# Remote Control via Eye Blinking Kome Kami Switch By Ayman | Published 2008-03-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kome-kami-switch References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/japanese-researchers-working-on-wink-based-remote-control/) Imagine this scenario: closing both eyes for one second starts your [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod), while blinking again stops the playback. A wink with the right eye makes the machine skip to the next tune while with a wink of the left eye it goes back. Researchers at Japan's [Osaka University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centipede-robot) have developed such a system that will confuse you when a sexy girl winks at you in the street. **Kome Kami Switch** (Japanese for, Temple Switch) easily differentiates a deliberate one-second wink from natural blinking. The Kome Kami Switch, comprises a single-chip computer and a couple of infrared sensors that monitor the temple movements; and is small enough to be built into the side of a pair of eyeglasses. It is capable of operating television sets, air conditioners, room lighting and other household electronics. The system serves as "a third hand" for caregivers, motorbike drivers, rock-climbers, and most importantly, people with disabilities. The researchers hope the system will eventually be adapted to run cellphones, wheelchairs robots and most devices as "an ultimate remote control". ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eye-controlled Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing eye-controlled devices for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to assistive technology. - **Infrared Sensor Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in enhancing the capabilities of infrared sensor technology for more accurate and seamless control of electronic devices. - **Assistive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities are available in improving and expanding assistive technology options for individuals with disabilities, such as the Kome Kami Switch. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in integrating eye-controlled technology into various consumer electronics to enhance user experience and accessibility. - **Healthcare and Rehabilitation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in utilizing eye-controlled devices and assistive technology to improve healthcare and rehabilitation practices for individuals with disabilities. - **Home Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be explored in incorporating eye-controlled systems into home automation technology for convenient and intuitive control of household electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion Tracking Eye Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magtrack.md) - [Assistive Brain-Sensing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch.md) - [Wearable Input Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring.md) - [Facial Gesture Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-gesture-control.md) - [Eye-Tracking Device Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyetracking-solution.md) - [Facial Movement Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameface.md) - [Wearable Non-Verbal Assistive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-assistive-system.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [AI-Powered Staring Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blink-break.md)