Opening the second reading debate on the bill on 15 July 2011, Conservative peer Lord Risby told peers the coins will be "an exciting, artistic and eye-catching part of the Olympic Games".

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"This is an exciting step forward as we continue to pursue our vision of a world in which eye tracking enhances our interaction with everyday devices, " said Henrik Eskilsson, CEO of Tobii Technology.

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