But in new work, Marcus researchers are comparing sex differences in eye gaze in typically developing children and those with autism, and have been surprised by the findings.

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STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tobii Technology, the global leader in eye tracking and gaze interaction, today announced that partner NTT DOCOMO INC.

ENGADGET: Tobii, Fujitsu and NTT DoCoMo partner on eye tracking ibeam tablet, promise a peek in October

Tobii works extensively with many application partners in the consumer electronics industry as it works to bring eye tracking and gaze interaction to personal computers, gaming systems, televisions and vehicles.

ENGADGET: Tobii, Fujitsu and NTT DoCoMo partner on eye tracking ibeam tablet, promise a peek in October

That allowed them to take into account the way the eyeball, which is actually more pear-shaped than spherical, drags the eye's lids and brows slightly when the gaze swivels.

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Most of us are comfortable with eye contact lasting about three seconds, and prolonged mutual gaze without breaking can make us nervous.

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From the edge of his eye, Wadsworth became aware that his client had spoken, but he did not divert his gaze from the tip of his brush.

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When I turned my gaze away from the rhododendrons, vivid bursts of yellow, white and purple caught my eye: I had just walked into a patch of primulas and primroses.

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