webgazer-init-camera¶
This plugin initializes the camera and helps the participant center their face in the camera view for using the the WebGazer extension. For a narrative description of eye tracking with jsPsych, see the eye tracking overview.
Parameters¶
In addition to the parameters available in all plugins, this plugin accepts the following parameters. Parameters with a default value of undefined must be specified. Other parameters can be left unspecified if the default value is acceptable.
| Parameter | Type | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| instructions | string | too long to put here | Instructions for the participant to follow. |
| button_text | string | Continue | The text for the button that participants click to end the trial. |
Data Generated¶
In addition to the default data collected by all plugins, this plugin collects the following data for each trial.
| Name | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| load_time | numeric | The time it took for webgazer to initialize. This can be a long time in some situations, so this value is recorded for troubleshooting when participants are reporting difficulty. |
Example¶
Because the eye tracking plugins need to be used in conjunction with each other, please see the example on the eye tracking overview page for an integrated example.