Control PC Using Eyes

The 'Control PC Using Eyes' project is an assistive technology system that translates human eye movements and blinks into computer commands using computer vision. At the core of the setup is a webcam or sensor camera focused on the user's face to capture real-time video input. A small light is typically mounted on an eyeglass frame to illuminate the eye clearly and reduce shadows, ensuring the camera can reliably track eye features. This video feed is processed by a computer running Python and the OpenCV library. The software uses image processing algorithms to locate the user's face, detect the eyes, and track where the pupil is looking. By analyzing specific visual changes—such as the horizontal and vertical movement of the eyes or the duration and frequency of blinks—the system interprets these gestures as standard mouse or keyboard inputs. For example, a sustained gaze in a certain direction might move the cursor, while a deliberate blink can be programmed to act as a mouse click. Because the processing relies heavily on machine vision libraries rather than complex hardware wiring, the computer handles the heavy lifting of converting optical data into digital device commands, giving physically challenged individuals independent control over a PC.