Development of eye-tracking tabletop interface for media art works

A tabletop interface can enable interactions with images and real objects by using various sensors; therefore, such an interface can be applied for the creation of many artworks in the field of media arts. In this study, by focusing on gaze-and-touch interaction, we have proposed the concept of an eye-tracking tabletop interface (ETTI) as a new type of interaction interface for the creation of media artworks. Further, we have developed a prototype ETTI and an interactive art application, "Hyakunin-Eyesshu". Thus, we have paved the way for new surface interactions and a new variety of media artworks with precise gaze estimation.