.
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A Big Thank You!

$1 USD
Thanks! We are grateful for your support and will keep you up to date on our progress. Please let your friends know about this project and share iPal with them across social media.
21 claimed

Eyesight for Siri

$5 USD
Siri is smart but she was born blind. With iPal, she will be able to see through your eyes and anticipate your needs. That will make Siri much more fun and helpful. Just imagine the possibilities! Please share this campaign with your friends and on social media so all Siri fans will know about it..
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International Shipping

$25 USD
We will match this to your purchase, don't worry.
67 claimed

Custom Carrying Case

$35 USD
Similar in size to a standard eyeglass case, this case is custom designed to compactly and safely store your iPal frames and control module. You can also store or carry your other glasses here while you're wearing iPal.
10 claimed

Clip-on sunglasses

$39 USD
Customized clip-on sunglasses for your iPal.
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December 2014
10 claimed

Mega Battery Pack

$55 USD
Record video non-stop for an additional 6 hours without the need for a recharge (8 hours total). A power pack that connects to the control module for people on the go: citizen reporters, travelers, sightseers, bikers, sports reporters, etc.
26 claimed

Custom Accessory Pack

$99 USD
This pack includes a custom carrying case, a mega battery, and a custom clip-on sunglasses.
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December 2014
28 claimed

Prescription lenses

$179 USD
Add prescription lenses to your already pre-ordered iPal. This perk only covers the prescription lenses and does not include an iPal.
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December 2014
12 claimed

iPal w/Case and Battery Pack

$279 USD
Save additional $ with this bundle. Get the custom iPal carrying case and 6 hours of additional recording time with the battery pack. We will honor all refund requests at any time during this campaign.
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December 2014
39 claimed

Double Whammy

$374 USD
Get two iPals (no accessories) in any combination of colors. Now you can share a pair with that special someone. Thank you! We will honor all refund requests at any time during this campaign.
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December 2014
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iPal + SDK

$500 USD
Get a competitive edge! Develop your apps before iPal gets to market and before others get their hands on our SDK.
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September 2014
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Pack-10

$1,840 USD
This pack includes 10 iPals and 10 custom carrying case in any combination of colors. Shipping is included.
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1 out of 10 of claimed

Pack-50

$8,700 USD
This pack includes 50 iPals and 50 custom carrying case in any combination of colors. Shipping is included.
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1 out of 4 of claimed
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Lucky Early Bird!

$99 USD
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More Lucky Early Bird!

$99 USD
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You're a Lucky Bird Too!

$125 USD
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