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Here’s how it works: The system is compatible with any eye tracker on the market today , Comcast explains. The tracker plugs into a tablet or computer via a USB port. Xfinity customers then log in through a web page, which links to any X1 device connected to their account, and launches the remote interface right on their screen.
This is possible because the X1 runs in the cloud , unlike previous remotes, which used belgium phone number infrared light (meaning they required a direct line of sight). When users click a button with their eyes, the request passes through Comcast’s cloud network and is routed to their TV.
and has all the buttons that can be found on any remote control , such as the program guide, up and down arrow keys, and numbers. The icons are so large that they take up most of the screen, so they can be easily selected with the eyes.
This eye-tracking remote is the latest in accessible devices , an area that is not new to Comcast. Back in 2005, the company launched a voice-enabled remote , which allowed people to talk to their TV and have the TV respond.
Now, the company claims at the end of the video that by making a product more inclusive, it creates a better experience for all customers. Other large companies are also beginning to understand the business importance of serving customers who don't fit the mold of the average user .